The Harlem Globetrotters at John Paul Jones Arena 3/12

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour marks a century of amazing athletic feats and breaking racial barriers by a basketball team that’s older than penicillin, electronic television, and sliced bread. What started as an exhibition squad of Black players from the South Side of Chicago has grown into a worldwide phenomenon of dazzling dunks, trick shots, and unrivaled roundball entertainment. The latest iteration of the team, which includes Hammer Harrison, Hot Shot Swanson, and Torch George, takes on perennial rivals The Washington Generals. $45, 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

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