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A18BROOKLYN WELCOMES THE BARCLAYS CENTERSEPTEMBER 21–27, 2012Barclays Center events guideWhether you’re looking for a showdown on the hardwood, in thering, or if you’re just looking forward to catching your favoriteband on stage, you’ll be able to find world-class entertainmentat the Barclays Center, which opens on Sept. 28 with a concert byGrammy-Award winning rapper and arena stakeholder Jay-Z.Jay-Z’s three concerts are sold out, but there’s plenty of other eventsjust around the corner: out-of-this-world rock ‘n’ roll performances courtesyof Rush, Journey, the Who, and the alt-rock super group SmashingPumpkins, who will be headlining the Barclays Center’s first-ever Halloweenblowout.Other sensational singers gracing the Barclays Center’s stage includeRihanna, Barbra Streisand in a poignant Brooklyn homecoming,and Justin Bieber.The New York Islanders will take on the New Jersey Devils in thearena’s first sporting contest, on ice or off, followed by World ChampionshipBoxing pitting Danny “Swift” Garcia against Erik “El Terrible”Morales.The Nets will begin their season on Nov. 1 with a home match againstthe New York Knicks.Here’s the complete rundown of games, concerts and events:All events will take place at the Barclays Center [620 Atlantic Ave. atFlatbush Avenue in Downtown, (212) 359–6387], www.barclayscenter.com.2012Tues, Oct. 2New York Islanders vs. NewJersey Devils: The New York Islanderswill play the first-ever NationalHockey League game at theBarclays Center. Tickets start at$19.85. 6:30 pm.Sun, Oct. 7Harlem Globetrotters: theGlobetrotters will play in the boroughfor the first time ever whenthey bring their unique brand offamily entertainment to BarclaysCenter. Tickets start at $24.95. 6:30pm.Thurs, Oct. 11Barbra Streisand in concert:Streisand will be making atriumphant return to her nativeborough. Tickets start at $104.05.6:30 pm.Sat, Oct. 13Barbra Streisand in concert:Streisand will be making atriumphant return to her nativeborough. Tickets start at $104.05.6:30 pm.Sun, Oct. 14The Kings Men: BarclaysCenter will host four of the mostsuccessful performers in gospelmusic history, Kirk Franklin,Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkinand Israel Houghton, for “TheKing’s Men” tour. Tickets start at$32.60. 6:30 pm.Sat, Oct. 20World Championship Boxing:The main event will featureunbeaten Danny “Swift” GarciaBELIEBE IT OR NOT: Pop star JustinBieber will perform at the BarclaysCenter on Nov. 2. AP / Darryl Dyckdefending his WBA Super, WBC &Ring Magazine Super LightweightWorld Championships againstErik “El Terrible” Morales. Startingat $65.80. 6:30 pm.Mon, Oct. 22Rush: The innovative rockband Rush will perform at BarclaysCenter following the releaseof its new album “Clockwork Angles.”Starting at $61.65. 6:30 pm.Fri, Oct. 26Sensation:InternationallyONE HOT TICKET: Barbra Streisand will be making a triumphant return to her native borough for two shows. AP / Eddy Rischacclaimed dance and music phenomenonSensation will make itsU.S. debut when it comes to BarclaysCenter. Starting at $170. 6:30pm.Mon, Oct. 29John Legend: John Legend,the nine-time Grammy AwardwinningR&B superstar, will bethe first artist to perform in concertat Barclays Center’s Cushman& Wakefield Theater, anintimate setting within the newsports and entertainment venue.Starting at $70.85. 8:30 pm.Tues, Oct. 30Journey in concert: Sinceits formation in 1973 in San Francisco,Journey has earned 19 Top40 singles and 25 gold and platinumalbums. The band’s GreatestHits album is certified 15 timesplatinum, bringing Journey intothe elite club of Diamond-certifiedalbum holders. Starting at$36.70. 6:30 pm.Wed, Oct. 31Smashing Pumpkins in concert:The multi-Grammy Awardwinningrock band led by singer/guitarist Billy Corgan, willperform in concert at BarclaysCenter in Brooklyn. Starting at$59.55. 8 pm.Thurs, Nov. 1NBA Basketball: The BrooklynNets take on the New YorkKnicks at their first home game.Starting at $15. 7 pm.Sat, Nov. 3NBA Basketball: The BrooklynNets take on the Toronto Raptors.Starting at $15. 7:30 pm.Sun, Nov. 4How Sweet the Sound:Grammy award-winning gospelgreat and Brooklynite HezekiahWalker and his Love FellowshipChoir will be performing in his“A Night of Hope” concert at BarclaysCenter. To be announced.6:30 pm.Mon, Nov. 5NBA Basketball: The BrooklynNets take on the MinnesotaTimberwolves. Starting at $15.7:30 pm.Fri, Nov. 9Barclays Center Classic:Grudge match between the Universityof Kentucky and the Universityof Maryland. To be announced.6:30 pm.Sat, Nov. 10Comedian Russel Peters:The Notorious World Tour featuresnew material from theBrampton, Ontario raised comic.Starting at $66.25. 6:30 pm.Sun, Nov. 11NBA Basketball: The BrooklynNets take on the OrlandoMagic. Starting at $15. 3 pm.Mon, Nov. 12Justin Bieber in concert:Beiber has more than 43 millionFacebook fans, more than 22 millionTwitter followers, and morethan 2.7 billion YouTube views— he is by far the most popularYouTube artist of all time, andreceived the 2012 Billboard MusicAward for Social Artist of theYear. Starting at $48.90. 6:30 pm.Tues, Nov. 13NBA Basketball: The BrooklynNets take on the ClevelandCavaliers. Starting at $15. 7:30pm.Wed, Nov. 14Coaches vs Cancer: BYU,Continued on Page 20