Going out

        Alabama: The quintessential Southern rock band helps celebrate the river city's 200th birthday after opening act Guess Whowarms up the crowd. 7 p.m. today, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 and Argosy Parkway, $20. (800) 322-8198.

        Germania fest: The Germania Society continues Oktoberfest weekend with German foods, Bavarian folk dancers, international beers and oom-pahs all over the place. Noon-10 p.m. today, Germania Park, 3529 W. Kemper Road, Dunlop. 742-0060.

        Art opening: Ogle the goodies at an opening reception for the Craft Guild of Greater Cincinnati's annual juried exhibit of jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics and more. 2-4 p.m. today, Xavier University Art Gallery, Cohen Center, Evanston. 745-3811.

        Oldies: The popular '50s revue American Graffiti do-wops its way through a free outdoor concert. 7 p.m. today, Sharon Woods' Cardinal Meadow. 521-7275.

Staying in

        TV picks: The Learning Channel examines the Teen Species by taping teens over two years to analyze “Girls” (8 p.m.), “Boys” (9 p.m.) and being “Almost Grown” (10 p.m.).

        • Critic John Kiesewetter says English actor Linus Roache stars as Robert F. Kennedy from 1963-68 in RFK (8 p.m. and 10 p.m., FX).

        Sports note: In case you haven't heard, ESPN's SportsCenter airs its 25,000th program at 11 p.m. today.

What's in stores today

        Going, going, gone: Want an even more sophisticated way to collect doggie poo in public? Here 'tis: Bags to Go, portable rolls of disposable black plastic “scoop bags” in a plastic canister that attaches to your belt loop or leash handle. Get the dispenser with 24 bags for $5-$6 at Petco, Target and elsewhere. Refills are $4-$6 (36 bags) and $12 (72 bags). For info, call (888) 717-1150 or sniff out www.royalpetinc.com.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: The multiplatinum power-rock act Creed hits town with Jerry Cantrell and 12 Stones. 7:15 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Music Center, $41.25-$52.75. 562-4949.

        48 hours out: Erich Kunzeland the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra open a week of free Concerts in the Park. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, athletic fields of Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. 381-3300.

        72 hours 'til Wednesday: Ringmaster Casual Cal Dupreeand UniverSoul Circus return for six days of performances at Swifton Commons, Reading Road and Seymour Avenue, Bond Hill, $10-$40. 562-4949.

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