Zoo update

Dino Zone delayed

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden's summer exhibit has delayed its opening due to manufacturing and shipment problems. Originally scheduled to premiere Friday, the new date is June 10. However, Dino Island - the Ride, a computer-animated visit to prehistoric times, is open to the public. $4, $3 zoo members, with regular admission. 281-4700.

Jason Mraz

Songwriter/alternative rocker appears with Raul Midon, Makana and DJ Bob Neck Snapp. 7:30 p.m. today, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., downtown. $30, $25 advance. 562-4949. (Story, E2)

Party in the Park

Wishing for Seven is this week's band, 5:30-10:30 p.m. today, Yeatman's Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, downtown. Free. 579-3191.

Music and Masters Series

A docent-led tour of the Monet exhibit precedes a performance by the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music students and faculty, 6:30 p.m. today, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Free. 639-2865.

Final curtain

• Sailors become unlikely heroes in Mister Roberts, 1 and 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Playhouse in the Park, Robert S. Marx Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. $29.50-$44.50. 421-3888.

• Diamond Studs is a tongue-in-cheek musical salute to Jesse James, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Showboat Majestic, 435 E. Mehring Way, downtown. $15, $14 students and seniors. 241-6550.

Planning Ahead

24 hours out

Last Comic Standing finalist Ralphie May, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. $20, $17. (859) 957-2000.

48 hours out

Final Friday Gallery Walk, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Main Street, Over-the-Rhine. Shopping, art openings and featured artists Darryl Berry and M.P. Wiggins. Free. 260-8434.

Shauna Scott Rhone