Princeton Patch Weekend Guide

Friday

Princeton Public Library presents the film, “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” At 43, Elle France magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye. He used a blinking code to write his memoir and described his life from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he’d only visited in his mind. 10 a.m., Free.

Princeton Public Library presents Let’s Dance! an afternoon family dance party to help kids and parents get their grooves on. Your favorite librarians will be spinning records from the 60's through the 80's. Ages 12 months to 9 years. 4 p.m., Free. 

Princeton University presents a panel discussion of educators and legislators, several from New Jersey, who will explore the legacy of the No Child Left Behind educational legislation after a decade,' 4:30 p.m., McCosh Hall, Room 46, Free. 

Arts Council of Princeton will host a reception for Carlos Eire, Professor of History and Religious Studies at Yale University will speak about his life as an “Operation Pedro Pan” child and discuss the movie that two Princeton producers are making about his experience. 5:30 p.m., Free. 

Grammy-nominated Richard Thompson will perform a solo acoustic concert at McCarter Theatre. 8 p.m. $35 - $45 (students tickets $15 with valid ID). 

The Janus Players at The Hun School of Princeton present "Bat Boy: The Musical" in the Saks Theater on campus. 8 p.m. $10 for students, $15 for adults. 

Saturday

The Princeton University Art Museum presents Art for Families: Who's Who in the Art Museum. Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and enjoy a self-guided, interactive tour followed by a related art project. This week discover American portraits and make one of your own. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations are needed. Free. 

The Arts Council of Princeton presents Sarah Donner's Indie Music Night. Come enjoy the champion of Princeton’s Indie Music scene and host and founder of Indie Music Night, Sarah Donner. “Indie Music Night” will feature Sarah performing a few of her original compositions. Sharing the stage with her will be Chuck Schaeffer, Angela Sheik, Mace  Gill Band and Rainbow Fresh. 7 p.m., $5.

Princeton Public Library presents a family concert, Mr. Ray in the Community Room. A favorite among the library’s youngest set, Mr. Ray makes music for the kid in all of us during this interactive concert of lively dance music, 3 p.m., Free. 

The Janus Players at The Hun School of Princeton present "Bat Boy: The Musical" in the Saks Theater on campus. 8 p.m. $10 for students, $15 for adults. 

Sunday

The Janus Players at The Hun School of Princeton present "Bat Boy: The Musical" in the Saks Theater on campus. 2 p.m. $10 for students, $15 for adults. 

Princeton Public Library presents the documentary film, "Sing Your Song." This documentary chronicles the life of singer, actor and human rights champion Harry Belafonte and follows his rise from the jazz and folk clubs of Greenwich Village and Harlem to his emergence as a star. It also unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and to social justice worldwide. Community room, 6:30 p.m., Free.