Princeton NJ Events

Movie Series: Cinematic Duos of the Silver Screen, Princeton Public Library

Wednesday February 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.

Feb. 18 - "Notorious" (1946, 1 hour, 41 minutes) Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant deliver a charged, emotionally complex romance in this Hitchcock classic that pushed Hollywood love stories into darker, more psychologically daring territory.

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Wednesday Film Festival: Diane Keaton, West Windsor Library

Wednesday February 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

West Windsor Branch 333 North Post Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-0462

Reds (2/4); Something's Gotta Give (2/11); 5 Flights Up (2/18); Annie Hall (2/25). Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library.

CORE Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday February 18, 2026
4:00 PM

I’m so excited to officially open the doors to CORE and celebrate with a community open house and ribbon cutting.

This is your chance to step inside the space, meet me in person, and see how we bring sports medicine and lifestyle medicine together under one roof to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active long-term. Whether you’re a runner, weekend athlete, busy parent, or simply looking to move and feel better, this is an opportunity to see what makes CORE different. This open house is about community, education, and connection. No pressure, no appointments, just a chance to stop by, ask questions, and get a feel for the space.

CORE Sports Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine,  83 Princeton Ave, Ste 1D Hopewell, NJ 08525

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People & Peace Talk Show: Conrad Strauch with Stephen J. Kim, CMAP

Wednesday February 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning, 101 Poor Farm Road, Princeton, 609-751-9699. www.cmaprinceton.org.

What if technology, storytelling, and culture could come together to build more connected and compassionate communities? Join us for a powerful evening with Stephen J. Kim, senior associate director of communications and information at the Princeton University Art Museum, as he reflects on the human side of innovation, the evolving role of museums, and what it means to lead with empathy in a digital age. With warmth, insight, and clarity, Stephen brings a fresh and necessary voice to the conversation on peace, creativity, and civic life. Register. $5.

Princeton University Public Lecture: Kate Manne and Tressie McMillan Cottom In Conversation

Wednesday February 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Stafford Little Lectures Series

Kate Manne is a professor in the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University and specializes in moral, social and feminist philosophy. She is the recipient of the PROSE award in philosophy and in the humanities and APA's Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution. Tressie McMillan Cottom is a professor in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Macmillan Cottom is a writer and sociologist whose essays have been featured by The Daily Show, NPR, PBS, CBC, Time, VIBE, Entertainment Weekly, Well-Read Black Girl and Chris Hayes.

Lectures are held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in McCosh Hall, Room 50. No tickets or reservations are required.

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Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Essential Legal Planning, Lawrence Branch

Wednesday February 18, 2026
6:00 PM

Families supporting loved ones with long-term care needs often face difficult legal and planning decisions. Families, caregivers, professionals, and community members are invited to gain a better understanding of legal pathways that protect loved ones with dignity and respect. Participants will learn the basics of estate and long-term care planning, including wills, decision-making authority, guardianship, inheritance considerations, Medicaid planning, and the benefits of planning ahead rather than reacting in a crisis. Presented by attorney Ryann Siclari, Esq., an experienced practitioner in disability law, elder law, and long-term planning. Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Together, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams!

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

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