NEW JERSEY

* Cynical GEORGE CARLIN performs tonight at 10 and Saturday night at 9 in Caesars’ Circus Maximus. Tickets: $50; harrahs.com, (800) 677-SHOW.

* See the MOSCOW BALLET perform “The Nutcracker” Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. in the Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets: $22$28; theborgata.com, (609) 677-1000.

* Disney’s ferociously famous CHEETAH GIRLS take the stage Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Boardwalk Hall Arena. Tickets: $29.50-$45; boardwalkhall.com, (609) 348-7000.

CONNECTICUT

* Be amazed by the beauty of “THE NUTCRACKER,” Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets: $18-$33. Catch “CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY” now playing in the Cabaret Theater until Dec. 23. Tickets: $30; mohegansun.com, (888) 226-7711.