Cincy Blues Fest

More than 30 blues, boogie and gospel acts on three stages, 5-11 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, downtown. $3, children under 12 free. 684-4227; www.cincyblues.org (see story in Weekend).

Barn of Blues Bash

H-Bomb Ferguson performs, 9:30 p.m. today, Dickmann's Kentucky Sports Cafe, 479 Orphanage Road, Fort Wright. $3. (859) 331-8076.

Crazy hot

After-party for Bare Witness photography exhibition, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Neon's Tavern on 12th, 208 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. Pre-party kickoff 8 p.m. today with music from NOCTALUCA, Tribal Belly Dancers and Tara G. and the Detour Girls. $10 VIP pass, $5. 721-2919.

Publico's fall season preview

Gallery holds raffle, silent auction and films, 7-11 p.m. today, Publico, 1308 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine. $1. 784-0832.

Xtended play Fridays

Featuring DJ Kut (Nelly's DJ), 8 p.m. today, Paramount's Kings Island, Action Zone, 5688 Kings Island Drive. Ages 16 and up. $15 admission after 6 p.m. (800) 288-0808.

— Shauna Scott Rhone