Going out

        Shaolin Warriors: It's a theatrical martial arts extravaganza as China's Shaolin Monks do a tribute to the art ofkung fu, 7 p.m. today, Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center. $18-$27. 241-7469.

        ARC Ensemble: This talent-heavy chamber group performs an afternoon of works by contemporary classical composers Christopher Rouse, Colin Mathewsand Toru Takemitsu plus the “Flute Concert of Jean Rivier” with guest artist Heather Verbeck, 2 p.m. today, Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, University of Cincinnati. $10. 289-4972.

        Maple fest: Maple Sugar Days events at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve include tree tapping, hikes through the sugarbush and sweet treats, noon-5 p.m. today, Colerain Avenue and Poole Road, Colerain Township. 521-7275.

        Jazz Cafe: The Saxophones Supremes Ensemble offers a “Tribute to Miles Davis 75th Birthday Celebration,” 4-6 p.m. today at the Harriette Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. 632-5120.

Staying in

        TV picks:There's tough competition for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony (8-11 p.m., Channels 5, 22) on the final February sweeps Sunday: Andre Braugher and Charles Dutton in 10,000 Black Men Named George (8 p.m., Showtime); Homes of the Underground Railroad including Ripley's Rankin House (9 p.m., HGTV); and Angela Bassett and Cicely Tyson in The Rosa Parks Story (9 p.m., Channels 12, 7).

        On the Web

Boomer-itis: The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has trademarked the term boomer-itis and created a Web site devoted to education about sports injury, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Go to www.boomer-itis.org.

The Goods (What's in stores today)

        "Black Radiance': New queen of soul Alicia Keys, probably one of the loveliest faces in America, radiates from the cover of this issue dedicated to black hairstyles. A big chunk of the magazine is the 28-page “Hair Book,” featuring styles from chic short dos to sassy Afro-punk spikes, from braided tresses to sleek neo-Cleo looks.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: At the Krohn Conservatory's End of Show Sale, plants from the show A Gardener's Sanctuary — cyclamens, spring bulbs, ferns, more — are priced to sell starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Eden Park. 421-5707.

        48 hours out: Best-selling author Nevada Barr is at Books & Co. in Dayton to introduce her latest entry in the Park Ranger Anna Pigeon series, Hunting Season, 7 p.m. Tuesday, 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. (800) 777-4881.

        72 hours 'til Wednesday: The 131st edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus promises more animals, clowns and daredevils than ever, 7 p.m. at Firstar Center. Continues through next Sunday. $10-$35. 562-4949.

— Jim Knippenberg

        Contact Jim Knippenberg by phone: 768-8513; fax: 768-8330; e-mail: jknippenberg@enquirer.com.

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