BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arts Council of Princeton - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Arts Council of Princeton X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arts Council of Princeton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001242-1775070000-1775077200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260305T194232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T174515Z UID:10002527-1775304000-1775309400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton French Film Festival Screening: Resonance Acadie DESCRIPTION:Princeton French Film Festival Screening:Resonance Acadie\nAbout the festival:Conceived as a public humanities initiative\, a community-engaged project\, and an innovative promotion of the arts in Princeton\, this festival will celebrate cinema in all its richness and complexity. Open to everyone upon registration. \nMore information and tickets here. \n \nAbout the movie:Résonance Acadie follows the journey of ten young artists from the Acadian diaspora\, who are invited to create a work of art in just eight days during the World Acadian Congress in Nova Scotia. They dive into the worlds of music\, theater\, cinema\, dance\, and visual arts\, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression\, and choose to redefine Acadian heritage through their more contemporary vision. The film captures the creative process of these young talents\, driven by a genuine passion for their culture\, as they explore their Acadian identity. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-french-film-festival-film-screening-resonance-acadie/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PFF4-banderole-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260331T190531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190736Z UID:10002542-1775498400-1775502000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Teen Film Club with the Princeton Garden Theatre: The Drama DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to partner with the Princeton Garden Theatre to host Teen Film Club! \nLocal high schoolers are invited to join Julia\, Garden Theatre’s Director of Education\, for the 4pm screening of The Drama. Following the film\, we’ll head over together to the Arts Council for pizza and discussion. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/teen-film-club-garden-theatre-drama/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Teen-Film-Club-Princeton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260205T183607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T183659Z UID:10002510-1775673000-1775676600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Choir Princeton DESCRIPTION:The choir you didn’t know you needed.\nPop-Up Choir Princeton is an all-ages community singing experience where families\, neighbors\, and music-lovers come together to sing pop songs in harmony — no auditions\, no pressure\, just joy. \n\nKids and parents sing side-by-side\nAdults who “used to sing” feel safe to try again\nFirst-time singers get to experience the magic of choir\n\nSing shortened versions of well-loved pop songs arranged with easy-to-follow harmonies. \nRather than being divided by age or gender\, singers choose the range that feels best for their voice: Low\, Middle\, or High. \nFamilies sit together and work as a team — either choosing to all sing the same part or challenge each other to sing in harmony. \nThere will also be moments where singers can volunteer to sing a short line of the melody on their own. If you feel inspired\, just raise your hand when prompted and you can try the melody while the choir supports you. \nA screen-free singing experience:\nPop-Up Choir Princeton is intentionally phone-free and screen-free. Instead of staring at iPads or projectors\, everyone receives a simple lyric sheet and learns the music together by ear and by voice — the way humans have always sung. This keeps the focus on listening\, connection\, and the shared energy of singing in the same room. \nFREE RSVP URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/pop-up-choir-princeton-apr8-26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/princeton-pop-up-choir.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001243-1775674800-1775682000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20251205T184359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174715Z UID:10002432-1775901600-1775912400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Community Celebration: Paul Robeson's 128th Birthday  DESCRIPTION:Join the Arts Council for a community celebration in honor of Paul Robeson’s 128th Birthday. \nPresented in partnership with The Paul Robeson House of Princeton and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, the celebration will bring together art\, history\, and community reflection to honor the enduring legacy of Robeson\, one of the most influential cultural and political figures of the 20th century. Born in Princeton in 1898\, Robeson achieved international acclaim not only for his artistic accomplishments\, but also for his unwavering commitment to civil rights and social justice. \nThe program will feature remarks and artistic tributes highlighting Robeson’s impact on the arts\, activism\, and the Princeton community. Reverend Gregory Smith and ACP Executive Director Adam Welch will be on site offering their books for purchase and signing. Through their respective works\, both authors explore themes of history\, identity\, and social justice that resonate deeply with Robeson’s enduring legacy. Attendees will also gather for a ceremonial wreath-laying at the Robeson bust outside our building. \nThis event is free and open to all ages. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/community-celebration-paul-robesons-128th-birthday/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/paulrobesonbirthday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260304T151605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174743Z UID:10002526-1775928600-1775941200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Samba Saturday! DESCRIPTION:Princeton’s only roda de samba! \nWhat began as backyard jam sessions among friends has grown into a joyful community gathering. Samb’in Princeton is Princeton’s first roda de samba\, where musicians play around a shared table and everyone is invited to sing\, clap\, dance\, and celebrate together. \nJoin us at the Arts Council to experience the rhythm\, warmth\, and spirit of samba — no musical experience needed\, just bring your energy and enjoy! \n\nsave your space\n \nWe’ll be hosting a tasting of Brazilian sweets\, but please feel free to bring whatever food or drinks you’d like to enjoy throughout the evening. Any food and drinks\, alcoholic or non-alcoholic\, are more than welcome. We’ll have tables set up so everyone can get comfortably settled\, but rest assured: there will be plenty of space to hit the dance floor and samba the night away! \nVai rolar uma degustação de doces brasileiros\, mas fiquem à vontade para trazer o que quiserem para comer ou beber durante a noite. Comidas e bebidas (com ou sem álcool) são super bem-vindas! Teremos mesas para todo mundo se acomodar direitinho\, mas fiquem tranquilos: vai ter muito espaço para cair no samba. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/samba-saturday/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Web-banner_Samba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260324T205018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T205240Z UID:10002541-1776106800-1776110400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble of young musicians who come together to tackle the challenge of playing great works of the chamber orchestra literature. \nStretto has performed in Chicago\, Paris\, Prague\, Brussels\, Beijing\, Shanghai\, Germany\, Italy\, Austria\, Switzerland\, Montenegro\, Serbia\, Croatia and Bulgaria\, and as a featured guest performing ensemble at the Philadelphia Bach Festival\, New York Encounter (New York\, NY) and the Princeton Early Music Festival. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/stretto-youth-chamber-orchestra/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stretto-2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001244-1776279600-1776286800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T173000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260305T194959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201214Z UID:10002528-1776528000-1776533400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton French Film Festival Screening: Cartoonists: Footsoldiers of Democracy DESCRIPTION:Princeton French Film Festival Screening:Cartoonists: Footsoldiers of Democracy\nAbout the festival:Conceived as a public humanities initiative\, a community-engaged project\, and an innovative promotion of the arts in Princeton\, this festival will celebrate cinema in all its richness and complexity. Open to everyone upon registration. \nAbout the movie:In 2014\, one year before the Charlie Hebdo attacks\, filmmaker Stéphanie Valloatto collaborated with Plantu\, a longtime cartoonist for Le Monde\, to create a documentary about 12 crazy\, amazing\, funny and tragic political cartoonists from all around the world defend democracy at the risk of their lives and have fun with a pencil as only weapon. They are French\, Tunisian\, Russian\, Mexican\, American\, Chinese\, Algerian\, Burkinabese\, Ivorian\, Venezuelan\, Israelian and Palestinian. The film delves into the daily risks these artists face – often putting themselves on the front lines – and the powerful reactions and debates their work sparks. \nMore information and tickets here. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-french-film-festival-film-screening-cartoonists-footsoldiers-of-democracy/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PFF4-banderole-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001245-1776884400-1776891600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20251219T165910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T143204Z UID:10002468-1777057200-1777068000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Art People Party DESCRIPTION:This spring\, our signature fundraising celebration\, Art People Party\, gets a gritty makeover with a ’90s grunge theme\, making for an unforgettable night where art\, attitude\, and community collide. \nJoin us for an evening inspired by the raw spirit of the 1990s\, complete with creative fashion\, immersive décor\, thumping music\, and iconic grunge vibes. Guests are encouraged to lean into their inner alt-icon with layered plaids\, vintage tees\, flannel\, and combat boots as they mix\, mingle\, and rock out in support of ACP’s vibrant programs. The night includes an open beer and wine bar\, dinner\, a DJ dance party\, immersive photo moments\, and live art-making. Plus\, our beloved Tombola art experience returns\, where each Tombola ticket holder goes home with an original artwork contributed by talented regional artists. \n\nofficial event page & tickets here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-people-party-2026/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ArtPeopleParty2026_header1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260319T155336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T193940Z UID:10002539-1777118400-1777123800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to take our monthly Story & Verse show to the 1st floor community room at Princeton Public Library.\nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or a first-time performer\, Story & Verse offers a warm and welcoming platform to express yourself and engage with a diverse audience of creatives\, casual appreciators\, and everyone in between.\n \nJoin us as a performer: \n\nPrepare a story\, poem\, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme. This month’s theme is open!\nArrive by 11:45am to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.\n\nJoin our audience: \n\nFind a seat or stand and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 12pm.\n\nQuestions? Shoot us an email. \n \nAbout our host:  \nBrass Rabbit is an artist\, contemporary curator\, and arts administrator based in Trenton\, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry\, spoken word\, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer\, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart\, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home. \nHosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job\, but for Rabbit\, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously\, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series\, Voice to Ear Festival\, Word on Front Poetry Festival\, independent poetry and storytelling open mics\, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-apr26/ LOCATION:Hinds Plaza\, 66 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542 CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/51997759384_bab2b595d9_k-e1774377361156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20250716T134933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T143232Z UID:10002308-1777118400-1777140000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Porchfest 2026 - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual Princeton Porchfest is cancelled.\nThis is a tough one. \nAfter a lot of back and forth (and obsessive weather watching)\, we’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s Princeton Porchfest. \nWith a near 100% chance of rain\, 20 mph wind gusts and temperatures feeling closer to the mid-30s\, we simply can’t move forward in a way that feels fair – to our musicians\, our porch hosts\, or to all of you who come out to support them. \nPorchfest has always been a rain-or-shine event\, and we take a lot of pride in that. But this\, as it appears now\, isn’t a passing shower or a minor inconvenience — it’s the kind of weather that makes it genuinely hard for musicians to perform\, for equipment to function\, and for anyone to comfortably gather and enjoy what this day is meant to be. \nWe are heartbroken. \nThis event exists because of an extraordinary community\, musicians who give their time and talent\, porch hosts who open their homes\, sponsors who believe in the power of the arts\, and neighbors who show up year after year. We don’t take any of that lightly\, and that’s exactly why this decision has been so difficult.\nThank you for understanding\, and for continuing to support the artists who make Porchfest so special. We hope to gather again very soon. \nWith gratitude\,Your Arts Council of Princeton Team \nLearn more\n \nInterested in sponsorship?\nContact Liza Peck at lpeck@artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609.924.8777 URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-porchfest-2026/ LOCATION:Downtown\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/porchfest_cancel_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20260209T174152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T174320Z UID:10002517-1777487400-1777492800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Craft Corner DESCRIPTION:Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! \nHave a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? \nIf you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks\, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This is an open space to use freely – bring your watercolor set\, coloring book\, sewing machine\, polymer clay – and get to work! If you’re between projects\, you’re welcome to bring a book\, a puzzle to work on with the group\, or anything that will spark your creativity. \nAges 18+. This is a non-instructional gathering and attendees are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on. Please be mindful and avoid turpentine or other odorous materials. BYOB + snacks welcome! \n \n FREE REGISTRATION URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/craft-corner-apr26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-banner-9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T131500 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001246-1777489200-1777496400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR