Princeton Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Princeton NJ

16 August, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Looking for things to do in the Princeton area this week? Check out what's new on your Princeton Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Princeton area: Poets at the Library When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Featured readers Catherine Doty and John David Muth share their work for 20 minutes each, followed by an open mic session. Poets who sign up in advance may share one poem during open mic. Access the event through the library's Crowdcast. To sign up for an open mic slot, pleas... Learn More Council Virtual Agenda Meeting - Princeton Municipal Council Meetings When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Municipal Council Meetings What: Event listing from Princeton Municipal Council Meetings: Tuesday and August 17 from 11:00 AM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.princetonnj.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1036 Learn More Tech: Ask the Mac Pros When: Tuesday, August 17th 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, August 17th 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 Workshop: The Writers Room When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these group Zoom sessions, during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Works read are less than 10 mi... Learn More Featured Event: Beginner Spanish Classes for Adults FREE Demo & Assessments When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Worldwide Online What: If learning Spanish is something you have always wanted to do but are not sure where to go or how to start, talk to us! SCHEDULE YOUR FREE DEMO/ ASSESSMENT on our website! We will answer all your questions and give you a tour so that you know exactly what to expect, when you... Learn More Featured Event: Beginner Spanish Classes for Adults FREE Demo & Assessments (Delilah Ortiz) PCS Board Meeting - Princeton Charter School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Charter School What: Event listing from Princeton Charter School: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the storytime. Bring your ... Learn More Tech: Beyond Cable When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Staff member Dana Treichler gives an overview of switching from cable television to streaming services. Topics include evaluating services to find the one that fits your lifestyle and what to do without a smart TV. This event will be held on Zoom. A link will be sent to regi... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 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 Kids: Storytime Shorts When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Kids and parents can join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun. This is a virtual event and does not require registration. Each Thursday, we will be adding new Storytime Shorts to the library's YouTube channel for families to enjoy from home whenever... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Thursday, August 19th 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 Disco Dance Party and Movie: "The High Note" When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: A Disco Dance Party with DJ Darius the 1st is followed by a screening of "The High Note." Disco Dance Party with DJ Darius the 1st begins at 6:30pm; movie begins at approximately 8:15 p.m. About "The High Note": Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story ... Learn More Job Seekers: Career and Industry Disruption When: Friday, August 20th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Career coach Marc Miller describes the skills needed to remain relevant and successful in careers and industries that are bound to change over time. This presentation can be accessed remotely at 9:45 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m. Visit PSG of Mercer County's events calendar ... Learn More Featured Event: Not Your Grandmother's Tatting When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Red Tulip Gallery What: Janet Palumbo, beadwork artist, will be demonstrating tatting and bead weaving on August 21, from 1-3 pm. Tatting is a technique for lace-making in which the various shapes and elements of lace are built up by knotting thread, using either a tatting shuttle (as in the photo) o... Learn More Featured Event: Not Your Grandmother's Tatting (Marian van Buren) GRC 141st Annual Harvest Home When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:03 p.m. Where: Griggstown Reformed Church What: The Griggstown Reformed Church will hold its 141st Annual Harvest Home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. This event brings together Griggstown residents and the surrounding communities for a day of fun, food and frolics. Festival start time is 3:30 PM. From the opening, the food... Learn More Princeton Photo Workshop: Old City Philadelphia When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:00 p.m. What: We'll shoot the highlights and hidden gems of Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, from the notable and historic, such as Christ Church and Elfreth's Alley, to modern attractions like The Painted Bride and The Center for Art in Wood. The area's colorful shops, galleries, cafe... Learn More Check out more 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.