Events for Saturday May 24, 2025
NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds
Set in the perilous days when pirates ruled the seas and King George I offered clemency to those who surrendered, this year's storyline immerses you in the dramatic struggle of the Republic of Pirates. Family-friendly festivities include sword fighting, fire breathing, comedy, live music, and a merchant village. $30 admission. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus. njrenfaire.com
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Snow White, Music Mountain Theater
1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Deep in the forest, a classic tale unfolds – a jealous queen, a magic mirror, an unsavory apple, a prince or two, and seven friendly dwarfs tell the story of the beauty whose skin was as white as snow in this original musical production specifically presented for young audiences. $13.
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Local Live Music Events
Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. by Michael Montemurro. Lunch fare, homemade treats, ice cream, and wine by the glass available. Noon to 5 p.m. Circle Round the Sun and The Jackalopes, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Country/Americana all day. 1 p.m. to 4 and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rave On, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Live music plus food truck by Beach Shack. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Verdict Caribbean Party, Cooper's Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. Reggae/Soca band. Reservations recommended. 7 p.m. Rob Lanter, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Jazz and Latin. 7 p.m.
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The Magical Library of Miss. Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre
1 and 4pm Come with us to the magical library run by the mysterious and marvelous Miss Miriam Buttersham. When Miss Buttersham reads you a book, it really does come to life! Children with library cards to the Magical Library can find themselves in classic stories including- Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Millions of Cats, and more! Kelsey Theatre at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
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Primary Trust @McCarter Theatre
2 and 7:30pm An absorbing and open-hearted comedy about new beginnings, Primary Trust explores the inner and outer lives of Kenneth, a dedicated loner with a passion for drinking Mai Tais on weeknights. When he begins to face a world he’s long avoided, will he have the courage to embrace a new start in life?
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Bob Dylan Birthday Party!/ACME Screening Room
Join us for Bob Dylan Birthday Party with A Complete Unknown plus Dylan Cover Songs. Come gather ’round people wherever you roam! Celebrate Bob Dylan’s 84th Birthday, with a screening of A Complete Unknown, followed by coffee, birthday cake, drinks and Dylan cover songs! Are you a local musician that would like to join us for a few cover songs? Reach out to us at AcmeScreeningRoom@gmail.com.
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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending, McCarter Theatre
Taking its final bow at Reunions, the Princeton Triangle Club reprises this year’s Triangle Show Pageant Pending! Welcome to America’s Most Wanted, the biggest pageant event in all 50 states! The lights are blinding, the competition is cutthroat, and the interview questions must be answered in twenty seconds or less. Dreams, schemes, and ripped seams are all exposed under a merciless spotlight in this new musical comedy about a series of sash decisions! Join us for Pageant Pending and discover what has made the annual Triangle Show one of Princeton’s favorite traditions for over 130 years!
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Pippin, Music Mountain Theater
Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. $35 Click here for more information
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Princeton Reunion Fireworks
Reunions fireworks can be seen from almost anywhere on campus, but they’re extra special viewed from Princeton Stadium and choreographed to music. Arrive by 8 p.m. to catch a concert under the skies by the Princeton University Orchestra.
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