Weekend Guide: Children's Book Festival, JazzFeast and More

Friday

The play is a comedy about life in Bucks County in a new play by Christopher Durang. Nicholas Martin directs. Actors include David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver, 8 p.m. 

Saturday

Step through the looking glass and into a transformed Acer Courtyard as the . Alice, the Queen, the March Hare, and his Madness himself will serve you. Savor your own pot of tea and enjoy an assortment of cookies, tarts, finger sandwiches, and other special desserts. Don’t be late for this very important date, but reservations are required. Call (609) 586-0616 ext. 111. 4-6 p.m., rain date: Sunday, Sept. 9

 this year’s annual members show, celebrating the joy of art and artists. This exhibition, on view from Sept. 8 – 29, includes outdoor sculptures and works by instructors paired with works by their students, 4-6 p.m. 

The play is a comedy about life in Bucks County in a new play by Christopher Durang. Nicholas Martin directs. Actors include David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver, 8 p.m. 

Children's Book Festival at Princeton Public Library. Young readers will get the chance to meet more than 70 authors and illustrators of their favorite books – and get books signed. Authors include Patrick McDonnell (creator of the Mutts cartoon strip whose most recent book for children is “Me …  Jane”), Wendy Mass (best known for “A Mango-Shaped Space”), Nick Bruel (“Boing!” and the “Bad Kitty” series) and Herman Parish, the author of the newer books in “Amelia Bedelia” series.

. Examine bugs living in water, learn all about bees (native and honey), watch worms produce compost, touch beneficial insects, see butterfly metamorphosis, and hunt for insects in our meadow. Enjoy an insect puppet show, crafts, mural painting, bee dancing, hayrides and more. Barbara Bromley, Mercer County horticulturist, answers garden questions, 1 to 4 p.m. 

 Noon. to 4 p.m.

Sunday

 Tour the community arts center to learn about classes, programs, events, membership and volunteer opportunities, Noon to 4 p.m. 

 is a street festival with jazz performances and food from popular area restaurants. Performers include Princeton Jazz Quartet, Alan Dale and the New Legacy Jazz Band, Claudio Roditi Group Featuring John Dukich, Catherine Russell and The New Harmony Rhythm Kings, Noon to 6 p.m. 

 The play is a comedy about life in Bucks County in a new play by Christopher Durang. Nicholas Martin directs. Actors include David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver, 2p.m.