WHAT’S GOING ON? Here is a small sample of area happenings you may want to check out in the coming days.
Art/Museums
ONGOING
BRANCHBURG Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, noon-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday, Raritan Valley Community College, Art Gallery, 118 Lamington Road. raritanval.edu/arts, 908-526-1200.
“The Light from the Yellow Star,” Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies exhibit of works by 60 students inspired by Robert Fisch’s book, through Dec. 31. Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28 West and Lamington Road in North Branch. raritanval.edu, michelle.edgar@raritanval.edu.
CLINTON “Duck/Rabbit,” abstract paintings by Fran Shalom, through Jan. 8. “Thread Hijack,” works by six artists using thread with other media, through Jan. 8.
“Moving Lines,” textile works by Amie Adelman, through Jan. 8. 2022 Members Exhibit, through Jan. 8. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St. hunterdonartmuseum.org, 908-735-8415.
FRENCHTOWN “Landscapes and Hierarchies,” new works by Alexandre Arrechea, through Jan. 22. ArtYard, 62A Trenton Ave. artyard.org, contact@artyard.org.
NEW BRUNSWICK “Collective Yearning: Black Women Artists from the Zimmerli Art Museum,” Rutgers Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities exhibit of prints, photographs and multimedia works by more here and at Zimmerli, through Dec. 14. Rutgers University, Mabel Smith Douglass Library, 8 Chapel Drive. cwah.rutgers.edu/event/collective-yearning-black-women-artists-from-the-zimmerli-art-museum, 848-932-3726.
“The Roar of the Crowd in 19th Century Paris,” works from the museum’s collection depicting crowds gathering to take in spectacles, celebrations or demonstrations, through Dec. 30. “Stand Up! 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change,” illustrations by Cathy Ann Johnson for picture book of the same title, through Feb. 12. “Snapshots! Selections from the Peter J. Cohen Gift,” images taken by amateur photographers, through Dec. 30. “American Stories — Gifts from the Jersey City Museum Collection,” nearly 100 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures, through Dec. 30. “Collective Yearning — Black Women Artists from the Zimmerli Art Museum,” prints, photographs and multimedia artworks, through Dec. 11. “Beauty Among the Ordinary Things,” photographs by William Armbruster, through Dec. 30. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, Rutgers University, College Avenue Campus, 71 Hamilton St. zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu, 848-932-7237.
Comedy
DEC. 9
NEW BRUNSWICK Penn and Teller, 8 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $45-$195. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
Dance
DEC. 9
BRANCHBURG “The Nutcracker,” annual performance of touring troupe with local student dancers, 4 p.m., also Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Raritan Valley Community College, The Theatre, Route 28 and Lamington Road. $45-$60. rvccarts.org, 908-725-3420.
Music
DEC. 9
SOMERVILLE Peter Mayer, “Stars and Promises” annual holiday concert to benefit Somerville Educational Foundation, 7:30 p.m., Somerville High School, 222 Davenport St. $35-$80. itickets.com/events/469108, 908-285-8217.
DEC. 10
BLAIRSTOWN Slambovian Circus of Dreams, “A Very Slambovian Christmas,” 8 p.m., Roy’s Hall, 30 Main St. $32-$37. royshall.org, 908-362-1399.
BRANCHBURG George W. Michael Jazz Quartet, in-person benefit concert to subsidize private lessons for music majors, 6:30-9 p.m., Raritan Valley Community College, Edward Nash Theatre, 118 Lamington Road. $15, seniors free. rvccmusicprogram.org/mozaika-concerts, 908-725-3420.
FLEMINGTON Horizons Quartet, fall jazz series, 8 p.m., Flemington DIY, 26 Stangl Road. $17-$20. flemingtondiy.org, 856-431-3692.
MORRISTOWN Harmonium Choral Society, “A Child’s Christmas” with 20th anniversary celebration of Matthew Harris’ setting for chorus and chamber orchestra of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” 7:30 p.m., also Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E. Park Place. $25-$30. harmonium.org, 973-538-6969.
READINGTON Whitehouse Wind Symphony, free holiday concert, 3 p.m., Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Road. whitehousewindsymphony.org, whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com.
DEC. 11
CLINTON “Christmas in Song and Sing-Along,” musical performances by church choir, praise band, youth praise band, the Guzmans and the Dunns, readings and carol singing followed by coffee reception, 3 p.m., Clinton United Methodist Church, 12 Halstead St. clintonumcnj.com, 908-735-7025.
NEW BRUNSWICK Kenny G, “Miracles Holiday and Hits” tour, 7 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $39-$99. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
DEC. 15
BRANCHBURG RVCC Student Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Raritan Valley Community College, Welpe Theater, Route 28 and Lamington Road. $8-$12. raritanval.edu, 908-725-3420.
Theater
DEC. 9
HACKETTSTOWN
“Cinderella,” holiday production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, 8 p.m., also Dec. 10, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Centenary University, Sitnik Theater, Lackland Center, 400 Jefferson St. $15-$27.50. centenarystageco.org, 908-979-0900.
HILLSBOROUGH
“A Wicked Christmas Carol,” holiday story inspired by L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” books and Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., also Dec. 10, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Somerset Valley Playhouse, 689 Amwell Road (Route 514). $18-$20. svptheatre.org, 908-369-7469.
NEW BRUNSWICK “Joy,” new musical based on the life of Mangano, 8 p.m., also Dec. 10, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Dec. 13-15, 8 p.m. George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave. $25-$70. georgestplayhouse.org, 732-246-7717.
Other
DEC. 10
LAMBERTVILLE “Second Saturday,” spotlight on local art galleries and studios, gourmet food stores, antiques shops, boutiques and restaurants with exhibit openings, food and wine tastings, special promotions, 5-8 p.m., Downtown Lambertville, North Union Street. lambertvillesecondsaturdays@gmail.com, 908-766-2720.
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