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Warmer days are near and its never too soon to start thinking about summer. Here are some local summer enrichment programs and camps that are accepting registrations:
Rutgers Pre-College Summer Academies prepare students for college while providing an immersive experience. Academy subjects include astronomy and astrophysics, engineering, IDEA design, leadership, physical therapy, and pre-law and mock trial. Students can earn college credits in participating programs. Summer academies are for high school students in their sophomore and junior year, ages 16 to 18.
Registration for Rutgers Rec Kids Summer Camp is open. This day camp provides a supervised, positive environment where kids can grown and learn through a variety of activities. Visit an Open House on March 15 at the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center.
Registration is now open for Zimmerli Art Museum Summer Art Camp. Students ages 7-14 explore their creative side and develop new skills in the arts alongside our experienced teaching artists in the unique art museum setting. More than 20 classes to choose from. Early bird pricing through March 31.
Rutgers Community Arts registration for summer 2025 is now open. Choose from programs in Art & Design, Concert Band, Dance, Filmmaking, Jazz, and Screenwriting. These intensive programs for middle and high school students provide foundational training for success in more advanced music, visual arts, and film studies. Register by March 15 for the early bird discount.
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EVENTS, PERFORMANCES, AND FILMS | |
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Rutgers' Voorhees Choir will team with performers and visual artists for a celebration of women and gender non-confirming artists in Wild Embers on March 5 at Voorhees Chapel on Douglass Campus. This is the first of five in the Choral Concert Series that runs through May. Free and no ticket required.
Zimmerli Art Museum's Spark Night celebrates Women's History Month with performances, artmaking, music, and pop-up tours that highlight contributions of Native American women artists included in the the special exhibition Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always. Free.
American Repertory Ballet presents the world premiere of Ethan Stiefel’s Spirit of the Highlands, March 7-9 at NBPAC. An adaptation of August Bournonville’s romantic classic La Sylphide is a re-imagining of the tale of a Scotsman's pursuit of a mystical forest spirit.
Renowned for its powerful dance performances that bring to life the stories of Black women and communities of color, and as part of their 40th anniversary, Urban Bush Women bring their signature works to NBPAC March 12.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Shamrock Tenors at the State Theatre New Jersey on March 15. Lighting up the stage with their soaring five-part harmony, the Shamrock Tenors bring a fresh energy to your favorite Irish tunes.
Matt and Shawn, two Clevelanders, forge an unlikely connection over their shared passion for the Cleveland Cavaliers and rising basketball star LeBron James in King James at George Street Playhouse, March 18-April 6. Spanning 12 years, their friendship is shaped by the triumphs and challenges of both fandom and life itself.
Windows of Understanding returns for 2025 with the theme Taking Care of the Planet and Each Other, focusing on youth. Select non-profit organizations have been paired with young artist collectives to create original art installations addressing manifestations of wellness and climate change. The works will be displayed at venues throughout New Brunswick, Highland Park, Metuchen, Rahway, and South Plainfield through March 31. Free.
Alfa Art Gallery presents Beyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives, a New Brunswick Art Salon Photography Exhibition, through March 31. This exhibition, available both in-person and virtually, displays photographs that contain deep, introspective themes to engage viewers. Free.
Experience COMMchella, April 2, at The Yard on College Avenue. Hosted by Rutgers School of Communications & Information, this showcase will feature music by communications majors. Free.
Twice a week, Tavern on George, working with the New Brunswick Jazz Project, offers live jazz performances. On Tuesdays, emerging jazz artists take the stage. Then, on Thursdays, acclaimed jazz leaders perform. Free.
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LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, AND WEBINARS | |
Writers at Rutgers presents Lauren Groff, March 12, at the College Avenue Student Center. Groff is a three-time National Book Award finalist and The New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Monsters of Templeton, Arcadia, Fates and Furies, Matrix, and The Vaster Wilds. Free.
NBPAC's Culinary Conversations presents An Evening with Chef Rocco DiSpirito on March 14, moderated by New Brunswick's Restaurant Guys, Mark Pascal and Francis Schott of Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi restaurants.
Rutgers Eagleton Institute presents Rutgers Professor David Greenberg on March 24 for a discussion about his latest publication, John Lewis: A Life, a compelling biography that explores the life and legacy of the civil rights icon. Before the talk, enjoy a light reception where you can mingle with fellow attendees. Free.
Learn about Rokhl Auerbach, a remarkable woman who survived the Holocaust and then dedicated her life to preserving the memories of its victims. On March 24, join a discussion at the Douglass Student Center with renowned scholar Samuel D. Kassow (Trinity College) about Auerbach’s memoir Warsaw Testament, which paints a vivid portrait of the city’s prewar Yiddish literary and artistic community and of its destruction at the hands of the Nazis. Sponsored by the Bildner Center. Free.
On March 26, attend a photography workshop at New Brunswick's Free Public Library and "Take Your Smartphone Photography to the Next Level" with professional photographer Mason Resnick. Pre-registration required. Free.
Considering summer courses? Registration for Rutgers Summer Session is now open. Explore the schedule of classes to choose from 1,300+ offered course sections and register before classes begin in late May.
Rutgers Center for Public Health Workforce Development offers more than 100 courses covering various occupational safety and health topics, including Asbestos and Lead, Hearing Conservation, and Hazardous Waste. Courses will be available online, in-person, and in hybrid formats.
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The Zimmerli Art Museum's Art Together program features Shifting Perspectives on Environmental Crisis, a drop-in family art workshop inspired by the current exhibition. All materials are provided. Free.
The State Theatre New Jersey presents Milk & Cookies, a lively, interactive storytelling and music series for children ages 3-8. On March 8, join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's BRAVO! musicians as they explore instruments in the percussion family. The show will keep your toes tapping as you learn about jazz, opera, classical music, and more through the eyes of a percussionist.
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Visit the Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway, with an exhibit exploring Middlesex County’s deep sports heritage. Hometown Pride captures nearly 100 years of Middlesex sports history. It showcases sports memorabilia from local high schools, Rutgers, and Middlesex College, as well as collectible items from professional sports teams and individuals.
Upcoming Rutgers Football Camps include the Chop Elite, Specialists, Big Man Academy and 7 on 7 Shootout in June. Camps are open to any and all entrants grade 9 and up.
Rutgers football's annual Scarlet-White Game, presented by PNC, is set for Rutgers Day, April 26. The Scarlet-White Game, which is the conclusion of 15 spring practice sessions, offers fans the first opportunity to see the Scarlet Knights in 2025. Admission and parking are free.
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Whether you are a Master Gardener, a novice, or somewhere in between, Rutgers Home Gardeners School on March 15 provides expert instruction in a variety of classic and innovative gardening and landscaping subjects. Attendees choose four workshops out of 40 topics taught by professionals and Rutgers experts in horticultural, ecological, and landscape design industries. Sessions take place on the Douglass Campus.
Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers' Busch Campus. Public open viewing nights are scheduled for March 13, 20, & 27, weather permitting. Free.
Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free.
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To commemorate National Poetry Month, the New Brunswick Free Public Library will compile its Annual Poetry Month Celebration Anthology in April 2025. The anthology is open to all poets, from novice to previously published, and from New Jersey or across the globe. The deadline for submissions is March 21. Free.
Town Clock Community Development Corporation is hosting an art sale and dinner to support survivors of domestic abuse, March 27, at the Elks Lodge in New Brunswick.
On March 28, participate in Translate-a-thon 2025. This day-long event brings together students, volunteers, and community members to collaborate on short-term translation projects that support community organizations and public initiatives. Submit projects for translation or volunteer as a participant. Free.
The New Brunswick Free Public Library, in partnership with United Way of Central Jersey and Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at the Rutgers Business School, is a site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering income tax filing assistance for taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 for tax year 2024. Free.
Keep our community healthy! COVID-19 testing and vaccines are available in various locations throughout New Brunswick. Free.
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