Going out

        Opera: There are still a flock of tickets for Cincinnati Opera's festive Marriage of Figaro, Mozart's frisky little do full of every comic device ever invented. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Music Hall, $14-$110. 241-2742.

        Drew Hastings: The former Cincinnatian who's been making a name for himself as a comic writer and performer (Tonight Show, Bob & Tom Show) opens four days at Go Bananas. 8:30 p.m. today, 8410 Marketplace Lane, Montgomery, $5-$10. 984-9288.

        Plant market: Representatives from Glasshouse Works trek in from Stewart, Ohio, to set up shop at Smith & Hawken, selling rare and collector-level tropical plants. 6-7:30 p.m. today, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 731-3133.

        Indigo Girls: The closest the female acoustic duo gets to Cincinnati on this year's tour is Kettering, with hot new jazz pianist and singer Norah Jones opening the show. 8 p.m. today, Fraze Pavilion, $20-$38. 562-4949.

Staying in

        TV picks: It's time for the final, final answer: Regis Philbin's Who Wants to be a Millionaire ends its series run with a 90-minute show (8:30 p.m., Channels 9, 2) after giving away more than $76 million to contestants and charities in less than three years.

        • Critic John Kiesewetter also recommends tossing some popcorn into the microwave and enjoying Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (8 p.m., American Movie Classics).

Extras needed

        Rave on: Volunteer dancers for rave scenes in the local independent film Charlotte Sometimes may call (937) 520-2932 to sign up for a shoot beginning at 6 p.m. today at The Warehouse, 1313 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Extras must be 18 or older and not wear white T-shirts or bluejeans. More information at www.charlottefilm.com.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Singer/pianist Michael Feinstein takes the stage with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Riverbend, $17-$38. 381-3300.

        48 hours out: Brides-to-be need to check out Hillforest's Contemporary Bridal Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Aurora, Ind., historic site, 213 Fifth St., $13-$16 includes continental breakfast. (812) 926-0087.

        72 hours 'til Sunday: Local female folkies Katie Reider and Tracy Walker swing into the Burnet Woods outdoor concert series. 5-8 p.m. in the bandstand, near Clifton and Ludlow avenues, Clifton, free. 961-5102.

— Jim Knippenberg

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

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