Going Out

On stage

Know Theatre Tribe presents a pay-what-you-can-preview performance of Wonder of the World, 8 p.m. today. The off-the-waterfall comedy opens Friday and continues through Aug. 21. Gabriel's Corner, 1425 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. 300-5669.

Art opening

Cincinnati Blues and Beauty, an exhibit of local urban and nature photographs by Carin Rhoden and Lisa Toms, opens 7 p.m. today. Continues through Aug. 31. Sitwell's, 324 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Free. 281-7487.

Happy hour benefit

Young Professionals of the Alzheimer's Association Happy Hour, 6-9 p.m. today, R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub & Coffee House, 2910 Wasson Road, Hyde Park. Free appetizers. $5 donation. 531-3300.

Two hypnotists, no waiting

• Master hypnotist Gary Conrad performs 8:30 p.m. today. Continues through Aug. 15. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Montgomery. $5-$12. Reservations required. 984-9288.

• Psychic hypnotist Raven performs 7:30 p.m. today. Continues through Saturday. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. $12-$15. (859) 957-2000.

Concert series

• Leadfoot Johnny performs 7-9 p.m. today. Groovin' on the Green Concert Series, Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Bring seating. Free. 867-5348.

• Robin Lacy and DeZydeco perform 7:30-10:30 p.m. today. Oxford Summer Music Festival, Oxford Memorial Park, High and Main streets. Free. 523-8687.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out

Rick Springfield performs 8 p.m. Friday, Paramount's Kings Island Timberwolf Amphitheater, 5688 Kings Island Drive. $19.50-$37.50. 562-4949.

48 hours out

Lebanon Blues and Barbeque Festival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Features seven blues bands, classic car show, food, beer garden and old-fashioned bargain days. Bring seating. Mulberry Street, downtown. Free. 932-4281.

— Rob Bucher