Pennington Borough Republican Committee - Meet & Greet
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
An opportunity to meet with members of our community and
learn about the purpose of the Republican Committee: our work,
our concerns and priorities for good governance, and our commitment
to pursue civil discourse. Find out how you can become involved
and share your ideas with us for our future activities.
Light Refreshments will be served

Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza @Princeton
2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Littlebrook School, 39 Magnolia Lane, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings)
Experienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success.
Littlebrook School
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/PrincetonSeedSowing

Rainwater Solutions to Control Stormwater Runoff and Protect our Local Waterways
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, N/A
The Pennington Environmental Commission will host a virtual Community Conversation on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. This conversation will focus on rainwater solutions to control stormwater runoff and protect our local waterways, including practical steps residents and businesses can take to reduce flooding and help keep our community’s streams clean.
Speakers will include experts from The Watershed Institute, G.P. Caminiti (Pennington Borough Administrator), and Brian Friedlich (Pennington resident and water resource engineer).
Dial-in information and the Zoom link will be available on the Borough website at penningtonboro.org

Keep the Beat Senior Wellness Fair
2026-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hosted by Hopewell Valley Senior Services, the Keep the Beat Senior Wellness Fair will take place Friday, February 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville. The community-focused Senior Heart Health Fair is dedicated to promoting heart wellness, preventive care, and healthy living for older adults and will feature informational tables, free health screenings, and local resources. Lunch will be provided by Brandywine Living at Pennington. No registration required. Everyone is welcome.

Scrap Metal Connection
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Twp. Public Works, 203 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
The Hopewell Valley Green Team will host a scrap metal collection on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Please bring your assorted scrap metal (nothing extremely heavy) to the Hopewell Township Public Works Building between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. and we will make sure it is recycled for you. Volunteers are needed to staff the event—please contact us if you’re interested: hvgreenteam@gmail.com.
Acceptable materials are listed here: https://hopewellvalleygreenteam.org/recycling/recycling-

Democracy on the Corner
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm at the corner of Greenwood and Broad for a peaceful, visible demonstration of resistance. Participants bring signs and stand together in opposition to what they describe as illegal, unhealthy, and unconscionable actions by the current federal government. The weekly gathering offers comfort, connection, and solidarity among like-minded neighbors, and serves as a reminder to commuters that the community continues to stand up and speak out. The gathering typically lasts about an hour.

Micheal Madigan, "Some Years Away," Recent Paintings
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Morpeth contemporary, 43 West Broad St, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Morpeth Contemporary presents “Some Years Away,” a new body of work by Michael Madigan. Reflecting on his travel and study, these paintings, as Madigan describes them, “don’t address a subject but rather explore the nature of events that I found memorable.”
Thousands of years away, the show includes works inspired by the distant past, with canvases evoking prehistoric stone monuments in Ireland and archaeological sites in Spain. Decades away, it is also about the recent past, when Madigan traveled to these sites, discovering their palpable history. Most powerfully, however, “Some Years Away” describes the past few years when Madigan (re)visited memories that made an enduring mark: ocean-ready “curraghs,” church bells, Mediterranean water, paths amidst mountains, entry points of bridges, even quiet moments during moonlit hours.
This body of work marks a major transition in Madigan’s painting after 28 years of exploring place and presence. Using a subtractive painting process, these tonal works — rather than relying on color — allow the subtle exploration of light and dark to bring places to the surface.
Vivid, faded, intense, layered, fragmented, altered, even lost and refound — “Some Years Away” is about memory itself, how we construct and reconstruct it, and how the events that we assign meaning live within us.
Madigan’s work has been widely exhibited in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., and is represented in numerous collections, including The Carnegie Institute, the Musée de Beaux Arts, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sandler O’Neil, and Johnson & Johnson. He also taught painting at the College of New Jersey.

Birds of Prey Exhibit- Opening Reception
2026-02-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, NJ, United States
Come out to the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton Township for the “Birds of Prey” opening reception. This fabulous exhibit of artwork features birds of prey such as Eagles, Falcons, Harriers, Hawks, Kites, Ospreys, Owls and more.
Artist Reception: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2:30-4 .

Please register to attend the Artist’s Reception at https://abbottmarshlands.org/event/birds-of-prey/

Frederick Douglass’ Birthday: Transcribe-a-thon
2026-02-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Branch Library – MCL, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 08534, United States
In-person program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemFriday, February 13, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
This in-person event, hosted by the Mercer County Library System at the Hopewell Branch, invites community members to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass by helping make history more accessible. Participants are encouraged to drop in with a laptop to help transcribe historical documents related to Black history and culture, contributing to projects such as The Colored Conventions Project.
Attendees may also stop by to watch the DouglassDay.org livestream, featuring inspirational speeches and songs. Light refreshments will be served.
Location:Hopewell Branch Library245 Pennington–Titusville RoadPennington, NJ 08534609-737-2610
Registration is requested.

Community Connection Night - Valentine Theme
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | NJ
COMMUNITY CONNECTION NIGHT ~ February 13th
… come together for fellowship, friendship, and fun! Enjoy meaningful connection, seasonal activities, and games for all ages! 2nd Friday of every month (6-8pm). This month will be a Valentine Celebration. Join us for board games, Valentine Bingo, group games and card making. For the foodies, there will be a grilled cheese station, soups, and cupcake decorating.
ALL are welcome. Bring a friend and join the FUN!

Family Day at Morven: If You Want a Friend in Princeton
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
If you want a friend in Princeton…drop in for a family day at Morven. Visit a home that’s over 250 years old, and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls.
The day will feature activities and crafts for all ages, such as scavenger hunts, clay sculpting, zine making, and storytimes (10:30 and 11:30 am, highlighting stories exploring Black History Month and Presidents’ Day for different age groups). Snacks and juice provided!
You’re welcome to drop-in when you can; pre-registration is appreciated. Kids ages 10 & younger are free!

New Jersey in the Revolutionary War
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemTuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted virtually by the Mercer County Library System, this program covers the period from 1763 to 1789, spanning the end of the French and Indian War through the establishment of the U.S. Constitution. The presentation highlights the critical role New Jersey—particularly Central Jersey—played in the nation’s founding, including the Ten Crucial Days, the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the ratification of the Constitution.
Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor.
Registration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.

Mercer County Plumbers Association meeting
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamilton Elks Lodge, 1580 Kuser Rd, Hamilton, NJ
The Monthly meeting of Mercer County Plumbers Association invites all local licensed plumbers.

Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Essential Legal Planning
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemWednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
This virtual program, hosted by the Mercer County Library System, is designed for families, caregivers, professionals, and community members supporting loved ones with long-term care needs. Participants will gain an overview of estate and long-term care planning, including wills, decision-making authority, guardianship, inheritance considerations, Medicaid planning, and the benefits of planning ahead rather than reacting in a crisis.
The presentation is led by Ryann Siclari, Esq., an attorney experienced in disability law, elder law, and long-term planning, and is offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series.
Registration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.

East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals
2026-02-20 19:00 - 2026-02-21 18:00 | Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, NJ, United States
For additional information please visit www.indoorautoracing.com
Get ready for a high-intensity weekend of racing as the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals roar back into the spotlight. Known for delivering some of the most electrifying indoor motorsports action on the East Coast, this event transforms arena floors into a temporary dirt battleground where drivers battle door-to-door, inches apart, in an atmosphere unlike any outdoor race. Fans can expect a thrilling combination of speed, skill, and pure grit as competitors push their machines to the limit on a meticulously crafted indoor dirt surface.
The East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals routinely bring together some of the region’s best talent, featuring high-powered open-wheel machinery that thrives in tight, technical conditions. With every lap, intensity builds—drivers slide through corners, trade positions, and fight for dominance under the bright arena lights. The close-quarters layout means action is never far away, and spectators are treated to nonstop excitement from the moment engines fire.
The weekend is packed with a full slate of racing action, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds, heats, last-chance races, and a high-stakes main event that crowns the champion. Whether you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast or new to the sport altogether, the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals deliver a spectacle guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Loud, fast, and fiercely competitive, this event brings the heart-pounding thrill of dirt racing indoors for an unforgettable experience.

Princeton University Sinfonia presents A Night at the Opera
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, United States
Join Dr. Ruth Ochs and the Princeton University Sinfonia on Friday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium for A Night at the Opera, an evening of excerpts from operas by Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Sullivan, and Mascagni featuring the Princeton Opera Company.
The concert will also include Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco and Charlie Ku ’26, performing Beethoven’s mighty “Emperor” Piano Concerto, #5. The University Clarinet Ensemble (Jo-Ann Sternberg, director) will also perform. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $16 general admission/$6 students and are available at the door and online at tickets.princeton.edu. For more information call 609-258-4241 or visit https://music.princeton.edu/events/2026/princeton-university-sinfonia-presents-night-opera

Book Talk with author Zara Anishanslin
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Spend the afternoon at Morven exploring art and revolution with author Zara Anishanslin. This talk will feature her new book, The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution.
The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by Soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover the inspiring stories and intertwined lives of three of these largely forgotten Patriot artists: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. They defied the British monarchy, armed with paint, canvas, wax, and espionage while risking their lives and reputations to support the cause of liberty.
This program is hybrid! Join in-person at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 or online (link provided at registration).
In-person: $20 general admission/$15 for Morven Members/$10 for students
Online: $10 general admission/$5 for Morven Members and students
Your ticket includes access to visit the museum anytime between 10 am and 4 pm the day of the event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing with the author.
This program is held in partnership with the William Trent House Museum. Photo: Zara Anishanslin © Catherine Hamilton Bernhardt.

Westminster Community Orchestra presents "Heartbeat Rhythm"
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Hillman Performance Hall, Westminster Choir College, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Join the Westminster Community Orchestra and Dr. Ruth Ochs on Sunday, February 22nd at 3:00 p.m. as it features the U.S. premiere of Uri Bar-Or’s “Heartbeat Rhythm.” A promising Israeli composer, Bar-Or was killed while serving in the Nahal Brigades 50th Battalion of the Israeli Defense Forces. The program also includes rising soprano, Ally Christiansen, with two arias dating to 1780 – Mozart’s “Ruhe sanft” from Zaide and Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ “Du tendre amour” from L’amant anonyme. The concert will conclude with Dvorak’s Symphony No 6, a work filled with joy and Bohemian flair.
Ally Christiansen is a 2024 Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy graduate from Rider University’s Westminster Choir College. During her time at Westminster, she sang in the Westminster Symphonic Choir as well as in the prestigious Westminster Singers.
The concert will take place in Hillman Hall, in the Cullen Center, on the Westminster campus, Walnut Lane, in Princeton. There are no tickets required; a suggested admission of $10/person cash will be collected at the door. For more information on the February 22nd performance, please contact the Westminster Conservatory office by phone, 609-921-7104, email, conservatory@rider.edu, or visit https://www.rider.edu/about/events/westminster-community-orchestra-heartbeat-rhythm

COMMUNITY SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON
2026-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | NJ
COMMUNITY SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON
…is held every last Wednesday of the month. January’s luncheon will be held on February 25th from 12-2PM. There is always plenty of soup, sandwiches, and desserts to go around. Feel free to invite a friend, do some thrifting downstairs and then come up to the Ed Bldg for a warm lunch and good conversation.

Historical Portrait Art at Lawrence High School Black History Celebration
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Lawrence High School, 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
Historical portrait artist, Kirstan Fitzpatrick will be selling art prints, and taking commissions at the Lawrence High School Black History Celebration on February 28th (see poster). This event also includes vending, cultural food tasting, and a celebration program.

Bounded Freedom: Human Expression in the Age of AI
2026-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | The Pennington School Wesley Forum at the Yen Humanities Building, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3 PM
The Pennington School,
12 W. Delaware Ave, Pennington, NJ
Registration Required: https://www.penningtonlibrary.org/boundedfreedom/
“Civilization now depends on self-deception, perhaps it always has,” writes novelist Ted Chiang in the bestseller Exhalation: Stories. Is generative artificial intelligence giving birth to a new era of self-deception, where anyone without talent or training can make music, sonnets, and film?

We often define civilizations by their historic, artistic, and philosophical advancements. What happens to societies when humans outsource their voices to algorithms trained on the totality of human expression? Will it result in what critics have called the great flattener, reducing what makes people unique and imperfect to the lowest predictive denominator? Or will this technological advancement become a great equalizer, empowering the most vulnerable and those who never had the privilege to unlock their potential? Can any of us be truly free if we are bound to a co-intelligence movement, using AI as a creative companion? Or is the very question itself a threat to civilization and a form of self-deception?
About the Presenter: Dr. Nathan C. Walker is an award-winning First Amendment and human rights educator at Rutgers University, where he teaches AI ethics and law as an Honors College faculty fellow. He is the principal investigator at the AI Ethics Lab, the founding editor of the AI & Human Rights Index, a contributing researcher to the Munich Declaration of AI, Data and Human Rights, and a non-resident research fellow at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Dr. Walker is a certified AI Ethics Officer and has held visiting research appointments at Harvard and Oxford universities. He has also served as an Expert AI Trainer for OpenAI’s Human Data Team, where he applied his expertise to frontier AI models.
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

Hospice Care: Comfort for Patients, Support for Families
2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | NJ
Join us on Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 pm for a heartfelt conversation about hospice care—what it is, how it works, and the difference it can make during a challenging time. Hospice isn’t just about caring for those at the end of life; it’s about surrounding families and caregivers with compassion, guidance, and practical support. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or are interested in learning more about end-of-life support and options, join Laurie Warren, Clinical Liaison for Princeton Hospice, as she facilitates this important discussion. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
Registration: PenningtonLibrary.org/DemystifyingAI
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence is an engaging and informative presentation that introduces attendees to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it is applied in the real world, and why folks are excited/concerned about it as well as the implications on society. A showcase of some of the most powerful and useful AI tools will be featured—ChatGPT, Midjourney, Sora, Perplexity ElevenLabs, Adobe Firefly, etc.

Our Presenter: Eddi Khaytman, MBA, is a Web Developer and AI consultant. He is the owner of PromoAmbitions LLC and has been involved in the field of AI for many years.Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

American Repertory Ballet presents CINDERELLA
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
CINDERELLA is the timeless tale of a young woman who, despite life’s hardships, discovers hope, love, and a magical future.
Join us for an enchanting journey as her Fairy Godmother transforms her fate, a Prince wins her heart, and courage triumphs over cruelty. With choreography by Samantha Dunster, American Repertory Ballet’s Artistic Director, magical sets and costumes, an international roster of professional artists, and special guests from Princeton Ballet School, don’t miss this spellbinding production – a perfect fit for the whole family!

JOURNEY - FINAL FRONTIER TOUR 2026
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, NJ, United States
JOURNEY features founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass). Neal Schon is a 3x Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame. Jon Cain is a recipient of two BMI songwriter awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey.
Since the group’s formation in 1973, JOURNEY has earned 19 top 40 singles, 25 gold and platinum albums, and has sold over 100 million albums globally. Their “Greatest Hits” album is certified 15 times-platinum, making JOURNEY one of the few bands to ever have been diamond-certified, and their song “Don’t Stop Believin'” has been streamed over one billion times alone. JOURNEY was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017, and 2co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD was the band’s most successful tour to date, landing them in the Top 10 year-end touring chart with more than 1 million tickets sold, and earning them the prestigious Billboard “Legends Of Live” touring award. March 2019 saw the release of “Escape & Frontiers Live In Japan”, a live DVD/CD set from their concert at the Budokan in Tokyo featuring the band’s first-ever performances of the albums “Escape” and “Frontiers” in their entirety. JOURNEY has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame. Additionally, the band is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey” about the band’s resurgence upon adding Arnel Pineda as lead singer after JOURNEY Founder, Neal Schon discovered the Philippines native on YouTube.
*No professional cameras, recording devices, or the alike are permitted. Media requests can be sent to CIA-Marketing@oakviewgroup.com.
**This event does not permit re-entry. Late arrivals will not be refunded or exchanged.
***Children ages 2 and up require a ticket.

Signs of Spring Garden Tour
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Morven’ Museum & Garden’s Horticulturalist Louise Senior will guide visitors through the museum’s grounds and gardens, showcasing signs of early spring. Learn about the tree buds, birds, nests, bugs, and plants that indicate warmer weather and new growth ahead. Louise will also share tidbits about Morven’s historic gardens, sharing how past residents would have prepared for the changing of seasons.
