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Upcoming Events

Thu Nov 7

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State Theatre New Jersey - Scotty McCreery - Fall of Summer Tour

Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of...

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Oct 3 to Jan 30

George Street Co-op - The Organic Open Mic

Music, poetry, spoken word open mic at the George Street Co-op Café every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the hosts in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s...

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Sep 7 to Nov 30

Rutgers Football City-Wide Game Watch Party 2024

Watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on their Big 10 rivals with the comfort and convenience of your favorite sports restaurants in New Brunswick! Rutgers fans know...

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Sun Nov 10

Rutgers Jewish Film Festival - SABBATH QUEEN

SABBATH QUEEN Country: USA Year: 2024 Director: Sandi DuBowski Run Time: 105 minutes Language(s): English, Hebrew and Yiddish with English subtitles Speaker: Sandi DuBowski, Director, and Amichai Lau-Lavie...

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Sun Nov 10

Rutgers Jewish Film Festival - THE CATSKILLS

THE CATSKILLS Country: USA Year: 2024 Director: Lex Gillespie Run Time: 86 minutes Language(s): English and Yiddish with English subtitles Speaker: Lex Gillespie, Director NEW JERSEY...

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Sun Nov 10

George Street Co-op - Fresh Produce Comedy Open Mic

Comedy open mic at the George Street Co-op Café. Signups start at 7:30pm, performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover. ...

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Sun Nov 10

Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed!

Deemed “A must see!” by the Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show! See some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously...

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World Class Live Entertainment

City Center's Theatre District is NJ's premier destination for performing arts and entertainment. Over 350,000/yr. from the tri-state area attend outstanding events featuring international orchestras, Broadway musicals, world-class dance, pop concerts, and more.

Flourishing Arts & Culture

Start your journey by appreciating world-class art and exhibits at some of our impressive museums and galleries. Engage in global art through workshops, classes, and gallery talks at some of the largest and most distinguished cultural venues.

Paint the Town Scarlet Red

Founded before the nation, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a proud member of the Association of American Universities, a Big Ten school, and the flagship of The State University of New Jersey. These are exciting times at Rutgers and we look forward to sharing them with all.

A Sensational Selection

City Center is home to over 50 restaurants and eateries that constitute a diverse mix of international cuisines and colorful ambiances to pair with all tastes. From fast casual to fine dining - familiar and delicious to complex and extraordinary, City Center chefs are constantly introducing new flavors into their menus.

Good People, Good Times

Take in a Rutgers game or hit a live music hot-spot. City Center's nightlife scene is as diverse & dynamic as the city itself. From dance clubs to comedy clubs and gastropubs to traditional Irish pubs you're guaranteed to have fun doing it your way. 

At the Heart of Healthcare

The state's premier "Healthcare City" is home to numerous world-renowned hospitals & research institutions, RU, and the world headquarters of J&J. Innovative medical technology and treatments discovered here are advancing healthcare on a global scale.

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Raritan River New Brunswick

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Rich in Our Country's History

One of the nation's first public readings of The Declaration of Independence took place in New Brunswick on July 9, 1776. In the days following ...

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2023/2024 – Rutgers, Here We Come!

Rutgers Visitor Guide

Get ready for an exciting year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the largest campus of Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyThe 2023/24 Rutgers Visitors Guide ...

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