Gemuetlichkeit Games, noon-1 p.m. today, Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, downtown. Sprint for the Stein and beer barrel races. Free. 621-2142.
20/20 Festival events
FreaksUnite After Party, 9 p.m. today, Club Clau, 221 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. 352-0352.
Contemporary Fridays, 6-9 p.m. today, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., downtown. Belly dancing by Gaiananda Tribal Music and Dance Ensemble and Mysterious Ways Dance Ensemble. $8, $5 children. 345-8400.
Downtown Arts and Eats, noon-1 p.m. today, Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, downtown. School for the Creative and Performing Arts students perform. Free. 421-4440.
The Lunchbox, noon today, Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee. Sketch comedy and music. $10. (859) 957-7625.
Ohio Classic events
Celebrity Look-Alike Makeover with Fonzworth Bentley, 5-7 p.m. today, Lazarus-Macy's, 505 Vine St., downtown. Prizes. Free. 361-4200.
Pre-Game Jump-Off Party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, the Ritz, 1752 Seymour Ave., Roselawn. Performances by Camron and the Diplomats. Free VIP section for registered voters. Tickets at Rag's (202 W. Sixth St., downtown) and Hard Ta Knock Shop (230 W. McMillan, Clifton Heights) only. Ages 18-24. $15. 381-7247.
Official Kickoff Party, 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. today, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 15 W. Sixth St., downtown. Ages 25-44. $15 before 11 p.m. 981-0415.
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