 
8/4 - Pontoon Boat Nature Tours, Mercer Lake, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-448-4004, Noon. and 2 p.m., View great blue herons, painted turtles, and rose mallow in bloom. Boat seats 15. No children under age 6 permitted. Tickets sold at Mercer County Marina day of tour. $10 to $12.
8/4 - Picnic on the Lawn, Princeton University Art Museum, Brown/Dod Quad, Princeton University, 609-258-3788., 6 p.m., Celebrate summer and the opening of the exhibition "A Material Legacy: The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Collection of Contemporary Art." Barbecue fare, live music, exhibition tours, and family-friendly activities. Screening of "Brave" to follow. Co-sponsored by the Princeton YMCA., artmuseum.princeton.edu
8/6 & 8/7 - Antique Mechanical Organ Rally, Carousel Organ Association of America, Downtown Princeton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Over two dozen ornate, elaborate mechanical organs will take over Princeton for the weekend. They'll be played in and around Palmer Square, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Monument Park, All Wars Memorial, Garden Theater, Arts Council, Hinds Plaza, Princeton Shopping Center, and YMCA., www.princetonmerchants.org
8/6 - Summer Concert Series, Nassau Park Pavilion, Nassau Park Boulevard, West Windsor, 609-716-1931, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Best of Open Mic. Free. Register for a performance slot by emailing wwacopenmic@gmail.com, www.westwindsorarts.org
8/7 - 31 & Main Farmers Market at Campus Town, Route 31 and East Main Boulevard, Ewing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Produce from Cherry Grove Farm, Z Food Farm, Pineland Farms, Griggstown Farm, and Fulper Family Farmstead. Cooking demonstrations, health screenings, nutrition counseling, physical fitness activities, and other events will be held each week., www.31mainfarmersmarket.com
8/7 - Kingston Fest, YingHua International School, Laurel Avenue and Union Street, Kingston, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Live music, food, activities for kids, and an introduction to the YingHua school. Local rockers Project One and DaddyGreenJeans will headline the event., www.kingstonbusinesspartnership.com
8/8 - Mic Monday, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Music, poetry, comedy, and more. Apply online to perform., www.smallworldcoffee.com
8/8 - 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
8/9 - Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 720-629-0964, 6:15 p.m., "Faith, Hope, and History." Community recognition of Paul Robeson, Jim Floyd, Black history, and the Witherspoon-Jackson Community Proclamation.
8/10 - Opening Reception: Changing Faces, Arts Council of Princeton, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. 5 p.m.to 6 p.m., Princeton artist Aaron Fisher's exhibition held in conjunction with the Joint Effort Safe Streets Weekend. On view through Saturday, September 10., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
8/11 - Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party, St. Michaels Farm Preserve, 11:30pm., The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs every year in mid-July and early August when the Earth passes through the stream of debris called the "Perseid Cloud," which consists of particles ejected by the comet Swift-Tuttle. Volunteers from Amateur Astronomers Association will set up telescopes to view the moon, Saturn, Mars and other night sky objects and provide meteor viewing assistance. Please arrive at or before 11:30 p.m. to avoid a stream of headlights that would compromise night vision. Bring binoculars or telescope if you have; not required. Park in the gravel lot on Princeton Avenue—carpooling is highly recommended. Rsvp@drgreenway.org, subject line "Perseids," including your contact info so you can be reached in the event of bad weather or poor viewing conditions. Information: 609-924-4646; www.drgreenway.org.
8/12 - Dancing Under the Stars Series, Central Jersey Dance Society, Albert Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Music by DJ Lou Becerra. No partner needed. Free. In the event of inclement weather, dance will be moved inside the Princeton Public Library., www.centraljerseydance.org
8/13 - Butterfly Festival: Celebrating the Swallowtail, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. 10 a.m., Nature walks, butterfly house tours, live music and more. Wear butterfly wings to help set a Guinness World Record. $10 per person or $25 per carload., www.thewatershed.org
8/15 - Golf Outing, Good Grief, TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton, 609-498-6674, Ext. 801, 10 a.m., Registration at 10 a.m. Golfing begins at noon. Dinner, cocktails, and silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m. $450 for golf and dinner; $150 for dinner and auction. Benefits children and families affected by the death of a parent, sibling, or child., www.good-grief.org
8/15 - eWomenNetwork Central NJ Accelerated Networking Luncheon, 10:30 - 1pm. Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, Edison, NJ. Featuring an expert panel of participants who will share tips, techniques and takeaways they learned while attending the super results oriented eWomenNetwork 16th Annual International Conference & Business Expo! For details and to REGISTER: https://bit.ly/29BFmiM
8/17 - FREE Community Class at Pure Barre Princeton, 7pm., Palmer Square - 31 Hulfish Street. https://purebarre.com/nj-princeton/
8/19 - Summer Movie Series on Palmer Square Green - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Make your night complete with a little shopping, some ice cream, food or drinks from around the Square. Free Admission. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Movie will begin at 8:30pm (dusk)
8/20 - Hog Fest, Brick Farm Market, 65 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-6500. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Celebrate pasture-raised pork with food, bluegrass music, games, facepainters, and more. BYOB., www.brickfarmmarket.com
8/20 - Mr. Ray, Summer Music Series, On the Green, Palmer Square, Princeton. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kids' artist. Free. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets., www.palmersquare.com
8/20 - Kelsey Awards, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333, 7 p.m., Comedy, music, and dance, plus an award ceremony recognizing the best work of the past season. $16., www.kelseyawards.com
8/21 - Princeton Pong Open House, 12-3pm. Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy FREE open play and instruction from our coaches. As an added bonus, anyone who sign's up for a monthly or yearly membership that day will have the initiation fee of $45 waived from the contract. Any questions call 609-987-8500 or email ben@princetonpong.com. 745 Alexander Road Princeton Junction NJ 08550, 609-987-8500
8/21 - Full Moon Bike Ride, Lawrence Hopewell Trail, Rosedale Park, Federal City Road, Hopewell, 9:30 p.m., Six-mile ride through Mercer Meadows. Meet in the Rosedale Parking parking lot. $10 per rider or $20 per family. Register., www.lhtrail.org
8/24 - The Suppers Program’s Blood Sugar and Mood Chemistry Workshop, Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau St, Princeton at 7:00 p.m. FREE. Join Dorothy Mullen and The Suppers Programs members who have learned that in order to improve mood and mental health, you'll have to normalize your blood sugar. You don't have to be diabetic or even pre-diabetic to experience the depression, anxiety, unhappiness, cravings and impulses to eat when you really don't want to. From this one-hour workshop you will come away with a better sense of the extent to which your biology is your driver, the role of your family history and emotional triggers, the tight bond between stress and sugar, and the support that is available in our community for people who want to transition to a healthier way of living. You'll meet people who would never have believed they could crave salad and vegetables instead of cookies and chips. It's do-able. There is no fee, but you must register on Eventbrite: more information
8/24 - 6th Annual Block Party, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Community-wide kick-off to the 2016-'17 season includes food from area vendors, beer garden, scavenger hunt, spin art, and other kids' activities, live music by the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, and more. Rain date is Thursday, August 25. Free., www.mccarter.org
8/25 - McCaffrey's FREE Nutrition Event - Pasta Perfection, 1:30pm. Join McCaffrey's Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, as she welcomes Diane DePalma from Ravino Handcrafted Artisan Pasta. Diane will discuss the beauty and flavor of the natural ingredients in their handmade ravioli and pasta that that is available at McCaffrey's Food Market. Learn about the original and innovative recipes that Ravino creates in their test kitchen. Diane will prepare a delicious pasta dish using cooking methods and modern flavors that create a truly one of a kind product. Participants will have the opportunity to taste and enjoy the flavor and texture of Ravino pasta during her presentation in the Southfield Retail Center at Princeton-Hightstown Rd. & Southfield Rd. RSVP to Jill at nutritionist@mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 for this free program.
8/25 - Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Free. Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton Shopping Center present Lindsey Webster - a Soul R&B artist who combines an admirable natural talent with a genuine, accessible stage presence. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the Arts Council’s Kristina Johnson Pop-Up Studio at the Princeton Shopping Center. more information
8/26 - NJ Uke Fest, Ukrainian-American Cultural Center of New Jersey, 60-C North Jefferson Road, Whippany, 8 pm. Sponsored by the Folk Project. Features a concert on Friday evening, over six hours of workshops and jams on Saturday, and a second concert on Saturday evening. Performers include James Hill, Victor & Penny, Manitoba Hal, Jim Boggia and Cousin Earth. Register. 973-370-4853. www.folkproject.org
8/27 - Old-Time Country Auction, Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, Benjamin Temple House, 37 Federal City Road, Ewing, 609-558-5697. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Art, antiques, old tools, memorabilia, furniture, glassware, ephemera, books, china, and more. No buyers premium; Cash or check only. Refreshments available. Rain date August 28., www.ehtps.org
8/28 - Equestrian Grand Prix and Family Day, Hunter Farms North, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 609-924-2932, Noon. to 2 p.m., Pony rides, show jumping, dog and pony exhibitions, and more. $10 parking., www.princetonshowjumping.com
8/28 - Empowerment through Music Gospel Celebration, African American Cultural Festival, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Noon. to 6 p.m., Daylong event featuring guest jazz trombonist Jeff Bradshaw and neo-soul singer Jaguar Wright appearing with area performers Marciano & Friends, Oxygen Band, Love Parq, and others, film festival, art exhibitions at Trenton City Museum, and events for children and families. Free., www.taacf.com
9/3 - Welcome Night, The New School for Music Study, 3:30-7:30pm., Make plans now to join us for our annual Welcome Night. At 5:30 and 6:30 children will enjoy our "Meet the Piano" concert, followed by a brief informational meeting for parents. More info: www.nsmspiano.org
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