Going out

        Poetry: Readings on Main, a new poetry series, debuts with Florida performance poet Roberto Valenza and selections from his recent Under the Precious Umbrella, followed by an open microphone. 7:30 p.m. today, Main City Bar, Liberty and Main Streets, Over-the-Rhine, free. 241-6111.

        For kids: The Delhi Township Branch Library looks heavenward with reps from the Cincinnati Observatory Center and “Stars and More,” complete with slides and hands-on activities focusing on the night sky. 7 p.m. today, 5095 Foley Road, ages 6 and up. 369-6019.

        At Bogart's: The underground metal act Down rattles a few walls at the Corryville club. 8 p.m. today, 2621 Vine St. $20. 562-4949.

        Summerfair: Anyone interested in volunteering for this genuine icon of Cincinnati summer can attend an informational meeting. 7:30 p.m. today, Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. 531-0050.

        Staying in

        TV picks: Former Hill Street Blues stars Veronica Hamel, Bruce Weitz and Ed Marinaro play members of Taylor's (Amy Carlson) family who gather when her father's body is pulled from the World Trade Center site on Third Watch (9 p.m., Channels 5, 22).

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says Marie (Doris Roberts) and Debra (Patricia Heaton) stop speaking to each other in the first of a two-part Everybody Loves Raymond (9 p.m., Channels 12, 7).

Web site of the day

        Snuggly Ts: Snuggle, as in fabric softener, recently asked a bunch of celebs to decorate T-shirts showing off their softer side. More than 50 did — Ben Affleck, LeAnn Rimes, Johnny Depp, Katie Couric, Ben Stiller, George Clooney, Gloria Estefan and heaven only knows who else. All of them go on e-bay's auction block today through May 23. Go to www.snuggle.com and hit the T-shirt link.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Nancy Carlson reads from her works. 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Main Public Library's Children's Learning Center, 800 Vine St., downtown. 369-6945.

        48 hours out: Fresh from Ireland's Abbey Theatre, actor Neil O'Sheabrings his one-man show Irish Writers Entertain to UC's College of Applied Science, 4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Room A204, 2220 Victory Parkway, Walnut Hills, free. 556-6570 or 556-4883.

        72 hours 'til Thursday: Legendary folk artist Gordon Lightfootbrings his retrospective Songbook tour to the Taft Theatre, 8 p.m., Fifth and Sycamore Streets, downtown, $28-$35. 562-4949.

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