A guide to cultural and recreational events in New Jersey. Items for the calendar should be sent at least three weeks in advance to njtowns@nytimes.com.

Comedy

NEW BRUNSWICK State Theater John Pinette, stand-up. Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. $38 and $48. State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue. (732) 246-7469; statetheatrenj.org.

Film

PARAMUS AMC Garden State The New York Film Critics Series, not-yet-released independent films, and discussions with casts, filmmakers and industry affiliates; some screenings at Clearview Cinemas in Morristown. Through Dec. 12. AMC Garden State, 1 Garden State Plaza Boulevard. nyfilmcritics.com; (973) 539-8785.

For Children

JERSEY CITY Liberty Science Center “Animation,” exhibition that allows children to make cartoons and includes 30 hands-on activities involving art, math, science and technology. Through Jan. 4. Free with admission, $12.50 and $16.75. Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard. (201) 200-1000; lsc.org.