Princeton NJ Events

Annual Book Sale, Princeton Public Library

Friday September 20, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Preview Sale - Admission Fee

We will have thousands of gently used hardbacks, softcovers, trade books, academic books and more, all carefully sorted and priced, in a broad range of categories for readers of all ages and interests. Most books will be priced $3 and below, with some categories, such as art books and rare and collectible items, priced higher. This event is open to everyone and will be held in the Community Room.

PREVIEW SALE (admission fee): Friday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to noon Numbered admission tickets will be on sale at the door starting at 8 a.m. The first 40 tickets will be $25 per person, and the remainder will be $5 per person. Customers enter the sale in numerical order and the number of customers in the room will be limited to 40 at a time.

REGULAR SALE (no admission fee): Friday, Sept. 20, noon-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

HALF PRICE DAY (no admission fee): Sunday, Sept. 22: noon – 5:30 p.m.

Bodegas Murua Wine Dinner, Eno Terra

Friday September 20, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Though wine is made throughout most of Spain, perhaps no region is more synonymous with Spanish wine than Rioja, the country’s oldest quality wine region. It is also its most iconic, with the name evoking nobility, history and culinary traditions. Initially, the winemaking was informed by both French and American influences; American oak barrels especially are a hallmark of the wines. Over the decades, new generations of winemakers have freshened up the styles and put their own stamp on Rioja. Murua is a smaller, established winery in Rioja Alavesa with an eye on innovation and the future of Spain’s premiere wine region. Join us Friday, September 20th as we welcome Loretta Fernandez Ferrer of Bodegas Murua to guide us through the wines of this special estate featuring a multi course wine-paired dinner.

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Cooking Class - Mexican Cooking ~ Chiles En Nogada, Shelley's Table

Friday September 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Chiles de Nogada, meat stuffed poblano chiles in a walnut sauce with pomegranate seeds, is a classic dish for Mexican independence Day in September. Learn that and other festive Mexican specialties. Hosted at Shelley's Table in Lambertville, NJ, 6-9:30pm.

Classes can be booked here: https://www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

Exhibit Opening, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

Friday September 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

On September 20, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will open The Head that Wears the Crown, a special exhibition on Black women's headwear from slavery to freedom.

For centuries, Black women have expressed their creativity and resistance through the crowns of their heads. From head wraps to "church hats," headwear symbolized freedom, commitment to spiritual life, and a love for fashion that enslaved and free women shared. The Head that Wears the Crown explores the past, present, and future of African American women's headwear. This special exhibit will feature portrait photography of community members of all ages modeling SSAAM's collection of church hats, which date from the 1930s to the 2000s.

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Let's Dance! Organ Music for Hearts and Feet and Voices, Princeton Theological Seminary

Friday September 20, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Joe R. Engle Organ Concert will feature a wide range of repertoire linked to dance, from the sarabande and jig to the tango and cancan. This is not a concert for the ears alone! All will be invited to join their hearts, voices, hands, and feet to the melodies and the rhythms of the music. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a brief service of evening prayer followed immediately by the organ concert, concluding with a reception. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Empire Records - The Musical, McCarter Theatre

Friday September 20, 2024
7:30 PM

Sept 6 - Oct 6

Overflowing with optimism, ‘90s counterculture, rooftop dancing, and the spirit of punk rock, Empire Records tells the story of a band of idealist misfits fighting to save their beloved record store from a corporate takeover. With tactics ranging from desperate to dangerous, the team comes together during a visit by over the hill pop star Rex Manning to discover the true value of friendship, love, and music—all in one extraordinary, unforgettable day.

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Michael Feinstein @McCarter

Friday September 20, 2024
7:30 PM

Multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated artist Michael Feinstein celebrates the unparalleled legacy of his late friend Tony Bennett with heartfelt renditions of Bennett's greatest hits, supported by the dynamic Carnegie Hall Ensemble. The performance will feature iconic songs like "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "The Best is Yet to Come," enhanced by a lush big band backdrop, capturing the essence of an era in all its glory.

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Groundhog Day, The Musical @Kelsey Theatre

Friday September 20, 2024
8:00 PM

We couldn’t wait until February to bring you this adorable musical, inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray. Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). It is February 2nd in Punxutawney, Pennsylvania and a storm is coming. Phil Connors, a big-city weatherman, couldn’t be more frustrated to be reporting on the small-town Groundhog Day Ceremony – until he finds himself reliving the same day over and over again. Stuck in an endless loop of arrogance and cynicism amongst the cheery townsfolk, Phil must learn to take advantage of his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th chances, break the cycle and transform his life. $30 PG13

Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor NJ, 08550 609-570-3333

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Princeton Folk Music Society Concert - The Tannahill Weavers

Friday September 20, 2024
8:00 PM

Get ready for an evening of high energy Scottish folk-rock as The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Tannahill Weavers. The band features a unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich three- part vocal harmonies that make their performances unforgettable. They are noted for being the first Scottish folk group to incorporate an instrument long thought to be too loud to play nicely with other traditional folk instruments: the highland pipes.

Christ Congregation Church 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ

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Kevin Lee, Catch A Rising Star

Friday September 20, 2024
8:00 PM

In the exciting world of live performances, Magician and Comedian Kevin Lee is a trailblazer in his own right. Raised in the same gritty neighborhood as the great legendary “Sugar” Ray Leonard in Palmer Park, Maryland, Kevin Lee was destined to be a shining star from the moment he discovered his love for magic. Audiences from all four corners of the globe have experienced the amazing stage act from one of the industry’s top professionals.

Catch A Rising Star - Hyatt Regency Princeton Shows Friday 8pm, Saturday 7:30pm