John & Carm at Fedora Cafe. Live music. 6 p.m. (609) 895-0844. 2633 Main St., Lawrence.

Flamenco Dancing at Malaga Restaurant. Featuring Julia Lopez and Carlos Rubio. 8 p.m. $12. (609) 396-8878. 511 Lalor St., Hamilton. malagarestaurant.com.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression at Princeton Center for Yoga & Health. 8 week class. An innovative and highly researched program designed to help people who suffer chronic or repeated bouts of depression to prevent relapse. Includes: 2 CDs, workbook, all day retreat and private session (for extra cost). 5 p.m. $850. (609) 924-7294. 50 Vreeland Drive, Princeton. princetonyoga.com.

Annual Teen Summer Programs Fair at Princeton High School. Learn about teen and tween summer opportunities in community service, travel, language immersion, cultural immersion, teen travel, photography, creative writing, theater, culinary, sailing, SAT prep and more. 7 p.m. Free. Nurit@tipsontripsandcamps.com. (609) 497-3434. 151 Moore St., Princeton.

NOOK Novice Workshop at Barnes & Nobel in Hamilton Marketplace. Tutorial for those who’ve recently purchased a NOOK or are considering buying one. Learn to personalize your NOOK and review all the terrific features. 7 p.m. (609) 581-2523. 425 Marketplace Blvd., Hamilton.

Neurobics, Exercises for the Brain at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. A system of brain exercises that use the five physical senses and your emotional sense in unexpected ways to increase mental stimulation, improve brain function and protect against cognitive decline. Refreshments served. Registration suggested. 2 p.m. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Knitting Circle at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Knitters who already know the basics are invited to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. Registration suggested. 7 p.m. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Winter Animal Stories at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children ages 6-9. Hot chocolate and cookies. 4:30 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing.

Princeton Country Dancers at Suzanne Patterson Center. Contra dance. Live music. No partner needed. Beginners welcome to come a half hour early. 8 p.m. $5-$8. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org.

Faux Plein-Air Watercolors Workshop at Grounds for Sculpture. Begins 1/18. Six-session class (indoors) about painting outdoors in “plein-air style”, using landscape as inspiration. Materials included in registration fee. 10:30 a.m. $215 Members; $235 Non-members. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

Lego Creation at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Based on storytime. Ages 2-5, with caregiver. 1 p.m. sunger@mcl.org. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Playdough Creations at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Based on story theme, for children ages 2-5 with adult. 1 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Cat, Hat, Sat Rhyming Words Activity Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children ages 3-4 with adult. Rhyming games. 10 a.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Afternoon Story Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children grades K-5. Snacks, stories and crafts. 4:30 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Self Ascension Support Group at The Healing Center of Light. Support one another during this planetary transition time. Learn the techniques and processes for spiritual light integration. All of this is accompanied by a very intense guided meditation to assist your Ascension. No spiritual experience necessary; all are welcome. 9 a.m. $25. csac@thepathtoyourascension.com. (609) 273-0856. 559 Drexel Ave., Lawrence. thepathtoyourascension.com.

Winter Preschool Nature Programs at Buttinger Nature Center. For children ages 3-5. Topics vary weekly. Registration required, parent must stay with child under 4 years No class the weeks of December 19, 26 and February 6. 10 a.m. Per child per session: $10 members/$15 non-members. mpolefka@thewatershed.org. (609) 737-7592. 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org.

The Convert at McCarter Theatre. In 1895 in what would become Zimbabwe, a girl is forced to choose between her family’s traditions and the Christian faith and Western values she has embraced. Tues-Thurs: 7:30 p.m., Fri: 8 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p. 7:30 p.m. $20-60. (609) 258-2787. 91 University Place, Princeton. mccarter.org.

Art Exhibit at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Local artist Frank Zeis will exhibit his wildlife and landscape watercolors throughout the month during regular library hours. kserach@mcl.org. (609) 989-6922. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Textures and Trails Art Exhibit at D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center. Explores trails and nature through uncommon media. Features landscape quilts, metals, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and objects from nature. Sponsored by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. lmead@drgreenway.org. (609) 924-4646 x120. One Preservation Place, Princeton.

Michael Dunbar’s Instrumental Transitions at Grounds for Sculpture. A showcase of Michael Dunbar’s metal sculptures, capturing the power and elegance of his monumental work, but on the personal and intimate scale of models and miniatures. 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

The 12th Annual ISC Exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture. Work by some of the most talented student artists in the US and beyond in an annual juried exhibition sponsored by the International Sculpture Center (ISC). 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

White Hot Expressions in Iron at Grounds for Sculpture. A group show of work in cast and fabricated iron. 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.