What’s going on Thursday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2…
Friday, Nov. 30…
King Lear, Princeton Shakespeare Company. Shakespeare drama. Princeton.edu. (609) 258-3000. $10. 8 p.m.
Folk Dance with Princeton Folk Dance. Beginner’s welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. (609) 912-1272. Princetonfolkdance.org.
Westminster Opera Theater at Westminster Choir College. Opera TBA. $25. 8 p.m. Princeton High School, Walnut Lane at Franklin Ave. (609) 771-2585. Rider.edu.
Saturday, Dec. 1…
Fleet at Princeton University. Guest and student choreography. $15. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.McCarter Theatre (Berlind). (609) 258-1500. princeton.edu.
Benefit Day for Princeton Girlchoir. Concerts and storytimes all day. Purchases benefit the organization. 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-688-1888. princetongirlchoir.org.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales with The Princeton Singers. Dylan Thomas’s classic Christmas story of misrule and mayhem narrated by Congressman Rush Holt. Music includes traditional holiday favorites and carols. $25. For ages 12 and up. 6 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 866-846-7464. princetonsingers.org.
Indie Music Night Holiday Show with Arts Council of Princeton. Sarah Donner, Kagero, and Artstar perform. $5. 7 p.m. 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Dining by Design: Pop Art of the 1960s with Arts Council of Princeton. Cocktail reception followed by dinner parties featuring artistic presentations at private homes at 8 p.m. Benefit for programs that benefit at-risk youth. Silent auction features custom designed dining experiences. Silent auction. Register with preference for visual or performing events. $185. Postponed from November 3. 5 p.m. Frick Chemistry Lab, Princeton University, 609-924-8777. artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Open House at The Lewis School. Information about alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 10 a.m. 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-8120. lewisschool.org.
Sunday, Dec. 2…
A Christmas Carol at McCarter Theatre. Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 5:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org.
King Lear with Princeton Shakespeare Company. Shakespeare drama. Theater at Whitman College, 609-258-3000. princeton.edu/~psc. $10. 8 p.m.
Advent Vespers at Princeton University. Chapel Choir conducted by Penna Rose. Free. 2:30 p.m. Chapel, 609-258-3654. princeton.edu.
Advent Concert at Princeton University Chapel. “Saint Nicolas” by Benjamin Britten featuring M.Roger Holland II and the Chapel Choir and Orchestra. Conducted by Penna Rose. Free. 2:30 p.m. Princeton campus, 609-258-3654. princeton.edu.
Open Bluegrass at Alchemist & Barrister. Jam night. 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. theaandb.com. 9 p.m.
Holiday Open House at Drumthwacket Foundation. Tour the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey featuring “Songs of the Season” theme created by garden clubs throughout the state. The gift shop presents seasonal gift items. Register. $5 donation. 11 a.m. 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. drumthwacket.org.
