The famed Joe Lovano Sextet will give two shows, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at Cleveland's top jazz

The famed Joe Lovano Sextet will give two shows, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at Cleveland's top jazz nightclub, Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. Call (216) 795-0550.
Get hoop happy when the Harlem Globetrotters dribble and dazzle their way into Quicken Loans Arena, in downtown Cleveland, tonight at 7. Check Ticketmaster for tickets. k
This is New Year's Eve. If you're planning on going out and haven't made plans yet, here are a few options:
Celebrate with the whole family at Jillian's, in Southern Park Mall, Boardman, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (330) 629-8556 for more information.
The family-oriented celebrations known as First Night are also scheduled in downtown Youngstown, Canfield and Salem. For information and a complete schedule of entertainment, go to www.firstnightyoungstown.org, www.firstnightcanfield.com or www.firstnightsalem.com.
For a more rocking New Year's Eve that's a short drive away, The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake has Guys Without Ties, beginning at 9 p.m. Call (800) 801-9982 for reservations. And at Mr. Small's Theater in Pittsburgh, The Clarks, with Jean-Marc and Kevin from Grapevine and Bill Deasy, will entertain. Festivities begin at 9 p.m. Check Ticketmaster.
The Cleveland Pops' annual New Year's Eve concert and dance begins at 9 at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Call (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
j It's the last day to see "Disney On Ice presents 3 Jungle Adventures." A five-day stand that began Wednesday wraps up with three shows, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., downtown Youngstown. For tickets call (866) I-GetTix or go to www.gettix.net.
With a horn section, a lead singer who speaks the lyrics and a quirky songwriting style, Cake is one of your more unusual rock bands. The group will brighten up the new year with a winter version of the Unlimited Sunshine Tour, which will stop at Cleveland's House of Blues at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. The lineup also includes Tegan and Sara, gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello and comedian Eugene Mirman. Go to www.hob.com for tickets.