 
3/3 - Princeton High School Talent Show, 7pm. The stars will shine brightly at the Princeton High School Talent Show at the PHS Performing Arts Center. The show is run by the 101: Student Auxiliary to benefit the 101: Fund, which provides scholarships to PHS students with financial need. Watch students share their talents to benefit their classmates! $5 students/$10 adults.
3/4 - A Year with Frog and Toad, McCarter Theater Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, 3 p.m. The treasured characters from Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books hop from page to stage as it follows two great friends—the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy, curmudgeonly Toad—through four fun-filled seasons. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm A Year with Frog and Toad is an enchanting experience for the whole family. mccarter.org
3/4 - CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 4 p.m., Documentary about the dearth of American female and minority software engineers. A discussion with members of Code for Princeton, Princeton high School's SiSTEM, and library staff follows., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/4 - Mozart's Requiem, Princeton University Glee Club & Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-9220. 7:30p.m., The Princeton University Glee Club and Orchestra present the legendary and beloved Mozart Requiem alongside Bach's Jesu, meine Freude. Tickets are $15 general / $5 student and can be purchased at the door or through www.princetongleeclub.com
3/5 - Author Event, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 2:30pm, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. Princeton native Brad Borkan introduces his new book When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme decision-making lessons from the Antarctic - An adventure book based on the harrowing life and death decisions made by early Antarctic explorers during the heroic era of exploration in the early 20th century. https://www.princetonsenior.org/
3/5 - Documentary Screening ‘EARTH DAYS’, 1pm. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington., EARTH DAYS is a feature length documentary about the origins of the modern environmental movement, told through the eyes of nine Americans who were inspired to act on what they believed was the most important challenge facing mankind. www.thewatershed.org
3/6 - Purim Holiday Hoopla and Book Club, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454, 6:30 p.m., Learn about Purim through reading, practical experiential learning, and holiday magic. For families with children ages 3 through 2nd grade. Register. www.bethel.net
3/7 - Gallery Talk, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-921-2330, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Meet the artists behind the works in the exhibit "Cell Phones Images Only," featuring works from the Princeton Photography Club all taken using cell phones. On view through Thursday, April 13. www.stuartschool.org
3/7 - Photobooks: The Compact Way To Store Your Memories, Computer Learning Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-882-5086. 2 p.m., Presented by CLC instructor Georgette Rogers. Free., www.clcewing.org
3/8 - Wine'd Down Wednesday with Live Jazz, CBar at Chauncey Conference Center, 5-7pm. 4pm-7pm ½ priced appetizers. (March 15, 22, 29) https://www.acc-chaunceyconferencecenter.com/princeton-dining-en.html
3/8 - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer's New Jersey, University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 732-586-1481, 6 p.m., Monthly meeting to provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Free. Register.
3/9 - Winter Market, Princeton Farmers' Market, Princeton Public Library, 609-655-8095, 10 - 3 p.m., Produce, cheese, beef, eggs, pickles, honey, baked goods, candles, and more., www.princetonfarmersmarket.com
3/9 - Tubeless Clinic, Sourland Cycles, 6:30pm., Raffles, prizes, swag, knowledge. Thinking about running tubeless? But what about maintenance, puncture repair, the lifespan of sealant? And how do you handle it on the road? Join us for an evening seminar with representatives from Stan's No Tubes and Specialized and have all of your questions answered and see if going tubeless will benefit your riding style. Sourland Cyles | 53 E. Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525. https://www.sourlandcycles.com/
3/9 - YWCA Princeton Tribute to Women, Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, 5:15 p.m., Nine women are inducted into the YWCA's list of honorees who embody its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and a program. $175., www.ymcaprinceton.org/tribute
3/10 - Friends of Princeton Open Space Exhibit, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Opening reception for "Mountain Lakes: A Lens on the Seasons," an exhibit featuring photographs taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve by Princeton resident Frank Sauer. On view through Sunday, April 30., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
3/10 - The Struggles, Cambridge Upper School Performance, 7pm. Black Box Theater at The College of New Jersey. The Struggles is an award-winning, poignant drama that centers around Megan, a young girl coping with the learning challenges associated with dyslexia and ADD. She encounters the personification of her struggles in a dream-like world, where her journey provides a realistic look at the burden of being a student with learning differences. For more information about Cambridge School and tickets visit: www.thecambridgeschool.org
3/10 - Ceol agus Cairde -- Music and Friends, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. 7 p.m., In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Helen O'Shea and her band transport listeners across the Atlantic for a traditional "kitchen party," inspired by Ireland's rich tradition of music, song, and stories., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/11 - 20th Annual Cranbury Craft Show, 10-4pm., 23 North Main Street, Cranbury. New crafters will join returning favorites to showcase unique creations of jewelry, silks, ceramics, toys, wood crafts, furniture, florals, glass, clothing, and more. There will be 50/50 raffles, a garden cafe and a kids center where the littlest creators may leave their mark on this whimsical weekend event. Also 3/12.
3/11 - Princeton Pi Day Bike Tour, NJ Bike Tours, 11am., The ride begins at Kopp’s Cycle Shop at 38 Spring Street - oldest bike shop in America! Enjoy farm-baked pie and warm apple cider at Terhune Orchards, as part of the 10 mile bike tour. All ages and fitness levels are welcomed. The tour is Pi priced at $31.41, discounted by over 60% off normal rates. Bring your own bike, helmet and water. Or contact us for rental options. Limited to 30 participants. https://www.njbiketours.com/public-events
3/11 - Pi Day Princeton at The Arts Council of Princeton - In celebration of Pi Day Princeton, the Arts Council of Princeton presents Einstein!, a historic drama/comedy about the young Albert Einstein by award-winning writer and performer Jack Fry. Einstein! examines and explores the battles and sacrifices of a younger, “pre-crazy haired” Albert Einstein. Two family-friendly performances: 3pm and 7:30pm. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com for 3pm and 7:30pm shows. 609.924.8777.
3/12 - Utilizing Social Media in Your Genealogical Research, 2 -3:00 pm. Many people are turning to different forms of Social Media to discover genealogical clues. Come and learn how to use blogs, videos, and other types of social media to make new connections in your genealogical research. Presented by Cathy Zahn of the Central Jersey Genealogical Society. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Call 609 448-1330 to register or email hcprogs@mcl.org
3/12 - Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Princeton Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 4 p.m., Martin Sedek conducts the Faure "Requiem" and Vivaldi "Gloria." All choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vocal scores provided. $10 to join the singing. Free to listen., www.princetonol.com/groups/psma
3/12 - Jerry Bryant & Friends, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Wolfensohn Hall, Institute for Advanced Study, 1 Einstein Drive, Princeton. 4:30 p.m., PSO principal trumpet Jerry Bryant and friends. Performing works by J.S. Bach, Zhou Tian, and Duke Ellington. Free., www.princetonsymphony.org
3/13 - Information Session, CASA for Children of Mercer County, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050. 5:30 p.m., Seeking potential volunteer advocates to learn about the 30-hour training program. Court Appointed Special Advocates is a non-profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Call to register for training session., www.casamercer.org
3/14 - NAMIWalks Mercer County Kickoff Event, Educational Testing Service Conant Hall, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, 6 p.m., Learn about the annual walk for mental health, which will be held on Saturday, May 6. Register by Tuesday, March 7., www.namiwalks.org/mercercounty
3/15 - Library Live at Labyrinth, Princeton Public Library, Labyrinth Books, 116 Nassau Street, 609-924-9529, 6 p.m., Princeton computer science professor Brian W. Kernighan discusses his book "Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security.", www.princetonlibrary.org
3/16 - McCaffrey's Food Markets: Put your Best Fork Forward, 1:30pm. Join Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny as she discusses simple tips, tricks and hints for tweaking your diet. Even small daily changes can lead to numerous healthful benefits. No program is complete without sampling some of McCaffrey's exceptional dishes from our Prepared Foods Department! RSVP to nutritionist@mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your fork! Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street.
3/17 - Go Green Day, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Learn about the Watershed Center's green systems and sustainable features then team up and test your knowledge by playing Green Jeopardy. Geared toward children ages 6 to 10. Bring your lunch. $20. Register., www.thewatershed.org
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Dance Party, VOICES Chorale, Music Together Headquarters, 225 Hopewell-Pennington Road, Hopewell. 7:30 p.m., Irish tunes including Danny Boy, plus dancing and green beer. Benefits D&R Greenway Land Trust., www.voiceschorale.org
3/17 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Joe Jencks an outstanding vocalist and arranger, songwriter, and gripping musical storyteller, singing songs of social significance about the lives of working people. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students and $5 children). Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:15 PM. Ample free parking. For more information: 609-799-0944, info@princetonfolk.org, www.princetonfolk.org.
3/18 - Mercer Green Fest, Rider University Recreation Center, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Featuring sustainable local businesses, community groups, farmers market, electric care display, demonstrations, and speakers throughout the day. Learn about a variety of sustainability issues and community projects such as bike paths, food waste recycling, energy efficiency, and wellness. Free., www.mercergreenfest.org
3/18 - Full Circle Workshop: A Spring Equinox Celebration, 3-5pm., Princeton Center for Yoga & Health - Join Marisa for this fun and powerful workshop that integrates slow-flow yoga, intentional mantra, and grounding meditation to bring us home to ourselves, each other, and the rhythms of nature. This workshop is a celebration of the gifts of the winter and a welcoming to the possibilities of spring. It will end with sweet chanting and meditation to seal the practice. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com pcyh@mindspring.com
3/18 - Princeton Pro Musica in Concert: A Joyful Noise. University Chapel, Princeton University, 7:00pm pre-concert talk / 8:00pm concert. Princeton Pro Musica, led by Ryan James Brandau, will present a program titled “A Joyful Noise” featuring works with texts of praise psalms. Joining Princeton Pro Musica will be the Percussion Ensemble from The College of New Jersey. Tickets are priced at $60, $45 and $25. There is a group discount of 20% for 10 or more. Order your tickets online today at www.princetonpromusica.org.
3/19 - Documentary Screening & Discussion, ‘The Best Democracy Money Can Buy - The Movie’, 3pm., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Sophia Fahs Auditorium, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the UU Church, RepresentUs Central NJ Chapter, and the Coalition for Peace Action. CNJRepresent.Us
3/20 - Women's College Club of Princeton Meeting, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 1 p.m., Michael Kownacky and Ted Otten, co-hosts of "Dress Circle" on WWFM present "An American legacy.", www.wccpnj.org
3/20 - Equal Means Equal, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 6:30 p.m., Screening of documentary on how women are treated in the United States today followed by discussion led by Amanda Sandoval, director of the Princeton University Women's Center., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/21 - Mercer County Woman of Achievement Awards, Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women, Mercer Oaks Clubhouse, 725 Village Road, West Windsor, 609-989-6719, 6 p.m., Dinner honoring Barbara Clark-Inman, Lori Danko, Stephanie Loesberg, and other Mercer County women. $50.
3/21 - Online Dating After 50, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7 p.m., Dating Coach Gayle Crist, author of "How I Met My Second Husband Online at Age 50," discusses one of the most effective dating tools for this age group: online dating., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/22 - Beulah Oliphant Award, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 4:30 p.m., Recognizing the achievements of Anne Weber, a woman involved in New Jersey historic preservation. $25., www.barracks.org
3/23 - Pub Run, Princeton Athletic Club, Pacers Princeton, 7 Palmer Square West, Princeton, 6:30 p.m., Meet at Pacers for a 3- to 6-mile run. Get a free beer at Triumph Brewing Company after the run. All levels and paces are welcome., www.princetonac.org
3/25 - Marsh Cleanup, 9 - 12pm. Bring gloves if you have them, water to drink; wear long sleeves, long pants. Wear boots if your have them for wet areas. Meet at Spring Lake - Roebling Park, Hamilton, NJ. Take South Broad St. to Sewell Ave., at traffic light turn onto Sewell Ave.; at the end of Sewell, turn left and drive down hill to parking lot. Contact and information: Katie Harrison, AmeriCorps Ambassador, ambassadorwma20@gmail.com. Please register. Co sponsors with Friends: AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program, Mercer County Park Commission, D&R Greenway Land Trust.
3/25 - Salon Redux, the Hopewell Valley Arts Council's Unique 2017 Gala, "upcycles" the iconic European art salon. SEE art. HEAR art. EAT art. DRINK art. MAKE art. FIND art throughout the elegant and historic Princeton University Prospect House on one memorable, inventive and fun evening. Join us in honoring Liza and Sky Morehouse, Jon and Robin McConaughy, and Mitchel Skolnick for their reimagining of the Hopewell Playhouse, formerly known as the Off-Broadstreet Theatre. Creativity and surprises await at every turn. 7-10:30pm. Tickets/sponsorships: www.hvartscouncil.org. Or call 609-281-5887. #NotYourUsualGala
3/26 - Vernal Pool Walk, D&R Greenway's Sourland Ecosystem Preserve, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-309-5155, 1 p.m., Learn about the importance of these pools and their inhabitants on a walk. Register.
3/26 - Bach's Birthday: The Mardi Considine Spring Concert, The Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton. 3 p.m., Celebrating 332 years of J. S. Bach with chamber music by Bach, Buxtehude, Handel and Weiss for oboe, violin, viola da gamba, lute, and harpsichord. $25., www.drydenensemble.org
3/28 - Steve Lehman's Selebeyone, Jazz at Princeton University, Taplin Auditorium, Princeton University, 7:30 p.m., A collaborative project that draws from Senegalese rap, French spectral music, modern jazz, underground Hip Hop, interactive electronics, and beyond. Free., www.princeton.edu/music
3/28 - Wellesley College Choir Performance, Trinity Church, 7:30pm., Join us in welcoming the Wellesley College Choir to Princeton, as they are on tour and performing an evening concert which celebrates female composers. This event is free and open to the public. 33 Mercer Street, Princeton.
3/29 - Rainwater Harvesting, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735. 7 p.m., Learn all about stormwater management at home and the uses of a rainwater harvesting system. Build your own rain barrel to take home. $50. Registration required., www.thewatershed.org
3/30 - An Evening of Music, Hope Loves Company, UUCWC Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. 6:30 p.m., Pianist, Meral Guneyman performs the music of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, and George Gershwin. $35. Benefits Hope Loves Company, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to children and young adults who had or have a loved one battling ALS. Register., www.hopelovescompany.org
3/31 - Just A Hike@ 12-2:30 p.m. Spring Lake @ Roebling Park. Free. No theme, no focus, no itinerary; this program really is just a hike. We may take brief pauses to admire various elements of nature, but who knows what we will see or where this hike will lead us. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Free for adults and teens. Registration Required to 609-888-3218 or natureprograms@mercercounty.org
4/1 - The Bridge Academy Reach for the Stars Gala, 6-10pm. Greenacres Country Club. Supporting literacy education for students with learning disabilities. https://www.banj.org/index.cfm
4/2 - Racial Literacy Series, 1-2:30pm, West Windsor Library, 333 N Post Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550. Please join us for a Racial Literacy panel discussion. The panel will include Ms. Tennille Haynes (Director, Princeton University Fields Center), Joyce Trotman-Jordan (Retired WW-P School counselor), Amman Seehra, Esq (Founder of One Project), and Nav the Poet (Spoken Word Artist). Ms. Tennille Haynes will give training in bystander intervention. Nav the Poet will also give a slam poetry performance.
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