Princeton Events Calendar
We’ve upgraded our calendar to include the latest Princeton theater, music, art, culture and business-community events. Bookmark this page and come back often to plan your next day in Princeton, where there are discoveries around every corner!
Princeton in Bloom: Spring Photo Contest
Share your most stunning photos of Princeton BLOOMING this spring! Show off the vivid hues of Princeton's plant life, the beauty of our open spaces, and the heartwarming scenes of our community.
Click link below for guidelines and submission form
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Witherspoon-Jackson Gateway Exhibition
The Arts Council of Princeton proudly presents a new free public art installation, Gateway Exhibition of our Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood, honoring Princeton’s 20th Historic District.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through May 31
Arts Council Parking Lot, 102 Witherspoon St.
Arts Council of Princeton Installation: Valerie Huhn
Valerie Huhn’s work reflects on identity – personal, cultural and collective – while introducing themes of freedom, imprisonment, neurodiversity and acts of defiance. On view in main lobby.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
102 Witherspoon St.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Experience Rodrigo y Gabriela’s electrifying blend of classic rock, heavy metal, and flamenco from this Grammy-winning duo.
7:00 p.m.
Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl.
Tribute: Tony Bennett & Bill Evans: The Legendary Recordings
The legendary recordings of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans are performed by pianist Joel Zelnik with vocalist Tony Corrao during this Jazz Appreciation Month concert.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St.
Community Puppet Show at Arts Council of Princeton
Led by artist-in-residence Kenneth Lewis Sr., this collaborative production is designed, constructed, and scripted by Princeton community members of all ages.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
102 Witherspoon St.
Building Princeton at Historical Society of Princeton
Visualize the town and campus as you’ve never seen them before! Working from photographs, teams recreate iconic Princeton structures out of LEGO building blocks.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Princeton History Walking Tour
Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. $15, advance purchase required.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1 Monument Dr.
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood
Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with a Princeton Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Henry Moore to Louise Nevelson.
2:00 p.m.
Nassau Hall, Princeton University
Early Music Princeton Spring Concert
Featuring music by Buxtehude, Biber, Hildegard von Bingen, and more. Free, unticketed.
7:30 p.m.
Princeton University Chapel
Lewis B. Cuyler Lecture: The Delaware & Raritan Canal
Author and historian Linda J. Barth will share the history of one of America’s most successful towpath canals, highlighting the people, bridges, locks, and aqueducts that made it work.
6:30 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Random Acts of Community
The Whole Earth Center will celebrate National Bike Month by randomly rewarding six bicyclists weekly throughout May with gift cards from local businesses.
Anytime
Downtown Princeton
Experience Princeton events
Every month, Experience Princeton holds several events we’d love for you to take part in! Get to know the business community at our Meetups. Hear about our work at our Board Meeting. And for business owners, our Business Breakfast offers a chance to build connections. Here’s more info on upcoming Experience Princeton events:
Experience Princeton Virtual Meetup
The EP Virtual Meetup will be moderated by James Steward, director of the Princeton University Art Museum and include a greeting from Mayor Mark Freda and city updates.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zoom, Meeting ID: 899 1458 0856
Experience Princeton's Meetup at Tiger Labs
Our formal meeting will include an update from the teams. A reception with light refreshments will follow.
4:00 p.m.
300 Witherspoon St.
