Weekending ‘Round The Towns: November 6-8, 2026

Friday, Nov. 6

• Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers, New Brunswick: State Theatre New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. The internationally acclaimed ballet company presents a Chinese love story often compared with Romeo and Juliet. The production combines classical ballet with traditional Chinese aesthetics, elaborate costumes and expressive choreography. Tickets required; prices vary by seating. Official event and ticket information State Theatre New Jersey
• Suzanne Vega: Flying With Angels, Princeton: McCarter Theatre Center, 8 p.m. The singer-songwriter performs music spanning her career, including “Luka,” “Tom’s Diner” and “Marlene on the Wall,” along with selections from her 2025 album, Flying With Angels. She is joined by guitarist Gerry Leonard and cellist Stephanie Winters. Tickets listed at $50 to $204. Concert information
• South Brunswick Jazz Café: Jeremy Leon Quintet, Monmouth Junction: South Brunswick Municipal Complex, 540 Route 522, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:15 p.m. Saxophonist and composer Jeremy Leon leads a quintet performing contemporary jazz. The Montreal-born musician has appeared at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and other jazz venues throughout North America. Light refreshments are included, and attendees may bring their own beverages. Admission is $6 at the door. No advance ticket sales or reservations. Official township announcement
• “1776,” West Windsor: Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 8 p.m. The Tony Award-winning musical dramatizes the debates and personalities surrounding the drafting and adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The production is particularly timely during the nation’s 250th anniversary year. Tickets required; prices were not confirmed in the current listing. Theater schedule
• Mountain View Regional Sports Card and Pokémon Trade Expo, Hillsborough: Iron Peak Sports & Events, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The two-day collectors’ show features more than 200 tables offering vintage and modern sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games, memorabilia and collectibles. Visitors can buy, sell and trade with dealers. Admission price was not listed in the county calendar. Event listing
• Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Franklin Township: Rockingham State Historic Site, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can explore the history of Washington’s final Revolutionary War headquarters through an illustrated presentation in the site’s historic Dutch barn. Reproduction artifacts are available to examine, and information about tours of the grounds is provided. The historic house remains closed for stabilization work. Free. Rockingham program information
• Craig Robinson Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. 7 and 9:30 p.m., doors at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are not posted on the club’s event page, which says only that all prices include fees. Ages 16 and older, with a two-item minimum per person.
• “Oratorio for Living Things” by Heather Christian Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. 8 p.m. $20 general admission, $10 students at any institution, with no added fees. Presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater and Music Theater. A free pre-show conversation, “Time and Meaning: Translating Contemporary Ideas into Ancient Forms,” is at 5 p.m. in the Berlind Rehearsal Room.
• Tyler’s Legacy Speaker Series: Healing, Belonging and Hope Nicholas Music Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. 7 p.m. Free, no RSVP required. Includes the Rutgers Glee Club performing “Tyler’s Suite.” A livestream is also offered.
• Somerset Valley Players, “Go Back for Murder” 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. 8 p.m. $24 for adults, $22 for seniors 62 and older, students and children. The Agatha Christie play closes this weekend after a run that opened Oct. 23.
• “The Several Sparrows of Duke Farms” Duke Farms, Hillsborough. 3:30 to 5 p.m. $25. Led by seasonal educator Toni. The campus is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Farm Barn Cafe 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7

• The Evolution of Rockingham: The House and Its Many Owners, Franklin Township: Rockingham State Historic Site, 84 Laurel Ave., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A special historical presentation traces Rockingham’s development from its construction in the 1710s through its preservation as a state historic site. The program explores the Higgins, Berrien and Cruser families, the property’s connection to the Rocky Hill Quarry Co. and the work of preservation organizations. The Rockingham Association sponsors the presentation. Admission price was not specified in the county listing. Event information
• Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Art Market, Princeton: Arts Council of Princeton, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual outdoor market features work by more than 100 artists and craftspeople, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, prints, clothing and home decorations. The event offers an early opportunity for holiday shopping while supporting regional artists. Free admission. Event listing More Jersey
• Princeton vs. Dartmouth Football, Princeton: Princeton Stadium, noon. The Princeton Tigers host the Dartmouth Big Green in an Ivy League matchup. Tickets required; prices vary. Game listing
• Cornell vs. Princeton Women’s Hockey, Princeton: Hobey Baker Rink at Princeton University, 6 p.m. Princeton hosts Cornell in an ECAC women’s ice hockey matchup. Admission information was not confirmed in the current listing. Game listing
• Cider Making, Hopewell Township: Howell Living History Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The working historical farm demonstrates traditional cider-making methods, giving visitors an opportunity to learn how apples were processed on farms before modern equipment became commonplace. Admission information was not specified in the event calendar. Event listing
• Steam Day, Hamilton Township: Grounds For Sculpture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special program devoted to steam-powered machinery and technology at the sculpture park. Regular museum admission may apply; the event calendar did not specify a separate charge. Event listing
• Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, Bedminster: Clarence Dillon Public Library, 2336 Lamington Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keep Music Alive presents a hands-on program allowing children to explore more than 50 musical instruments, including guitars, ukuleles, keyboards and percussion instruments. Participants can try the instruments and learn about their sounds. Free. Event information
• “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr.,” Lambertville: Music Mountain Theatre, 11 a.m. The children’s musical follows James and his unusual insect companions on an adventure aboard an enormous peach. Tickets required; prices were not confirmed in the current listing. Performance listing
• “1776,” West Windsor: Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 2 p.m. The musical about America’s founding continues its weekend run. Tickets required. Performance listing
• Dat Phan, Princeton: Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, 7:30 p.m. Comedian Dat Phan, the original winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, performs stand-up comedy. Tickets listed at approximately $33 to $43. Event and ticket listing
• DarkSky Star Party, Hopewell Township: The Watershed Institute, 7 p.m. An evening astronomy program gives visitors an opportunity to observe the night sky and learn about celestial objects. Admission information was not confirmed; outdoor viewing is weather-dependent. Event listing
• Bernardsville Farmers’ Market, Bernardsville: Bernardsville Train Station, 50 Mine Brook Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The weekly market features produce, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers and local vendors. The PB&J Band is scheduled to provide live music. Free admission. County event calendar
• Festival Dia de los Muertos Bethany Street, New Brunswick. Noon to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Presented by the New Brunswick Cultural Center, with traditional dance and music, Mexican food, local vendors and family activities. Rain date is Nov. 21.
• Craig Robinson Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Price not posted. Ages 16 and older, two-item minimum.
• “Oratorio for Living Things” by Heather Christian Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. 2 and 8 p.m. $20 general admission, $10 students.
• Somerset Valley Players, “Go Back for Murder” 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. 8 p.m. $24 for adults, $22 for seniors, students and children.
• Weekend Ecology Walk Duke Farms, Hillsborough. 10 to 11 a.m., leaving from the Farm Barn. A casual one-hour walk offered every Saturday. Cost not listed.
• Mountain View Regional Sports Card and Pokemon Trade Expo Iron Peak Sports and Events, 137 Mountain View Road, Hillsborough. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission not listed. Billed as a two-day show, but no Sunday hours are posted.
• Bernardsville Farmers Market Bernardsville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, with live music from the PB&J Band. Street address not given in the county listing.
• “Curious George: The Golden Meatball” Stephen J. Capestro Theatre at Roosevelt Park, Edison. 1 p.m. $4 for adults, $2 for children.
• Rise and Reign Plainfield Performing Arts Center, Plainfield. Hip-hop master class at 3 p.m., street-styles battle at 4:30 p.m. $10 to $20.

Sunday, Nov. 8

• Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey, New Brunswick: State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 2 p.m. Travel writer and television personality Rick Steves joins the New Jersey Symphony for a multimedia concert combining European classical music, travel cinematography and commentary about European history and culture. Nicholas Hersh conducts. Tickets required; prices vary by seating. Official concert information
• “Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder,” Hillsborough: Somerset Valley Players, 2 p.m. Carla Crale investigates her mother’s murder conviction after discovering a letter suggesting she may have been innocent. Witnesses reconstruct events from years earlier in this classic Agatha Christie mystery. Tickets required; prices were not confirmed in the current county listing. County event listing
• “1776,” West Windsor: Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 2 p.m. The musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence continues its weekend performances. Tickets required. Performance listing
• “The Last Waltz” Film Screening, Princeton: Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., 2 to 4 p.m. A screening of Martin Scorsese’s concert documentary chronicling The Band’s 1976 farewell performance. The film features appearances by several major rock and folk musicians. Admission information was not specified in the library listing. Library event listing
• Princeton History Walking Tour, Princeton: Downtown Princeton, 2 to 4 p.m. The Historical Society of Princeton offers a guided walking tour exploring the town’s architecture, historical figures and Revolutionary War connections. Tickets required; current price was not confirmed. Tour listing
• All-Ages Folk Dance, Princeton: Princeton Friends School, 3 to 5 p.m. A community folk-dancing program welcomes participants of different ages and experience levels. Admission information was not specified in the calendar. Event listing
• Westminster Community Orchestra Concert, Princeton: 3 p.m. The orchestra presents an afternoon concert. The regional calendar confirms the date and time but does not provide complete venue or admission details. Check the organizer before attending. Concert listing
• “Oratorio for Living Things” by Heather Christian Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. 2 p.m. $20 general admission, $10 students. This is the run’s relaxed performance, with the lobby open at 1 p.m., the house at 1:30 p.m., house lights kept low rather than off, and freedom to talk and leave seats. A free talkback with the director and cast follows in the Berlind Rehearsal Room.
• Somerset Valley Players, “Go Back for Murder” 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. 2 p.m. matinee. $24 for adults, $22 for seniors, students and children. Closing performance.
• Craig Robinson Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. 7 p.m., the single Sunday show. Price not posted. Ages 16 and older, two-item minimum.
• DME presents Mandar Bhide, “Ale Pak” New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 4 p.m. Price not listed.
• Hunterdon County Touch-A-Truck Deer Path Park, Flemington. 10 a.m. Free. Annual event from the county Division of Parks and Recreation.