5 Things To Do In Mercer County This Weekend

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Hello neighbors! Welcome to our weekly events roundup, where we tell you about what's happening in Mercer County.

If you know about events that may interest your neighbors, tell us about them. Send an email to sarah.salvadore@patch.com.

Palmer Square on Ice, Palmer Square, Princeton: On Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Ice Sculpture Philly will be doing a live carving event at Palmer Square. Join him on the Green to watch as giant ice blocks are sculpted into stunning 3-D figures. You can also pose with the interactive piece. Princeton University’s all-male a cappella group, the Tigertones, will be performing strolling tunes.

Black History Month Movie Matinee, Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch: In celebration of Black History Month, the movie “Hidden Figures” will be screened on Friday, Feb 18, at 2 p.m. The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. The story is of a team of female African-American mathematicians who played a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. To register, email ewprogs@mcl.org or call 609-882-3148 to register.

The OK Trenton Project, Passage Theatre Company, 16 E Hanover St, Trenton: If you missed it last week, no worries. Based on a true story and composed of interviews from those directly involved, The OK Trenton Project is the story of a group of Trenton students who created a sculpture titled "Helping Hands." Four days after installation, the sculpture was removed after anonymous complaints that the piece closely resembled a gang symbol. The play will be staged from Friday to Sunday at different times. For tickets, click here.

Popcorn Falls, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor: If you liked "Schitt's Creek, you’ll surely like Popcorn Falls. This offbeat comedy is the story of a small town forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their solution? Produced by Maurer Productions OnStage, this play is recommended for ages 12 and up. The play will be staged Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets click here.

'Just A Hike', Baldplate Mountain, Titusville: On Friday, Feb. 18 join the Nature Programs at Baldpate Mountain for 'Just a Hike'. There's no theme, focus, or itinerary - just a simple hike. Join Naturalist on a walk throughout the park. There may be brief pauses to admire nature. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Meet at Baldpate Mountain at the Pleasant Valley Lot. Timings are 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To register, click here.