NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The holiday season may be over, but the Hub City remains very much alive. Whether you’re in the mood to attend a lecture, laugh or catch a show, you can find it here, on the banks of the Raritan.

Check out TAPinto New Brunswick’s weekly roundup of some of the best tickets in the city.

Tuesday, Jan. 3

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Rutgers University is in between semesters at the moment, but that doesn’t mean it’s keeping quiet. The Zimmerli Art Museum is hosting its monthly event Art After Hours from 5 to 9 p.m., during which the hometown band Halcionne will play two live sets. Admission, activities and refreshments are free.

Wednesday, Jan. 4

Calling all TV junkies: This talk featuring David Bianculli, the TV critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, is free at 4 p.m. in the Alexander Library. Bianculli plans to discuss his new book, “The Platinum Age of Television: From I Love Lucy to The Walking Dead, How TV Became Terrific.”

Afterward, why not head over to the New Brunswick City Council’s reorganization meeting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall? The governing body will welcome a new member and choose its president and vice president for 2017.

Thursday, Jan. 5





If you’re still stressed about the holidays, take a load off with Bert Kreischer. The standup comic and star of Travel Channel’s “Trip Flip” is scheduled to perform at 5:30 p.m. at the Stress Factory Comedy Club.

Friday, Jan. 6

Prepare to see some serious speed. Rutgers is holding track invitationals for men and women from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bauer Track and Field Complex.

Want to make some money? Maybe NJ Minority Business’ professional networking mixer can help. The event is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. at Delta’s restaurant.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Here’s another one for fans of the arts: Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs and Violence plans to host an art show from 1 to 3 p.m. at 112 Paterson St. The event is all about self-discovery, empowerment and healing through art.

Sunday, Jan. 8

You’ve never seen Indiana Jones like this. The New Jersey State Orchestra will perform the score to “Raiders of the Lost Ark” live as audience members watch the film, beginning at 3 p.m. at the State Theatre.