In concert

Modest Mouse performs 8 p.m. today, Paramount's Kings Island Timberwolf Amphitheater, 5688 Kings Island Drive. $23. 562-4949.

Kittie performs 8 p.m. today with Candiria and 36 Crazyfists. Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $15. 562-4949.

Arts festival

Scribble Jam opens 7 p.m.-2 a.m. today at the Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. Mac Lethal, Mars Ill, Sev Statik, Daredevilz and more. Continues through Sunday; times, prices and locations vary. www.scribblemagazine.com; 929-9463.

Onstage comedy

Jeff Garlin, co-star of Daddy Daycare, performs 7:30 p.m. today. Continues through Sunday. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. $20. (859) 957-2000.

Seafood Festival

The Great Inland Seafood Festival begins 6-11 p.m. today. Seafood dishes from restaurants around the region. Molly Hatchet performs 9:30 p.m. today. Continues through Sunday. Newport, Riverboat Row. Free. 761-9911.

Looking Ahead

48 hours out

Barenaked Ladies performs 7 p.m. Saturday with Alanis Morissette, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $25.50-$52. 562-4949.

— Rob Bucher