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.hono luluadvertiser.com/tgif.

BIG ISLAND

"INTERNATIONAL NIGHT 2009," sponsored by the University of Hawai'i at Hilo's International Student Association, highlighting the many cultures represented at UH-Hilo — from Pohnpei to Palau, Brazil to Ireland — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7, UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center; $8, general; $5, seniors; $3, students/children; 808-974-7310.

√ "HAWAIIAN STARLIGHT: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE FROM MAUNA KEA" film showing, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium, Hilo; free; 808-969-9705; www.imiloahawaii.org.

HAlau hula 'o kahikilaulani FUNDRAISING CONCERT, also featuring guests musicians Cyril Pahinui and Darlene Ahuna; 6 p.m. Feb. 7, Palace Theater, Hilo; $20, available through halau members; information, 808-935-8878.

√ "THE UNIVERSE TONIGHT," monthly presentation and telescope opportunity, 6 p.m. Feb. 7; Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station; free; 808-961-2180, http://ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

"AMOUR DES ARTS," (Love the Arts), annual Volcano Art Center Valentine Day fundraiser, with French wines, French hors d'oeuvres and mini-entrees, desserts, and auction of jewelry, art, and more; 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 7, at the center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; $35; 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 (except Jan. 30 and Feb. 6), 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

DA BRADDAHS, comedy duo performs, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater; $25; children half-price; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

TANGO EMOTIONALE, international Argentine tango show by Love of Tango Productions, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater; $22; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

"YOU'RE AN ANIMAL!!," featuring 110 tap and jazz dancers of "Judy's Gang," family fun with dancers age 2 to "seasoned citizens"; 7 p.m. Feb. 7; Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater; $adults, $14; seniors/students, $13, $9, children; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

√ MAUI LIBRARY PRESENTATION OF "MUSUBI MAN," a local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," suitable for children ages 2-5; free:

• 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Hana Public and School Library, 808-248-4848.

• 1 p.m. Feb. 10, Wailuku Public Library; 808-243-5766.

• 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Makawao Public Library; 808-573-8785.

• 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Kahului Public Library; 808-873-3097.

"CADILLAC RECORDS," one of the series of Candlelight Cafe & Cinema films, Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7 p.m., Feb. 11, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12.50*. 808-242-7469.

√ FOCUS GREEN THIRD ANNUAL DOWLING DISCUSSION SERIES, this week featuring Ray Anderson, founder/chairman of Interface Inc., world's largest manufacturer of the usually petroleum-intensive modular carpet industry, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, sponsored by Dowling Co. Inc.; $5 (students free), proceeds to Hawai'i Nature Center, Maui; 808-270-0567.

√ 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

TAP DANCE WORKSHOP for children, youth and adults, offered as part of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church's "All Angels Jazz Festival, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 7, Lihue United Church Parish Hall; free; 808-245-3796.

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