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Looking for Fun This Week? Here's What's Happening in and Around Ewing
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Clifford Ward: I'LL MAKE ME A WORLD, prologue, Artworks Trenton
Through April 12
An exhibition that brings together selected works from multiple series of works by Ward, celebrating the intersection of Ward's artistic journey with the imaginative and forward-looking spirit of Afrofuturism. Curated by Addison Vincent, artistic director of Artworks, this exhibition represents a unique collaboration between Artworks Trenton and Grounds For Sculpture. The Artworks Trenton exhibition is a first look at select pieces to be featured in GFS' upcoming exhibition, "Clifford Ward: I'll Make Me a World," opening in May. On view through April 12.
19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. www.artworkstrenton.org
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Thursday February 6 through Sunday, Feb. 9
81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton
Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto – the show everyone will be talking about!
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Friday February 7, 2025, 8:00 PM; Saturday February 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club Presents Eric Potts
Location: Hyatt Regency Princeton Contact: 781.568.1471
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Don't Disturb This Groove: Lover's Night
Saturday, Feb. 8, A fundraiser for Art All Night, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton
Event by Artworks Trenton and Kenny Bee
February is the month of love so why not kick it off with us? Bring your bestie, lover, lovers, or yourself to a night full of R&B and community. Don't Disturb This Groove aims to cultivate an atmosphere where the music lovers and two-steppers can enjoy artists like Kem, Silk, Teena Marie, Crystal Waters, October London, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cleo Sol, Free Nationals, and more while eating good food and enjoying adult beverages.
Music is curated by DJ B0ckman and Julian from My Bittersweet Philosophy. Vibes are curated by Kenny Bee. The event is powered by Artworks Trenton.
$15 Regular admission, $25 seated admission with a glass of wine. All proceeds will help fund creative experiences for Art All Night
Tapping the Sugar Maples at Howell Farm
Saturday, Feb. 8 & 22, 10 a.m., Howell Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp.
The time of freezing nights and thawing days has come...and the smell of maple syrup is in the air! Help farmers collect sap in the woods, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole wheat pancakes. Lunch will also be available for purchase.
Visitors can also learn how to bring the operation into their own backyards, with tree tapping demonstrations. Dress for the job: the work has sweet rewards, but it can be muddy, icy, and windy in the sugar bush.
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Jersey Jalwa - South Asian Fusion Dance Competition
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 5 – 9 p.m., The College of New Jersey Kendall Main Stage Theater.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of energy, rhythm, and talent! The 8th Annual Jersey Jalwa, hosted by TCNJ ISA, features eight South Asian fusion collegiate dance teams from around the nation, alongside a few of TCNJ's very own dance teams! Experience a night of stunning choreography, vibrant performances, and a celebration of cultural diversity. This event is ticketed.
Box Office: tcnj.edu/boxoffice
Arts Venue: Kendall Main Stage Theatre
Parking: Patron Parking: Lots 5 - 7.
TCNJ Campus Parking Map
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Documentary Screening: Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
Saturday February 8, 2025, Ewing Branch Mercer County Library, 61 Scotch Road.
2:00 PM
From the PBS series American Experience. Zora Neale Hurston has long been considered a literary giant of the Harlem Renaissance, but her anthropological and ethnographic endeavors were equally important and impactful. This is an in-depth biography of the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century. Runtime: 112 mins. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required. Call 609-882-3148 or e-mail ewprogs@mcl.org.
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Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:30 PM -2:15 PM
Ewing author, Katie Onitiri-Hageman will read her book, Super Feelings: Emotions Unmasked! Summary: Through the adventures of two brothers, Remi and Deji, children learn to embrace feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and more—turning challenges into strengths. This book isn’t just a story; it’s a tool to foster emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience in young readers. Ewing Branch Mercer County Library, 61 Scotch Road.
History Talk at Trenton City Museum
Sunday February 9, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2 to 4 p.m., at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled “Le Jeu de l’Amour,” the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey.
Admission for the talk is $5 (free for Trenton Museum Society members). Learn more and sign up in advance at ellarslie.org/Aubrey or call 609-989-1191.
Valentine Tea Party, Ewing Branch
Monday February 10, 2025
11:00 AM
61 Scotch Road Ewing, NJ 08628 609-882-3148
If you are off from school today, come to Ewing Branch's Valentine Tea Party! Games, Crafts, Cold Tea and Refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required. Call 609-882-3148 or e-mail ewprogs@mcl.org.
Galentine's Day 'Grease' (Sing-A-Long) at Princeton Garden Theatre
Wednesday February 12, 2025
7:30 PM
Gather your squad of Pink Ladies and sing along during this special Galentine’s screening of the hit musical GREASE. Greaser Danny (John Travolta) and good-girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) say a sad goodbye after a fling at the beach during the summer of 1959 and are surprised to find each other again when they both attend Rydell High in the fall. Experience a school year of escapades and romance with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies set to unforgettable songs.
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TCNJ Athletics
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Saturday, Feb. 8, Women's Basketball v. Rutgers, 1 p.m.; Men's Basketball v. Rutgers, 3 p.m. |
The Art of Fly Tying, The Watershed
Session dates listed below.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Art of Fly Tying Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them. The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them. We will supply tying equipment for those who need it.
Please register for each session you plan to attend. In the event of bad weather- this event may be cancelled. If that happens any fees collected will be refunded to your original method of payment.
February 11, 18, 25 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Cost: $5 per person
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