5 Things To Do In Mercer County This Weekend

Princeton NJ

03 March, 2022

10:07 AM

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Hello neighbors! Welcome to our weekly events roundup, where we tell you about what's happening in Mercer County. If you know about events that may interest your neighbors, tell us about them. Send an email to [email protected]. The Reock & Roll Revue, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor: The Reock & Roll Revue is back with a new tribute to Sly & The Family Stone, featuring their Greatest Hits Album and more. Reock & Roll Revue will also document the rise and fall of leader, Sylvester Stewart, and the rest of the Family Stone. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets click here. Sunday Winery Music Series, Terhune Orchards, Princeton: Grab a glass of wine, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Music genres include jazz, blues, folk, and rock. For the artist schedule, click here. Pablo Ferrández for Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University: On Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m., the Princeton Symphony Orchestra welcomes Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández for a performance of Antonín Dvořák's iconic Cello Concerto in B Minor. Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov will conduct the program, which includes contemporary composer James Lee III's recent work Amer'ican, and Igor Stravinsky's beloved Firebird Suite (1919). Performances take place at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, on the campus of Princeton University. For tickets, click here. Joe Henry, McCarter Theatre, Princeton: On Friday, March 4, watch three-time Grammy winner Joe Henry in performance. Henry has made albums for Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Solomon Burke, and others. He has also scored for films like Jesus' Son, Knocked Up, and Motherhood. Masks are required to attend. For tickets, click here. Workhorse Rides, Howell Living History Farm: Join staff at Howell Living History Farm on Saturday, March 5 for their annual 'Workhorse Rides' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this program, kids will learn the differences between draft, saddle and carriage horses when they climb aboard a fully harnessed workhorse for a ride down the lane. They can also help farmers with barn chores like bedding stalls, filling water troughs, and making feed. Parking and admission are free.