Thursday, June 21
Social School of Funkk & Soul at Trenton Social. DJ Tangency spinning the best old and new funk and soul music. Live art by Kasso. Drink specials and dancing. 9 p.m. Free. djtangency@gmail.com. (267) 714-4650. 449 South Broad St., Trenton. facebook.com/tangency.
The Music Man at Washington Crossing State Park. Fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. ctgoddess516@comcast.net. (267) 885-9857. 355 Washington Crossing – Pennington Road, Titusville. dpacatoat.com.
Princeton Farmers Market at Hinds Plaza. Seasonal produce, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles from local farmers and artisans are for sale at this weekly five-hour event, which features live music at 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Free. 55 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonfarmersmarket.com.
Pippin Auditions at The Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College. Pennington Players is seeking 7 male adults, 8 female adults, and one child. Auditioners are asked to prepare one complete song from musical theatre, and to bring sheet music in the correct key. 6:30 p.m. getlikk@mccc.edu. (609) 570-3580. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Knit Nook at Princeton Public Library, Quiet Room. An informal evening of knitting, crocheting and the chance to chat. Not an instructional group but beginners welcome. 7:30 p.m. Free. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.
Friday, June 22
Courtyard Concert: The VooDUDES at Grounds For Sculpture. Gulf Coast Roots music. Advance purchase is recommended. 7:30 p.m. $12. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.
Sound Bites at Solley Theater at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Featuring Andrea Brachfeld and Phoenix Rising. Latin-inspired flutist performs. 8 p.m. $5-$10. 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Jeffrey at The Kelsey Theatre at MCCC. Paul Rudnick’s Obie Award-winning romantic comedy presented by the James Tolin Memorial Fund. Contains some language not suitable for children. Reception at 7 p.m. 8 p.m. $25. (609) 570-3333. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseyatmccc.org.
The Music Man at Washington Crossing State Park. Fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. ctgoddess516@comcast.net. (267) 885-9857. 355 Washington Crossing – Pennington Road, Titusville. dpacatoat.com.
Jazams Summer Block Party at Palmer Square. A festival of crafts, activities, food, a live musical performance and a movie to begin at dusk. Bring your own lawn chair. 6 p.m. 40 Nassau St., Princeton. palmersquare.com.
Saturday, June 23
Watercolor Techniques for Painting at Grounds For Sculpture. Great for both beginners and intermediate painters. 10 a.m. $185-$195. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.
Contra Dance at The Suzanne Patterson Center. An all-day contra dancing event featuring live music and potluck dinner. New and experienced dancers welcome. 3 p.m. $8-$22. (908) 359-4837. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org.
Postcard: Around the World in 80 Minutes at Kendall Hall at The College of New Jersey. Concert will feature a variety of music from around the globe and will be the debut of The Eastern Wind Symphony’s chamber music ensembles. 7 p.m. $10-$15. (609) 771.2563. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. tcnjcenterforthearts.pages.tcnj.edu.
Trenton Thunder vs. Akron Aeros at Mercer County Waterfront Park. Minor league baseball. 7:05 p.m. $12-$30. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton. trentonthunder.com.
John Ford at The Record Collector. Electro acoustic show. 7:30 p.m. $16-$20. recordcollector@verizon.net. (609) 324-0880. 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. the-record-collector.com/newLCS.htm.
Opera Double Bill at Matthews Acting Studio. Featuring comic opera “Gianni Schicchi” by Giacomo Puccini and romantic opera “Francesca da Rimini” by Sergei Rachmaninoff. 8 p.m. $10. (609) 258-2787. 185 Nassau St., Princeton. mccarter.org.
Jeffrey at The Kelsey Theatre at MCCC. Paul Rudnick’s Obie Award-winning romantic comedy presented by the James Tolin Memorial Fund. Contains some language not suitable for children. Reception at 7 p.m. 8 p.m. $25. (609) 570-3333. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseyatmccc.org.
Tom Tallitsch at Small World Coffee. Jazz saxophone. 8:30 p.m. Free. (609) 924-4377 x2. 14 Witherspoon St., Princeton. smallworldcoffee.com/calendar.
The Music Man at Washington Crossing State Park. Fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. ctgoddess516@comcast.net. (267) 885-9857. 355 Washington Crossing – Pennington Road, Titusville. dpacatoat.com.
Tots on Tour at Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture. Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make art. Ages 3-5. Adults must be present. Also at 1 p.m. 11 a.m. Free. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton.
Sunday, June 24
Poets’ Invitational at Grounds For Sculpture. For poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Debut work at Grounds For Sculpture at one of the most popular events of the GFS season. 2 p.m. Free with park admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.
Jeffrey at The Kelsey Theatre at MCCC. Paul Rudnick’s Obie Award-winning romantic comedy presented by the James Tolin Memorial Fund. Contains some language not suitable for children. 2 p.m. $12-$16. (609) 570-3333. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseyatmccc.org.
Cranbury Jazz at Princeton Public Library, Community Room. A sextet of mostly-Cranbury residents presents favorite jazz standards along with blues and bebop selections. 3 p.m. Free. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.
Trenton Thunder vs. Akron Aeros at Mercer County Waterfront Park. Minor league baseball. 7:05 p.m. $12-$30. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton. trentonthunder.com.
Historic Walking Tour at Bainbridge House. A 1.9 mile historic walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus. No reservations required. 2 p.m. $7 adults; $4 children (ages 6-12); free for children (5 & under). 158 Nassau St., Princeton. princetonhistory.org.
Pippin Auditions at The Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College. Pennington Players is seeking 7 male adults, 8 female adults, and one child. Auditioners are asked to prepare one complete song from musical theatre, and to bring sheet music in the correct key. 11 a.m. getlikk@mccc.edu. (609) 570-3580. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards. An evening of nature, music, wagon rides, outdoor fun and firefly hunting to celebrate fireflies. 4 p.m. $5 for crafts and activities. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. terhuneorchards.com/event_calendar.html#evreadcherries.
Monday, June 25
Beat the Heat Summer Movie Series for Seniors at Suzanne Patterson Building. Recent college grad, Princeton, moves into shabby NY apartment all the way out on Ave Q. He soon discovers that though the residents seem nice, it’s not your ordinary neighborhood. 1 p.m. Free. (609) 924-7108. 45 Stockton St., Princeton.
