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Clubs

BIG SHOTS BAR: Tuesday, show and tell with Jim; 2520 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 424-9270.

BRENDA'S DOUBLE DEUCE: Karaoke 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, 4304 Tytus Ave., Middletown, (513) 217-4712.

BRICK STREET BAR: Karaoke Night, Mondays, cover charge. 36 E. High St., Oxford, (513) 523-1335, www.brickstreetbar.com.

BUCKS BAR AND GRILL: Karaoke with Joey, Saturdays, 1300 Central Ave., Middletown, (513) 423-9111.

CAROL'S SPEAKEASY LOUNGE: Live trivia, Mondays; karaoke with Joe Cross, Tuesdays; dart league, Wednesdays; 4440 S. Dixie Highway, Middletown, (513) 424-9243, www.CarolsSpeakeasyLounge.com

CHEYENNE CATTLE CO.: Karaoke with HHK Production, 8 p.m., Tuesdays; karaoke contest, Wednesdays; 4737 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 892-6900, www.cheyennecattle.com.

COUNTRY FOXES LOUNGE: DJ Wild Will, Friday and Saturdays, 9 p.m.; 444 N. Fair Ave., Hamilton, (513) 867-1876.

EASY'S IN THE VILLAGE: NFL Ticket; 241 N. 3rd St., Hamilton, (513) 893-3279.

THE FARM BEER GARDEN: The Scotty Bratcher Band, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13; 2461 Ross-Millville Road, Ross, (513) 896-9051.

FROGGY BLUES CAFE: Perspective, Sept. 12; 3 Feet Deep, Sept. 13; Stagger Lee, Sept. 18; Karaoke with Jukebox Jake, Wednesdays, NFL Ticket and Big Ten Package, 10 S. American Way, Monroe, (513) 539-7150.

GILBY'S IRISH PUB: Bonzai Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays, free. 5555 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Liberty Twp., (513) 777-9898.

THE GRUB PUB: DJ Friday and Saturday nights; corner of Maple Avenue and Ohio 4, Hamilton, (513) 856-9302.

HITCHING POST SALOON: 4319 Hamilton-Richmond Road, Darrtown, (513) 524-1000.

INDIAN CREEK TAVERN: Karaoke, Wednesdays 8 p.m.; Live music every Friday and Saturday; 6206 Main St., Reily, (513) 756-9400, www.indiancreektavern.net.

KATMANDU'S: live music or DJ on Friday and Saturdays, 1701 Germantown Road, Middletown, (513) 423-9528.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE: Karaoke with Bonnie, 10 p.m., Sundays, 6151-B Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 942-7955.

MAJOR LEAGUES: DJ on Fridays, 611 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, (513) 892-1284.

MANCHESTER ROOM: The Ralph Barker Band every Friday and Saturday, The Manchester Inn, 1027 Manchester Ave., Middletown, (513) 422-5481.

MAYORS PLACE: Music and karaoke with Shelley, 114 E. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9029.

MUSTANG SALLY'S BAR: Karaoke Thursday through Saturday; Bluegrass on the patio 6-9 p.m., Thursdays; 2104 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, (513) 894-5616.

MUTT'S BREWERY LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT: live music every Friday and Saturday, 3056 Wayne Madison Road, Trenton, (513) 988-0007.

P' DUBS: Karaoke with Priscilla, Fridays and Saturdays; 1103 Dayton St., Hamilton, (513) 894-4713.

REFLECTIONS NIGHTCLUB: DJ Jayson, Friday and Saturdays, 1200 Elliott Drive, Middletown, (513) 424-9447.

RE-PETES: O Towne Entertainment at 9 p.m. every Friday, DJ/dancing with Mike "Big O" Ollis, 9 p.m. every Saturday, 1002 Harmon Ave., Hamilton, (513) 737-3500.

RICK'S TAVERN & GRILLE: House Party, Sept. 12, cover; DJ, Sept. 13, cover; DJ/karaoke, Thursday; 5955 Boymel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 874-1992, www.rickstavern.com.

THIRD ST. TAP & GRILL: Okeanas, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13. 345 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 737-5314.

WHITEY'S TAVERN: Wednesdays, karaoke; Thursdays, karaoke with Shelly; 301 E. State St. Trenton, (513) 988-2549.

WIN PLACE OR SHOW SPORTS BAR AND GRILL: Dance and karaoke with The Show, Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesday; Ladies Night With The Snow Shoe Crabs, Thursdays; 9933 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, West Chester, (513) 777-2920, www.wpssportsbar.com.

YARDBIRDS BBQ: live music every Friday and Saturday, karaoke with KC Sounds every Wednesday, weekly specials, 932 W. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9690.

Concerts

FINALE SEPTEMBER: 8 p.m., Sept. 13; Ladies night with DJ, 8 p.m.; Jay Brunner CD release party, Sept. 18; free, Bar-B-Q Junction, 4750 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, (513) 217-0813.

MIDDLETOWN YOUTH SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: 4 p.m. Sept. 15; Middletown Art Center, 130 North Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 422-0651, www.middletownartscenter.com.

FAMILY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FEST: 5 p.m. Sept. 13, Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, (513) 932-1424 , www.countrysideymca.org.

SUPPORT THE TROOPS EVENT: Food, drinks and live music by Stagger Lee, 3:15 p.m. Sept. 14, free, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, www.herosride.com.

ELVIS AT WILDWOOD GOLF COURSE: Mike Davis Tribute Show, Sharon Roots, Open to public, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Wildwood Golf Club, 601 Aberdeen Drive, Middletown, (513) 422-7138, www.wildwoodgc.com.

ALICIA KEYS: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14; Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-ARTS (2787); www.cincinnatiarts.org/aronoff.

WARREN COUNTY MUSIC CLUB: 7 p.m. Sept. 15, free, Otterbein Retirement Community, 585 Ohio 741, Lebanon, (513) 932-2020.

CIRCLE SINGERS: 7:15-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, free, Cottingham Retirement Community, 3995 Cottingham Drive, Sharonville, (513) 563-3600.

LIVE JAZZ MUSIC: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, free, Mesh Restaurant, 6200 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester, (513) 777-7177, www.meshrestaurant.com.

FITTON AFTER FIVE: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $5 cover, must be 21 or older to attend, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8873, www.fittoncenter.org.

RIVERBANK/HAMSLAM!: 7 p.m., Sept. 18, free, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, (513) 785-3000, www.ham.muohio.edu.

Exhibits

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER: Gateway to the City: Union Terminal Turns 75!, In the Ruthven Gallery, through Oct. 12, free. 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, (800) 733-2077, www.cincymuseum.org.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER: Uncoordinated: Mapping Cartography in Contemporary Art, through Sept. 14; 44: Karen Wissel and Alok Narayana, noon Sept. 15, free. 44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, (513) 345-8415, www.contemporaryartscenter.org.

DAYTON ART INSTITUTE: a•muse, through Nov. 1, free; Kids As Curators, Artwork by fifth and sixth grade students from Dayton area schools, through April 12, free; Through the Eyes of a Child Exhibit, through Oct. 12; 456 Belmonte Park N., (937) 223-4278, www.daytonartinstitute.org.

GALLERY 42: Hidden Truths juried art show, regular gallery hours noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and by appointment, free. 105 E. Main St., Mason, (513) 234-7874, www.gallery42fineart.com.

KATHY'S KITCHEN: Patsy Weidner Artwork, in September and October, free. 35 W. Center St., Germantown, (513) 855-7150.

LOVELAND ART STUDIOS: Second Saturday Art Exhibit, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Free. 529 Main Street, Loveland, (513) 682-7283, studiosonmain.com.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS: Plainsights II Exhibit, an exhibit of Andrew Martin, Exhibit through Oct. 23, free. 4200 E. University Blvd., Middletown, (513) 727-3200.

OXFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER: Artist William Simms' Exhibit Opening, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12, free. College Avenue at High Street, Oxford, (513) 524-8506, www.oxfordartscenter.org.

SHARON WOODS: Woodland, Woodlife, Up Close and Personal exhibit, Ohio Society of Nature Artists show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 to Sept. 14, free. 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, (513) 521-7275, www.greatparks.org.

STUDIO SAN GIUSEPPE: Exhibition of Mount Student Art, through Sept. 12, free. 5701 Delhi Road, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, (513) 244-4314.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART: Painting the Italian Landscape: Views From the Uffizi, through Oct. 12; 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

Theater

"THE GIN GAME": Story encompasses a scathingly funny battle of wits between two feisty nursing home residents. While playing gin, they engage in long conversations about their families and their lives. Gradually, the conversation becomes a battle, much like the ongoing game of gin, which in turn, becomes a metaphor for their lives, 8 p.m. Sept. 18-21, $17; $15 members, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8873, www.fittoncenter.org.

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK PRESENTS "EMMA": through Oct. 3, $31-$59, Robert S. Marx Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, (513) 421-3888, www.cincyplay.com.

"THE FULL MONTY": through Oct. 26, $47-$65, inquire about discounts, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, (800) 677-9505, www.lacomedia.com.

SHOW BOAT!: through Sept. 28; $17, $16 seniors, students, Showboat Majestic, 435 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, tickets: (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Dance

BEHIND THE VEIL BELLYDANCE THEATRE: Enter the exotic and mysterious world of ancient goddesses, intoxicating harems, lively gypsies, romantic Hollywood and the fusion of tribes in the cutting edge, modern world of belly dance. Classes during the day of the performance. Fundraiser for FINCA Village Banking, an organization that provides destitute mothers with small loans to start or expand tiny businesses, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, $20 - $25, Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, (513) 785-3184, tickets: (513) 785-3000, www.habeebas.com/cincinnati.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES WITH OHIO BALLROOM: Waltz, Rumba, Merangue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, and Swing classes, reserve a spot by calling or e-mailing, 6:50 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 31, Wetherington Golf and Country Club, 7337 Country Club Lane, West Chester, (513) 217-5551, www.ohioballroom.com.

CINCINNATI BALLET PRESENTS: NEW WORKS: Sept. 18-28, $35 - $30, Mickey Jarson Kaplan Performance Studio, 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, (513) 621-5219, www.cincinnatiarts.org/.

For kids

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2008: THE GREAT DISCOVERY TOUR: Sept. 13-14, $18, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic, Lebanon, (513) 933-8022, ext. 102, www.lebanonrr.com.

STORY TIME AND OPEN ART: For ages 3-6 years of age, 10 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17; 10 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 31-Nov. 21, Art fee and registration required through Community Art Center, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, tickets: (513) 867-5348, www.fairfield-city.org/ParksRecreation/cac/index.cfm.

FITTON FAMILY YMCA AMAZING RACE: 3rd annual event where participants travel around the greater Hamilton area figuring out clues and completing tasks. All proceeds benefit the Fitton YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. An after-race celebration will take place at the YMCA beginning at 4 p.m. kgabbard@gmvymca.org, noon Sept. 13, $80; $100 after Aug. 31, Fitton Family YMCA, 1307 N.W. Washington Blvd., Hamilton, (513) 868-9622, www.gmvymca.org.

NFL PUNT, PASS AND KICK: National skills competition for boys and girls between ages 8 and 15. Four separate age divisions compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking. High scorers will move on to sectional competition. Only gym shoes permitted. All other equipment provided, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13, free, Mason Sports Park, 3400 Mason-Morrow-Milgrove Road, Mason, (513) 229-8555, www.imaginemason.org.

CUB SCOUT SIGN-UP PICNIC: For all boys in grades 1-5, regardless of school attended. Food, fun and games at picnic. Cub Scout Pack 967, chartered by Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Rick Stiens, (513) 680-0778, www.fairfield-city.org.

KIDS CAN COOK CLASS: Cooking classes are free, but registration is required. Please call Paula @ 398-9358 to register or for more information, Sept. 17, free, Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, (513) 398-9358.

LOLLIPOP PROGRAM - PIONEER CHILDREN: For children ages 3-5 and adult companion. Explore the wonders of the natural world through stories, crafts, activities. Pre-registration required, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 18, $1.50 craft fee, Chrisholm Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton, (513) 867-5835, www.butlercountymetroparks.org.

KINDERGARTEN ART ADVENTURE: Fall session for kids enrolled in kindergarten. Call to register, Tuesday morning or afternoon class Thursdays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 28., Mason Fine Arts Center, 309 Reading Road, Mason, (513) 754-0261.

STORY TIME: 10 a.m. for babies 12-24 months; 11 a.m. for babies 0-12 months, every Thursday Sept. 25; ages 2-3 years old, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; ages 4-6 years old, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; free, Oxford Lane Library, 15 S. College Ave., Oxford, (513) 523-7531, www.lanepl.org.

STORY TIME: ages newborn to 24 months, 11-11:20 a.m. Wednesdays; ages 2-3 years old, 10-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays; 4-6 years old, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays; free, Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, (513) 858-3238, www.lanepl.org.

STORY TIME: For newborns to 24 months, 11 a.m. Mondays; ages 2-3 years old, 11 a.m. Thursdays; ages 4-6 years old, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Tuesdays; free, Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 894-7158, www.lanepl.org.

FAMILY TIME: For families with children 3-8 years of age, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26, free, Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, (513) 858-3238, www.lanepl.org.

Festivals

CINCINNATI CELTIC FESTIVAL: Noon to 11 p.m., Sept. 13, $7 per person. Kids age 12 and under are free (with paying adult). Seniors, Students, and Active Military are $5 with ID, Yeatman's Cove, Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, www.cincinnaticelticfest.com/.

DEERFIELD DAY: Art show and sale, Most Wanted, K.I.D.S., Kids fun run, rides, Cincinnati Zoo show, celebrity showdown, displays, crafts, food. Live entertainment scheduled all day long, Noon to 8 p.m., Sept. 13, free, Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, Deerfield Twp, (513 )701-6958, www.deerfieldtwp.com/departments/parks/parks.htm.

FAMILY BBQ AND FUN FEST: The festival will bring together the third annual Jim Dandy's BBQ Cook-off and the second annual Ford Cornhole Tournament and Car Show. Proceeds from the event will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13, Front lawn of the Ford Transmission Plant, 300 Sharon Road, Sharonville, (513) 771-4888 or (513) 782-7649.

MARIEMONT KIWANIS ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: held on the grassy shaded median in the center of historic Mariemont. Free parking. Featured will be unusual toys, Christmas/Halloween/Thanksgiving gift items, jewelry, dolls, baskets, wood/metal/textile/ceramic crafts and a variety of paintings and photography from artists in four states. Food, drinks, and other facilities nearby. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Scholarship fund for needy and academically worthy college bound seniors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 14, free, (513) 831-9220 or (513) 561-2292..

OLD MAIN STREET FALL ANTIQUE SHOW: 9 a.m. Sept. 14, free, Downtown Waynesville, Main Street, Waynesville, (513) 897-8855, www.waynesvilleshops.com.

OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Re-creation of 16th century English village with costumed performers, jousting, period foods, stage shows and more than 130 craft shops, 10:30 a.m. Saturday-Sundays, through Oct. 19, $19.99 adult, $9.99 ages 5-12, Renaissance Park, Ohio 73, Harveysburg, (513) 897-7000, ext. 244, ww.renfestival.com.

Fall events

THE CHAMBERS OF HORROR: 8 p.m. to midnight, Fridays; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays, through Nov. 1, $10, Chambers of Horror, 1601 S. University Blvd., Middletown, www.thechambers.org .

HARVEST MOON MAZE AND FALL FESTIVAL: 6-10 p.m., Fridays; 1-10 p.m., Saturdays; 1-6 p.m., Sundays; through Nov. 1, $8 per person, children 5 and under free, group rates available, Niederman Family Farm, 4972 LeSourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Twp., (513) 887-0725, www.harvestmoonmaze.com.

LAND OF ILLUSION: Includes the Middletown Haunted Trail, Temple of Terror, Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate and the Killer Klowns, through Nov. 2, Fridays and Saturdays dark to 2:30 a.m. and Sundays from dark to 11 p.m., $10-$40 per person, plus $3 parking, Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, (513) 423-9960, www.thelandofillusion.com.

"VOTE 08" CORN MAZE: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m., Sundays; through Nov. 1; after Nov. 1 call for availability, Maze admission $6 for children 12 and up; ages 4-12 $4; 3 and under are free, Irons Fruit Farm, 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon, (513) 932-2853, www.ironsfruitfarm.com/.