Five Things To Do In Princeton This Week

PRINCETON, NJ — Welcome to our events roundup, where we tell you about what's happening in the Princeton area.

If you know about events that may interest your neighbors, tell us about them. Send an email to sarah.salvadore@patch.com.

Here's a partial list of events we think you might enjoy:

The Princeton Festival: The Princeton Festival presents a Baroque music concert on Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Morven Museum & Garden. The concert will be performed by a chamber ensemble drawn from the period-instrument Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra. On Sunday, June 13 enjoy "Opera by Twilight" — a concert of arias and ensembles, each featuring four singers performing audience favorites from the 18th through the 20th centuries with piano accompaniment. For more details visit the Festival website: www.princetonfestival.org, or call (609) 759-1979.

Art on the Plaza: Princeton Artist Directory, a newly formed collective of visual artists, musicians, writers, and performance artists from the community, will hold their first public show on Saturday to help the Princeton Public Library kick off their summer reading program. Meet the artists and enjoy the day out at Hinds Plaza. The pop-up exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Outdoor Concert By Deni Bonet, Palmer Square: On Saturday, enjoy a free outdoor performance in the heart of Princeton. The McCarter Concerts in the Square is for residents and visitors, with no tickets required. Singer-songwriter Deni Bonet will perform some folk-rock tunes from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the green. Be there and don't forget to pack a chair or blanket.

Lawrenceville Summer Arts Fest 2021: This Saturday would be the perfect time to visit your neighbors in Lawrenceville. Lawrenceville Main Street is bringing back the Summer Arts Fest 2021, to be held all across downtown, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Expect to see over 120 artists, crafters, and vendors. Enjoy live music and gorge on some delicious food from local restaurants and food trucks. The fest will extend from Weeden Park to Lawrenceville Elementary School and straight through to the Lawrenceville Fire Company.

Outdoor Performance by Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra, Witherspoon Street: The Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra will be performing an outdoor concert on Sunday, June 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the lot of 300 Witherspoon Street (Homestead & Capital Health). Attendance is free and open to the public. Attendees can bring their own chairs and must maintain social distancing.