Going out

Panegyri: The annual moussaka-baklava-bouzouki music free-for-all Greek fest begins 5 p.m.-midnight today, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road, Springfield Township. 591-0030.

Art opening: Closson's Phyllis J. Weston Art Gallery has an opening reception for its new summer show of work by 27 gallery artists ranging from the historical work of Frank McElwain to the expressionist-inspired paintings of Fred Bustinza. 5-8 p.m. today, 2643 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 762-5510.

Opera: There are still tickets for the final performance of Cincinnati Opera's Turandot featuring a new ending to the unfinished Puccini opera starring opera great Eva Urbanova. 8 p.m. today, Music Hall. $22-$120. 241-2742.

Reggae: The international superstar duo Steel Pulse is at Bogart's with opening act John Brown's Body, 9:30 p.m. today, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $17.50-$20. 562-4949.

On TV

Critic's pick: Emphasis at the Essence Awards is all on the music from such stars as Beyonce Knowles, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, New Edition and much of the Winans Family. Awards go to Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Mos Def and more. 2003 Essence Awards, 8 p.m., Channel 19.

• Michael Gross is the husband of a doctor who works with AIDS patients and makes them contact their partners. There are plenty of suspects after she is murdered. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 10 p.m., Channel 5.

Opening today

Critic's pick: Whale Rider (PG-13) Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene.

• Charlie's Angels (PG-13) Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu.

• 28 Days Later (R) Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris

• The Man on the Train (R) Johnny Hallyday

Planning ahead

24 hours out: The second annual Westside Streetfest dishes up food booths, rides, music and more, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Harrison and Glenmore avenues, Cheviot. 389-9378.

48 hours out: Light rock star Michael McDonald plays the "Wild Nights at the Zoo" concert series with R&B faves The Neville Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Safari Pavilion, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, $30-$38. 562-4949.

A week away: The All American Birthday Party along the riverfront is an all-day Independence Day celebration with interactive games, roving entertainment, live music and fireworks. 3-10 p.m. next Friday (fireworks at 10 p.m.), Sawyer Point, downtown. 621-2142.

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