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iYiiTt ill 'i urtnick com ucumbers hit road es home, few! On the road Kathleen Dzfelak Sumlin and Pinetop Perkins are at the Lone Star. Thursday: Alligator Calls are at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick. Upcoming: Glen Burtnick and The City Band will be at the Birch Hill Club in Old Bridge Jan. 23. Jah Love will be at the Stone Pony Jan.

22. Gene Loves Jezebel and Flesh for Lulu will be at City Gardens Jan. 27. Earth, Wind Fire will be at Radio City Music Hall Jan. 27-31.

The Masterbeats will be at the Green Parrot Jan. 27; Obsessions in Randolph Jan. 28. Wooden Soldiers will be at Maxwell's Jan. 28.

Solar Circus tape release party at Ruffino's in New Brunswick Jan. 30. Whftesnake will be at the Byrne Meadowlands Arena Jan. 31. Sting will be at Madison Square Garden Feb.

3. Frank Zappa will be at the Beacon Theatre Feb. 4. Echo ft the Bunny men will be at Radio City Music Hall Feb. 4.

Private Sector will be a the Green Parrot Feb. 13. On the Road is a selection of musical events within driving distance of New Brunswick. Please check for times and ticket availability. in ii rum will continue with concert dates in several states including Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, and in Athens, The tour will wind up at the Green Parrot Rock Club in Neptune on Feb.

20. Here's what is happening: Tonight: Bob White and the White Boys are at Ruffino's in New Brunswick. Dr. Bombay and Crocodile Shop are at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick. Richard Barone is at the Bottom Line in New York.

The Feelies and Yo La Tengo are at The Ritz in New York. Relix Magazine presents a "Dinosaurs" psychedelic revue with members of Big Brother the Holding Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane and Country Joe the Fish. Chicago Bob Nelson and Nine Dinosaurs Deena Shoshkes of the Cucumbers, who are touring In support of their album. Below Zero are at Tramps in New York. Frozen Concentrate is at NJ's Tavem in Metuchen.

They Might Be Giants and The Jickets are at Maxwell's in Hoboken. The Watch is at Club in Woodbridge. Balloon Squad is at the Waiting Room in Rahway. Dot's Will Echo are at the Bitter End in New York. Exit 9 is at The Cove in Roselle.

step forward at Science Weekend Tomorrow: Glen Burtnick is at the Stone Pony. Immaculate Hearts, the Blisters and Blue Train are at the Court. They Might Be Giants are at The Ritz. Maximum America is at the Green Parrot Rock Club in Neptune. The Masterbeats are at the Corner Tavern in New Brunswick.

Uncle Floyd is at the Club Bene in Sayreville. Richard Lloyd is at the Bottom Line. The Hounds are at John Peter's in New Hope. Sun Rhythm Section is at the Lone Star in New York. Dumptruck is at CBGB in New York.

Pressures of Time are at the Waiting Room. Full Time Men and Das Furlines are at Maxwell's. Protege and Edgar Cayce are at the Raritan Manor. Sonic Stuff is at The Cove. Sunday: Mixed Bag 5th anniversary show at The Ritz.

Barrence Whitfield and Tom Russell are at the Lone Star. The Hounds are at Wallace's in Orange, opening for Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters. The O'Jays are at Resorts in Atlantic City. Tuesday: Glen Burtnick is at the Cat Club in New York. Wednesday: Parlez is at the Birch Hill Club in Old Bridge.

Hubert MacArthur's Pub, 1467 Main St, Rahway. Bring your own instrument. No cover. (201) 388-4735. Jazz Cornerstone Ken Peplowski, tonight; Warren Vache tomorrow.

25 New Metuchen. (201) 549-5306 Gulliver's Eddie Hazell, guitar and vocals, and Mickey Gollizzio, bass, Tuesday-Thursday. 177 Main Lincoln Park. (201) 694-8377. Mixed Bag Charades Somerset Hilton, 200 Atrium Drive.

(201) 469-2600 The Cove Exit 9, tonight, Sonic Stuff, Saturday. 108 Chestnut Roselle. (201) 241-1226) Rock City Gardens Heavy metal night tonight, Heathen's Rage; tomorrow, reggae night with King of Kings. 1701 Calhoun Trenton. (609-392-8887) chael Balsi reptiles and the New will be seen The diggers will collecting throughout They also opportunities All are free.

more Tonight marks a homecoming of sorts for Glen Burtnick, as he embarks on a series of local club dates following a nationwide tour of major concert arenas promoting his second album, "Heroes and Zeros." Since the album's release, he has opened concerts for performers such as David Bowie and the Hooters. Fans looking to welcome their local hero home can catch Burtnick at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park tonight, The Cat Club in New York Tuesday, the 23 East Cabaret in Armore, on Friday, Jaa 22, and the Birch Hill Club in Old Bridge on Saturday, Jan. 23. Meanwhile, Hoboken's Cucumbers are busy touring the country in support of their new album, "The Cucumbers," whose spinoff single, "My Boyfriend," has been getting moderate-to-heavy rotation on MTV these days. The Cukes' "Holiday on Ice" Tour was kicked off with a performance last week at The Ritz in New York, and 48 puppets in 'Hobbit' Forty-eight giant puppets, some more than 12 feet tall, will bring to life J.R.R.

Tolkien's tale of "The Hobbit" at 3 and 8 p.m. tomorrow at the theater at Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch. The production will be staged by the Canadian troupe, Theatre Sans Fil (Theatre Without Strings) and revolves around the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a small creature known as a hobbit. Tickets cost $10 for orchestra and mezzanine seats and $7.50 for balcony seats. For more information, call (201) 725-3420.

Comedy Wooden Nickel live comedy, Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. 644 Georges Road, North Brunswick. (201) 828-1117 Dance Music Birch Nite Club The Nerds, today; The Wanderers and Cats, tomorrow; Teen Night, Sunday; three bands, Wednesday; All-Male Revue, Thursday. Route 9 South, Old Bridge. (201)536-0650.

Connie's Route 35, Sayreville. (201)721-6223. Pines Manor Daybreak, Monday-Saturday; Chelsea, Sunday. Route 27, Edison. (201) 287-2222.

Dinner Dance Reflections Tricks, today and tomorrow. Clarion, Route 33, East Windsor. (609) 448-7000. Scanucon-Princeton Trvoli and his monitor lizards and other amphibians. Displays organized by Jersey Science Teachers Association throughout the galleries.

museum's own resident dinosaur present programs on the past year's projects, which have taken them the state and as far as South Dakota. will describe science bureau volunteer at the museum. events except the Wizards of Chemistry Admission to The Wizards is $1. For information, call 609-292-6330. "The Great Dinosaurs!" tollefson is an experienced "dino-digger" who has worked with the museum's fossil collectors in South Dakota.

He will exhibit specimens and puppets as well as discussing facts and myths about these creatures. On Sunday, the Wizards of Chemistry return to the museum with their new show, "Air," exploring gases, in the museum auditorium at 1 and 3 p.m. Included in the continuous display and programs throughout both the Natural History Hall and museum galleries will be herpetologist Mi Dinosaurs, fossil digs and monitor lizards will take the spotlight at the eighth annual Super Science Weekend tomorrow and Sunday at the New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Trentoa The festival is designed to introduce visitors to the wonders of science. Special attractions start tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., when Dr.

Paul Cohen and Brenda Cohen present "Science, Past and Present," an illustrated tour of ancient and present contemporary scientific sites around the globe. At 1 and 3 p.m., Ozzie Tollefson will present Shslly's Tonight, The Works, performing '50s and '60s tunes; Wednesday, The Revolvers, performing Beatles tunes. 43 Easton New Brunswick. (201) 247-7757. Comer Tavern Tomorrow, the Masterbeats; Monday, open stage; Thursday, Rush Hour.

113 Somerset New Brunswick. (201) 247-7677. Court Tavern Tonight, Doctor Bombay and Crocodile Shop; tomorrow, Immaculate Hearts, Blisters, and Blue Train; Wednesday, Stretch. 124 Church New Brunswick. (201 545-7265 Playpen Lounge Bystander, tonight; Spectrum, tomorrow; Waterfront, Sunday; Co-ed Go-Go, Monday; Bystander, Tuesday; Edgar Cayce, Wednesday; Nines, Thursday.

Route 35, Sayreville. (201) 721-0100. Raritan Manor Somerville Circle, Raritan. (201) 526-3306. Ruffino's Captains Lounge today, Bob White and the White Boys; tomorrow, Solar Circus.

337 George New Brunswick. (201) 828-7907. 987-1234. Jack O'Connor's Beef 'N' Seafood House The Glad Rags Banjo Trio, tonight; Nolan and Birmingham Irish Band, Saturday; Gladys Richards, Sunday brunch; Fran Cozin, Monday; McArdle Brothers, Wednesday; Willie Lynch, Thursday. Route 22 East, Bridgewater.

(201) 725-1500. Lily Langtry's 33, Friday; JS and West, Saturday; Salami Comedy Show, Tuesday. Route 9, Old Bridge. (201)727-6110 Folk Mine Street Coffee House First Reformed Church, Neilson and Bayard streets, New Brunswick. (201)851-2326 Minstrel Show Coffee House Somerset Environmental Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.

(201) 766-2489 Open Coffee House Acoustic jam session every Tuesday at Gardens: The John Bianculli Quartet, Saturday; pianist Sandy Maxwell at Sunday brunch; Dick Braytenbach, Sunday evening; Sandy Maxwell, Monday; piano vocals with John Bray, Tuesday; the Noreen Sauls Duo (jazz), Wednesday; Princeton Forrestal Center, Route 1, Plainsboro. (609) 452-7800. Edison Best Western Inn Katy Rudders and The Shotgun Band, today and tomorrow; Bill Turner and Blue Smoke, Tuesday; Del Capris, Wednesday. Routes 1 and 287, Edison. (201) 548-7000.

Flagpost Jokers Wild Band, today and tomorrow; Bill Turner and Blue Smoke, Sunday and Monday; Anthony Tabish Band, Tuesday through Thursday. Route 1, South Brunswick. (201) 297-0666. Forsgate Country Club David Pappalardo, today; Jeff Nuese, tomorrow; David Pappalardo, Sunday brunch. Forsgate Drive, Monroe.

(201) 521-0070. Princeton Hyatt Regency Taboo, tonight, tomorrow, and Monday; Cheers, Tuesday through Saturday. Route 1. Princeton. (609).