Trenton supports some extraordinary arts organizations providing engaging programming throughout the year. Then, of course, Princeton offers up another raft of options. Then, you’ve got Philly only half an hour away, and NY a little over an hour. How can you be bored?

Click on the Arts & Entertainment categories to see comprehensive listings. If you’re on a computer, you’ll find them in the sidebar, and on phones and smaller tablet, you’ll need to scroll down.

Some of Our Favorite Arts & Entertainment Options

Art All Night Annual community art show. Music. 30,000 visitors.
NJ Capital Philharmonic Reborn orchestra: Not just Pops anymore!
Passage Theatre Company NJ's best small professional theatre is right here
Trenton Circus Squad Circus skills training for kids, 6-18. Adults too.
Candlelight Lounge Open Mic Series Real Jazz, real Blues, open mic with dinner, cheap
DanceSpora Exciting modern dance company gaining national rep
Institute for Advanced Study Events Extraordinary event series, mostly free, nearby
Jazz Masters Series at the Candlelight Lounge Live, straight-ahead jazz every Saturday afternoon
McCarter Theatre Center Superb Theatre, Music, Dance: 20 minutes away
Philadelphia Live Theater Fabulous theater, a 35 minute drive away
State Street Project Kids and pros making theatre. Mind boggling
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Exhibits by local artists. Always interesting.
Trenton Film Society & Festival Enjoy world cinema in Mill Hill