Happy Hour.
This Friday, come to Rat’s Restaurant for their winter happy hour event. Guests will receive complimentary dim sum and dumplings with the purchase of any drink special. Happy hour begins at 4 p.m., and entrance is free with park admission. Rat’s Restaurant is located in Grounds of Sculpture at 18 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. For more information, call (609) 586-0616, email info@groundsforsculpture.org or visit groundsforsculpture.org.

Barrio and Flamenca.
On Saturday, Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca will be performing at McCarter Theatre. Don’t miss these Madrid-based flamenco dancers, singers and musicians. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets range between $20 and $54. McCarter Theatre is located at 91 University Place in Princeton. For further information, call (609) 258-2787 or visit mccarter.org.

Book Club.
A book club will be held at Grounds for Sculpture this Sunday afternoon. Meet your fellow book lovers as you discover, discuss and debate some great reads. All titles are available at the local libraries and bookstores, but you will need to bring your own copy to the book club. Participants who make advance reservations will receive free admission on book club dates. The fun begins at Noon and is free with park admission. Grounds for Sculpture is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. For more information, call (609) 586-0616, email info@groundsforsculpture.org or visit groundsforsculpture.org.

Also this weekend:

Friday, January 27

Brown Bag: Chamber Music at The College of New Jersey. In the Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall. Open to the public. 11:30 a.m. Free. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. tcnj.edu.

Mid-Day Music Concert at Lawrenceville School. Held in Clark Music Center. 12:30 p.m. Free. (609) 896-0400. 2500 Main St., Lawrence. lawrenceville.org.

Quick Start Drawing at YWCA Princeton. Suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refine their drawing skills. Bring an acid-free drawing pad, an Ebony or 2B drawing pencil, and an eraser. Registration suggested. 12:15 p.m. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Film: “Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. PBS Nature documentary showcasing the abilities of hummingbirds using cameras that capture 500 images per second. 4 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Film “Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. An inquiry into the insights behind scientist Rudolf Steiner’s 1923 prediction that honeybees would collapse within 80 to 100 years. Producer/director Taggart Siegel examines the dire global bee crisis through the eyes of beekeepers. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Watercoloring at YWCA Princeton. Materials will be discussed on the first day and a list will be provided. (Feel free to bring any supplies you may already have.) Registration suggested. 9:30 a.m. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Dick Gratton at Chambers Walk Cafe. Live jazz guitar. Unusual and original arrangements. 6 p.m. (609) 896-5995. 2667 Main St., Lawrence.

Sewing for Children at YWCA Princeton. Grades 1-5. Learn to sew on a sewing machine and by hand. Instructor will provide materials, guidance and sewing machines. No sewing experience is necessary. 4 p.m. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Folk Dancing at Suzanne Patterson Center. Teaching and request dancing. 8 p.m. First time is free. Friday@PrincetonFolkDance.org. (609) 912-1272. 1 Monument Square, Princeton.

Posture Perfect at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Good posture is important for good health and for feeling good. Simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration suggested. 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Meditation Circle at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Reduce stress using meditation. Registration suggested. 2:30 p.m. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Preschool Story Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children ages 4-5, without adult. Focus of program is to decrease separation anxiety and encourage reading readiness in preparation for kindergarten. 11 a.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing.

Saturday, January 28

John & Carm at Halo Pub. Live music. 7 p.m. (609) 586-1811. 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton.

Talk and Demonstration: “Amazing Animals” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Live animals. New Jersey Audubon will share the many traits and characteristics of the animal kingdom from insects to mammals. 11 a.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Film and Discussion: “Shellshocked: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Follows efforts to prevent the extinction of wild oyster reefs which are vital to keeping the oceans healthy. A post-screening discussion featuring director/producer/editor Emily Driscoll. 12:30 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Film and Discussion: “Rescuing the Raritan” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Documentary of the story of a river that has been profoundly contaminated over 200 years and of the extraordinary efforts to clean it up. A post-screening discussion will feature writer/director/editor Eric Schultz. 2 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Creating a life Well-lived: Eliminating the 5 Habits that Sabotage your Success at Princeton Center for Yoga & Health. Learn how five controlling habits sabotage your health, happiness, and well-being. Then, discover how you can eliminate their powers. 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. dan@princetonyoga.com. (609) 924-7294. 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman. princetonyoga.com.

Cinderella’s Ballet Ball at YWCA Princeton. Ages 2-10. Special guests Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Tiana! Make your own Princess crown and be a part of a Princess Parade! Enjoy a delightful feast of princess delights including princess cake, princess cookies and princess juice. 3 p.m. $25. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Panel Discussion: Independent Filmmakers at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Environmental filmmakers discuss the nuts and bolts of documentary filmmaking, including advice for beginners. Followed with a sneak preview of “Sourlands,” Flesher’s new film about human and ecological sustainability in central NJ. 4 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Film: “Revenge of the Electric Car” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Director Chris Paine goes behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to tell the story of the global resurgence of electric cars. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

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.

Light, Shadow and Form in Photography Lecture and Workshop at Grounds for Sculpture. Designed for photographers who have a basic understanding of how their camera operates and are looking for something more. Learn how to see the quality and quantity of light as it relates to shadow and composition. Discussion and demonstration. 1 p.m. $60 members; $65 non-members. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

Live Music at Small World Coffee. Swinging Poodles. 8:30 p.m. (609) 924-4377 x2. 14 Witherspoon St., Princeton. smallworldcoffee.com.

Darla Rich & Friends at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Wine, brick oven pizza and jazz. 2 p.m. (609) 737-4465. 46 Yard Road, Pennington. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com.

Adapted Art at YWCA Princeton. Art classes designed for children with disabilities. Art projects based on each child’s specific level of ability. Registration required. 12:30 p.m. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Chess at YWCA Princeton. Ages 6 and up. Beginners and advancing beginners. Learn the basics of chess or improve your game. Have fun while developing problem solving and decision-making skills. Registration suggested. 12:30 p.m. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Sunday, January 29

Yang Yi Guzheng Academy at Grounds for Sculpture. Gifted musicians from Central New Jersey. 2 p.m. Free with park admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

Film and Discussion: “Food Stamped” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Informative and humorous documentary following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Post-screening discussion. Donations of fresh produce accepted. 1 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Film and Discussion: “Overdrive: Istanbul in the New Millennium” at Princeton Public Library. In the community room. Documentary of the story of Istanbul’s struggle to come to terms with accelerated population growth and car-centric policies that have dominated its development in the last five decades. Post-screening discussion. 4 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Yarnworks at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and start a new project or work on one already started. 2 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing.

Girls Winter Lacrosse Clinics at Hamilton YMCA Sawmill. Four week introduction to lacrosse clinic. Grades 2-4 from 5:30-7 p.m. Grades 5-8 from 7-9 p.m. 185 Crosswicks Extonville Road, Trenton. robbinsvillelax.com.

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For ages 18 and up. “Husbands and Wives” (R), with Woody Allen and Mia Farrow. 2 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

All Weekend

Disney On Ice Present Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey at Sun National Bank Center. Journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch. 1 and 5 p.m. $20-$65. 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. sunnationalbankcenter.com.

Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Kelsey Theatre. Some language not suitable for children. 7:30 p.m. $14-$16. (609) 570-3333. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseyatmccc.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.