Rutgers Day Returns April 28
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On April 28,
Rutgers Day
returns bigger and better than ever. Choose from
600+ free programs
, including hands-on activities in the sciences, arts, and humanities; demonstrations and exhibitions by faculty, staff, and students; and performances by student musicians and dancers.
Enjoy the
Rutgers Day and All-Alumni Parade
on College Avenue, engineering and health science activities on Busch Campus, the New Jersey Folk Festival on Douglass Campus, farm animal shows and plant sales on Cook Campus, campus wide activities in Camden and Newark, and so much more.
Free admission and parking
. Browse programs
here
and link to the Rutgers Day Facebook page for up to the minute information.
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Support food justice through music. The sixth annual
Hub City Music Festival takes place April 3-29 at venues throughout New Brunswick. Donations accepted benefiting Elijah's Promise.
The State Theatre of New Jersey presents
Black Violin, classically-trained virtuoso violinist/violists duo who merge classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and R&B into an electrifying style all their own, April 12. Or, enjoy Salsa group
Grupo Niche, one of
Latin America's most popular acts,
April 13.
Robert Wood Johnson AIDS Program
presents
"Is There a Lawyer in the House?"
April 20,
a medical/legal symposium
with information on h
ow to access legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic health conditions.
George Street Playhouse presents Jonathan Kite, from TV’s
2 Broke Girls, in the titular role in Larry Shue’s
The Nerd, April 24 - May 20.
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See
United States Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy K. Smith
read from her most recent works April 4 at Rutgers' College Avenue Student Center, as part of the
Writers at Rutgers Reading Series
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The Zimmerli Art Museum hosts the 2nd annual
NOFLASH Video Show April 7. This one-night event features
avant-garde short films by emerging artists from across the globe and your own backyard. Free and open to the public.
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Families are invited to get creative at
Art Together
at the Zimmerli Art Museum April 8. This free, drop-in
interactive workshop
is led by Mason Gross students and teaching artists.
Join
Rutgers Gardens for the
Little Sprouts Garden Adventures drop-in program, for ages 3-5 with an adult; Bug Buddies - April 10, and Incredible Edible Plants - April 17.
Let your
children explore, create, and perform under the expert guidance of New Jersey’s most distinguished teaching artists at the state’s premier arts conservatory at Mason Gross Extension Division. Register by April 15 for
early-bird rates.
Registration for
Scarlet KIDS
Summer Camp is now open, for children in first to sixth grades
. Tuition includes before/after care; breakfast, lunch, snack; activities, including swimming, enrichment programs, field trips, and a camp t-shirt.
Join the
YMCA Camp Lenape in Piscataway for children kindergarten to teen. Activities include
arts and crafts, group games, sports, swimming, field trips, and more.
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The
Rutgers Unite Half Marathon is one of the
largest half marathons in New Jersey offering a
scenic course throughout Rutgers campuses April 15.
Gather your friends, colleagues, and family members to run, or walk, in the
Vets 4 Warriors 5k, April 22.
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Eric LeGrand and Team LeGrand of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host the first annual
Eric LeGrand Flag Football Tournament on Rutgers Day, April 28, on Rutgers Busch Campus.
Rutgers Women's Soccer Upper 90 Fund is hosting a
Fearless Girl fundraiser featuring Mandy Gonzalez from Broadway's
Hamilton, April 29, at High Point Solutions Stadium.
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Open streets are back!
New Brunswick Ciclovia returns April 22. Enjoy
car free streets, activities, fitness classes, and performances. There is no beginning and no end--join in anywhere along the route from College Avenue to Jersey Avenue.
Registration for the
Lady Knight Camp and Clinic on June 2 is now open--a
fun and educational evening teaching football fundamentals and player safety.
N
et proceeds are donated to Women Aware, domestic violence service agency and shelter.
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Rutgers Dance Marathon swings into action April 6-7. Stop by the RAC on Livingston Campus and cheer on over
2,000 Rutgers dancers and volunteers as they raise money for New Brunswick-based
Embrace Kids Foundation
to support the non-medical needs of children with cancer, sickle cell, and other serious disorders.
The New Brunswick Free Public Library will be celebrating its 9th annual
Indian Holi Festival April 7, featuring music and dance performances, food, henna tattoos and the opportunity to participate in Holi color play.
The Metlar Bodine House Museum hosts
Cocktails with Keno with
PBS antiques appraiser Leigh Keno, April 7 on Rutgers' Busch Campus, including a live benefit auction.
The Friends of the New Brunswick Free Public Library are hosting their annual
Book Sale, April 13 and 14.
The
Mercado Esperanza is a monthly market celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, cultural heritage, and artistic soul of New Brunswick’s diverse Latino community, April 22 at Joyce Kilmer Park.
The
NJ Statewide Career & Internship Fair will take place April 27. Candidates can look forward to engaging with
170 employers. This event is open to Rutgers University students and alumni from all academic disciplines and the public.
The New Brunswick Free Public Library proudly presents its
11th annual Photography Contest, accompanied
by free photography workshops. The submission deadline for the photo contest is May 4.
Meals on Wheels of Greater New Brunswick is
seeking drivers age 18 and older to deliver meals Monday through Friday to home-bound residents. Contact Program Director
Shareka Fitz at (732) 249-3488
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Rutgers Cinema welcomes three blockbuster films in April: A Quiet Place, Blockers, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Discounted ticket prices are available with ANY valid school ID.
Need a Rutgers expert to speak at your next community meeting? Try the
Rutgers Speakers Bureau
website where you can search by
topic, name, or keyword.
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stay in touch throughout the month, and learn about more events and happenings on campus and around town.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration - May 6
Piscataway Street Fair
- May 12
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New Brunswick Ciclovia - June 9
New Brunswick Restaurant Week
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July 14-28
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