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Upcoming Events

Sun Jun 4

Summer Family Movie Series - Lady and The Tramp (2019)

Come to The Yard for a free movie! Be sure to grab a bite to eat at one of our restaurants and bring chairs or blankets!...

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Jun 4 to Aug 27

The Yard at College Avenue - Rise Morning Yoga

Free in-person yoga class every Sunday thanks to Garden of Healing Yoga....

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Sun Jun 4

2023 New Jersey International Film Festival - Short Program #2

Gutter – Theodore Drusba (Montreal, Canada) Mist. Dust. A bowling alley in the crosshair of a thunderstorm. A pregnant woman, a businessman and a widower find shelter in...

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Sun Jun 4

2023 New Jersey International Film Festival - Possum Kingdom and Five, Four, Three, Two

Five, Four, Three, Two – Chia-Yun Wu (Taipei, Taiwan) Albert Camus pointed out that Sisyphus may be pleased with his punishment as he pushes a giant rock up...

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Sun Jun 4

New Jersey Symphony Presents - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Xian Zhang conductor Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony Chen Yi New Work (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission) Pathbreaking composer Chen Yi was the first woman to receive a...

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Tue Jun 6

Donald Solomon Quartet

Donald Solomon Quartet Emerging Artists & Open Jam Session Jam session at 8:30 pm JAZZ OUTDOORS – WEATHER PERMITTING...

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Mar 21 to Sep 11

Express Yourself Open Mic Night

Open Mic night at your family-owned, non-profit, community bookstore, inside of Above Art Studios art gallery! All forms of artistic expression are welcome! Poetry, musical performances, live art, and more!...

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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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Central to Great Destinations

Raritan River New Brunswick

You've heard the hype, but now experience the reality - New Jersey's 130 miles of coastline, from Sandy Hook to Cape May offers a multitude ...

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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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