CMAP BLOCK PARTY & BBQ (In-Person at SPB location)

Wednesday, June 3, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Fee: $5

Get ready for a sizzling good time at our Summer Block Party BBQ! We’re serving up a mouthwatering spread — hotdogs, burgers (including veggie!), country-fried and grilled chicken, corn on the cob, fresh salads, cool drinks, and sweet desserts. Come hungry, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets are going fast — grab yours today and join the summer celebration!

Thank you to our sponsors Artis Senior Living and Princeton Federal Credit Union.

PEOPLE & PEACE TALK SHOW: RETIRED JUSTICE PHILIP CARCHMAN IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBIN & JON MCCONAUGHY (Hybrid: In-Person at MH Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, May 27, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

What if peace begins closer than we think, in the soil beneath our feet, in the food we share, in the way we care for the land and for each other?

In this special People & Peace conversation, retired Justice Philip Carchman sits down with Robin and Jon McConaughy, owners and stewards of Double Brook Farm and Brick Farm, to explore how sustainability, farming, and food can become powerful pathways to community, connection, and well-being.

Through their work, Robin and Jon have reimagined what it means to nourish others, not only through what we eat, but through a thoughtful, humane, and deeply intentional relationship with the land. This conversation invites us to reflect on how the choices we make every day, what we grow, what we cook, what we share, can shape a more grounded and connected way of living.

Join us for a live, interactive experience in the heart of CMAP! The energy of being part of this conversation in person is unlike any other, the questions, the connection, the collective learning. And if you can’t make it, don’t worry, we’ll share the session on our YouTube channel after. But we promise, being here live is the magic!

Registration required, no fee.

SPEED FRIENDING (In-Person MH Location)

Wednesday, May 27, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet a new friend and make some new connections. Come join us for an exciting evening of Speed Friend-ing! Whether you’re new in town or just looking to make new friends, this event is perfect for you. You will have about five minutes one-on-one time with several other participants. Conversation starters will be provided by the event host.

Instructor: Krista McGoldrick

Registration required, no fee.

LIVE FROM WIENER STAATSOPER: “EUGEN ONEGIN” (Hybrid – In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom) 

Thursday, May 28, 1:00–4:05 p.m. 

Fee: $5

Experience the raw emotion of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,” broadcast LIVE from the legendary Wiener Staatsoper. From the innocent yearning of Tatyana’s letter to the cold crack of a dueling pistol, witness a story where passion and pride collide on the world’s most prestigious stage.

Runtime: 3 hours and 5 minutes with one thirty-minute intermission, English subtitles available.

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, June 1, 1:00 p.m. 

The Princeton Public Library team will be showcasing some of the latest and most notable book titles, offering recommendations to help you expand your reading list.

Registration required, no fee.

REEL TALK: “A SECRET LOVE” (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, June 3, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Some love stories take a lifetime to tell. Join us for a screening of “A Secret Love,” the remarkable documentary that follows Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel — two women who kept their relationship hidden for nearly sixty-five years — as they face the joys and challenges of their later years together. After the film, we’ll come together for a guided discussion about love, identity, courage, and what it means to finally live openly as yourself.

Rated: TV-MA; Genre: Documentary; Run Time: 1 hour, 21 minutes with discussion to follow.

CMAP WALKING CLUB (In-Person at Varying Locations)

Wednesdays, June 3 through October 28, 9:00–10:00 a.m. 

The CMAP Walking Club is your invitation to get moving, explore Princeton’s beautiful trails, and connect with a community of walkers just like you. Led by an experienced group fitness leader with a background in walking and running programs, each outing is a chance to hit the trails, pick up tips on walking technique and safety, and enjoy the outdoors with great company. Walking sticks and canes are welcome — participants should be able to keep up with the group’s pace. Lace up and let’s go!

Instructor: Bob Perkins

Registration required, no fee.

EXPLORING INSTRUMENTS BEYOND THE CONCERT HALL (Zoom)

Thursdays, June 4 through June 25, noon–1:00 p.m.

Fee: $40 resident/$50 nonresident

In this four-part series, Dr. Brenda Leonard explores musical instruments that fall outside the standard concert hall, from early and experimental designs to instruments from global traditions. The course examines how different cultures and historical periods approached sound, tuning, and ensemble, and why some instruments became central while others remained less familiar. Drawing on examples from medieval and Baroque curiosities to electronic and non-Western instruments, this series invites you to discover sounds and instruments you may not have encountered before.

PRIDE ON THE PLAZA (In-Person at Hinds Plaza)

Friday, June 5, 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Join us at Hinds Plaza for a joyful, all-ages dance party that brings the Princeton community together in celebration. 

Created in collaboration with local partners, this evening invites people of all backgrounds and generations to gather, connect, and share the moment, through music, movement, and community spirit.

An open invitation to come together and celebrate, side by side.

Open to the public.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM: “WICKED” MOVIE DOUBLE FEATURE (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Friday, June 5, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

“Wicked” starts at 10:00 a.m., “Wicked for Good” starts at 1:15 p.m.

Following the unlikely friendship between two young women at Shiz University, their lives take dramatically different paths in the magical land of Oz. Misunderstood yet gifted, Elphaba forms an unexpected bond with the popular and ambitious Glinda. As their relationship is tested by power, identity, and the pressures of a changing world, each must choose who she will become — ultimately shaping the fate of Oz and its people. In this special double-feature presentation, audiences will experience both the beginning of their story and its powerful continuation, “Wicked: For Good.” There will be an intermission between films, with light snacks and refreshments available. Participants are encouraged to bring a full lunch.

Genre: Musical, Fantasy, Drama, Rated: PG

Running Time: “Wicked,” 2 hours 40 minutes, Lunch Intermission, 35 minutes, “Wicked For Good,” 2 hours 18 minutes

Registration required, no fee.

CORNHOLE MEET UP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays, June 5 through June 26, 11:00 a.m.–noon (no class 6/19)

Cornhole is a social, low-impact version of horseshoes where anyone can play and everyone has a blast. This sport is easy on the joints, great for hand-eye coordination, and even better for conversation. Join us for weekly meetups for all skill levels! We’ll hang out, go over the basics for first-timers, and keep the boards rotating so everyone gets a turn. Come for the game, stay for the community, the tunes, and fun.

Registration required, no fee.

PRIDE & BRUNCH (In-Person at SPB Location)

Saturday, June 6, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Fee: $15

Join us for a warm and joyful Pride Brunch, a space to gather, connect, and celebrate together. Pride Month, observed each June, honors the legacy of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the generations who have shaped LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community. It’s a time to reflect, celebrate, and come together in ways that feel meaningful and real.

This is an intimate and welcoming gathering, open to all — whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply wish to share in a space of connection, curiosity, and joy.

Expect good conversation, light bites, and a moment to honor the stories and experiences that continue to shape our lives. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay for the conversation.

Registration is required

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Be sure to take a look at the CMAP "Virtual Community Bulletin Board" to see what our community nonprofits are offering. 

Upcoming events are posted on a weekly basis.