20/20 Festival

Twister in the Rotunda, 6:30-9 p.m. today, Cincinnati Museum Center, rotunda, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Local television and radio personalities play Twister; see Omnimax film Forces of Nature and party after movie. Part of 20/20 Festival. $5, $4 for Enjoy the Arts/START and Passport Cardholders. (513) 287-7000.

'South Pacific'

Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical of war and remembrance returns to shore, 8 p.m. today, Showboat Majestic, 435 E. Mehring Way, downtown. Through Sunday. $15, $14 seniors and students. (513) 241-6550.

'Freak Show'

Halloween-themed production that includes sketch comedy, theater and rock music begins 7 p.m. today, Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee. Through Nov. 27. $20-$25, $10 students. (859) 957-7625.

Gallery talk

Lynne Ambrosini discusses Through American Eyes: Two Centuries of American Art from the Huntington Museum of Art,

1 p.m. today, Taft Museum of Art, Fifth Third Gallery, 316 Pike St., downtown. Free. Limited seating. (513) 684-4515.

Daniel Tosh

Comedian begins his run 7:30 p.m. today, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. Through Sunday. $10-$15. (859) 957-2000.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out

• Alan Jackson, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. With Martina McBride. $40.50-$66. (513) 562-4949.

• Dan Bern, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Newport. $14. (513) 779-9462.

• Jonatha Brooke, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 20th Century, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. $20, $18 advance. (513) 562-4949.

48 hours out

Welcome to the 'Nati: The Afternoon College Soiree, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, University of Cincinnati, Tangeman University Center atrium. Grandmaster Flash receives key to the city. Q&A session and rap demonstration. Part of the "Tha Blast: Urban Arts and Cultural Festival." Free. (513) 556-6000.

Shauna Scott Rhone