Princeton Weekend Guide: Sept. 13-15

Friday

Join the YWCA Princeton for its Annual Friends' Luncheon at the Springdale Golf Club in Princeton to hear thoughts on women and leadership with guest speaker Cheryl Rowe-Rendleman. Tickets may be purchased by calling 609-497-2100, ext. 316 in advance of the event. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

American Repertory Ballet invites the community meet the company's dancers, directors and choreographers. Free, Noon.

Princeton Public Library presents a screening of the documentary 'We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks,' the story of the website launched by Australian Internet activist Julian Assange that regularly publishes top-secret documents and covert information often regarding governments and their military operations. he story of the website launched by Julian Assange, Community Room, 6:30 p.m.  

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s Proof at McCarter Theatre is a story of passion, genius, and family bonds. Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but does she also share his madness? When one of his graduate students discovers a groundbreaking proof among the professor’s notebooks, Catherine must face the legacy her father has left behind. 8 p.m. 

Saturday

Experience the thrill of the dig for a day of historical discovery at Morven Museum & Garden. Hunter Research is conducting an archaeological study of Morven’s grounds in pursuit of clues to Morven’s past. The oldest artifacts found (thus far) date back to the 18th Century but there is more digging to be done and Morven wants YOUR help. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

Celebrate fall at the 36th Annual Apple Day at Terhune Orchards. Dance to the Daisy Jug Band, eat yummy foot and enjoy activities including wagon and pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, make your own scarecrow, Corn Stalk Maze and the Adventure Barn. $5 admission for ages 3 and up, 10 a.m. 

The Historical Society of Princeton celebrates the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s election as President of the United States with a walking tour of places in the community that were a part of Wilson’s life as a student, faculty member and President of the University. Starts at Bainbridge House, 1-3:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 children.

Learn about the Alchemy of Vegetable Fermentation @ The Yurt with Dan Farella. Gain hands on experience of making your own fermented healthy foods such as sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchee at home which require no electricity and no refrigeration. We will explore the process of this art, the many ways of flavoring and using spices, ways to add fermented foods to your diet. Bring your own bowl and utensil. Pre-registration required by emailing dan@returntonature.us. $30 + $5 for supplies, 2 p.m. 

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s Proof at McCarter Theatre is a story of passion, genius, and family bonds. Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but does she also share his madness? When one of his graduate students discovers a groundbreaking proof among the professor’s notebooks, Catherine must face the legacy her father has left behind. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

McCarter Community Think at Princeton Public Library. McCarter Theatre has launched a year-long process to collaborate with the community.  The theatre hopes is to use the information to create new opportunities that deepen the audiences's experience of work and inspire new ways  to connect with the community. Attendees will receive a voucher for two complimentary tickets to a Theater Series performance of their choice. 

Sunday

Celebrate fall at the 36th Annual Apple Day at Terhune Orchards. Dance to the Daisy Jug Band, eat yummy foot and enjoy activities including wagon and pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, make your own scarecrow, Corn Stalk Maze and the Adventure Barn. $5 admission for ages 3 and up, 10 a.m. 

Open House at Arts Council of Princeton. Learn about classes, programs, events, membership, volunteer opportunities and meet our instructors. There will be hands-on art activities for children, participatory art demonstrations for adults and interactive circus arts. Enjoy complimentary treats and register for fall programs. Noon to 3 p.m.  

Palmer Square presents the 22nd Annual JazzFeast, an open-air jazz festival that swings with the joy of great music and food! Featuring performances by some of the industry’s best jazz musicians and showcasing many of the area’s finest restaurants. Rain or Shine. Noon to 6 p.m.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s Proof at McCarter Theatre is a story of passion, genius, and family bonds. Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but does she also share his madness? When one of his graduate students discovers a groundbreaking proof among the professor’s notebooks, Catherine must face the legacy her father has left behind. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Princeton Public Library presents pianist and vocalist Fred Miller and one of his popular lectures in song examining the life and music of Alan Jay Lerner. Community Room, 3 p.m.