NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Autumn is officially here, and that means brisk weather, coloring leaves, Rutgers football, sweaters and more. Come check out what’s going on around the Hub City this week.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

The Rutgers University Programming Association presents its annual art event, the “Before I Die Walls.” Free. Stop by anytime and finish the sentence, “Before I die, I want to…” Oct 3, noon to 4 p.m. at the Yard on College Ave. Camps, Oct. 4, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Scarlet Harvest at Douglass Campus on Oct. 5, noon to 6 p.m. at the Courtyard on Livingston Campus.

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Art After Hours, at Zimmerli Art Museum, 5 to 9 p.m. and first Tuesday of the month through June 2018. Exhibition tours from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary refreshments and live music throughout the evening. Free admission. The museum is located at 71 Hamilton Street. More information at the museum website.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Rutgers Scarlet Harvest, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Woodlawn on Douglass Campus. Country fair-themed outdoor festival, with mechanical bull, animals, outdoor games and free themed food.

Artist Talk with Ruddy Roye at the Zimmerli Art Museum, 7 p.m. Roye is a Brooklyn-based photographer who’s documented the Black Lives Matter movement. Q&A to follow. Free and open to the public. The museum is located at 71 Hamilton Street. More information at the museum website.

Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio 8 to 11 p.m. at INC Restaurant 302 George Street. No cover charge. Featuring Nat Adderley Jr. on eyboard, Rocky Bryant on drums and Kenny Davis on bass. Part of the New Brunswick Jazz Project.





Friday, Oct. 6

Opening for “The Matter of the Spirit” Exhibition and Alfa At Gallery’s 10th anniversary celebration, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring live music from international singer Michelle Lily and jazz musician Estrada Branca. Gallery exhibit runs until Nov. 11. The gallery is located at 108 Church Street. More information at the gallery website.

Saturday, Oct. 7

The Friends of the New Brunswick Free Public Library present “Keep This, Toss That.” Noon at the library, 60 Livingston Avenue. Organizing Humorist Jamie Novak will present a laugh-out-loud funny look at the challenges of clearing clutter and storing stuff. Walk away with tips on how to clean closets, purge paperwork and more. Q&A to follow.

New Brunswick Oktoberfest 2017. Noon to 5 p.m. on George Street. Live music line-up all day long. Local foods and exhibitors. Traditional beer garden with craft beers and special draft beers for purchase. Free admission.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Annual New Brunswick Ciclovia, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Streets will be car-free for families and friends to walk, run, bike, skateboard and enjoy activities along the route, which runs from The Yard on College Avenue to the Hub Teen Center on Joyce Kilmer Avenue. Complete route at newbrunswickciclovia.com/about/