Music, Art, History, Fun!

End of summer got you feeling blue? Why not find something new to do! You can kick off the weekend at the Tavern Night fundraiser at the Old Barracks Museum or a Movie Under the Stars at George Page Park. If you are looking for something for the little ones this fall, stop by the Small Explorers Open House at the State Museum on Saturday.

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Friday, September 8, 7 - 10 Pm

Tavern Night at Old Barracks Museum

Presented By: Old Barracks Museum

Location: 101 Barrack St., Trenton

The Old Barracks Tavern Night is a celebration of Colonial American history. Enjoy savory hors d'oeuvres and an open beer and wine bar while immersing yourself in an 18th-century tavern. Share drinks, play card games, and learn dance steps to the most popular songs with ladies and gentlemen from the period as well as modern guests.

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Friday, September 8, 8 Pm

Movies Under the Stars: Little Mermaid

Presented By: East Trenton Collaborative in Partnership with The City of Trenton

Location: George Page Park, North Clinton and Lawrence Street

Come out to George Page Park this Friday to see “Little Mermaid” Under the Stars. This event is in partnership with the City of Trenton Department of Recreation, Resources and Culture.

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Saturday, September 9, 10 Am - 2 Pm

Small Explorers Open House

Presented By: NJ State Museum

Location: 205 W. State St., Trenton

Join us for a free Small Explorers Open House for Trenton families with children ages 0-5 (current participants welcome to attend)! There will be fun activities, giveaways, and opportunities to socialize with other families. Program will include a story, a stroll to meet our dinos, and some dinosaurs activity.

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Friday, September 8, 8 - 11:30 Pm

The Groove Dudes

Presented By: Cooper's Riverview

Location: 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton

On the Deck Stage! The Groove Dudes Classic Pop Party. Plus, Lisa Bouchelle, Happy Hour 5 pm; DJ John Rossi in the Club at 10 pm.

Fun, Music, Dining, and Dancing! Reservations are suggested for groups of 2 or more.

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Saturday, September 9, 8 - 11:30 Pm

Fish Out Of Water

Presented By: Cooper's Riverview

Location: 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton

On Saturday, September 9th, make your way to Cooper’s Riverview and catch the incredible performance by Fish Out of Water, a top-tier Top 40 cover band that will keep the party rocking all night long!

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Sunday, September 10, 4 Pm

Juror’s Talk with EO40 Juror Reg Browne

Presented By: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion

Location: Trenton City Museum

Reg Browne is not only the Juror of Ellarslie Open 40 and Vice President of the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, but also a discerning and avid collector of art. Join us at Trenton City Museum as Reg discusses his process for selecting the 150 works on view in Ellarslie Open 40 from the 600 that were submitted. Tickets are $25 for the general public; reserve now as seating is limited.

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Mondays, September 18 & 25, October 9 & 16, 7 - 9 Pm

Watercolor: Techniques and Exploration

Presented By: Artworks Trenton

Location: 19 Everett Alley, Trenton

Join Artworks Trenton on various Mondays in the next coming weeks for a watercolor techniques and exploration class taught by Tess Fields. The class is $25/person, register today!

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Saturday, September 23, 12 - 5 Pm

Cadwalader Heights: Welcome Back to the Neighborhood

Presented By: Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood

Location: Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood, Trenton

This is a house and garden tour of historic Trenton Cadwalader Heights, which was conceived and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape designer of New York City’s Central Park. Tickets are $20 purchased in advance, or $25 purchased day of on-site.

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Saturday, September 23, 11 Am - 3 Pm

Trenton Family Festival

Presented By: First Lady Tammy Murphy and various sponsors

Location: Hedgepeth-Williams Intermediate School

First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Family Festivals connect families with state, county and local resources – creating a one-stop shop for care, support, resources, and relief. A wide variety of resources are available at our Family Festivals – including healthcare, childcare, pediatric services, food, energy and housing assistance programs, and more. Children can enjoy free food, music, activities, and more while you sign up for services, get direct answers from providers, and learn more about the programs and resources available to you. RSVP today!

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Sunday, September 24, 3 Pm

From Handel to Habanera

Presented By: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey

Location: Passage Theatre at Mill Hill Park

CPNJ’s Musician’s Choice Chamber Concert Series. Music for Woodwind Quintet from the classics to Latin and Jazz.

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Tuesday, September 26, 3 Pm

September Adult Book Club: The Sisters Brothers

Presented By: Trenton Free Public Library

Location: 120 Academy St., Trenton

Join us in the Community Room for a discussion of the book “The Sisters Brothers,” a novel by Patrick Dewitt.

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Saturday, September 30, 7 - 10 Pm

4th Annual Circle of Queens Photoshoot Party

Presented By: Lotus Entertainment Management

Location: Trenton Country Club

4th Annual Circle of Queens – All White Photo Shoot Party will capture a pure moment in time where Queens regardless of age of maturity are celebrating life and each other. Enjoy live entertainment, light refreshments, professional photography, and a Keys to the Queendom Spoken Word.

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Saturday, October 21, 7:30 Pm

Pictures at an Exhibition

Presented By: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey

Location: Patriots Theater at War Memorial

Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky. In partnership with Artworks of Trenton featuring 10 local artists. Rachmaninoff’s piano Concerto No. 3 with soloist Maja Rajkovic, piano. Reception following the concert.

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On View August 3 - September 23

Tom Malloy: Trenton’s Artist Laureate

Presented By: Trenton Free Public Library

Location: 120 Academy St., Trenton

Opening Reception: August 23, 5 to 7 pm

Check out the amazing Tom Malloy Art Exhibition at the library gallery! Feast your eyes on a showcase of unique Trenton-inspired artwork!

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September 23, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Caroline Burton: Way Finding

Presented By: New Jersey State Museum

Location: 205 W. State St., Trenton

The New Jersey Artists Series returns on September 23 with the opening of the exhibition “Caroline Burton: Way Finding.” Burton, based in Jersey City, draws on architectural and agricultural forms, nature and elements of chance for inspiration in her process-driven canvases. An exhibition catalog will be available in the Museum Shop in October.

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