  
12/4: Holiday Walk, Pennington Business and Professional Association, Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-7765, 6 p.m., Music, beverages, and tree lighting kick off festivities. Santa Claus arrives. Holiday tales at the library. Free.
12/5: Princeton Pong OPEN Table Tennis Tournament, 9:30 - 3:30pm., 745 Alexander Road, Princeton. This is a 2-Star USATT-Sanctioned Tournament open to groups of all ages and skill levels. Register now @ https://www.princetonpong.com/ or call us at (609) 987-8500. Entry deadline is December 3rd. Hope to see you at the club!
12/5: Annual Holiday Gathering, Coalition For Peace Action, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-924-5022, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Potluck followed by program, 'No Wars, No Warming: Update of Paris Climate Summit' presented by Timothy Snyder, author of 'Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning' and Cymie R. Payne, professor human ecology, Rutgers University. Register. Free., www.peacecoalition.org
12/5: Rock Brook School Parent’s Night Out, 5:30 - 9:30pm., Attention special needs parents! Rock Brook School will hold its Monthly Parent's Night Out; Saturday, December 5; 5:30 -9:30 pm. Open to the public, parents enjoy an evening out while their children have fun in a structured safe environment. All activities are supervised by Rock Brook's highly trained special needs staff. Siblings welcome. For more information visit www.rock-brook.org or call (908) 431-9500.
12/6: A Family Christmas: Holiday to Broadway, Capital Singers of Trenton, Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-620-0160. 4 p.m., Richard M. Loatman conducts holiday concert featuring Ciaran Sheehan, a star of Broadway's 'Les Miserables' and 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Born in Dublin, Sheehan studied with Loatman while attending Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville. The program includes familiar carols, seasonal favorites, and selections from Broadway. $22., www.capitalsingers.org
12/6: Holiday Concert, Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-790-9559, 7 p.m., Selections from the Christmas section of Handel's 'Messiah'with soloist Qianru Meng. Audience sing-along at the end of the concert. $20 to $30., www.bravuraphil.org
12/6: Chanukah Celebration, Jazz & Beyond Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Celebrate Chanukah with the Klez Dispensers' concert of swinging American style Klezmer music. $12., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
12/7: Chanukah Ceremony, Chabad Community Center of Robbinsville and Hamilton, Hamilton Municipal Building, 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton, 609-838-0008, 3:45 p.m., Menorah lighting, holiday foods, dreidels, and more. E-mail rabbiychaiton@gmail.com for information., www.jewishrobbinsville.com
12/7: Nativity Pageant, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Carol singing, crafts, dinner, and more., www.princetonumc.org
12/7: Communities of Light, Womanspace, West Windsor Municipal Building, 271 Clarksville Road, 609-394-0136, 5:30 p.m., Annual lighting of luminary candles to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. Luminary kits are available at McCaffrey's, 335 Princeton-Hightstown Road, and the website., www.womanspace.org
12/7: A Taste of Suppers, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822, 7 p.m., 'Food Choices and Immune Health' presented by Dr. Kate Thompsen, medical advisor tot he Suppers Program., www.princetonlibrary.org
12/8: Menorah Lighting, Palmer Square, North Hulfish Plaza, Princeton, 609-424-0660, 4:50 p.m. to 7 p.m., Reception follows at Nassau Inn. Music by Odessa Klezmer Band. Rain or shine. Free., www.palmersquare.com
12/8: Author Event, French American School of Princeton, Princeton Center for Arts and Education, 75 Mapleton Road, Plainsboro, 609-430-3001, 7:30 p.m. Clinical psychologist Robert J. Evans presents, 'Raising Healthy Children in Challening Times.' Free. Register., www.ecoleprinceton.org
12/8: Astronomy Talk, Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, 4 Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 7:30 p.m., 'America's Human Path Back to Space and Mars with Orion, Starliner, and Dragon' presented by Ken Kremer, a research scientist, journalist, and photographer. Free., www.princetonastronomy.org
12/9: MCCC Jazz Band, Mercer College, Kelsey Theater, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3735, 8 p.m., Winter concert includes works by John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Chick Corea. Musicians will perform in small groups as well as in the full band. Directed by Bill Corvino. Free., www.mccc.edu
12/9: Pairing Wine & Dessert Workshop, 6:30pm., Join Hopewell Valley Vineyards and Emily’s Café & Catering at Sophia Rose Designs for this delicious workshop. A portion of the proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $25. Location: 37 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ. 609-644-3812 to register or visit www.sophiarosedesigns.net
12/10 & 12/11: Classical Concerts, Princeton University Orchestra, Thursday, December 10 at 7:30PM and Friday, December 11 at 7:30PM at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Conducted by Michael Pratt, the Orchestra will begin the evening with festive music of Giovanni Gabrieli for brass played from the balcony and present Franz Schubert's beloved "Unfinished" Symphony No. 8, D. 759 before featuring mezzo-soprano Barbara Rearick, and tenor Daniel Weeks in Gustav Mahler's seminal song-symphony, Das Lied von der Erde ("The Song of the Earth"). Tickets are just $15 general, $5 students. Please visit tickets.princeton.edu, or call 609-258-9220.
12/11: Winter Concert, Trenton Children’s Chorus, 7pm., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 471 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. An annual event to warm your hearts and get you in the holiday spirit. Free will offering. www.trentonchildrenschorus.org
12/11: 5Rhythms - Dance/Movement Meditation, PCYH, 7:30-9:30pm., The 5Rhythms were developed by Gabrielle Roth through her lifetime study in dance, theater, and the healing arts to release the dancer in us all, regardless of age, shape, size, limitations or experience. We dance in bare feet or indoor shoes only. Wear comfortable clothing & bring water. No fragrances please! Suited for people of all ages, sizes, and ability. Come move with us! . Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. princetonyoga@mindspring.com, pcyh@mindspring.com
12/12: FREE Winter Warm Up Arts Afternoon, MarketFair, 1-3pm., In the spirit of the season, West Windsor Arts Council and MarketFair team up for a fun, feel good, and family-friendly afternoon - art activities, musical performances, and coat donations will be located in the center courtyard at MarketFair Mall, Route 1 in Princeton.
12/12: Candle Making, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592, 1 p.m., Create hand dipped, sand, and molded candles. Register. $15., www.thewatershed.org
12/12: A Child's Christmas in Wales, The Princeton Singers, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, 866-846-7464, 6 p.m., Holiday carols accompany a reading of Dylan Thomas's classic story. For ages 10 and older., www.princetonsingers.org
12/13: McCaffrey’s Gingerbread House Decorating - this event will take place on in the upstairs Bistro. Session #1 10am-12noon and Session #2 12:30pm-2:30pm. The cost of the event is $15 per Gingerbread House. Please pre-register for this event at 609.683.1600. In the event you miss pre-registration, call McCaffrey’s the morning of the event to see if you can still join in. Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton.
12/13: Rockingham Historic Site’s Holiday Candlelight Open House, 11-4pm., Yuletide Traditions from Colonial to Colonial Revival theme, music, period decorations, refreshments, gift shop. Tours every half-hour; $8 suggested donation. Advance Reservations are Required—call 609-683-7132 up through Nov. 22 or 609-683-7136 after Nov. 22. Call 609-683-7132 or visit www.rockingham.net for more info. Co. Rte. 603, between Kingston & Rocky Hill (Franklin Twp.), NJ.
12/13: Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, 3pm., Open to public with free admission. The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras are presenting works by Wagner, Elgar, Liszt, Humperdinck, Strauss, Newbold, Smetana and Grieg under the baton of Mr. Kawika Kahalehoe and Dr. Arvin Gopal. This will be a delight to all as well as an inspiration to upcoming musicians in the area. The concert is being presented at the Performing Arts Center, Montgomery High School, Skillman, NJ. www.gpyo.org 609-683-0150
12/14: Base Camp Trenton, 247 East Front Street, Trenton, 609-392-0203. 6 p.m., 'Art vs. Commerce: How Successful Artists Engage in Both' presented by Andrew Wilkinson, an artist and commercial photographer. Register. Free., basecamptrenton.com
12/14: Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155, 7 p.m., Programs to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, as well as their families and friends. The transgender sub-group meets the specific needs of families and friends of transgender and gender variant people. The mission provides emotional support, education, and resources in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere. The groups meet separately., www.pflagprinceton.org
12/15: Cybercrime, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 6:30 p.m., Overview of technology presented by Robert Singer., www.princetonlibrary.org
12/16 - 12/18: Offal Nights, The Brothers Moon, 6pm., Taste some ‘Nasty Bits” with Chef Will is cooking up some of these: Chicken fried sweetbreads, grilled chicken hearts with parsley and vinegar, chicken liver pate, pig’s ear salad, beef heart with chimichurri, steak and kidney pie, pig’s cheek raviolis, tongue tacos, beef liver and onions! 7 W. Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-333-1330. www.brothersmoon.com
12/17: Composition Colloquium Series, Princeton University Department of Music, Woolworth Center, 609-258-2800, 2 p.m., A conversation with composer Laurie Anderson. Free., princeton.edu/music
12/18: Healthy Holiday Happy Hour with Lauren Swanekamp, 7 - 8:30 pm $27. Remember when winter was all about snow days, hot cocoa and holidays?When did it become about snow tires, heating bills and seasonal depression? If you suffer through winter or simply want some tips on how to enjoy it more, than join certified health coach Lauren Swanekamp for an evening of health and wellness tips, recipes, and samples that can freshen your holiday spirit and help you ease into this restorative time of year feeling happy, healthy, and radiant! Please wear comfortable clothing for some gentle yoga poses. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. princetonyoga@mindspring.com, pcyh@mindspring.com
12/19: The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday POPS! Wonderlands. Featuring works by Vaughan-Williams, Tchaikovsky, Humperdinck, and Sibelius. The Princeton High School Choir and young violinists of El Sistema-Trenton will join the orchestra on selected pieces including the annual carol sing-a-long, an arrangement of traditional favorites by Leroy Anderson. John Devlin conducts. Sponsored by the Princeton branch of Fidelity Investments. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University Campus. General admission tickets: Adults $40, Students $25 (under 18). To order online go to: princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 497-0020.
12/19: Concert, Princeton Pro Musica, Kendall Theater, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-683-5122, 8 p.m., 'Christmas Oratorio.' $25 to $60., www.princetonpromusica.org
12/20: Concert, VOICES Chorale Stille Nacht, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-924-4646, 3 p.m., Christmas music from Germany and Austria by Voices Chorale. $25., https://www.voiceschorale.org/stille-nacht.html
12/20: Home for the Holidays, American Boychoir, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 888-BOYCHOIR, 4 p.m., Family friendly afternoon features holiday classics, traditional carols, and seasonal offerings from a diverse range of countries. $20 to $45., www.americanboychoir.org
12/23: Santa Returns to Pennington Quality Market from 2 - 5pm to spread holiday cheer; and from 1 - 5pm enjoy the entertainment provided by the Mummertime Musicians and Wayne the Elf. For additional information, please visit www.PQMonline.com
12/25: Crossing Re-Enactment, Friends of Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Route 32, Washington Crossing, PA, 215-493-4076. 1 p.m., Historical reenactment of George Washington's daring 1776 river crossing. Reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by Washington and then row across the Delaware River in three replica Durham boats., www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing
12/26: Colonial Ball, Old Barracks Museum, Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Period music and dancing. Period dress is encouraged but not required. $17.76 to $20 includes refreshments., www.barracks.org
12/27: "The Trouble with Trenton" Children's Puppet Show, 12:30 and 2pm., This "mini" historical look at an amazing piece of our history is presented with marionettes and rod puppets - and lots of help from the audience! Watch the battle unfold before your eyes, and see the action as it has never been seen before. Show includes live music, large puppets and props, and plenty of "revolting" action. This free event takes place at Hanover Street Plaza, on the corner of West Hanover Street and North Warren Street, just a block off of East State Street. For more information call 609-396-1776 or visit www.barracks.org.
12/27: Hogmanay, 1719 William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. 1 p.m., Traditional Scottish new year celebration in honor of William Trent's Scottish heritage. Mostly Motets and Patty Downey lead holiday tunes on bagpipes. Mulled cider and cookies available. Free., www.patriotsweek.com
12/28: Tours, State House, 125 West State Street, Trenton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tours include the Senate and General Assembly chamber galleries, a conference room, the rotunda, and the Governor's Reception Office. Daily through Thursday, December 31., www.patriotsweek.com
12/29: Coloring Night for Grown-Ups, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8822, 7 p.m., Adults are invited to rediscover the joy of coloring. Art supplies, pages from coloring books, and colored pencils provided. Refreshments and relaxing music., www.princetonlibrary.org
12/31: Fireworks, Greater Lambertville and New Hope Chamber of Commerce, On the River, 7 p.m., Garden State Fireworks presents the display.
12/31: New Year's Eve, New Jersey Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-558-2292, 8 p.m., Features Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Offenbach: Suite from Gaite Parisienne; R. Strauss: Roses from the South; and Gershwin: Girl Crazy. Hosted by David Osenberg of WWFM, the Classical Network., www.capitalphilharmonic.org
12/31: Two Shows and a Gala, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Early show features Uncle Floyd, $35 to $50 with two item minimum. Comedy show in the ballroom features Jerrold Benford at 8 p.m. Ballroom package begins at 6:45 p.m. with dinner, open bar, dancing, champagne toast, hats, favors, balloon, and more for $285 per couple. Dessert package begins at 9:45 p.m. and includes comedy show, dancing, champagne, and more for $85 to $99 per person. Room packages available. Prices are from 2014., www.catcharisingstar.com
1/3/16: Battle of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Society, Princeton Battlefield Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, 908-295-3732, 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Tour of the Princeton Battlefield as the battle progressed in real time. Meet at the Clarke House to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton. Free-will donation to the Princeton Battlefield Society for the renovation of the Thomas Clarke House where General Mercer died. Attendees should wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. Bring a flashlight., www.theprincetonbattlefieldsociety.com
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