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The Nets's won't start playing pre-season games till the middle of October, but that doesn't mean the Barclays Center will be empty.

Jay-Z will be kicking off the arena's opening week with eight shows starting Friday, and more exciting entertainment performances are on the way.

Barbra Streisand: Brooklyn's other musical idol will be making her borough debut with two shows on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13.

John Legend: R&B fans will get a treat when the singer belts his tunes on October 29th.

The Smashing Pumpkins: Barclay's first Halloween will feature the popular 90s alternative band.

Justin Bieber: Brooklyn Beliebers, mark your calendars. The pop star will be performing on Nov. 12.

The Who: The rock legends, will be perform on Nov. 14.

Green Day: The punk band will be Barclays's first major concert in 2013 when they perform on Jan. 16.

Rihanna: Fans of the Caribbean pop star should get their tickets early. She will be performing on May 4th.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Suffolk Hall of Fame Class of 2026 On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Suffolk Hall of Fame Class of 2026 On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

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