The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details. See a comprehensive listing at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/tgif.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for annual Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 2009 Whale Ocean Count, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 28 at selected sites on O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui and Big Island; no advance training required (except a free training session for Kaua'i site leaders); registration required: 397-2651, ext. 253 O'ahu, 888-55-WHALE (94253), ext. 253 Big Island, and 808-246-2860 Kaua'i; Maui, 808-856-8320.

BIG ISLAND

"RACHEL GETTING MARRIED," movie showing, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 21, 23 and 24, and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22; The Palace Theater, Hilo; $7; 808-934-7010

"BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN," Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through March 14; $18 and $15; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Hawai'i; 808-322-9924.

AUGIE T. COMEDY SHOW, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Honoka'a People's Theatre; $10 advance, $15 at door; 808-479-0576; www.augietulba.com.

HAWAIIAN HEALING DISCUSSION, lecture by lomilomi practitioner Pomaika'i Freed, part of the continuing series "Malalo I Ka Lani Po," 6 p.m. Feb. 21, Onizuka Visitors Center, Mauna Kea; free; (808) 961-2180.

DENNIS AGUIAR PORTUGUESE DAY IN THE PARK, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 22, Gilbert Carvalho Park, Hilo, with Portuguese bean soup and bread (served at noon), malassadas and other Portuguese foods and drinks; entertainment (concert, 11 a.m.) and gifts; 808-935-0547.

FABULOUS GOURDS: Design and Decorating Techniques, workshop with fiber artist Jelena Clay; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21, Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; for ages 16 and above; $85 (includes a gourd and tools to use); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

U2 PLANETARIUM SHOW, 43-minute full-dome experience to rock band's music with digital video and sound, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Friday nights through April, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo; ticket prices/ordering, 808-969-9703.

√ NIAULANI NATURE WALK, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

KAMAHA'O: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i, outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.

√ DAVID GOMES, slack-key guitar; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.

MAUI

MAUI WHALE DAY CELEBRATION, sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation, with 9 a.m. parade along South Kihei Road, and festival-in-the-park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 21, Kalama Park, Kihei, with music, food, craft fair, keiki activities and more; 808-249-8811, www.greatmauiwhalefestival.org.

LOVE HABITS TOUR, a Valentine's season naturalist tour on the dating and mating habits of animals, including humpback whales, spinner dolphins, sharks and others, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku; $15 (in addition to park admission; includes lunch, snack or dessert); reservations required, 808-270-7089.

ALASDAIR FRASER AND NATALIE HAAS, Scottish fiddler and cellist, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater; $30; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

THE SHIFTY SAILORS: A WHALE OF A TALE THROUGH SONG, featuring musical singing group from Whidbey Island, Wash., 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Kihei Public Library, Children's Room; free; 808-875-6833.

WHAT'S OUT THERE?, informational astronomy lecture with "live-screen-projected-feed" from a Haleakala telescope, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Kahului Public Library; free; 808-873-3097.

THE BEAUTIFUL TRUTH, one of the series of Candlelight Cafe & Cinema films, Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7 p.m. Feb. 25 Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12.50*. 808-242-7469.

NOLLE SMITH: AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO HAWAI'I, informational program by local historian Adesina Ogunelese, in observance of Black History Month, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Makawao Public Library; free; suitable for ages 12 and older; 808-573-8785.

√ WOW! (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770.

KUPANAHA: Maui Magic for All Ages, dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30-5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

√ ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

KAUA'I

31st ANNUAL WAIMEA (KAUA'I) TOWN CELEBRATION, with entertainment, beer garden, food, crafts, games and sporting events, 4-11 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 21, Waimea Town; 808-338-1332, www.wkbpa.org,

RELEASE, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai hotel; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.