Princeton NJ Events

Artist Talk & Reception, Princeton Public Library

Thursday May 14, 2026
6:00 PM

Princeton Public Library is hosting Spirits Among Us: Yokai Paintings by Minako Ota, a two-month exhibition of 25 original paintings exploring the world of yokai—supernatural beings from Japanese folklore. The exhibition will be on view from May 1 through June 26, 2026, in the Library's second-floor Reading Room.

Minako Ota, a Japan-born local artist, has in recent years focused on painting animals, developing them within her own distinct visual language. Since last year, she has turned her attention to yokai, drawing inspiration from classical Japanese literature and visual traditions.

An opening reception will be held on May 14 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room, featuring an artist talk by Minako.

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New Jersey Women’s Revolutionary Experiences, Morven Museum & Garden

Thursday May 14, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, this presentation will explore the varied experiences of New Jersey women during the era of the American Revolution. For many New Jersey women, the home front and battlefields remained inextricably connected throughout the war. Attention to women’s experiences brings to light the complex, contested, and prolonged nature of the American Revolution in New Jersey. This program is offered in a hybrid format offering both in-person and virtual access. A Zoom link for virtual attendees will be shared via email following registration. The program will be recorded and a recording shared with all registrants after the event.

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Film Screening: Carol (2015), Princeton University Art Museum

Thursday May 14, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, this modern classic of queer cinema directed by Todd Haynes is based on a 1952 semi-autobiographical novel by Patricia Highsmith. This program is offered in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre, the first of our three film series inspired by the Museum's special exhibition "Photography as a Way of Life: Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan." Free; registration required.

Learn more: https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/exhibitions-events/events/2026/carol-2026-05-14