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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!

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Mar 15 to Apr 19

New Brunswick Free Public Library - Cooking Matters for Kids

The Community Food Bank of New Jersey will provide 6 cooking and nutrition lessons to children ages 8-11. Participants will receive a recipe book upon completion of the 6...

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Wed Mar 29

Writers at Rutgers presents Viet Thanh Nguyen

Writers at Rutgers is an exchange between well-known writers of diverse backgrounds and the Rutgers students, faculty, and general public. This event is free to attend, and will consist of...

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Thu Mar 30

New Brunswick Jazz Project's 13th Annual Women in Jazz - Carrie Jackson Quartet

Ms. Jackson is a New York/New Jersey... based jazz vocal stylist, and is available worldwide for festivals, clubs, concert tours and clinics... as a soloist, or with her Jazzin' All...

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Thu Mar 30

Windows of Understanding - Closing Reception

All are welcome to the closing reception of the 2023 Windows of Understanding season. Guests are encouraged to bring a food item with them to donate to REPLENISH, which...

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Sat Apr 1

Above Art Studios & Yogi Vibezz present: Wine & Yoga

This class is for grownups!! You can purchase tickets here . ...

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Sat Apr 1

Rutgers University Dance Marathon

Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) is one of Rutgers’ longest-running traditions of service, leadership, community, spirit, and pride! Over 10 million dollars in funds have been raised to support Embrace...

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Sun Apr 2

New Jersey Symphony Presents - FAURÉ'S REQUIEM

Eric Jacobsen conductor Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin Written during the horrors of World War I, Ravel’s Le...

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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.

NEW Challenges. ALWAYS Adapting.

New Morning. New Favorites.

Upcoming Events

Mar 15 to Apr 19

New Brunswick Free Public Library - Cooking Matters for Kids

Wed Mar 29

Writers at Rutgers presents Viet Thanh Nguyen

Thu Mar 30

New Brunswick Jazz Project's 13th Annual Women in Jazz - Carrie Jackson Quartet

Thu Mar 30

Windows of Understanding - Closing Reception

Sat Apr 1

Above Art Studios & Yogi Vibezz present: Wine & Yoga