NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - It might be cold tonight, but both the weather and the Hub City are heating up. Whether you’re interested in music, tax tips or film, New Brunswick has something good in store for you this week.

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

Monday, Jan. 9

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Want to see government and developers in action? The New Brunswick Planning Board holds its reorganization meeting at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, during which a chairperson will be appointed. On the agenda are an application to expand the parking lot of the Boylan Funeral Home and a review of the cultural center redevelopment plan.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

If you’re a Rutgers student who’s in town, there’s no need to feel like the campus is dead. In fact, the university is hosting movie night at 7 p.m. at the Rutgers Cinema. Attendees get to choose to screen one of three movies--and there’s a free beverage and popcorn.

Let us--or, more accurately, them--dance. Rutgers’ cheerleading and dance teams are slated to perform their competition routines at 7:30 p.m. in The RAC, before traveling to nationals in Florida. The free boogie session is open to all and will be the teams’ final live performance before their big showdowns.

Wednesday, Jan. 11





Tax season is a major headache. Consider this your medicine: An income-tax professional is offering free hints and tips at 12:15 p.m. in the New Brunswick Free Public Library.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Rutgers men’s basketball takes on Northwestern at 9 p.m. in The RAC. Tickets are free for students, and attendees will be able to participate in a T-shirt exchange.

Friday, Jan. 13

Before Taylor Swift rose to prominence, we had Melissa Etheridge. Not quite the same, of course, but she is scheduled to rock New Brunswick at 8 p.m. in the State Theatre. Tickets are still available.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Don’t let your dog or cat get sick this year. Instead, take Spike to the city’s free rabies clinic from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the public works garage, 400 Jersey Ave.

Once your dog is vaccinated, head over to the Court Tavern at 8 p.m. for a pint and a hard-rock show. A ticket costs $10 and gets you a front-and-center seat for The Cryptkeeper Five, Tango Machina, Finding Feebas, RP and Death by Fiction.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Why not close out the week with another party? RU Nights On The Ave will take place at 10 p.m. in the Hidden Grounds coffee shop, 4C Easton Ave. Entry is free for those who RSVP.