Last Minute

Inspiring ensemble: Their story of triumph has resonated around the world. The Bethesda String Quartet, four Korean musicians who are disabled from polio, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the Korean Presbyterian Church, Hartwell. The ensemble studied with the renowned LaSalle Quartet at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in the '80s. Since then, the group has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Aspen Music Festival and around the world. The program includes Haydn's String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2 and Dvorak's "American" Quartet. It's free. 243-3440.

Janelle Gelfand

FYI

Stoogefest: The Movies in Pleasant Ridge celebrates National Humor Month tonight with Stoogefest, showing a continuous loop of Three Stooges films from 6 to 10 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge School auditorium, 5945 Montgomery Road.

Admission is $2; popcorn and snacks will be on sale in the school lobby. Parking at the school is free; doors open at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call Doug Newberry at 885-1373 or e-mail stooges@ridgecinema.com.

Margaret A. McGurk

Sprockets Film Festival: Winners of the Sprockets Film Festival for teens will be screened for the public 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton.

Students from Greater Cincinnati submit films and videos for a chance to win best acting, directing, editing, screenplay and other category honors, as well as the festival's "Palm Door" best-of-show prize.

Admission is free, although Sprockets requests a $3 donation to cover its cost. Information: dblase@cinci.rr.com.

Margaret A. McGurk

Hot tickets

The Living End: Tickets for the band's May 21 date at Bogart's with the F Ups go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster outlets, phone: 562-4949; online: www.ticketmaster.com. $12.

Kid Rock: Tickets for his June 24 date at Riverbend Music Center with Puddle of Mudd go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster, $30.50-$43.

Over The Rhine: Tickets for the band's June 25 show at the 20th Century go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster, $15.

3 Doors Down and Nickelback: Tickets for a July 7 date at Riverbend Music Center with 3 Days Grace go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster, $28-$58.

Films Opening Friday

13 Going on 30

Clifford's Really Big Movie

Greendale

Man on Fire

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Coming Friday in Weekend

Welcome to Great American Ball Park's Fan Zone, an interactive entertainment area with a ton of activities and attractions. Officially, it's Phase Two of the park's development. Unofficially, it's part of the Reds' new "more than just a game" policy.