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Wednesday September 28
Live Music
Blues Night and Jam, Cooper's Riverview Event Complex, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. Featuring classic blues standards and blues influenced rock tunes hosted by the house band: Lance Reichert, guitar; Edison Wilson, vocals/bass; and Joe Falcey, drums. Sign up to sit in with the band starts at 7 p.m. Amps provided. Vocalist please bring a mic. No cover charge. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Stage
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 2 p.m.
Hirschfeld's Broadway, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org. A new multi-media presentation illustrating and celebrating some of the most loved moments in American theater as drawn by Al Hirschfeld. Hosted by the Al Hirschfeld Foundation's creative director, David Leopold, this world-premiere presentation features backstage stories of Hirschfeld's interactions with theater legends, nine decades of Hirschfeld's iconic artwork, and searches for the hidden "Ninas" within. $20. 7:30 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $10. Masks required. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Health
Cancers in Women & Focusing on Self-Care, Capital Health. www.capitalhealth.org/events. Dr. Joyce Varughese, a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist, leads a discussion of the programs available at Capital Health for women undergoing treatment for gynecologic cancers and related health challenges. LuAnne Rickey highlights the services offered at the Oasis Salon and Wellness Spa, and Maureen Kaelblein, a registered yoga instructor from the Capital Health Wellness Center, demonstrates gentle yoga stretches. Via Zoom. Register. Free. 6 p.m.
Wellness
Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lectures
The Scientific Search for UFOs/UAPs, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Kathleen B. Covalt discusses the Galileo Project for the Systematic Scientific Search for Evidence of Extraterrestrial Technological Artifacts. Register to hopeprogs@mcl.org for link to program. 7 p.m.
Schools
Author Talk: "Untigering" with Iris Chen, Princeton Learning Cooperative, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 609-851-2522. Iris Chen is the founder of the Untigering movement, author of the book "Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent," and an advocate for peaceful parenting, unschooling, and anti-oppression. Iris talks about the process of untigering, which encourages parents to move away from parenting that is rooted in power to parenting that is grounded in partnership. Q&A follows. Via Zoom. Register via EventBrite. Donation requested. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For Seniors
Stories from Behind the Stage, Princeton Senior Resource Center. www.princetonsenior.org. Last in a series held via Zoom featuring behind the scenes stories from people who have spent a life in theater. Rebecca Marlowe works on projects with MTI/itheatrics on choreography DVDs and junior productions. Register. $10 and up. 3 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Falcons, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Thursday September 29
Classical Music
Healing with Music: Clemency Burton-Hill, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. concerts.princeton.edu. The musician, broadcaster, and writer is the host of a new series featuring people for whom music has impacted their encounters with illness. Burton-Hill, who survived a massive brain aneurysm in early 2020, is the special guest in the first installment of the series. She tells her story with writer Maria Popova and Christopher Kellner, the neurosurgeon who saved her life. The event includes live music of the type that has helped her in her continued recovery. $20. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Kate Curran Quartet, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Tavern on George, 361 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-640-0001. www.nbjp.org. $15. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Art
Photo Show Live, JKC Gallery, Mercer County Community College, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. jkcgallery.online. Director of JKC Gallery Michael Chovan-Dalton features Wendy Ewald, an artist who has spent more than 40 years collaborating with children, families, and teachers all over the world. They discuss Ewald's books "The Devil Is Leaving His Cave" and "Portraits and Dreams" as well as Ewald's film, "Portraits and Dreams," that aired on PBS and which will be running at JKC Gallery. In person and via Zoom. Noon to 1 p.m.
On Stage
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 7:30 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
Farm Markets
Princeton Farmers Market, Dinky Station Parking Lot, Alexander Street, Princeton. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and artisanal products. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wellness
Live Music Meditation, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-2800. www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org. Alexi Kenney on violin with meditation instruction by Matthew Weiner. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Lectures
Lunchtime Gallery Series, West Windsor Arts Council & Princeton University Art Museum, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. Richard Stockton, a lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, acquired the land that would eventually become Morven Museum & Garden in the 1750s. Join Morven docent Kim Gallagher for a visual exploration of Morven's origins and Richard Stockton’s complicated relationship with the Declaration of Independence and early founding of our nation. Presentation followed by a Q&A with Kim and Morven Curator of Education & Public Programs Greer Luce. Register. $10; free for WWAC members. Via Zoom. Noon to 1 p.m.
Friends Annual Mary Pitcairn Keating Lecture, Princeton University Art Museum, Friend Center Room 101, William Street, Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Christopher Knight, art critic for the Los Angeles Times, speaks on " Art Museums on the Verge." Introduced by Museum Director James Steward. Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m.
Train Station Series, Sourland Conservancy. www.sourland.org. "D&R Greenway St. Michaels Farm Preserve: Beyond the Beaten Path." Presented by Tina Notas, Director of Land Stewardship, D&R Greenway Land Trust. Free webinar. Register. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
OnStage Seniors Information Session, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road, Princeton. www.princetonsenior.org. Learn about the documentary theater ensemble for older adults. Classes in acting and improvisation culminate in spring performances at community venues. Classes run weekly October 6 through December 8 and February 2 through May 25. Register. 1:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Tigers Chapter, West Windsor, 609-356-5001. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Networking, BNI Top Flight, Town Diner, 431 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-443-8222. www.bninjpa.org. 7 a.m.
Lunch 'N Learn, Princeton SCORE. princeton.score.org. "Finding a Niche for your Nonprofit" presented by Marty Siederer. He presents tips and tools for the market research required that will help you sharpen your mission and goes over the pros and cons of supporting an existing nonprofit and of starting your own nonprofit and illustrate via a couple of scenarios. Free webinar. Register. Noon.
Donor Databases - Insider Tips on Choosing the Best CRM, Women in Development. www.widmercer.org. Join WID and CRM experts for a conversation on what you need to know when choosing a donor database system. An interactive discussion will be followed by breakout rooms where you can ask even more detailed questions in a small group setting. Via Zoom. Register. $15; free for members. Noon to 1 p.m.
Friday September 30
Live Music
Parklet Pop-Up: Cruise Night with Nate Walker, Hopewell Theater, 7 West Broad Street, Hopewell. www.hopewelltheater.com. Solo acoustic guitar by local artist Nate Walker. Treats from Owowcow Creamery and other refreshments for purchase. Free. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bad Hombres, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. R&B/contemporary/alternative 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Freedom Friday: Spoken Word and Open Mic, Ellarslie Museum, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. www.ellarslie.org. Featured artist Q'Moshyn uses elements of urban soul, crafty wordplay, and hard-hitting, fact-of-the matter social commentaries. $5 at the door or watch the livestream via Faceboo. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Stage
After the Dust Settles, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org. Staged reading of new play. Three stories of unresolved grief, healing, and renewal following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on The World Trade Center are explored in this ensemble drama by NJ playwright Jason Immordino. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Icarus and Other Party Tricks, Lewis Center for the Arts, Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. New play written and directed by Princeton senior Sarah Grinalds. In this first semi-staged reading, audiences are invited into the immersive world of a manic episode, shrouded in color, grief, and tenderness. Free. 7:30 p.m.
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 8 p.m.
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 8 p.m.
Once the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Fall in love with the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who connect over their shared passion for music on the streets of Dublin. $24. 8 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 8 p.m.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 8 p.m.
Lectures
Faculty Panel: Seeing Shipwrecks, Princeton University Art Museum, Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join Princeton scholars from the humanities and sciences for an interdisciplinary discussion exploring four paintings, now on view in the Art@Bainbridge exhibition Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks. 2 p.m.
Socials
eCommuter Fest, Sustainable Princeton, Westminster Choir College parking lot, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.sustainableprinceton.org. Free community festival celebrates the latest in carbon-free commuter technology and features test drives of some of the latest models of e-bikes, e-scooters and electric vehicles. 4 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Driven, Robbinsville, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m.
2022 NJ Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Conference Center at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Keynote talks by Michele Minter of Princeton University and Dr. William T. Lewis Sr. of WillHouse Global. Breakout sessions on allyship, intersectionality, and bridging the gaps: holding management accountable. Register. $125. 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
JobSeekers, Professional Service Group of Mercer County, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.psgofmercercounty.org. Alex Freund presents "Sorry, but we found someone who's a better fit." 9:45 a.m. to noon.
Saturday October 1
Jazz & Blues
An Evening of Blues with David Ross, Candlelight Lounge, 24 Passaic Street, Trenton. www.candlelighteventsjazz.com. Ross stars as Lonnie in Passage Theater's upcoming production of "Blues in My Soul: The Legend and Legacy of Lonnie Johnson." $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Silent Q and The Jackalopes, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Rock/pop in the afternoon and Americana/country in the evening 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Art
Art for Peace, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. www.plainsborolibrary.org. First day for group art show featuring 20 local artists who share their individual visions of piece. The mixed media exhibition features oil painting, acrylic paintng, fiber art, sculpture, collage, giclee prints, charcoal, pastel and pencil work, and found and reclaimed objects by members of the Artists’ Group that meets monthly at the library. On view through October 29. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telling a People's Story, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. First day for a traveling exhibit on loan from the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, of art found within the pages of African American children's literature. The exhibit features art produced as book illustrations and spotlights the cultural, historical and social makeup of African American cultural identity while raising awareness of the role African American illustrators and authors play in the field of children’s literature. On view on the first and third floors of the library through October 30. 10 a.m.
Art and Science Campus Collections Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Unique walking tour of campus collections that blurs the lines between science and art. An Art Museum student tour guide will discuss the art historical significance of an artwork while graduate molecular biology students explore the science behind its creation, care, and restoration. Rain or shine, stair-free. 3 p.m.
Architecture
Campus Architecture Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a Princeton University Art Museum docent for a guided walking tour of campus’s architectural highlights, including Nassau Hall, the first building commissioned for the campus, and the University Chapel, a leading example of the Collegiate Gothic style. Tour includes stairs. Binoculars welcome. 11 a.m.
On Stage
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Icarus and Other Party Tricks, Lewis Center for the Arts, Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. New play written and directed by Princeton senior Sarah Grinalds. In this first semi-staged reading, audiences are invited into the immersive world of a manic episode, shrouded in color, grief, and tenderness. Free. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Once the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Fall in love with the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who connect over their shared passion for music on the streets of Dublin. $24. 8 p.m.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 8 p.m.
Farm Markets
Farmers Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman, 609-915-0817. www.montgomeryfriends.org. Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to noon.
West Windsor Community Farmers' Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gardens
Historic Bonaparte Garden at Point Breeze, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 101 Park Street, Bordentown. www.drgreenway.org. Celebrate the opening of the garden that has been filled with vegetables common in Joseph Bonaparte's time and surrounded by a historically accurate fence. Also the kickoff for Garden to Bistro Month, in which area restaurants feature produce grown in the garden on their menus. Register. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mental Health
Harvest of Hope Annual Wellness Conference, NAMI Mercer, The Conference Center at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.namimercer.org. Featuring fireside chat with Ginger Zee, bestselling author and ABC chief meteorologist, in conversation with playwright David Lee White. Conference includes breakfast and lunch. Register. Free; donations accepted. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
History
Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org. Before there was a "Princeton," six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This 2-mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield. Register. $10. Masks required for indoor portions of tour. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For Families
Family Fun Fall Weekends, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Activities for kids including adventure barn, hay bale maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking & painting, pedal tractors, and exploring the farm trail. Live music, apple products, wine, and more. Timed entry ticket required. $12; children under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Outdoor Action
First Saturday Wellness Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. www.abbottmarshlands.org. Join for an autumn walk from the Tulpehaking Nature Center to the Spring Lake loop. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. 10 a.m.
Sunday October 2
Classical Music
Music at St. Michael's, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton. www.stmichaelstrenton.org. "Music for Piano and Violin" features Larissa Korwin on piano, Dezheng Pin on violin, guest violinist Alexei Yavtuhovich, and faculty members from Westminster Conservatory. Free. 3 p.m.
Live Music
Rob Messina's Dave Matthews Experience, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Rock. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Listen Local, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Loose Bricks performs classic rock. 3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Art
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Henry Moore to Louise Nevelson. Rain or shine; stair-free. 2 p.m.
On Stage
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 p.m.
Once the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Fall in love with the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who connect over their shared passion for music on the streets of Dublin. $24. 2 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 2 p.m.
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 3 p.m.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 3 p.m.
Benefit Galas
Notes of Wine and Song, The Princeton Festival Guild, Cobblestone Creek Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsymphony.org. An interactive wine-tasting and operatic event with Hak Soo Kim, tenor and head sommelier of New York City's three-Michelin-starred restaurant Per Se. Festivities include light fare, live music, and a season preview. Register. $100 to $500. 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Farm Markets
Hopewell Farmers Market, Fairgrown Farm, 62 East Broad Street, Hopewell. www.facebook.com/hopewellfarmersmarket. Fresh produce and vendors selling grass-fed beef, flowers, and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
History
Princeton Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton. www.pbs1777.org. Learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Led by an historical interpreter. $5 donation. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Enjoy a 90+ minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton's diverse past. Register. $10. 2 p.m.
For Families
Family Fun Fall Weekends, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Activities for kids including adventure barn, hay bale maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking & painting, pedal tractors, and exploring the farm trail. Live music, apple products, wine, and more. Timed entry ticket required. $12; children under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Sundays: Seek and Find, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. www.abbottmarshlands.org. Learn how to "seek" using the iNaturalist app and participate in a "seek" challenge. Register. Free. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lectures
Creating the Black + Jewish Exhibit, The Jewish Center of Princeton. www.thejewishcenter.org. Zoom talk by Adina Langer, curator at the Kennesaw Museum of History and Holocaust Education, in conjunction with the traveling exhibit "Black and Jewish: Connection, Courage, Community" on view through October 31. Register. 4 p.m.
Socials
Oktoberfest, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. www.fopos.org. Celebrate fall with craft beer, hard cider, Jammin' Crepes food truck, and live music. Register. $50. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, Eden Autism, 2 Merwick Road, Princeton. www.edenautism5k.org. Road race and fun run to benefit the nonprofit that supports individuals with autism across the lifespan through education, employment training, and residential services. Register. $35. 9 a.m.
Monday October 3
Art
Back to the Palette, Gourgaud Gallery, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. First day for an exhibit of new paintings by Watercolorists Unlimited. On view through October 30. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Literati
Ryan Gander, A Melted Snowman, Lewis Center for the Arts, Hurley Gallery, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. Princeton faculty member and graphic designer David Reinfurt moderates a conversation with U.K. visual artist and 2019-20 Hodder Fellow Ryan Gander about his new book, "Ryan Gander, A Melted Snowman." Introduced by director and professor of visual arts Jeff Whetstone. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Book Club, Hopewell Public Library, 609-466-1625. www.redlibrary.org. Discussion of Adam Higginbotham's "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster." Held via Zoom. 7 p.m.
Health
Breast Health 101, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Michele Schwartz, the program and outreach coordinator for the Breast Cancer Research Center, provides an interactive talk and slideshow presentation exploring breast health, breast cancer, early detection, available treatments, prevention strategies, and the programs and services that BCRC offers. Register to hopeprogs@mcl.org for link to program. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Continuing Conversations on Race, Princeton Public Library, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Social worker Jessica Kim presents "Understanding Racialized Trauma," a conversation about how Asian Americans and other racial groups experience racism covertly and explicitly. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
31st Annual Golf Classic for Scholarships, Mercer County Community College, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. www.mccc.edu/golf. Breakfast, shotgun start at 10 a.m., awards lunch at 2:30 p.m. Benefits athletic scholarships for MCCC students. Register. $350. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Meetings
2022 Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture Series, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Speaker is professor David W.C. MacMillan, Princeton University, awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. His presentation, "The Development of Asymmetric Organocatalysis and Metallaphotoredox," highlights why organic catalysts have become widely explored in modern synthetic chemistry. Register. Free. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday October 4
Yom Kippur begins at sundown.
On Stage
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 7:30 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Literati
Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series, Lewis Center for the Arts, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton. arts.princeton.edu. Reading by poet Sylvie Baumgartel ("Pink") and bestselling novelist Amy Tan ("The Joy Luck Club"). Free; no ticket required. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Read and Pick: Pumpkins, Terhune Orchards, 13 Van Kirk Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Listen to a story highlighting a fruit or farm area then participate in a hands-on farm activity. For ages 3 and up. Register. $12. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday October 5
Live Music
Blues Night and Jam, Cooper's Riverview Event Complex, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. Featuring classic blues standards and blues influenced rock tunes hosted by the house band: Lance Reichert, guitar; Edison Wilson, vocals/bass; and Joe Falcey, drums. Sign up to sit in with the band starts at 7 p.m. Amps provided. Vocalist please bring a mic. No cover charge. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Stage
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar's comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 p.m.
The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sarah de Lappe's drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $10. Masks required. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Wellness
Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lectures
Wednesday Night Out Series, Hopewell Public Library, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell. www.redlibrary.org. Hopewell Valley resident Quentin Kelly shares his rich, lived experiences from his stint as one of the youngest writers at MGM Studios in Hollywood. From 1954 through 1956 he worked with such actors and actresses as Roger Moore, Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Clark Gable and, in particular, Grace Kelly. MGM was in its final years of the Golden Age of Hollywood and Kelly's experience proved to be one of the most interesting periods of his life. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Watson Woods Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. www.abbottmarshlands.org. Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park. Meet in the parking lot. Free. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Falcons, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
