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Upcoming Events

Featured Event

Sun Mar 30

1 Days•10 Hrs.•8 Min.•38 Sec.

Stress Factory Comedy Club - Vanessa Marcil & Rena Sofer: Brenda and Lois: Reunited for GH Fans

Join two of daytime's most popular actresses LIVE at the Stress Factory! Vanessa Marcil and Rena Sofer, longtime friends and co-stars from General Hospital bring the laughs and comradery to...

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Sun Mar 30

Zimmerli Art Museum - Último Domingo: Festival Latinx

Último Domingo (Last Sunday) is a series celebrating Latinx culture and invites bilingual communities to come together through the experience of art. Explore our stunning exhibitions, create art, and enjoy...

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Jan 21 to May 27

George Street Co-op - Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

All ages are welcome! Tuesdays from 7pm–10pm, come out and join everyone in a game of chess, checkers, backgammon, Scrabble, or Uno — or bring a different game with you...

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Wed Apr 2

Writers at Rutgers Reading Series featuring Shane McCrae

We are so pleased to welcome poet Shane McCrae to our final spring 2025 Writers at Rutgers reading series. McCrae is the author of several poetry collections, including Mule (2011);...

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Feb 19 to Dec 17

Court Tavern/Veganica - Game Night

Bring your own game or pick one off the shelf. 21+ in the Speakeasy. Families are welcome upstairs. Two drink minimum or food equivalent (mocktails available)....

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Feb 19 to Dec 31

Delta's Restaurant - Souldizio Wednesdays

SOULDIZIO WEDNESDAYS Souldizio is a southern and soulful spin on the traditional rodizio-style dining. A rotating selection of Southern-style meats served until you can’t be served no more!...

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Thu Apr 3

State Theatre New Jersey - Night Ranger

Having sold over 17 Million albums worldwide, performed on over 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience exceeding one billion, Night Ranger has epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound...

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Welcome!

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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Named Best Destination 2025!

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From top-tier theaters and cultural venues to exceptional dining establishments to Big 10 college action to cutting edge healthcare facilities–New Brunswick has it ALL.Read about ...

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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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2024/2025 – 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 2024/25 Rutgers Visitors Guide ...

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