 
2/5 - Dance Improv, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294, 8 p.m., Lightly guided dance improvisation with live music. No experience necessary. $18., www.princetonyoga.com
2/6 - Wonderful Words Fair, Trenton Makes Words, CYO Center, 794 East State Street, Trenton, 609-393-2980, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family event with vocabulary lessons, music, dance, and more. Register. Rescheduled due to weather., click here
2/6 - Father Daughter Valentine's Dance, YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 609-497-2100, 7 p.m., For girls ages 4 to 12 with their father, uncle, or grandfather. Register. $25., www.ywcaprinceton.org
2/6 - Saturday Evening POPS! Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020, 8 p.m., 'A Silver Screen Salute.' features music from your favorite movies. Guest vocalist is Jessica Hendy (CATS, Aida, and Amour). $25 to $75., www.princetonsymphony.org
2/7 - YWCA Super Sunday Flea Market,10am to 2 pm at the YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place. Admission is $3 for ages 12 +. Bargains galore! Snow date: February 14.
2/8 - LBGT Support Group, 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
2/9 - Topics on Toddlers Series, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-921-2330, 9 a.m., 'Making every interaction a growth opportuity' focuses on engaging your child through conversation, reading, and play. Register. Free., www.stuartschool.org
2/9 - Trinity Counseling Service's Winter Speaker Series, 6;30-8pm., 22 Stockton Street, Princeton. Reverend Paul Jeanes and Rabbi Adam Feldman discuss the intersection of mental health and spirituality. Hear from two leaders in the spiritual community about how they view ways in which spirituality and faith can support and complement therapeutic interventions in dealing with every day challenges. Register online at www.trinitycounseling.org/winterspeakerseries
2/9 - Astronomy Talk, Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, 4 Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 7:30 p.m., 'Saving Hubble' presented by David Gaynes, an independent filmmaker. He will share his experiences making the film 'Saving Hubble.' The film will not be shown. Free., www.princetonastronomy.org
2/10 - “Ashes to Go”, Princeton United Methodist Church, 9;30-11:30am., No time to attend an Ash Wednesday service? Clergy from Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC) will offer "Ashes to Go," the imposition of ashes in front of the church, on the corner of Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue. Traditional services will be February 10 at noon and 7:30 p.m. 609-924-2613 or visit https://www.princetonumc.org/.
2/12 - Great Backyard Bird Count, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592, 10 a.m., Watch and tally birds. Register. Free., www.thewatershed.org
2/12 - Curtain Up!, Eastern Wind Symphony, Princeton Meadow, 545 Meadow Road, West Windsor, 8 p.m., Music from the stage and screen. $20., www.easternwindsymphony.org
2/13 - Cupid's Chase, Community Options, Princeton Shopping Center, Harrison Street, 609-951-9900, 10 a.m., 5K run/walk to benefit people with disabilities. Walkers, runners, joggers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) are welcome. Register. $30 to $50., www.comop.org
2/13 - Pennington Quality Market’s Annual Valentine’s Day Kid’s Club Event, 11-3pm., Bring the kids to the PQM Corner Café and they can create a Valentine gift for someone special. All participants go home with a yummy treat for themselves. To find out more about the PQM Kid's Club or to place your Super Bowl orders, call PQM at 609-737-0058. Visit www.pqmonline.com for further details.
2/13 - Chinese New Year Celebration, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897, Noon. to 4 p.m., Demonstrations of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, interactive activities, a food show, games and prizes, music, and dance performances., www.lmxac.org/plainsboro
2/14 - Love...According To The Great American Songbook, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 3 p.m., Features singer Katie Welsh and pianist Emily Whitaker, Princeton University graduates, performing favorite love songs. Refreshments., www.princetonlibrary.org
2/14 - Singers Welcome: Choral Reading of Dvorak, Mass in D Major, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, 4pm., Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music, to sing through for their own pleasure the great works in choral literature, with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. Choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vocal scores provided. Refreshments at intermission. $10 admission for singers (or annual membership). Free for students and non-singing guests. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ, https://www.princetonol.com/groups/psma/
2/15 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469, 10 a.m. 12:30 and 3 p.m., In conjunction with family day. Face painting, balloon animals, live characters, and more. $15 to $30., www.StateTheatreNJ.org
2/16 - Workshop for Students, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, 609-695-6060, 6:30 p.m., Workshop for college bound students and their parents focuses on college federal aid application. Presented by Dionne L. Hallback, College of New Jersey's financial aid associate director. Register.
2/17 - Workshop, Dalcroze Central New Jersey, 6:45 - 8:15pm., Dalcroze Central New Jersey is pleased to offer a workshop on Flow, Learning Theory, and Blues Performance Practice, presented by Westminster Choir College Professor Tom Parente & Dalcroze Society of America President Bill Bauer at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Martin Room (Student Center). Admission Free of Charge and Open to the Public. Due to space limitations, however, pre-registration is recommended. To pre-register and for more information contact Fumiko Honda at MusicInContext@gmail.com
2/18 - Winter Market, Princeton Farmers' Market, Princeton Public Library, 609-655-8095, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Produce, cheese, beef, eggs, pickles, honey, baked goods, candles, and more., www.princetonfarmersmarket.com
2/19 - Cabernet Cabaret, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777, 8 p.m., Sarah Donner, Elizabeth Scoble Bennet, Mark Applegate, and Rebecca Mullaney present drama, romance, and comedy. $18 includes a tapas reception by Mediterra, a drink ticket, and the performance., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
2/19 - Castlebay, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-799-0944, 8:15 p.m., Duo performs mix of New England and Celtic music. $20., www.princetonfolk.org
2/20 - Electronic Waste Disposal Day, Mercer County Improvement Authority, Parking Lot 1, Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-8067, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Electronic recycling and document shredding. Must show proof of residency., www.mcia-nj.com
2/20 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Princeton University Glee Club, 6:30pm. Four-time Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be presented by, and alongside, the Princeton University Glee Club on the stage of Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Although they could bring down the house with their magnetic dance moves and witty onstage banter alone, today Ladysmith Black Mambazo is celebrated as one of the finest a cappella groups in the world. Tickets for this event are only $15 general / $5 for students with valid identification. 609-258-9220 or online at tickets.princeton.edu/Online/
2/21 - Rockingham Historic Site’s Annual Washington’s Birthday event. Washington trivia and refreshments. Tour size limited—RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 609-683-7132 or go to www.rockingham.net for more info. County Rte. 603, halfway between Rte. 518 in Rocky Hill and Rte. 27 in Kingston, NJ.
2/21 - Family Barn Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, 4 - 6pm., a family barn dance with square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children to parents and grandparents. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band - there is a rehearsal immediately before each family dance. Dances take place at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. $5 per person or $15 per family. For more information: click here or call 609-844-0459.
2/22 - Celebrate George Washington's Birthday, Princeton Battlefield Society, Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 908-295-3732. 7:30 p.m., 'George Washington Encounters New Jersey' presented by Larry Kidder, author of 'A People Harassed and Exhausted: The Story of a New Jersey Militia Regiment in the American Revolution,' and a history teacher at the Hun School for 32 years. Book signing and refreshments follow the talk. Free will donation., www.theprincetonbattlefieldsociety.com
2/23 - Special Speaker Series, Princeton Senior Resource Center & WHYY, 1pm., Dr. Dan Gottlieb, "Dr. Dan" as he is known to WHYY listeners throughout the region, is retiring as the popular and insightful host of "Voices in the Family" which has aired on Mondays on WHYY FM since 1985. PSRC is very pleased to host this discussion talk at our location. Dr. Gottlieb and Rabbi Dayle Friedman will explore ways to appreciate and honor the aging process as they help us also understand the psychological and spiritual issues at play in this sensitive issue. Must register for tickets: here
2/24 - IEP Workshop, Decoding Dyslexia/Learning Ally, 7pm., Decoding Your Child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) - This workshop focuses on the components of the IEP and how to build a program of support and service that best meets the needs of a student with dyslexia. Learning Ally - 20 Roszel Road. Princeton, NJ 08054. Register: here
2/24 - Painting Party Fundraiser, Junior League of Greater Princeton & Pinot’s Palette, 7-9pm., $45 for painting, drinks, snacks and fun! 127 Village Blvd, Forrestal Village, Princeton NJ 08540 Register here
2/25 - Get to Zero-Waste in 60 Minutes Workshop, Sustainable Princeton, 6:30-8:30pm., Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. It’s easy to say, but where do you begin if you want to reduce the amount of waste you and your family produce? Come hear from some Zero Wasters, then develop an action plan for home or work so you can take real steps toward change. Free & open to all; sponsored by Sustainable Princeton.For further information, contact Betsy Garber 505.899.4495
2/26 - Beer, Bluegrass, and Bootleggers, Sourland Conservancy, Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, 609-309-5155, 7 p.m., Folk songs, mountain lore, and bluegrass music., www.sourlandspectacular.org
2/26 - Mushroom Tasting Dinner, Brothers Moon, 7pm., A mushroom tasting dinner with Alan Kaufman of Shibumi Farm, and a nutritionist as well, Veronique Cardon of the CogniDiet. Discover and enjoy wonderful locally grown mushrooms in a creative and delicious menu. https://www.brothersmoon.com/
2/27 - 7th Annual “Great Food for a Great Cause”, Turning Point Restaurant, Princeton. Turning Point Restaurants will again partner with the Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) to hold the 7th Annual fundraiser - “Great Food for a Great Cause” - on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests at Turning Point who donate a minimum of $25 to KRF on either of those two days will receive in return a Turning Point gift card good for two entrées to be used any time in the future. KRF was founded by Kristen and Rich Gillette in memory of their daughter Kortney, who died from a brain tumor in 2006.Their foundation reached a milestone in 2015 when, after just nine years, it surpassed $1 million in donations to CHOP.
2/28 - 2nd Annual Sourland Semi-Classic, Sourland Cycles, 10am., In tribute to the second tier European classics, we present the Sourland Semi-Classic (SSC), an approximately 60-mile ride that explores the Sourland Region of Central New Jersey. It will offer a gentler way to prepare for the main spring events on some of the roads used by the Hell of Hunterdon. Of course there will be some unpaved roads to go with the famous Sourland climbs and flats. And lunch and a beer when you get back. Register: here
2/29 - Corks & Canvas at the Cbar, 5-7:30pm, Corks & Canvas partners with Chauncey for an evening of art, education, and wine. To reserve your space: click here
3/1 - Declutter Your Home, Office, and Life, Princeton Adult School, Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, 609-683-1101, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Three week program. Register. $65., www.princetonadultschool.org
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