Going out

        Opera concert: Northern Kentucky Symphony presents a concert version of Puccini's Tosca with nationally renowned soprano Amy Johnson and tenor Jeffrey Springer 8 p.m. todayat Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University. $10-$15. (859) 431-6216.

        Theatre IV: The acclaimed children's theatre company gives a free showing of The Emperor's New Clothes at 4:30 p.m. today on Hyde Park Square. First in a three-part series during October. 871-2300.

        Beer dinner: Sample German beers and enjoy a buffet of traditional German foods at 7 p.m. today at Mecklenberg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave., Corryville. German sing-a-long led by Jack Frost Trio. $15. 221-5353.

        Haunted castle: The Halloween season has brought out the ghosts of medieval knights and other creatures in the Loveland Castle off Rich Road in Loveland. Tours, 7-11 p.m. today and through end of month. $4. 683-4686.

        Zydeco: Hear the Louisiana sounds of Robin Lacy & Dezydeco at Turfway Park in Florence, 7-11 p.m. today. $3 includes drink specials; women free. (859) 371-0200.

Staying In

        TV picks: Still looking for a good new fall TV show? Then plop down on the couch and enjoy CBS' remake of The Fugitive (8 p.m., Channels 12, 7).

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter says one of the Grosse Pointe teen stars (Irene Molloy) wins the role of Monica Lewinsky in an episode called “Devil in a Blue Dress” (8:30 p.m., Channel 64).

Harried with children

        Leaf leap: It's not too soon for your kids to giggle and romp in mounds of fallen autumn leaves. This picturesque scene is the second in a series of interactive works for children at the Contemporary Arts Center, 115 E. Fifth St. An entire gallery is filled with soft, oversized quilted leaves — each a handmade replica of leaves found around the world — on a bed of bouncy foam made especially for jumping. Through Jan. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $3.50, $2 seniors and students, free for kids under 12. 721-0390.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Aids Volunteers of Cincinnati annual fund-raiser, Cirque du Bizarre, 8 p.m. Saturday at Cincinnati Museum Center. Chef creations, acrobatic performances by New York troupes C'est Fou and Anti-Gravity Troupe, live music, more. $75; tickets at door. 421-2437.

        48 hours out: Psychedelic hip-hop with Kottonmouth Kings 8 p.m. Sunday at Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $10-$12. 562-4949.

        Next weekend: King cabbage reigns at the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, next Saturday-Sunday on Main Street in Waynesville. (513) 897-8855.

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