Water Dragon Dinner.
This Friday, come on over to Rat’s Restaurant for their “Year of the Water Dragon” dinner. Rat’s Executive Chef Shane Cash and renowned Chef Scott Swiderski of Starr Restaurants Buddakan will present a Chinese-inspired dining experience. Unique cocktails and a special 5-course dinner will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800. Rat’s Restaurant is located in Grounds for Sculpture at 18 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. For more information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.

A Bluesy Rockabilly Mix.
Come on down to Small World Coffee this Saturday night for some coffee, treats and entertainment. Dan Zimmerman and the Torquebillies will be performing a bluesy rockabilly mix. The entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. Small World Coffee is located at 14 Witherspoon Street in Princeton. For more information, call (609) 924-4377 ext. 2 or visit smallworldcoffee.com.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
On Sunday, come see Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Kelsey Theatre. Laughter on the 23rd Floor is a comedy following the writing, fighting and wacky antics which take place in the writers’ room of a weekly variety show circa 1953. The show is rated PG-13 for adult language and situations. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located in the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. For more information, visit mponstage.com.

Friday, February 3

Puccini’s Tosca at McCarter Theatre. The story of a tempestuous opera star, the man she loves and the sinister police chief who will stop at nothing to have her. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. $25-$125. (609) 258-2727. 91 University Place, Princeton. mccarter.org.

Paul Plumeri Blues Band at Pete’s Steakhouse Tavern. With Jerry Monk on bass and Mike White on drums. 9:30 p.m. (609) 585-8008. 523 White Horse Ave., Trenton.

Film and Discussion at Princeton Public Library. “Call of Life” - Executive Producer David Donnenfield will lead a post-screening discussion. 4 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Kelsey Theatre. A comedy that follows the writing, fighting and wacky antics which take place in the writers’ room of a weekly variety show circa 1953. Rated PG-13 for adult language and situations. 7 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mponstage.com.

African Dance at YWCA Princeton. In the all purpose room. Explore African Dance traditions from Guinea and the Mail Empire. 7 p.m. $20-$25. ywca@ywcaprinceton.org. (609) 497-2100. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. ywcaprinceton.org.

Film and Discussion at Princeton Public Library. “Buck” - Hunterdon County horseman Peter Boglioli will lead a post-screening discussion. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Drum Circle at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. For beginners. Bring your own drum or borrow one. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Open to the public. 4:30 p.m. Free. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

SpiritWalk with Isles at Quakerbridge Mall. Start up of monthly walks. 8:30 a.m. epivnick@isles.org. U.S. 1, Lawrence. isles.org.

Necessities for the Heart at Steinert High School Cafeteria. Steinert High School After Prom invites you for BINGO. Prizes include Vera Bradley, Brighton, Chamilia, Troll Beads and more. Bring appetizers and/or beverages. No alcohol. Homemade desserts and coffee provided. 6:30 p.m. $25. eariese@gmail.com. (609) 585-0180. 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton. SHSAfterProm.com.

Ground Hog’s Day Reading at The Hamilton Marketplace Barnes and Noble. Story time for kids. 6:30 p.m. (609) 581-2523. 425 Marketplace Blvd., Hamilton.

Introduction to Finding Funders at NJ State Library. Find out how to use Foundation Directory Online Professional (FDOP), a premier research database for nonprofits. Noon. alevandowski@njstatelib.org. (609) 278-2640. 185 West State St., Trenton. njstatelib.org.

Winter Happy Hour at Rat’s Restaurant. Complimentary dim sum and dumplings with purchased drink specials. 4 p.m. (609) 584-7800. 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

You Pick the Story for Storytime! at Barnes and Noble (Princeton Marketfair). You pick the story, and everyone reads along. 11:30 a.m. (609) 897-9250. 3535 US Route 1, Princeton.

Meditation Circle at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. Registration suggested. Open to the public. 2:30 p.m. Free. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Posture Perfect at Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and certified fitness trainer Maria Okros will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Scrabble Club at Classics Used and Rare Books. All skill levels are welcome. No NSA membership required. 6:30 p.m. Free. book_cellar@mindspring.com. (609) 394-8400. 117 South Warren St., Trenton. classicsusedbooks.com.

Open Play Time at Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch. For all ages, with adult. In the children’s activity room. For parents/caregivers and children to socialize. Toys and coloring supplies available. 11 a.m. (609) 737-2610. 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Hopewell. mcl.org.

Preschool Story Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Ages 4-5 without adult. To decrease separation anxiety and encourage reading readiness in preparation for kindergarten. Registration required. 11 a.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Brown Bag Series at The College of New Jersey. In Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall. Presented by The College of New Jersey. 11:30 a.m. Free. tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing.

David Miller Exhibit at Gallery 14. Featuring his long term project photographing a barbershop and beauty parlor. Noon. galleryfourteen@yahoo.com. (609) 333-8511. 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. photogallery14.com.

Saturday, February 4

Art for Families at Princeton University Art Museum. For all ages. A self-guided, interactive tour followed by a related art project. Each week has a different theme: 2/4 - Mask and Masquerade. 2/11 - A Noble Quest. 2/18 - Who’s Who in the Art Museum. 2/25 - Art Tales. 10:30 a.m. Nassau St., Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Matt Wong at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. 14 year old guitarist and songwriter from West Windsor. Rebop and Anker will also perform. 6 p.m. Free. lilian.tsang@verizon.net. (609) 306-2191. 46 Yard Road, Pennington. mattwong.webs.com.

Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Performing Arts Center. Presented by Hopewell Valley Children’s Theatre. Starring multi talented area elementary school students ages 7-11. For kids, by kids. 7 p.m. $7-$12. hvctstaff@gmail.com. 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. showtix4u.com.

Dick Gratton and Linda Lee at Halo Pub. Jazz arrangements from the great American songbook. Gratton on guitar and Lee on vocals. Donations go to Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. 7 p.m. (609) 586-1811. 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. thejazzman.tripod.com.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Kelsey Theatre. A comedy following the writing, fighting and wacky antics which take place in the writers’ room of a weekly variety show circa 1953. Rated PG-13 for adult language and situations. 7 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mponstage.com.

Trenton Titans vs. Wheeling Nailers at Sun National Bank Center. Professional hockey. 7 p.m. $12-29. 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. trentontitanshockey.com.

Talk: “Energy Zone: Get All Charged Up About Energy” at Princeton Public Library. Explore how we power our world and help turn energy into fun forms. 1 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Film: “African Cats” at Princeton Public Library. For children. An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth. 10 a.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Heads and Tales Club at Princeton Public Library. For children grades 2-3 who would like to discuss what they’re reading. 11 a.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Word for Word Club at Princeton Public Library. For children grades 4-5 who like to discuss what they’re reading. 2 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Film: “The Clean Bin Project” at Princeton Public Library. Modern consumption habits and waste reduction presented in an uplifting and humorous way. 4 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Midnight in the Garden at Princeton University Art Museum. In the Prospect House. Evening of dinner and dancing to support the Museum. 6 p.m. Nassau St., Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Salsa Sensation at Suzanne Patterson Center. Beginner salsa at 7 p.m. Intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m. Open dancing at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Carlos Hendricks. 7 p.m. $8-$12. salsa@centraljerseydance.org. (609) 945-1883. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. centraljerseydance.org.

Film and Discussion at Princeton Public Library. “Journey of the Universe” - Executive Producers Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim will lead a post-screening discussion. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.