By Rob Bucher
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Going Out

On tap: The Cincinnati Black Theatre Festival presents the "Whatcha Say?" theatrical workshop, a 90-minute interactive journey through African-American theater. 9 and 11 a.m., today, Arts Consortium of Cincinnati, 1515 Linn St., West End, $5. 421-1100.

New on DVD/Video

Oscar nominees: Diane Keaton gives a delightfully wacky turn in Something's Gotta Give, while Ben Kingsley and Shohreh Aghdashloo are remarkably intense in House of Sand and Fog.

CD Releases

Rap: Hood Hop is the debut effort of St. Louis-based artist J-Kwon. (Arista; $17.98)

Classic rock: Eric Clapton releases Me & Mr. Johnson, focusing on the works of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. (Warner Brothers; $18.98)

• Aerosmith releases Honkin' on Bobo with covers of blues greats such as Muddy Waters, Fisher/Hopkins and Blind Willie McTell. (Sony; $19.98)

Pop: Janet Jackson releases her new album, Damita Jo (Virgin Records; $18.98), her middle name.

Country: Tracy Lawrence returns with a new album, Strong. (Dreamworks; $18.98)

Soundtracks: Music from the O.C. Mix 1 lets fans of the Fox-TV hit hear music from their favorite show any time. (Warner Brothers; $13.98)

Gallery Hop

March on canvas: In Lions and Lambs, gallery artists showcase works depicting the many facets of weather. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Wednesday, Row House Gallery, 211 Main St., Milford. Free. 831-7230.

Another man's treasure: Local artist Dennis Baker uses industrial discarded materials for his pieces, finishing them with a touch of color. See his contemporary sculpture, mobiles and functional pieces displayed in Metal in the Abstract. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Wednesday, Laura Paul Gallery Inc., 8110 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 651-5885.

On the 'scape: Cincinnati native Stephen Bach's talents are showcased in Reflections of Solitude. His landscape paintings feature serene nature scenes, highlighted by bold color used to capture the natural light. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today through April 4, Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Free. 871-4420.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: Cincinnati native Stacy Sims visits Books & Co. in suburban Dayton to sign and discuss her debut novel, Swimming Naked. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Town & Country Shopping Center, 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. Free. (937) 298-6540.

48 hours out: John Henton returns to his standup comic roots at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Newport on the Levee. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. $17-$20. (859) 957-2000

72 hours out: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County celebrates Earth Day on Friday. Anyone who checks out a book (or other resource) receives a free white oak seedling, available through the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship and the Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati and vicinity. Supplies are limited.

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