Events for Friday October 3, 2025
OnStage Seniors Ensemble, Lawrence Branch
OnStage Seniors, a theater ensemble sponsored by the Center for Modern Aging in Princeton, transforms true stories from Central New Jersey communities into compelling monologues and scenes. This year's theme "How Did I Get Here?" is directed by playwright David White. The ensemble performs 12-15 times annually at various venues, and they will perform at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System on Friday, October 3rd from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Their performances aim to foster mutual understanding within communities through storytelling. After each show, the audience is invited to engage in lively discussions about the stories and their connections to personal experiences. Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.
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Spirits on the Square, Palmer Square
Grab your ghoul-friends and head to the Square for an autumn evening of themed treats and wicked deals! Watch the Square come alive during this fall-themed Happy Hour, plus shops are open late until 8:30pm! Tune into live music the first three Fridays, the perfect soundtrack to wind down your week. Yankee Doodle Tap Room: 555 Happy Hour Princeton Soup & Sandwich: Complimentary Hot Apple Cider with purchase! Faherty: Offering personal fall styling sessions!
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Reading by Sinéad Gleeson, Fund for Irish Studies
James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-2800. fis.princeton.edu. Sinéad Gleeson’s debut novel, "Hagstone," was published in 2024 by 4th Estate and longlisted for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. Her essay collection "Constellations: Reflections from Life" won Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the 2019 Irish Book Awards and the Dalkey Literary Award for Emerging Writer. Free; tickets required.
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Helene Mazur Solo Art Show- 'Happiness Is' - Opening Reception
Helene's lively oil and acrylic paintings aim to capture the vibrant colors, light and energy of place. Her landscapes and still lives have been described as "engaging and colorful, featuring rich textures and lyrical brushwork." 'Happiness Is' will display a large number of paintings created in the past year. Opening Reception, Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 pm to 7pm at The Present Day Club. Additional viewings of the exhibit are available on Fridays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31st from 10am to 3pm at The Present Day Club - 72 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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Navratri Dandiya Dance Night, Hopewell Valley YMCA
Hopewell Valley Central High School, Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. tinyurl.com/HopewellDandiya2025. Live music, DJ, and food trucks for a fun night of dancing to benefit the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry. Register. $17 for ages 12+, $30 for couples.
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I & You: The Musical, Berlind Theater at McCarter
A McCarter World Premiere, thrillingly adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s acclaimed and award-winning worldwide hit, with an electrifying new score by Ari Afsar. See it here first. Caroline—stuck at home with an illness—and Anthony—an earnest overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries—are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soul-searching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. Gunderson’s award-winning play has been produced over 200 times and translated into fifteen languages, leaving audiences surprised, filled with hope, and proclaiming it a “must-see” theatrical experience for over a decade.
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David Sedaris, McCarter Theatre
Beloved humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris (Calypso, Me Talk Pretty One Day) returns to McCarter for an evening of razor-sharp wit, incisive observations, and unforgettable storytelling. A literary icon and longtime NPR contributor, Sedaris brings his signature blend of humor and heart to the stage. Click here for more information
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South Brunswick Jazz Café Concert – Dave Orban and the Mojo Gypsies
Based in the greater Philly area, Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies are a high-energy, sax-centric quartet that play a unique blend of up-tempo jazzy blues and old-school R&B, with just a sprinkle of New Orleans funk. Active since 1998, the Gypsies are led by founder Dave Orban, an inductee into the New Jersey Blues Hall of Fame. He has performed with or supported such national acts as James Harman, Debbie Davies, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Lucky Peterson, Nathan James, Steve Guyger, Murali Coryell, and Selwyn Birchwood. Led by Orban on guitar and vocals, the Gypsies feature Mike Scott on tenor sax, along with Mike Cruse on bass, and Mark Shewchuk on drums, and are guaranteed to get your toes tapping! Learn more at www.mojogypsies.com. South Brunswick Municipal Complex 540 Route 522 (Ridge Rd.), Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Admission $6 at the door - Light refreshments included + BYOB Doors open 7:15PM – No reservations, no advance ticket sales For more info, www.sbarts.org
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Deathtrap, Music Mountain Theater
One of the biggest hits on Broadway, nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Play, this comic thriller elicits shrieks of pure terror and laughter. It’s the story of a failing playwright, a disciple destined for Broadway fame, and a disapproving wife with “strong scruples and a weak heart.” Levin takes the basic murder mystery elements and rearranges them again and again in a plot with “more twists and turns than a slalom race.
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