Going Out

Having fun: As a latchkey child, comedian Kyle Grooms had to find ways to keep himself amused. Now, he's a stand-up guy entertaining others. Grooms, who appears as "Information Guy" on Comedy Central's Straight Plan for the Gay Man, performs at College Night, jokes for the 18-and-over crowd. Isaac Witty opens. 8:30 p.m., continues through Sunday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place, Montgomery. $7, $4 with college ID. (513) 984-9288.

Exotic outing: When was the last time you spent a Thursday evening watching expert belly dancers? Here's your chance. The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses stop in Cincinnati on their national tour.

8 p.m. today, 20th Century, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. $20. www.bellydancesuperstars.com; (323) 512-4080.

Staying In

On the tube: Tonight's edition of Viewfinder, a talk show about local film and video artists hosted by director/producer and "Media Maestro" Alphonzo Wesson III, spotlights the documentary Starting the Journey by Joseph O'Flynn, made to help parents understand if their children reveal their homosexuality. Also on the program are writer/director Chuck Swanson and composer Douglas Thornton, discussing their most recent work, Lost Hearts. 7:30 p.m. today, Channel 48.

Shopping

Fun investment: Planning a trip to Paramount's Kings Island this year? The park opens April 9, but the savings start now. Purchase a ticket at participating Blockbuster Stores or online at www.pki.com, and get $10 off the $42.99 regular ticket price. Note: the e-tickets cannot be transferred or resold. For birthdays, graduation or Easter baskets, they're just the ticket.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: Spring cleaning means inside and out. Kenton County is cleaning out back yards, front yards and anything else that looks like trash. Dumpsters are available at Kenton County Public Works, DRT Construction, Pioneer Park and the Piner Firehouse. All items except paint and household hazardous waste will be accepted. Tires are only accepted at the county's public works facility, with a four-tire limit. Kenton County Spring Cleanup,

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Kenton County Public Works, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence. Free. (859) 392-1920.

Also 24 hours out: Friday is the last performance of the Divas of Legend. Superstars including Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald and Dorothy Dandridge are paid homage by local performers who belt out the tunes these divas were known for in their day. 8 p.m. Friday, the Greenwich, 2440 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. $5. (513) 221-1151.

48 hours out: Actor Josh Duhamel, star of NBC's Las Vegas and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, is scheduled to appear at the Breath of Hope Gala Saturday to benefit the Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) Foundation. Local celebrities Nick Clooney and Don, Joe and Chris Mueller, stars of NBC's Who Wants to Marry My Dad?, will also be on hand for the raffle, dinner and silent auction to fight the frequently fatal lung disease. 6 p.m. Saturday, Westin Hotel Cincinnati, 21 E. Fifth St., downtown. $75. 777-6889.

Shauna Scott Rhone

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