Visit New Brunswick City Center

Raise your steins, don your lederhosen and get ready for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration featuring craft beer, local fare, live music, dancing and fun for the entire community!

Watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on their Big 10 rivals all season long at your favorite City Center taverns and restaurants.

Experience Outdoor Sculptures in New Brunswick's City Center!

City Center businesses are open and welcome you! Visit our award-winning restaurants, entertainment, and diverse performing arts. And while you are there, be sure to stop in and support the surrounding stores and businesses. Shop Small. Shop Local. Support New Brunswick!

Make a good morning even better. Start your day off right with breakfast in New Brunswick City Center!

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Sat Oct 5

This is America

What does it mean to be “American,” living in a place filled with a wide variety of cultures, people, and experiences? The beautiful fusion and chaotic clashing of our collected differences...

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Sat Oct 5

New Brunswick Elks Lodge #324 - Bingo Night

New Brunswick Elks Lodge #324 presents Bingo Night hosted by Canice Howard!! Come out and enjoy games, drinks, and prizes. $5.00 entry includes a hotdog & chips along with 2...

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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 Oct 6

George Street Co-op - Fair Trade 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 Oct 6

Brian Regan

Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country. Vanity Fair called him “the funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly called...

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Sun Oct 6

New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2024 - 3 Days On Big City Waters

3 Days On Big City Waters – Clark Santee The New Jersey Film Festival is proud to present a 50th Anniversary screening of 3 Days On Big City...

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Jun 9 to Oct 27

YOGA AT THE YARD - FREE

Start your Sunday morning with a FREE yoga class by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness....

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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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