Dec. 19 - Jan. 20
Embracing Guidance - a Tamara Torres Exhibit
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton
(609) 924-8777 | artscouncilofprinceton.org
Torres’ Embracing Guidance exhibition showcases a transformative blend of emotive landscape paintings, and conceptual sculptures. In this collection of artworks, she boldly explores the psychic space between energy, existence, and the guidance of our ancestors, pushing us forward with an invisible emotive strength. Her paintings create “mindscapes” that transcend traditional landscapes, evoking urban abstract landscapes both formally and conceptually.
*Free and open to the public.
Jan. 11, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Don't Disturb This Groove Sessions: An Art All Night Fundraiser
Artworks - 19 Everett Alley, Trenton
(609) 394-9436 / info@artworkstrenton.org/ artworkstrenton.org
Looking for a night full of rhythm and blues, food and space for you to groove? Join us for our new series where the music is cultured and so are the people. 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.
*Ticket Cost: $15 - $40
Jan. 17, 8 p.m.
Folk Music Concert – Mari Black
Princeton Folk Music Society - Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Ln, Princeton
princetonfolk.org.info@princetonfolk.org | princetonfolk.org
Multi-style violinist and champion world music fiddler who weaves together driving dance tunes with beloved stories that bring the music to life. Mari’s energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dynamic performances have made her a favorite with audiences across the country and around the world. A master of diverse musical styles and winner of several major international competitions, Mari sweeps her audiences away on a spirited musical adventure featuring global dance music: Celtic, American, and Canadian fiddling; jazz, tango, and klezmer tunes; original works, and more.
*Tickets online or at the door. Ticket Cost: $25 General ($20 Members). Free Parking
Feb. 21 8 p.m.
Folk Music Concert – Chris Smither
Princeton Folk Music Society - Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Ln, Princeton
princetonfolk.org.info@princetonfolk.org | princetonfolk.org
An American original-one of the absolute best folk/blues singer-songwriters in the world. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk, modern poets and philosophers. Recognized as a “towering figure in American acoustic blues,” Smither can take pride in the fact that he's been there since the beginning. He has been a mainstay of the festival, coffeehouse, and club circuits around the U.S., Canada, and Europe since 1966. His voice has been described as “equal parts gravel and molasses.”
*Tickets online or at the door. Ticket Cost: $25 General ($20 Members). Free Parking
Jan. 5, 9:45 - 11 a.m.
The Battle of Princeton's 248th Anniversary Reenactment
Princeton Battlefield Society, Princeton Battlefield State Park - 500 Mercer Rd, Princeton
outreach.pbs1777@gmail.com | pbs1777.org
Experience the Battle of Princeton brings you back to January 3, 1777, to a clash of American Patriots and British Regulars happening on the same field, then the farms of William and Thomas Clarke, Quakers. Today, it is the Princeton Battle State Park. It is a reenactment of the final battle of the Ten Crucial Days of 1776-77 – from Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware on Christmas eve, to the battles of Trenton and Assunpink Creek, and the overnight march of Washington’s troops to Princeton on the cold morning of January 3. British and American cannons, troop movements, musket firing, and the Patriots’ final victory are all narrated for an understanding of American Revolutionary War history and the heritage of the Battle of Princeton. To commemorate those soldiers who fought and died, a memorial wreath-lay ceremony culminates an exciting experience at the Princeton Battlefield.
*Ticket Cost: $10
Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
Preservation of the Hopewell Railroad Station - Presentation by Michael Mills
Hopewell Public Library Speaker Series, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, and The Hopewell Museum at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad St, Hopewell
info@hopewellvalleyhistory.org | hopewellvalleyhistory.org
The presentation will discuss: the historic background of the station, the chronology of the original project including the Preservation Plan, grants from the NJ Trust and DOT, the uses of the building, deferred exterior maintenance over time, the preservation plan update, and the recent grant work. Michael Mills, FAIA, of Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, the architect for both grant projects will discuss the project history and 1990’s restoration, and Senior Associate, Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA, will review the building conditions that the current project addressed, show work in progress during construction, and present the vision for the completed project.
*Free and open to the public
Feb. 15, 12 p.m.
Red, White & Brew Fest
CURE Insurance Arena- 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton
(609) 656-3224 | cureinsurancearena.com
Next President's Day Weekend, celebrate with a patriotic sampling event featuring over 50 styles from featured craft breweries, wineries, and spirits at the second annual Red, White & Brew Fest. You’ll party with good old George Washington himself and quench your thirst for freedom with samples, live music from Nine Deeez Nite, Interactive Games, Contests and more…And everyone will join in on a special birthday toast to our first president!
*Ticket Cost: $52 - $80 General Admission; $39 Veteran Discount
Jan. 3 & 10, 8 p.m. | Jan. 4 & 11, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Jan. 5 & 12, 2 p.m.
TARZAN - The Musical
Kelsey Theatre - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 | kelsey.mccc.edu
Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins and high-flying adventure! Rated G.
*Ticket Cost: $24-$26
Jan. 17 & 24, 8 p.m. | Jan. 18 & 25, 8 p.m. | Jan. 19 & 26, 2 p.m.
The Clean House
Kelsey Theatre - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 | kelsey.mccc.edu
In this unique and poignant comedy by Sarah Ruhl, Matilde has come to America from Brazil after losing her parents -- the funniest people in her village. She's been hired by Lane and her husband Charles -- two busy, successful physicians -- to clean their home, but Matilde hates to clean. She'd rather just try to dream up the funniest joke in the world. Lane's sister Virginia loves to clean, so she and Matilde make a secret deal; she'll take care of the cleaning behind Lane's back. Then Charles falls in love with Ana, whose free spirit touches everyone she meets. Soon, everyone's secrets are discovered, loyalties are questioned -- and the four women see their lives changed in ways they couldn't have predicted. Rated PG13.
*Ticket Cost: $20-$22
Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 7 p.m. | Feb. 1, 2, & 9, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
James and The Giant Peach
Kelsey Theatre - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 | kelsey.mccc.edu
A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape.
*Ticket Cost: $18-$22
Feb. 14, 15, 21 & 22, 8 p.m. | Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m.
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
Kelsey Theatre - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 | kelsey.mccc.edu
It's 1967 and a progressive white couple's proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film. Blindsided by their daughter's whirlwind romance, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly come to realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family. However, they aren't the only ones with concerns about the match, and soon a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons' idyllic San Francisco terrace. At the end of the day, will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight, this drama begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. Rated PG13.
*Ticket Cost: $20-$22
Feb. 21 - March 9 (Various Times)
Topdog/Underdog, Passage Theatre Company
Mill Hill Playhouse - 205 E. Front St., Trenton
(609) 392-0766 | passagetheatre.org
Topdog/Underdog is a darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2002 and the Tony Award for Best Revival in 2023, Topdog/Underdog is a landmark in the American Theatre Canon and marks the first Broadway script to ever be produced on the Passage stage.
*Ticket Cost:$33 Adult; $27 Senior; $15 Student; $27 ADA; & $2 Family First Discovery Pass
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