On Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., the State Theatre New Jersey welcomes humorist David Sedaris.
Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls and Calypso, which was a Washington Post Best Book of the Year. more
“Barns” by Louise Palagyi
During the month of April, the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury will host a watercolor exhibit entitled the “Four Seasons” by Louise Palagyi. The show will run from April 3 through April 26 and will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Palagyi is a local artist, gallery board member, and Cranbury resident. more
On Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m. at Trinity Church in Princeton, Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) presents Fields of Gold: Songs in the Key of Hope. The program features music from a range of modern composers, including arrangements of songs by Sting, Dolly Parton, and Carly Simon. In this concert, VCNJ also concludes their rendition of “Folk Songs of the Four Seasons” by Ralph Vaughn Williams with the spring and summer sections of the work. more
The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton is looking for volunteers to help with some spring cleaning on the grounds of the property on Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab some gloves and a rake and join the other volunteers in prepping for another season of programming at the museum. Those who can offer their trucks for the hauling away of some larger logs and debris are especially needed. There’s plenty to do around the property. Guests should provide their own work gloves and rakes and the Barracks staff will be ready with lots of coffee and donuts. more
For six weeks, Waldorf School of Princeton will offer exploratory and outdoor-oriented summer camp for ages 4 through 12. Running from June 26 through August 4, camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will be divided by groups based on age and will spend the day in play and discovery led by counselors and assistants, all over the age of 18. Staying with these peers and counselors, camp days include activities and projects with the lead teaching artist along with games, creek exploration, crafting, singing, and playing on Waldorf’s 20-acre Princeton campus. Campers will bring snack and a lunch daily from home. more
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) will celebrate its Alumni Weekend on campus on April 21 and 22. The events begin with a performance by the TCNJ Orchestra at the Mildred and Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall on Friday night. Come back Saturday for an action-packed day of alumni fun. The $30 Alumni BBQ package includes one drink ticket, T-shirt, and drawstring backpack. There will also be a campus tour of the athletic Hall of Champions, TCNJ’s Art Gallery and BFA Art Senior Exhibition, School of Business Social Hour, and Student/Teacher Reunion. more
Tulips bring more than a powerful pop of vibrancy to your garden. Did you know that this flower has historically been a symbol of wealth and was considered to be as valuable as a diamond during the 17th century?
With this in mind, Dalton Farms is gearing up for the Annual Tulip Festival. This year’s event will run from April 1 through April 23. The “you-pick” tulip opportunity includes the cost of an admissions ticket, as well as the cost of the flowers, which are $10 for 10 tulips, $20 for 20 stems, $30 for 30 stems, or $2 per stem. The tulips are available in a rainbow of colors and make for a magical way to spend a spring afternoon. more
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market’s annual Spring Fling shopping experience returns on April 1 and 2 to the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton. This is the largest and most unique shopping experience in Central New Jersey. Over 500 small businesses, artists, makers, and crafters from nearly 25 states will be present. The 40,000-square-foot-arena will also be occupied by food trucks, live tattooing, live music, celebrity guests, punk rock karaoke, and a huge scavenger hunt filled with prizes. Guests can also sign up for the VIP area, which is limited to 100 people and includes perks and goodies. more
On Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm, experience the seasonal joy of lambing day. Will a lamb be born on lambing day? It has happened before, but it’s ultimately up to the schedule and the timing of the ewes. Lambing season lasts for several week and whether you’re at Howell Farm or not, there is much to learn about the practice of lambing in the barn where sheep spend much of their winter. more
Now through April 23, Peddler’s Village presents the 4th Annual PEEPS in the Village, an event that showcases the creative talents of regional residents — and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies. Guests will see more than 100 marshmallow masterpieces carefully crafted with bright bunnies and chicks in inspired, inventive settings.
Visitors can vote on their favorite display through April 1. Winners in each of these three categories will receive cash prizes: Diorama, Sculpture, and Wall Art. more
Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank welcomes Fran Lebowitz on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
In a cultural landscape with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of the most insightful social commentators.
Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media — as well as her pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.” Purveyor of urban cool, Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker. more
SummerQuest at Princeton Montessori School is a wholesome, stimulating, and nurturing experience for toddlers through age 6. The summer program, although implemented with a Montessori approach and seasoned teachers, is unique and separate from the school year in that the novel experiences that are designed for the children revolve around: outdoors, crafts, special visitors, theater, friendships, and favorite traditions like gardening, building teepees and forts in the woods, and time for daydreaming and unstructured time with familiar and new friends. more
Summer camp registration is now open at Stuart Country Day School. Those who sign-up by March 13 will receive the early bird discount and get 5 percent off camp tuition. Sibling discounts and multi-week discounts will also automatically be applied at checkout.
Before and after care is available and an optional camp lunch will be served in the new student center.
The 2023 program includes both co-ed and all-girls camps, with robust arts, athletics, academic, and STEM offerings that are led by Stuart faculty and staff. more
Experience life on the farm!
Terhune Orchards welcomes children to enjoy a unique, fun-filled week of summer camp on a picturesque, 250-acre working family farm where they will discover how a farm operates through fun, interactive, and educational activities.
Campers will also take advantage of Terhune’s beautiful surroundings, streams, nature trails, and fields while getting a closer look at resident wildlife and barnyard friends. In addition, campers cultivate a children’s garden, enjoy wagon rides, experience the harvest, and sample the crops in season. Daily activities and craft projects blend learning, doing, and fun! Campers spend time both outside exploring the farm and nature, as well as inside engaged in activities within Terhune’s Amish-built barn. more
Einstein was born on March 14 — 3.14, the numeric equivalent of Pi. Every year, the town of Princeton celebrates with an irrational number of events, including:
Pre-Teen Pi Recitation Winner receives $314.15
Youth Einstein Look-Alike Winners receive $314.15
Pie Eating Contest
Pie Throwing Contest more
Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is partnering with Madhusmita Bora, a folk and traditional artist, teacher, and trained journalist, as she gathers oral histories to present a wide range of diverse and uniquely personal stories within the Indian American community in “Local Voices: Memories, Stories, and Portraits,” opening April 23. more
On Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Labyrinth Books and Princeton Public Library welcome author Aleksandar Hemon for a discussion of his novel, The World and All That It Holds. The in-person event will be held at Princeton Public Library, but there is also the option to participate remotely through a streaming link. more
Love Shakespeare? Savor the sonnets? Looking for an early spring diversion to lift the spirits? Join McCarter Theatre for an in-person “Sonnet Slam” on Tuesday, March 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library’s Community Room. more
Conductor Sameer Patel
On Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 4 p.m., the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents the world premiere of composer William Harvey’s Seven Decisions of Gandhi. Written for violin and orchestra, the work was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter Ela on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The composer is soloist, accompanied by Dibyarka Chatterjee on tabla. The program also includes Alexander Borodin’s thrilling Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 “Pathétique.” Guest conductor Sameer Patel takes to the podium for both concerts at the Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. more
Mark your calendars now because on July 15, from 3 to 8:30 p.m., the Sourland Conservancy will be hosting its 18th Annual Sourland Mountain Festival at Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road in Ringoes. This event will again be presented by Unionville Vineyards, with a VIP Experience provided by The Ryland Inn. more
Teresa’s Pizza and Wine Bar at 23 Palmer Square East in Princeton will host “The Joy of Pizza,” a dinner and book signing with Dan Richer, on March 7 starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in half-hour increments from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at https://www.teresacaffe.com/store/product/thejoyofpizza/. Tickets are $65 per person, which includes a signed copy of The Joy of Pizza, dinner to taste Richer’s pizzas, antipasto, and salad. more
On Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HiTOPS will celebrate the 9th Annual HiTOPS Trans Youth Forum. This day-long celebration created by and for trans and nonbinary youth will be held virtually and is free and open to all participants. more
On Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join The Watershed for a Winter Fairy Festival. Friends and fairies will gather for some winter fun outdoors, creating magical spaces and games. Children can build fairy cottages using natural materials, search for fairies hidden at each activity station using a scavenger hunt sheet, create some fun crafts, play games, and flutter their way over and under The Watershed’s obstacle course and expansive property. more
On Wednesday, March 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., join Morven Museum & Garden for the 2023 Grand Homes & Gardens Speaker Series: Trailblazers and Trendsetters on Villa Lewaro. This talk will explore the people and places, from the past to the present, who cultivated new opportunities and inspired breakthrough trends for future generations of landscape architects, designers, entrepreneurs, and horticulturalists. more
The highly acclaimed Philadelphia Flower Show will return indoors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this March 4 through 12. The event is the largest and longest-running horticultural event in the U.S. and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. more
In advance of the presentation of Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights at McCarter Theatre, theater and literary lovers are invited to participate in a community reading of Emily Brontë’s magnum opus on Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Princeton Public Library’s Community Room. more
Mark your calendar and get ready for some fun at Palmer Square’s Frost Fest 2023 on Sunday, February 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. The event features ice carvings, a live DJ, igloo Photo Booth, complimentary caricature drawings, spiked hot chocolate (un-spiked too!), winter activities, and a special beer bar hosted by the Yankee Doodle Tap Room. more
A boring, rainy afternoon turns into an amazing mischievous and hilarious adventure when The Cat in the Hat comes calling at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The 4:30 p.m. feature will be a sensory friendly performance. more
Image Source: Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna
Taking place from March 5 through March 11, Princeton Restaurant Week is an annual celebration of the town’s vibrant culinary scene. Featuring some of Mercer County’s most popular restaurants, diners can check out a new spot, catch a quick bite at a familiar favorite, or enjoy a curated meal at a sought-after eatery during this special week. Best of all, many participating restaurants offer not only special Restaurant Week menus, but also prix fixe and reduced pricing during the event. more
On Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m., Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading open to the public. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The February reading will feature Vida Chu and Bill Wunder. Their readings will be followed by an open mic available to up to 10 audience members who would like to read their own original poetry. more
