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The Harlem Globetrotters, pictured here at a Newark YMCA in 2014, will play the Prudential Center this weekend. 

(Alex Remnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AT THE ROCK: The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be swishing and dishing at Prudential Center in Newark Friday.  The current 'Trotters are comprised of male and female players, with names such as The Shot, Hoops, Beast, El Gato and TNT, will dazzle audiences with their ball handling skills, aerial wizardry, and of course their comedic antics.  This all ages show begins at 7 p.m., and will conclude with post-game autograph and high-five sessions.  $20-$160.  Friday, 7 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark.  973-757-6600. 

POP EVIL TAKES OVER STARLAND BALLROOM: Break out the head-banging gear for Saturday as hard rockers Pop Evil come to The Starland Ballroom on there nationwide Rock 'n' Roll Right Now.  The band is known for their hits such as: "Footsteps," "Boss' Daughter," "Torn to Pieces," and "Ways to Get High."  The high energy, hard rockers will be joined L.A. rockers Badflower, and local heroes Kid Feilx as openers.  $17-$20.  Saturday, 7 p.m. 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville.  732-238-5500. 

ASBURY PARK RECORD SHOW: Vinyl heads rejoice!  On Sunday, the annual Asbury Park Record Show turns the legendary Stone Pony into a record collectors' paradise.  Tens of thousands of records, covering all sorts of genres, will be on sale from some of the most reputable record sellers in the Tri-state area.  LPs and 45s will be sold, and for those looking to bend the elbow while shopping, the bar will be open.  This is an all ages event.  $5-$10.  Sunday, 10 a.m. 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.  732-502-0600. 

CHRIS BOTTI DOES NEW JERSEY: Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti brings his fusion of jazz and pop to two New Jersey stages this weekend.  On Thursday night, Botti will perform at The Bergen PAC in Englewood.  He then ventures south to Morristown to dazzle crowds at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.  Botti began his career as a touring trumpet player for the likes of Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, and Sting.  He rose to solo popularity in 2001 when his 2001 record "Night Sessions."  In his career he has four albums reach number one on the Billboard Jazz charts.  $39-$99.  Thursday, 8 p.m. 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood.  201-227-1030 | $49-$99.  Friday, 8 p.m. 100 South Street, Morristown.  973-539-8008. 

THE WOODWORKING AND D.I.Y. SHOW: Fans of woodworking will be stoked for the annual Somerset Woodoworking and D.I.Y. show happening at the Garden State Exhibit Center this weekend.  This show is for both amateur woodworkers and seasoned vets.  According to its website, this show "is your ideal opportunity to handle, test, evaluate and compare all of the tools, supplies or products needed to pursue your passion."  There are seminars hosted by industry experts who will give you insight on tools, projects, and techniques.  $12-$14.  Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset.  1-800-826-8257. 

AMERICAN SON AT GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE: New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse presents an emotionally and socially intense new play, "American Son."  The drama about an estranged husband and wife who must rush to a police station when there son's car has been pulled over is filled with "his highly-charged drama twists, turns and builds to an explosive conclusion."  The play is a recipient of the Laurents/Hatcher Foundation award for a new production by an emerging playwright (Christopher Demos-Brown).  The show stars.  John Bolger, Suzzanne Douglas, Mark Junek and Mark Kenneth Smaltz.  $17-$66.  Wednesdays 8 p.m., Thursdays 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays 2o.m.  and 7 p.m. 9 Livingston Avenye, New Brunswick.  732-246-7717. 

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