Going Out

Cincinnati Idol III

Local talents perform, featuring American Idol stars Cassidy and Kimberley Locke. 8 p.m. today, Jillian's, 1200 Jillian's Way, Covington. $10. 562-4949.

Shoe fashion show

A spring and summer shoe collection for men and women. 9:30 p.m. today, Club Clau, 221 E. 12th St., downtown. $15, $5 off with shoe donation. 352-0352.

Friday night sleepover

Overnight gathering for singles ages 30-50. Music by guitarist Katie Pritchard. 8 p.m.-midnight today, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 15 W. Sixth St., downtown. $70. 522-6257.

Salsa cruise

Door prizes, dance lessons, cruise and music by Tropicoso. Dress code enforced, ages 18 and up. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Celebrations Riverboat, 848 Elm St., Ludlow. $20, reservations required. 861-1221.

Cincinnati May Festival

The May Festival begins with Handel's Messiah. Vinson Cole and Michael Chertock present a 7 p.m. pre-concert recital. 8 p.m. today, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $11-$232; $5 tickets for patrons 25 years old to celebrate music director James Conlon's 25th season (valid ID required). 381-3300.

Johnny Cash tribute

Featuring Johnny Combs with Tracy Walker, Greg Mahan, Ric Hickey and others. 21 and up. 9:30 p.m. today, Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Newport. $10. (859) 431-2201

Hot Tickets

Norah Jones: Nov. 5 at U.S. Bank Arena. $28.50-$58. Nov. 4 at Nationwide Arena (Columbus) $27.50-$57. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. today at Ticketmaster outlets, 562-4949 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Planning Ahead

24 hours out

Summer Plunge, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, the Beach Waterpark, 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason. Opening day for the summer season. $10.95. 398-7946.

Correction

Restaurant reviewer Polly Campbell assigned Nicola's in Over-the-Rhine four stars. The rating in some editions of today's Weekend is incorrect