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PM PICKS
 PRINCETON FARMERS’ MARKET AND COOKING CLASSES
>> Thirteen local vendors will sell their freshest produce at Hinds Plaza, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, every Thursday, June 17 through Oct. 28. The Friends of the Library will have a table with cookbooks and health-related volumes available by the pound. Special market-day programs will include family-friendly activities at 11:15 a.m. in the Community Room. In the afternoons, adults can attend a variety of programs centered on the theme of healthy cooking and eating. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Co-sponsored by the library, Terra Momo and JM Group Princeton. Christopher Albrecht of Eno Terra and Denis Granarolo (left) of Witherspoon Bread Company will teach people how to cook and bake with local market ingredients in two-hour programs in the Community Room, select Tuesdays, June 8 through Aug. 24, 10 a.m. Register online. 609-924-9529; princetonlibrary.org
RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND 
>> Legendary Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band have been putting on hit-filled shows for more than 20 years. Starr will sing classics such as “Yellow Submarine” and “It Don’t Come Easy”
alongside those of rock legends like past All-Starr members
Jack Bruce and Peter Frampton at the State Theatre, 15
Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Starring Rick Derringer,
Richard Page, Wally Palmar, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright
and Gregg Bissonette. July 5, 8 p.m. $55-$175. Premium
VIP ticket package $325. 732-246-7469; statetheaternj.org
Through June 27
THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL
>> Various locations in Princeton. Festival highlights include: George Frideric Handel’s opera Ariodante, a tale of love, betrayal and political intrigue, at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, June 19, 8 p.m., and June 27, 3 p.m. $30-$110. Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera, a savage, biting commentary on bourgeois capitalism and modern morality, at Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St., June 12, 16, 18, 22-23, 25-26, 8 p.m., June 19-20, 3 p.m. $40. Concordia Chamber Players presents works of Schumann, Brahms and von Weber at Princeton University’s Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, June 20, 3 p.m. $30. 609-537-0071; princetonfestival.org
Through June 30
MEL LEIPZIG EXHIBIT
>> Nicholas F. Rizzo Fine Arts Inc., 8 S. Tulane St., Princeton. An exhibition of paintings by Trenton-based artist Mel Leipzig, featuring a composite portrait of architect and designer Michael Graves. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appt. 609-430-0040; rizzofinearts.com
June 11
MARIAM NAZARIAN
>> Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. An Up Close and Classical concert in the Solley Theater, presented by Arts Council of Princeton. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. 609-924-8777; artscouncilofprinceton.org
June 11
THE KILLER CONCERT: A MANLY MUSICAL MURDER MYSTERY
>> Trinity Episcopal Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton. Presented by New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus. 8 p.m. $25, $20 adv., $15 seniors/students. 732-579-8449; njgmc.org
June 18
5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
>> Princeton Forrestal Village, 101 College Road East Princeton, Plainsboro.
The seventh annual Eden Autism Services fundraising event is for walkers, runners and spectators with fun for the whole family. Fun Run: 7:30-8:15 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. start. 5K: 7:30-8:45 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. 609-987-0099; edenautism5k.org
June 18, 26
MUSICAL THEATER WITH OPERA NEW JERSEY
>> Palmer Square Green, Princeton. Opera New Jersey performs your favorite Broadway tunes. June 18, 7-9 p.m.; June 26, 3-5 p.m. opera-nj.org
June 19-20
ART ALL NIGHT
>> Roebling Wire Works factory building in the Chambersburg section of Trenton, and the adjacent Millyard Park. A 24-hour visual and performing art extravaganza presented by ArtWorks Trenton. Free to submit art and free to attend. 3 p.m.-3 p.m. artworkstrenton.org
June 20
POET’S INVITATIONAL
>> Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above to debut your work and get the feedback of your peers. Call to reserve a reading space. 2 p.m. 609-586-0616; groundsforsculpture.org
June 22
ETS FIRECRACKER 5K RACE
>> Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road, Lawrence. The YWCA Princeton welcomes runners, walkers and family members of all ages to its sixth annual race to benefit its Child Care Center at Valley Road School. Includes music, a post-race buffet and T-shirts for all pre-registered participants. Registration 6-7:15 p.m. Start time 7:30 p.m. 609-497-2100; ywcaprinceton.org
June 24
WINE DINE & JAZZ EVENT
>> Salt Creek Grille, Princeton Forrestal Village, 1 Rockingham Drive, Plainsboro. Includes unlimited tastings from the area’s finest restaurants, wines from around the world, and the musical stylings of singer-guitarist Guy Peterson and Latin jazz band 3-D. Free giveaways, raffle prizes, and more. 6:30-10 p.m. $60, $50 adv. (free $20 Salt Creek Grill rewards card when you purchase in advance). Portion of proceeds benefit Eden Autism Services. 609-419-4200; saltcreekgrille.com
June 25
SUMMER SOLSTICE BLOCK PARTY
>> Hulfish Street, Princeton. JaZams presents this children’s event featuring crafts, music and food, followed by a movie on the Green. 6-11 p.m. 609-924-8697
June 25-27
SORDID LIVES
>> Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor; The eighth annual James Tolin Memorial Fund benefit presents Del Shore’s hilarious Southern fried comedy. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16, $14 seniors, $12 students/children June 27; Tickets cost $25 June 25-26 (includes reception and silent auction). 609-570-3333; jtmf.org; kelseyatmccc.org
June 25-27
PASSAGE PLAY LAB
>> Mill Hill Playhouse, 319 E. State St., Trenton. Another collection of original one-act plays by area writers. This year, each writer has cracked open a fortune cookie in search of inspiration. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15. 609-989-3038; passagetheatre.org
June 26
FREEDOM FESTIVAL
>> Mercer County Park, West Windsor. 94.5 PST and Mercer County Park Commission present the sixth annual fun-filled family-oriented event with live entertainment, food, games, rides and activities for all ages. The day concludes with a fireworks display. 2:30-11 p.m. www.state.nj.us/counties/mercer
June 26-Aug. 21
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
>> Nassau Park Pavilion (between Panera Bread Company and Target), Nassau Park Shopping Center, off Route 1 South, West Windsor. The West Windsor Arts Council presents its seventh season of outdoor musical programming: Swing Sabroso, June 26; Princeton Country Dancers with caller Richard Fischer and Blue Jersey, July 10; The Billy Walton Band, July 24; S3 and the Truth, Aug. 7; Jersey Jazz Lobsters Big Band, Aug. 21. All concerts 6 p.m. Free. 609-919-1982; westwindsorarts.org
July 1-29
SUMMER NIGHT SWING
>> Princeton Forrestal Village, 206 Rockingham Row, Plainsboro. Free dance lessons and open dance with live music. Tues. and Thurs., 7-8 p.m. (lessons), 8-10 p.m. (open dance). Free. 609-799-7400; princetonforrestalvillage.com
July 3-Aug. 28
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
>> Palmer Square Green, Princeton. An eclectic mix of musicians, from jazz to classic rock, will perform each Saturday. Bring your blanket, grab some food or ice cream and enjoy. Sat. 2-4 p.m. palmersquare.com
July 10
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
>> Isles’ 22nd annual event features community gardens and renovated homes throughout Trenton, and is followed by a bountiful lunch featuring locally grown produce at Isles’ new YouthBuild Institute garden. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25, $9 children under 12. Reservations required. 609-341-4764; isles.org
July 11 through Aug. 1
OPERA NEW JERSEY SUMMER SEASON
>> McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton; Don Giovanni is one of Mozart’s most beloved works: a rakish nobleman, after a lifetime of conquests, faces defeat, a vengeful statue, and a trip to hell. Performances: July 11, 2 p.m. (pre-concert talk 1 p.m.); July 24, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$110. Faust is Gounod’s gothic masterpiece: a man sells his soul to the devil for a second chance at youth, corrupts an innocent woman who sins horribly, faith triumphs. Performances: July 18, 2 p.m.; July 23, 31, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$110. Don Pasquale follows an old man who pursues a much younger woman in Donizetti’s glorious bel canto feast exploring the eternal “Battle of the Sexes.” Performances: July 17, 30, 8 p.m.; July 25, 2 p.m.; Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $59-$90. 609-258-2787; opera-nj.org
July 16
DANCERS IN THE SQUARE
>> Palmer Square, Princeton. An hour concert featuring local professional dancers, followed by 15 minutes of interactive salsa dancing with the very popular Venezuelan instructor Henri Velandia. Sponsored by the YWCA Princeton, Princeton Ballet School, and Princeton Dance and Theater Studio. Free. 609-497-2100, ext. 332; ywcaprinceton.org
July 20 through Aug. 22
THE RECESSION HITS HOME: JOB LOSS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
>> The Historical Society of Princeton, 158 Nassau St., Princeton; Visitors to this exhibit will learn about organizations that assist the newly unemployed, career changers, and those about to enter the work force. Hours: Tues.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. Free. 609-921-6748; princetonhistory.org
July 21
AN EVENING WITH
WILLIE NELSON
>> Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Way, Trenton. 8 p.m. $45-$125. 609-984-8400; thewarmemorial.com
Aug. 14
BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL
>> Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Take a guided tour of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House, visit the new Enviro Zones for kids and families, and take a “Live Green Pledge” to protect clean water and the environment in your community at this 10th annual celebration. Plus, enjoy nature hikes, hayrides, a waterslide, green vendors, live entertainment and local food. Parking at Bristol-Myers Squibb. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 per carload, $5 per person. 609-737-3735; thewatershed.org |
