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The Harlem Globetrotters The Harlem Globetrotters bring their unrivaled ball-handling wizardry, high-flying dunks and gut-busting comedy to the Covelli Centre today. This basketball/entertainment bonanza is fun for the whole family. Plus, rumor has it that, this year, the Globetrotters’ pitiable rivals, the Washington Generals, have been practicing with unprecedented rigor and focus. They're eager for a win. The guys play today at 2 p.m. The team also plays tomorrow at the Canton Civic...

Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks One of the surprise teams in last year's playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7:30 to play the Cavs during a special New Year's Eve game. Consult the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for ticket prices and more info.

New Year's Eve: Dominick Farinacci Live Famous as the very first Global Ambassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has performed in more than 120 cities in 14 countries around the world. He comes to Edwin's Too tonight for special New Year's Eve shows that take place at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $45 (for just the concert) to $175 (for the concert and a "musically inspired meal").

Chagrin Falls New Year’s Eve Popcorn Ball Drop This year's annual Chagrin Falls New Year’s Eve Popcorn Ball Drop will feature a 250-pound popcorn ball, the annual event’s largest ever. Named Jupiter, this year’s popcorn ball took more than three months to construct and weighs in at over 250 pounds. At six feet in diameter, Jupiter is big enough to contain the equivalent volume of 13,488 three-inch popcorn balls. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available at the C...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Eve & Other Stories Prog rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will bring their annual Winter Tour back to town today. This year's jaunt marks the 25th anniversary of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. The tour concludes with today's two shows at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The band performs at 3 and 8 p.m. Consult the venue's website for ticket information.

Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors haven't been the same since star forward Kawhi Leonard left for Los Angeles a few years ago. Still, the Raptors have played .500 ball this season and should make for a tough opponent for the Cavs. The two teams face off at 6 tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Consult the venue's website for ticket prices and more info.

Wicked Wicked, the Broadway musical based on The Wizard of Oz, has been through town a few times already. Yet every time it comes back around, it puts up huge numbers. While it might seem better suited to Halloween, the play, which details how the Wicked Witch of the West came to develop her deep-seated hatred for Glenda the Good, appeals to the entire family. So with some free time over the holidays, why not take the whole brood to Playhouse Square to check it out? Today's performance takes...

Home for the Holidays Cleveland's comedy scene just keeps getting better. New comics keep cropping up and the veteran comics on the scene continue to hone their skills. Because some of the best comics will be in town for the holidays, Hilarities has booked them for one special night. Dubbed Home for the Holidays, tonight's concert features some of Cleveland' finest comedians. The jokes start flowing at 7 p.m.

The Wild Winter Lights Festival The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has brought back its holiday light event. The zoo has reworked the bright spectacle to include thousands of lights. Dubbed the Wild Winter Lights Festival, the event takes place today and Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Find out more about info and buy tickets on the website.

Downtown Cleveland Christmas Walking Tour The Downtown Cleveland Christmas guided walking tour explores the history of some of downtown's most famous department stores and their many Christmas traditions. Stroll down Euclid Avenue as we discuss Cleveland Christmas delights like Higbee's Twigbee Shop, Halle Bros. Mr. Jingeling and the Sterling-Lindner Christmas tree. Experience downtown all decorated for the holidays! The tour starts in Public Square and ends in Playhouse Square with a st...