Going Out

Poetry for everyone

Two chances to get your iambic pentameter fix. The Poetry Cafe is an open original poetry reading for ages 12-18, with prizes awarded to the top three original works. Registration is required. 7-8:30 p.m. today, Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road. 369-6095. For adults, the Poetry in the Garden Series features poets Sarah Perrier and Mark Halliday. 7 p.m. today, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Library, reading garden alcove, 800 Vine St., downtown. Free. 369-6900.

Teen film festival

Cincinnati's Sprockets Teen Film Festival, one of the first film festivals of its kind in the country, will conclude at 7 p.m. today with awards going out to talented teens. Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $3 suggested donation. 281-8750.

Opera auditions

Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival supernumerary auditions will select people for 90 non-singing roles. No experience needed. This year's opera dates are June 17-July 25, with approximately 10 rehearsals for each production.

7 p.m. today, Music Hall, large rehearsal hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Enter from 14th Street. Call Miah Schneider to register. 744-3220.

Planning ahead

24 hours out

Harland Williams

First seen in Dumb and Dumber, comedian and actor Harland Williams stands up in Newport, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. $20, $17. (859) 957-2000.

48 hours out

Andre Watts

World-renowned pianist Andre Watts returns to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $13-$54, $10 students, discounts available. 381-3300.

72 hours out

Cincy-Cinco

Cincy-Cinco is a family-friendly Latino festival with music, games, kids' activities, authentic cuisine, dance lessons, demonstrations and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $10, free for children 15 and under. 232-8230.

Shauna Scott Rhone

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