Going out

        Book signing: Acclaimed author David Payne signs and discusses his latest novel Gravesend Light, about an anthropologist that takes up residence in an isolated fishing town in North Carolina's Outer Banks, 7 p.m. today, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 396-8960.

        Outdoor concert: The Florence Community Band performs a family-friendly concert of jazz standards, movie scores and peppy tunes such as the William Tell Overture, 7 p.m. today, President's Park, 281 Dudley Road, Edgewood. Free. (859) 371-8674.

        Harry Potter: The Symmes Township Branch Library holds a “Tri-Muggle Tournament” for all ages with trivia and games surrounding the popular series of books, 7 p.m. today, 11850 Enyart Road. 369-6001.

        Fight Club: It's a new form of entertainment, recreational boxing for men and women, 10 p.m. Tuesdays at Annie's nightclub, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Columbia Tusculum. Annie's provides equipment, a ref and a ring. Arrive early for weigh-ins. 321-0220.

        Mummy Returns: Showcase Cinemas Springdale, Ohio 4 and I-275, will present an open-captioned version of the Brendan Fraser hit The Mummy Returns Tuesdayand Wednesday for deaf and hearing-impaired patrons. For show times, call 671-6917 or visit www.showcase-cinemas.com.

Staying in

        TV picks: They see dead people! In WB's new rock 'n' roll comedy series, members of a fledgling rock band discover an amulet that gives them the power to see ghosts on Dead Last (9 p.m., Channel 64).

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says “Shark Week” continues with Shark Attack Files III (9 p.m., Discovery Channel).

The Goods

        Critic's pick: Enquirer film critic Margaret A. McGurk recommends the harrowing WWI drama Enemy at the Gates — featuring Jude Law and Ed Harris as dueling snipers during the battle of Stalingrad — as this week's most interesting new release. Also new on DVD this week, Robert Redford's Oscar-winning 1980 directorial debut, Ordinary People.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Learn basic first aid and how to handle emergencies for all kinds of pets with Allen Hermann of the American Red Cross, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike. (859) 781-6166.

        48 hours out: Rockabilly, jazz tunes and old-school pop are blended by Marshall Crenshaw, 8 p.m. Thursday, 20th Century, 3021 Madison Road. $12-$15. 779-9462. 72 hours 'til Friday: The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion kicks off 10 a.m. with a parade through the West End (beginning at Cincinnati Museum Center) followed by a festival fun, Saturday-Sunday at Sawyer Point. 742-9378.

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