Art/Museums JAN. 23

CLINTON “Forms Follow Function — The Art of Nanette Carter,” abstract works, through April 17, “Evermore Nevermore,” ceramics and drawings by Malcolm Mobutu Smith, through April 17,“Do/Undo,” works by Thea Clark addressing climate change, through March 6. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St. Opening Reception for Winter Exhibits, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 23. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St. hunterdonartmuseum.org, 908-735-8415.

Comedy JAN. 22

RAHWAY Drew Lynch, “Speech Therapy,” 8 p.m., Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St. $30-$45. ucpac.org, 732-499-8226.

WOODBRIDGE Tom Cotter, 8 p.m., Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel St. in Avenel. $49.50. avenelarts.com, 732-314-0500.

JAN.23

RED BANK Tim Dillon, 7 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $28-$69. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.

Music JAN. 22

ASBURY PARK Splintered Sunlight, Grateful Dead tribute, 7 p.m., Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave. $20. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.

Frontiers, Journey tribute, 8 p.m., Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave. $27 and $25 food/drink minimum. timmcloonessupperclub.com, 732-774-1155.

CARTERET John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, 8 p.m., Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave. $20-$40. carteretpac.com, 877-849-2722.

HACKETTSTOWN American Patchwork Quartet, 8 p.m., Centenary University, Sitnik Theater, Lackland Center, 400 Jefferson St. $15-$22.50. centenarystageco.org, 908-979-0900.

NEWARK New Jersey Symphony, “Xian Zhang Conducts Marsalis and Dvorak” brass and woodlinds showcase with works by Wynton Marsalis, Joan Tower, Dvorak and Copland, 8 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $25-$90. njsymphony.org, 800-255-3476.

PLAINFIELD Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, virtual “Cultural Salute” annual free family concert, 3 p.m. plainfieldsymphony.org, 908-561-5140.

RED BANK “Elvis Birthday Bash,” 7:30 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $20-$40. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.

NEW BRUNSWICK New Jersey Symphony, “Xian Zhang Conducts Marsalis and Dvorak” brass and woodwinds showcase with works by Wynton Marsalis, Joan Tower, Dvorak and Copland, 3 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $20-$92. njsymphony.org, 800-255-3476.

NEWARK Mariza, Portuguese fado singer, 7 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $29-$89. njpac.org, 201-503-1333.

WATCHUNG Banjo Player Tony Trischka and Fiddler Bruce Molsky, 3 p.m., Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road. $20; advance sales only. watchungarts.org, 908-753-0190. Registration required.

WESTFIELD Hunt Berry Duo, in-person and live-streamed concert with baroque cellist and violist da gamba Shirley Hunt and fortepianist Shirley Berry, 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 E. Broad St. $10-$25. steepleconcerts.org, stpaulswestfield.org, 908-964-3654.

Theater JAN. 22

CHATHAM “Fractured Fairy Tales,” Fantasy Theatre production of four original family-friendly one-acts, 1 p.m., also Jan. 22, 4 p.m.; Jan. 23, 1 and 4 p.m. Chatham Playhouse, 23 N. Passaic Ave. $10-$12.50; advance purchase required. chathamplayers.org, 973-635-7363.

HOLMDEL “Into the Woods,” musical offering twist on storybook tales, 7 p.m., also Jan. 23, 1 and 5 p.m. Duncan Smith Theater, 36 Crawfords Corner Road. $22-$25. holmdeltheatrecompany.org, $40.

MANASQUAN “Biloxi Blues,” Neil Simon comedy, 8 p.m., also Jan. 23, 3 p.m. Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive. $25-$42. algonquinarts.org, 732-528-9211.

ORADELL “My Son the Waiter,” fundraiser production of the Brad Zimmerman one-man comedy, 8 p.m., Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road. $25. bcplayers.org, 201-261-4200.

Other JAN. 22

PRINCETON Acrobuffos, “Air Play” production with elements of comedy, circus, theater and sculpture, 3 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center, Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place. $30-$45. mccarter.org, 609-258-2787.