Going Out
Magic show
The Pendragons and Mac King headline Abracadabra,
8 p.m. today. Continues through Sunday. Playhouse in the Park, Robert S. Marx Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. $38-$45, $15-$20 children ages 5-12. 421-3888.
In concert
Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd perform 7 p.m. today, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $28-$54.50. 562-4949.
Art opening
Transitions, a group watercolor show featuring works by Tamara Scantland Adams, Sharon L. Sarvis, Jessica Grace Bechtel and others, opens 5-7 p.m. today. Continues through Aug. 31. Gallery Salveo at the Health Foundation, 3805 Edwards Road Suite 500, Hyde Park. Free. 458-6600.
On stage
New Stage Collective's production of The Shape of Things continues 8 p.m. today through Saturday. The Greenwich, 2440 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Mature audiences. $8, $6 students. 293-6063.
Book signings
Carl Lennertz signs and discusses Cursed by a Happy Childhood at 7 p.m. today, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. Free. 396-8960.
Dr. Rovenia M. Brock discusses and signs Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets to Livin' Healthy, 7 p.m. today, Books & Co., Town & Country Shopping Center, 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. Free. (937) 298-6540.
Conch comedy
Key West entertainers Pete and Wayne bring their adult comedy show to town, 9 p.m. today through Saturday, $5. Private show with appetizer buffet at 8 p.m. Sunday, reservations required, $25. Pirate's Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 4609 Kellogg Ave., Columbia Tusculum. 871-1820.
Looking Ahead
24 hours out
The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Heritage Breakfast keynote speaker: former talk show host Mother Love. 8 a.m. Friday, Vernon Manor Hotel, 400 Oak St., Avondale. Free, first 300 people seated. 281-3300.
48 hours out
Jeremy Camp performs 9 p.m. Saturday with Sanctus Real and Seven Places. The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Forest Park. $15, $13 advance. 825-8200.
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