NEW BRUNSWICK – We are closing the books on April and welcoming the month of May! The closer we get to summer, the closer we are to warmer weather and shorts attire\! Now that spring is in full bloom, there are so many events to go out and enjoy, both indoors and outdoors. Take a look at all the different events going on in and around New Brunswick.

Tuesday, April 30

New Brunswick Jazz Project-Emerging Artists Night & Open Session-Grady Barber Group 8-11 p.m.

Where: Tavern on George

Part of New Brunswick Jazz Project's mission is to showcase the next generation of jazz musicians...the future "greats!" This is a chance to see them now! Tuesday, the saxophonist, Grady Barber, leads the band and open session. They will also have a master musician sitting in during the open jam session which begins at 8:00. All are welcome.

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Wednesday, May 1

Brit Floyd World Tour 2019: 40 Years of The Wall 8 p.m.

Where: State Theatre of New Jersey

Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns in 2019 with its most ambitious and biggest production yet; a very special 40th Anniversary celebration of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, The Wall. As well as performing highlights from The Wall, the new Brit Floyd production will include songs from Pink Floyd’s classic albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, and much more.

Released in November 1979, a semi-autobiographical concept album from the mind of Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters, The Wall remains one of the biggest selling albums of all time, and a major moment in rock music history.

Wednesday, May 1

Rutgers Baseball vs Rider 3 p.m.

Where: Gruninger Baseball Complex

Get your Jersey on with Rutgers Baseball! Free admission, free parking, free action! The game will be played at Bainton Field on Livingston campus, located behind the RAC.





Thursday, May 2-Saturday, May 4

D.L. Hughley Live

Where: Stress Factory

You have multiple days and times to go see D.L. Hughley Live at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in downtown New Brunswick. This is a stand-up show you won’t want to miss.

Check out times and showings at here.

Thursday, May 2

Photography Workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: New Brunswick Public Library

The New Brunswick Free Public Library presents its 12th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit in 2019! The theme this year is "Love and Unity." The contest submission form and more information can be found at www.nbfpl.org/photocontest. (Deadline for contest submission is May 10th, 2019.)



Along with the contest, the library offers free photography workshops presented by professional photographers. All three workshops will be held in the library's Carl T. Valenti Community Room.



On this evening, the workshop will be "The Essentials of Digital Photography" led by Princeton Photo Workshop.

Do you love to take pictures? Do you want to learn how to make your pictures better? We'll explore the six pillars to becoming a better photographer, with whatever camera is in your hand. You will leave with more confidence to take better pictures.

Time will be allotted for Q&A at each workshop, so bring your ideas and questions! To attend any of these programs, please register at the library’s Reference Desk, or call 732-745-5108, ext 20.



Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State.

Friday, May 3

Kip Moore Room to Spare-Acoustic Tour with Special Guest Muscadine Bloodline 8 p.m.

Where: State Theatre New Jersey

See Country star Kip Moore live in concert! Moore's hits include “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck," "More Girls Like You," "Last Shot," "Beer Money," and "Hey, Pretty Girl."

Kip Moore’s current Top 20 single “Last Shot” is the second taken from his revered third studio album Slowheart and follows his fourth #1 hit “More Girls Like You.” Slowheart garnered instant praise from critics as Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet” (NPR), as well as landing on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone.

Slowheart follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album Wild Ones—heralded as “an impressively singular release from Music Row” by The Guardian—and his Platinum debut album Up All Night that spawned three #1 hit singles, including Gold-certified “Beer Money,” Platinum certified “Hey Pretty Girl,” and the Double Platinum breakout hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck.

Friday, May 3

Friday Afternoon Magic 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: New Brunswick Public Library

Young adults in grades sixth through college interested in playing Magic the Gathering are invited to meet up in the Teen Room and play a few games.

Friday, May 3

Cook Market 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Rutgers Gardens

Rutgers Garden’s weekly farm market features dozens of vendors with products varying from fresh produce to prepared meals to baked goods, soaps, and more! Their market is now open every Friday from 11-5 p.m. under their new green roof!

Sunday, May 5

Rocktopia 7:30 p.m.

Where: State Theatre New Jersey

Direct from its smash-hit run on Broadway, the international music sensation Rocktopia comes to State Theatre New Jersey for one night only! An explosive musical concert event that fuses the most iconic 20th-century rock with world-renowned classical masterpieces, Rocktopia features the works of musical innovators across centuries—including Journey, Mozart, Queen, Beethoven, Aerosmith, Handel, Led Zeppelin, Tchaikovsky, U2, Heart, Puccini, The Who, and more—performed by an elite lineup of vocalists, a five-piece rock band, a 30-person choir, and a 20-piece orchestra.

Sunday, May 5

Toast 2019 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Steakhouse 85

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County’s annual Toast brunch will be held May 5, 2019, at Steakhouse 85 in New Brunswick from 11am-2:30 pm. The event is a great opportunity to mingle, enjoy a champagne brunch, participate in a silent auction and learn more about the work of CASA. CASA advocates for the best interest of children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect and are now in an out-of-home placement. Funds raised from the event will be used to recruit, train and support volunteer advocates who must go through extensive training prior to being paired with a child or sibling group.

This year’s honoree is Middlesex County Freeholder Kenneth Armwood. We are honoring his dedication to helping others, especially the youth. Apart from being one of the youngest officials elected to serve on the Piscataway Board of Education at the age of 19, Freeholder Armwood has held many leadership positions in committees and organizations in Middlesex County. Also celebrated at the event will be our esteemed Honorary Committee consisting of Amy Mansue, Brendan Kaplan, Christopher Paladino, Douglas Schneider, Edmund Deveaux, Mayor Jim Cahill, Senator Joseph Vitale, Mitch Karon, Susanne Peticolas and more.

To purchase tickets, visit casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/toast2019. To inquire about event sponsorships, ad journal opportunities and silent auction donations, email toast@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.

Sunday, May 5

RU Compost: Food Scrap Collection on College Ave 10-11 a.m.

Where: College Ave Campus

RU Compost is collecting food scraps on College Ave to bring to their compost bins on Cook/Douglass Campus!



The RU Compost Club is collecting your veggie/fruit scraps! Store your food scraps in a recycled brown paper bag (like Dunkin' bags) that can be kept in your freezer. Food scraps can also be kept in a bucket/jar topped with a lid on your kitchen counter. Bring/empty the entire bag/jar on collection days for us to put in our larger buckets and transport/incorporate into our compost piles.



You’ll find them in front of the Hillel House on College Ave (close to the Scott Hall bus stop).



Acceptable items:

- Fruit peels/cores

- Vegetable scraps

- Old/moldy grains (bread, pasta, etc.)

- Eggshells

- Coffee grounds and filters

- Tea leaves

- Shredded newspaper/cardboard



Non-Acceptable items:

- Meat

- Dairy

- Fats/oils

- Produce Stickers

- Fruit pits

- Staples/plastic tag from tea bags

- Pistachio shells

Thank you for your interest and please email rucompost@gmail.com with any questions!