Events for Thursday October 30, 2025
300 Paintings, McCarter Theatre
2 and 7:30 Direct from a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run – LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, one week only! In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian quit standup, rented an abandoned cake factory, and spent six months in a manic whirlwind, creating 300 large-scale paintings, unknowingly documenting his mental state through the process. In this hilarious, fascinating, and wildly original show, Kissajukian brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity. Stay after the show to meet Sam and view his incredible paintings in a curated lobby exhibition.
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Twenty Years of Harry Frankfurt’s 'On Bullshit', Princeton Public Library
Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of the New York Times bestseller, panelists explore why bullshit is so dangerous – perhaps now more than ever. In-person and livestreamed. Venue details: Princeton University Press, 41 William Street, Princeton, NJ, US
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Talk of the Sourlands: Ghosts of the Taiga, The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org. Presented by Tyler Christensen, research coordinator for Wild Bird Research Group. Owls are among the most cryptic and understudied birds worldwide. Many owls found in our area are seasonal visitors from the far north, quietly passing through or overwintering in our landscapes. Despite widespread fascination with owls, we still know surprisingly little about their movements and ecological needs. This talk will explore new local research that is uncovering the long-distance migrations and conservation needs of these elusive nocturnal predators. Register via EventBrite. Free.
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Princeton University Sinfonia presents "The Devil Takes the Stage"
Sinfonia performs its annual Halloween concert featuring Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre, Emilie Mayer's Faust Overture, highlights from Wicked, Khachaturian's Masquerade Suite, and the world premiere of Eric Rucker's On the Timbral Quality of Harmony. $16 general admissions/$6 students, available at tickets.princeton.edu. 609-258-4241 or visit music.princeton.edu.
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Halloween with Sinfonia, Richardson Auditorium
Princeton University. music.princeton.edu. Program includes Emilie Mayer, Faust Overture; Camille Saint-Saëns, Danse macabre; Eric Rucker '28, On Harmony as a Timbral Quality (world premiere; Luigi Boccherini, "The Devil's House" Symphony (excerpt); Steven Schwartz, Highlights from Wicked; and Aram Khachaturian, Masquerade Suite. $16
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An Old Fashioned Family Murder, George Street Playhouse
Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. On a dark and stormy night, a once-grand estate becomes the stage for a chilling crime in this razor-sharp comic mystery from Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro. $35 and up.
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