This Weekend's Princeton Area Events

Princeton NJ

22 July, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Looking for things to do in the Princeton area? Your Princeton Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a block party, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Princeton: Featured Event: Summer Open House When: Thursday, July 22nd at 4:45 p.m. Where: 470 Quaker Rd What: Come and Be Inspired!Princeton Friends School is a learning community rooted in kindness, respect, and service. Everyday, on campus, our Pre-K to 8th grade students are engaged in hands-on, child-centered learning that builds skills, deepens knowledge, and inspires creative, c... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Open House (Princeton Friends School) English Conversation Group When: Thursday, July 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance. Learn More Concert and Q&A: So Percussion Summer Institute When: Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The library and So Percussion present virtual performances from SoSI 2021: Online, Anywhere!, and a summer course and collaborative online festival for musicians and composers. A Q&A will follow. Princeton Public Library partners with Sō Percussion to highlight performances b... Learn More Job Seekers: Salary Negotiations When: Friday, July 23rd at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Debra Wheatman, president of Careers Done Write, will help participants understand their value as an employee and offer guidance for successful salary negotiation. This presentation can be accessed remotely at 9:45 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m. Visit PSG of Mercer County's e... Learn More Kids: Summer Games When: Friday, July 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Hinds Plaza What: Children ages 4 and older and their families play open-air games and activities to celebrate the Summer Olympics. Children are encouraged to share some summer fun and learn more about the Summer Olympics. This drop-in program for children 4 and older and their families takes ... Learn More Let's Draw Impossible Dinosaurs - LIVE! When: Friday, July 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Rick Stromoski, an award-winning illustrator and nationally syndicated cartoonist, conducts a fun and interactive virtual cartooning workshop. Can you draw a Brachiostegadon or a Triceradope? How about a Allorexasaurus? Rick Stromoski leads a virtual drawing workshop of weird... Learn More Concert: Big Country & The Finger Pick'n Good Band When: Friday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This high energy band's repertoire includes a wide range of country, blues, rock, pop and some of your Nashville favorites. Sure to please fans across the generations. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The Summer Night Series is a partnership with the Princeton Shopping Center. ... Learn More Beth El Synagogue Shabbat in the Lot When: Friday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Beth El Synagogue What: On Friday, July 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm, join Beth El Synagogue for Shabbat in the Lot. Please bring your own chair. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside. For more information, please email [email protected]. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Ma... Learn More Therapy Transforms an Anxious Woman's First Pregnancy When: Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: American College of Orgonomy What: The American College of Orgonomy is hosting a free webinar on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM (EDT) as part of its Case Presentation Series. Theodota Chasapi, M.D. will present, "Therapy Transforms an Anxious Woman's First Pregnancy" in a discussion with interv... Learn More Python Series When: Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: In this six-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects using the Python language No coding experience required. Sign up to receive access to the Zoom class as well as updates here. For more infor... Learn More Christmas in July - Save up to 80% on Virtual Races - Participate from home! When: Sunday, July 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Around the World What: Check out our Christmas in July sale here: https://www.virtualrunevents.c... It's virtual race time! Participate from anywhere in the world! Your medal and bib will be shipped to you. We have so many great races and medals to choose from! What is a virtual race? A virtual race... Learn More 'The Greek World: Before and After 1821' with Molly Greene (online) When: Sunday, July 25th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Molly Greene, professor of history and Hellenic studies and director of the Program in Hellenic Studies, will outline the contours of the Greek world from the 15th through the early 20th centuries, a world that is generally little known and which bears only a tenuous relations... Learn More Morven Moments When: Monday, July 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Morven Museum & Garden What: Join us for biweekly lunchtime "bites" into Morven's history with Docent Kim Gallagher followed by Q&A starting at noon. What do George Washington, Buzz Aldrin, Jimmy Carter, and Princess Grace of Monaco all have in common? They were all visitors at Morven at various point... Learn More Public Speaking and Debate Camp When: Monday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Rising sixth- to ninth-graders are invited to learn the basics of debate and public speaking (and gain confidence) through fun and interactive activities. This program is now full and closed. Click on the register button to be placed on the waitlist. At this one-week virtual ... Learn More Advanced English Conversation Group When: Monday, July 26th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Register for this advanced class, held weekly on Google Meet. Registration will be capped at 12 participants. For this advanced class only, no drop-ins will be allowed. Learn More Writers Room Poets When: Monday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Poets receive constructive peer feedback at these group Zoom sessions, during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. There is time to discuss a n... Learn More Ask the Mac Pros When: Tuesday, July 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this Zoom session. Learn More Mercer County Community ID When: Tuesday, July 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information. Cards are issued by appointment only. Please make appointments directly with the Latin Am... Learn More Author: Karin Slaughter When: Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The acclaimed crime fiction and mystery writer, a national advocate for libraries, discusses her latest book, "False Witness," with author and critic Jackie Cooper on Crowdcast. Karin Slaughter is is a world renowned author of crime fiction and mysteries. Published in 120 cou... Learn More Writers Room When: Tuesday, July 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these group Zoom sessions. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills, during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Works read are less than 10 mi... Learn More Little Panda Storytime When: Wednesday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Guest readers from YingHua International School present a story time in Mandarin Chinese. Intended for kids ages 3 and up, depending on Chinese proficiency level. 欢迎来到熊猫故事会。此项活动由英华国际学校和普林斯顿公立图书馆合办，为小朋友带来生动有趣的中文故事时间。适合三岁或三岁以上的孩子。欢迎不同语言程度的小朋友参加。 View on the library's YouTube st... Learn More Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center When: Wednesday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and movement for children 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the storytime. Bring your own b... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Princeton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.