Guide Calendar: April 18-24

ARTS

Theater/Dance

• "The Producers": Wednesday-May 25 in the Elizabeth Wallace Theatre at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. May 18. $51 for adults ($48 for Wednesday and Thursday previews), $36 for children under 16 ($26 for the previews). 843-842-2787.

• "Jekyll and Hyde": 8 p.m. May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 3 p.m. May 4, 11 and 18 at the Ulmer Auditorium, Bluffton Town Hall. $20. 843-815-5581. www.mayrivertheatre.com

• "Annie," presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 4 at the Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. $20 for adults, $10 for students and $15 for groups of 10 or more. 843-689-6246. www.msyt.org

• "Oh Miss Tucker! Sophie Tucker, Last of the Red Hot Mamas": 8 p.m. May 6-10 and 2 p.m. May 11 at the South Carolina Repertory Company, 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students for weeknights and matinees; $28 for adults and $26 for seniors and students on Friday and Saturday nights. 843-342-2057. www.hiltonheadtheatre.com

• "Disney's High School Musical": 7 p.m. May 1 -3 at the Hilton Head High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. $5-$20. 843-671-2286, ext. 278.

AUDITIONS

• "Beauty and the Beast," presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: Auditions will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 for children between the ages of 8 and 12, and 2-5 p.m. April 26 for those aged 13 and up at the Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Men are especially needed. There also will be an additional audition time from 5:30-9 p.m. April 28 for those unable to attend on April 26. Those auditioning are asked to be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song, perform a memorized 6-second monologue and wear shoes appropriate for dancing. Please call the theater at 843- 689-6246 to obtain an appointment time. (Also needed are a paid sound person, volunteer stitchers for costumes, volunteer builders as well as backstage hands.)

• "The Best Little Theatre in Town," presented by the Palmetto Theater: Auditions will be held May 19-20 at the Palmetto Theater, 109 Lee Ave., Hampton. The musical runs June 26-28. For information, call 803-943-3100.

Music

• A Cappella Harmony Night -- "Sing Well For Deep Well": An evening of a cappella music featuring gospel, barbershop, choir and more. 7:30 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $10 at the door. 843-681-9480.

• Lowcountry Chorale sings Broadway and movie tunes: 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 4 p.m. April 26 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive. Free.

• Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry monthly concert with Hotlanta: 7-9 p.m. April 27 at the Coligny Theatre, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. $20. 843-689-9495. www.jazzloversclub.com

• Fripp Island Friends of Music present the International String Trio (Slava Tolstoy, Irina Chirkova and Ben Powell): 5 p.m. April 27 at the Fripp Island Community Centre. $20 for nonmembers; $10 for students. 843-838-4666.

• Sun City Chorus spring concert -- "Stage and Screen": 2 p.m. April 30, 7 p.m. May 1-2, 7 p.m. May 3 at Pinckney Hall, Sun City Hilton Head. Features 100 mixed voices singing eight-part harmony, as well as an appearance by the Sun City Concert Band. $14-$18. 843-705-5419. 843-705-7771.

• Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra -- "Dream of America": 8 p.m. May 5 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $20-$40. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org

• The Ascensions: 7 p.m. May 10 at Providence Presbyterian Church, 171 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Benefits Deep Well. 843-842-5673.

• Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble: 5:30 May 11 in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Town of Port Royal Performance Series. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Chamber Music Hilton Head concert: 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. $18 for adults; students free. 843-681-9969. www.cmhh.org

• Elise Witt and the Mezzanine Band: 5:30 p.m. May 17 in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Town of Port Royal Performance Series. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Hilton Head Island High School's Out of the Blue Chorus presents "More than a Little Night Music": 7:30 p.m. May 24 in the high school's Visual and Performing Arts Center. $15 for general admission, $30 for reserved seats and $60 for special onstage cabaret seating. 843-816-4070.

• Cool John Ferguson: 5:30 p.m. May 31 in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Town of Port Royal Performance Series. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Delta Moon: 5:30 p.m. June 14 in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Town of Port Royal Performance Series. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Havana Son: 5:30 p.m. June 28 in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Town of Port Royal Performance Series. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Music/Ongoing

• Hilton Head Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society: Meets 3:30-6 p.m. Mondays at the Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-785-7233.

• Live music at Sea Turtle Cinemas: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Sea Turtle Cinemas, 106 Buckwalter Parkway in Berkeley Place, Bluffton. Free.

• Low Country Chorale: 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. Public invited; there is a fee of $30 to defray costs. Concert dates are tentatively April 25-26. 843-770-0066.

• Hilton Head Shore Notes: The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International female barbershoppers meets 6:45-9:30 p.m. Mondays at the Island Lutheran Church, 4400 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Guests and prospective members welcome.843-363-5435.

• The Beaufort Belles: Female barbershop singing group meets 4:45-6:45 p.m. every Monday at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Monthly dues are $12; new members are welcome. The women sing at community events, civic group meetings, area assisted-living centers and in other small venues. 843-524-1888 or 843-846-6626.

• Beaufort Harbormasters rehearsals: The local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will continue weekly rehearsals at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St., Beaufort. All men who can or want to sing are invited; rehearsals last two hours. 843-838-2401.

• Bluffton/Hilton Head Community Band rehearsals: 7-8 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island. 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at H.E. McCracken Middle School, Bluffton. 843-706-2968.

• Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club: 7-10 p.m. every Friday at the Signals Lounge, Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head Island. Free and open to the public. 843-681-2832.

Visual Arts/Exhibitions

• "The Lowcountry from my Rearview Mirror" -- paintings by Peggy Duncan: Through today at the Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., Beaufort. 843-521-9054. www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com

• New paintings by Kathy Crowther: Opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. April 26 at the Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., Beaufort. Exhibit runs April 26-May 16. 843-521-9054. www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com

• Art Market at Honey Horn: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27 at the Coastal Discovery Museum, Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. $5 parking donation. 843-689-3033. www.coastaldiscovery.org

• "Women's Art, Women's Vision," presented by the Penn Center: Through April 30 in the York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. 843-838-2474. www.penncenter.com

• National Juried Art Exhibition: May 2-25 at the Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Opening awards ceremony 5-7 p.m. May 2; critics' luncheon noon-3 p.m. May 3. Reservations required. 843-681-5060.

• "Life on the May River," an exhibit at the Coastal Discovery Museum: Through May 5 at the Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-3033. www.coastaldiscovery.org

• William Jay Wilkie exhibition: Opening reception 1-5 p.m. May 10 at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery, 870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. 843-838-2241.

• "Perspectives," paintings by Juliana Kim: Through May 10 at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 1001 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-279-2222.

• "Sailing Among the Clouds," oil paintings by John K. Crum and "Out from the Earth Into The Fire," sculpture by Sheri Farbstein: ThroughMay 10 at the Art League Gallery of Hilton Head Island, Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060.

• "Africa Revisited," paintings by Joan Templar: May 14-June 21 at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 1001 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-379-2222.

• Art in the Park: Watch 40 to 50 local artists at work at Honey Horn, Shelter Cove Park and in old town Bluffton. 9:30-4 p.m. May 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17. Sale begins at 5:30 p.m. at Shelter Cove Park. 843-681-5060. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Pluff Mudd Art: 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton. 843-757-5590.

Visual Arts/OPEN STUDIOS AND CLASSES

• Continuing How To Draw What You See: For students with basic drawing experience, or those who have taken the first course and wish to continue improving their skills. Takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. on Tuesdays. $150. P.A.L.S. Activity Center, 1514 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. 843-986-1045. pamella@hargray.com

• How To Draw What You See: For true beginners. Takes place from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays. $150. P.A.L.S. Activity Center, 1514 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. 843-986-1045. pamella@hargray.com

• Watercolor For Fun!: For intermediate and beginner students. Begins Wednesday, from 1-3:30 p.m. for six Wednesdays. $150. P.A.L.S. Activity Center, 1514 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. 843-986-1045. pamella@hargray.com

• Animal Portraiture (Any Medium) with Kaytee Esser: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday at the SoBA Gallery, 48 Boundary St., Bluffton. $170 for the course. 843-757-6586. www.sobagalleries.com

• Art History No Longer a Mystery -- 100 Years in 100+ Minutes with Gabriele Hoffman: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $30 for Art League members. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Beginning Acrylics with Rosemary Hurkamp: 1-4 p.m. May 5, 8 and 9 or May 12, 15 and 16, at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $90 for Art League members, 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Motifs in Migration -- Symbols from Siberia to Scandinavia Lecture with Mary Kelly: 4-6 p.m. May 7 at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. Free to all. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org.

• Precious Metal Clay with Betsy Rogers: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9-10, hosted by the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $140 for Art League members plus materials. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org.

• Ceramics: Pottery and More with Gerald Kaplan: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays through May 12. Hosted by Art Academy of Hilton Head, at Hilton Head High School. $120 for Art League members. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Calligraphy with Barbara Snow: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays from May 7-21 at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $90 for Art League members, 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org.

• Digital Photoshop with Don Nelson: 4-6 p.m. May 13, 15, 20, 22 at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $80 for Art League members. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Learn Matting and Framing Techniques with Barbara Snow: 9 a.m.-noon May 16 at the Art Academy of Hilton Head, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. $30 for Art League members. 843-842-5738. www.artleaguehhi.org

• Continuing Watercolor with Lynda Potter: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 5-7 at the SoBA Gallery, 48 Boundary St., Bluffton. $120 for the course. 843-757-6586. www.sobagalleries.com

• Open Studio with Potter Rhoda Paxton: Two nights a month at the House of Ahhs, 1109 Boundary St., Beaufort. 843-379-1800.

• Figure-drawing classes with Daniel Liegey: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. $60 per month. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Get Your Art Out "Critique Drop-In": 6-8 p.m. every second Monday of the month at the Arts Council of Beaufort County performance space at 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. Facilitated by Deanna Bowdish. 843-379-2787.

• Open Studio: Watercolors: Jennifer Kassing-Bradley offers lessons from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arts Council of Beaufort County Performance Space at 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. $10 per session. Artists are asked to bring their own supplies. 843-838-1229.

• Pottery classes with Trevor Foster:Through May 1 at the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. Cost is $110, plus clay. To sign up, call 803-632-1039.

Film

• "Willow Garden," part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Council of Beaufort County performance space, 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. $7 for adults, $4 for students. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Writers/books

• Events at the Island Bookseller: 1-3 p.m. today: D.A. Welch ("Flashback"); May 3: Kathryn Wall ("The Mercy Oak") at the CSA Community Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines, at 12:30 p.m. followed by a book signing at the store at the same address. 843-671-3773.

• Get Your Art Out -- free workshops about writing: 6-8 p.m. April 30: Your Marketing Plan, with Will Balk and Jim Jordan. All events at the Arts Council of Beaufort County Performance Space, 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. Free, but RSVP required to 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Friends of the Beaufort County Library Meeting and Annual Book Sale: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26 at the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort.

• Bay Street Trading Company author events: All events 1-3 p.m. unless marked differently. Saturday: Beth Webb Hart, "The Wedding Machine." May 10: Kathryn Wall, "The Mercy Oak." June 4: Patti Callahan Henry, "The Art of Keeping Secrets." June 25: Billie Letts, "Made in the USA." July 12: Mary Alice Monroe, "Time is a River." July 19: Joe Formacella, "Murder Creek" and Suzanne Hudson, "In A Temple of Trees." 808 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-524-2000

• Beaufort Writers: Meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Lady's Island conference room at the Beaufort County Airport on Lady's Island. E-mail evanste@islc.net.

• Lowcountry Women Writers Group of Beaufort: Meets 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. The group offers supportive critiquing and creative writing exercises. 843-322-0380.

• Book Talk for All: Previewing the season's latest publications and old favorites. 10:30-11:30 a.m. the first Monday of every month on the second floor of the Beaufort library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. 843-838-9722.

Family

• Aesop's Fables -- A PJ & Play Production: 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. $12 for adults and $7 for children. The production is designed to serve as a bedtime story. Children are encouraged to come dressed in pajamas, and all participants will receive a Steve Brown cookie and a glass of milk. 843-521-4145.

• Crayola Dream-Makers: Through April 27 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Walter Greer Gallery, Hilton Head Island. This year's theme, "Creative Connections with Vocabulary," features imaginative projects integrating literacy and the visual arts. 843-686-3945.

• Youth Drawing and Painting: Class for ages 6-12, designed for students who have an interest in art and a desire to improve their skills. Session 2: 4-5:15 p.m. May 1, 8, 15 and 22. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Register by calling 843-686-3945, ext. 233.

• Banana Open Junior Tennis Challenge: May 2-4 at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Hilton Head Island. Proceeds benefit the Charles P. Darby Children's Research Institute. Novice and tournament-level players will play in age divisions that include 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under and 18 and under. Players may compete in their age bracket and/or up a division. Entry fee is $30 for one event or $35 for two events. New to this year's tournament is a Child/Adult Round Robin Tournament from 7 to 9 p.m. May 2. A child and adult may enter together or solo to be matched with a compatible partner. Entry fee for this round robin is $10 per player. 843-785-1152.

• "Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper," presented by the Bits n' Pieces Puppet Theater: 5:30 p.m. May 10 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Free puppet workshop before the performance at 3:30 p.m. Free. 843-379-2787. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Calligraphy Class: 12:30-3 p.m. May 15 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Register by calling 843-686-3945, ext. 233.

• Sesame Street Live -- "Elmo! Ready for Action": 7 p.m. May 16, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 17, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. May 18 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena, Liberty and Montgomery streets, Savannah. $12-$20. 912-651-6556. www.savannahcivic.com

Family/ongoing

• Do-Drop-In Story Time Program: Stories, songs, finger plays, take-home ideas and more. 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Hilton Head Island library, 11 Beach City Road. 843-342-9200. www.beaufortcountylibrary.org

• "Symphony Kids": A program by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra to encourage children to learn more about the instruments of the orchestra. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org

• Mommy & Me Movies: 10:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Sea Turtle Cinemas, 106 Buckwalter Parkway in Berkeley Place, Bluffton. Cookies and juice served before the show. $6 for adults; $2 for kids; children up to 12 months old are free. 843-706-2888. www.seaturtlecinemas.com

• Free family movie at Coligny Theatre: Every Saturday at 11 a.m. at the theater in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3500. www.colignytheatre.com

• The Sandbox: An Interactive Children's Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, with additional activities at varying times. 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-842-7645.

FESTIVALS

• 3rd Friday in Old Town Bluffton: 5-8 p.m. today on Calhoun Street, downtown Bluffton. Featuring music by J. Howard Duff and Chris Paul, as well as food, beverages, arts, crafts and unique speciality stores and galleries.

• Hilton Head Seafood Fest: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 26 at Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. Featuring seafood specialties from local restaurants, live entertainment and more. 843-681-2772, ext. 137. www.davidmcarmines.org

• 20th Annual Flower and Art Festival: April 27 at the Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head Island. 1 p.m.: Luncheon with music and fashion show ($40). 2-4 p.m.: Walk-through ($6). Reservations necessary by calling 843-686-5548. For information, call 843-681-5060.

Benefits

• E.C. Montessori's "Spring Fling": 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 at the school, 15 Celadon Drive (off Sam's Point Road on Lady's Island in the Celadon Community). There will be food, games, prizes, a petting zoo, a silent auction and other family fun. Open to the public. 843-525-1141.

• Penn Center 1862 Circle Gala: 6 p.m. May 3 at the Lyceum, Parris Island. Guest speakers will be Pat Conroy and Jonathan Green. $100 per person (by April 18). 843-838-2432. www.penncenter.com

• Benefit for Jim Fuscone: May 10 at the Tiki Hut, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-2484.

Outside

• "Native Plants and Unique Habitats on a Sea Island":A guided walk through the Audubon Newhall Preserve. 10 a.m. April 26 at the preserve, Hilton Head Island. $7 for adults, free for children under 12; $14 maximum per family. 843-842-9246.

• Kayakfest: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at Broad Creek at the Old Oyster Factory, Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island. Features kayak trials, equipment seminars, a guided kayak nature tour with Todd Ballantine from 4-6 p.m. and more. 843-686-6996. www.outsidehiltonhead.com

• Hog Jog Twilight Trail Run: 6 p.m. May 17 at Sgt. Jasper Park, Hardeeville. For information and registration, call 843-757-8520 or visit www.bearfootsports.com.

• Kickin' Asphalt Bicycle Club: Each ride has a 20- or 40-mile option. 843-682-4998. www.kickinasphalt.info

• Dolphin cruises: Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Cruises leave from Broad Creek Marina. Reservations required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Museums/Nature Preserves

• "Life on the May River" exhibit at the Coastal Discovery Museum: Through May 5 at the Museum, Historic Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday: "A View to the Past," artistic workshop with Alexandra Sharma. 2-3 p.m. April 28: "Bluffton's History," with Maureen Richards. 2-3 p.m. May 1: "What Makes the May River Unique?" with Dr. Chris Marsh. Highlighted in this exhibit will be artistic works focusing upon the natural and cultural importance and beauty of the May River, its bluffs and its residents -- both animal and human. The Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Temporary Gallery at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 843-689-3033.

• Audubon Newhall Preserve: Open daylight hours for self-guided walks. Off Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head Island at the foot of the Cross Island Parkway. For information or to arrange group tours, call 843-842-9246. www.hiltonheadaudubon.org

• Coastal Discovery Museum: Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 100 William Hilton Parkway and 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-3033.

• Harbour Town Lighthouse: Tours daily. Harbour Town in Sea Pines. 843-671-2810.

• Heyward House Historic Center: 70 Boundary St., Bluffton. 843-757-6293. www.heywardhouse.org

• Lowcountry Estuarium: Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; feedings at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 1402 Paris Ave., Port Royal. 843-524-6600. www.lowcountryestuarium.org

• Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge: 912-652-4415. www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland

• The Sandbox: An Interactive Children's Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, with additional activities at varying times. 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-842-7645.

• Sea Pines Forest Preserve: Open during daylight hours. 843-842-1979.

• Sea Pines Resort EcoTours: Variety of nature tours. Reservations required. 843-842-1979.

• Capt. Dick's Beaufort River Tour and Dolphin Watch: Departs daily from the Downtown Marina of Beaufort, offering history, scenery and the ecology of the salt marsh. 843-524-4422. www.beaufortrivertours.com

• Beaufort Kayak Tours: Enjoy an interpretive kayak tour of the ACE Basin, Hunting Island or Beaufort. Beach walks, cast nets, dolphins, alligators and rice culture. Daily departures, no experience necessary. 843-525-0810. www.beaufortkayaktours.com

Etc.

• Roller Derby: Savannah Derby Devils vs. the Charlotte Roller Girls in "The Big LeBOUTski":Saturday at the Savannah National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bout starts at 7 p.m. $10 in advance; $12 atthe door. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

• Genealogy Online: Hands-on workshop investigating the usesof online genealogy resources. 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at the Heritage Library, 32 Office Park Road, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island. $20 for current members. 843-686-6560.

• LowCountry Habitat for Humanity 5th Annual Birdhouse Auction: 6 p.m. April 25 at St. Peter's Reception Hall, Lady's Island. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $20 for active military personnel. 543-522-3500.

• AIWF Wine Tasting: 5 p.m. May 1 at the Island Communications Building, 114 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. 843-686-5808. www.aiwf.org

• All Saints Episcopal Church 21st Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 throughout Hilton Head Island. $25, includes lunch. The church is located at 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. 843-681-8333.

• "Fashions and Food": 6-8 p.m. May 21 at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island. Pre-paid reservations are necessary by sending a $20 check to HHI After 5, Barbara Wright, 6 Myrtle Bank Road, Hilton Head Island. Free rides available. 843-341-3300.

• Bridge clinics: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays: Slam School. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays: Bidding Brush-Up. Hilton Head Island Bridge Club at Port Royal Plaza. $10 per session. 843-689-6239, or e-mail kbwalsh@roadrunner.com

• Drinking Liberally: An informal, inclusive and progressive social group for left-minded individuals. Meets 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Blake's Restaurant in Bluffton. www.drinkingliberally.org

• Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Dances twice a month. Second Saturdays from 8-10 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, U.S. 278, Hilton Head Island. Fourth Saturdays at the Palmetto Electric Cooperative, U.S. 278 across from USCB, Hardeeville. 843-681-8103 or 843-681-7201.

• Computer classes at the Hilton Head Island library: "Basic computer skills," 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays; "Beyond the Basics," 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays; "Basics," 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 843-342-9200.

Nightlife

• 17 & 19 Market at Habersham Market: 6-8 p.m. Fridays: Lazy River. Habersham Market, Beaufort. 843-379-1719.

• Antonio's Italian Cuisine: G2, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-5505.

• Alligator Grille: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays: Brian and Michael. Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-4888. www.alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com

• Aqua Grille and Lounge: Happy hour from 5-6 p.m. 10 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3331.

• Aunt Chilada's Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-785-7700.

• Back Porch Grille: 8 p.m. Fridays: Karaoke. 1 Landing Drive, Port Royal. 843-525-9824.

• Big Bamboo: 10:30 p.m. Mondays: Craig Coyne (acoustic rock). 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Patwa (reggae). 6:15 p.m. Fridays: The Beagles (playing the music of the Beatles). 6:15 p.m. Saturdays: Trillium (acoustic). 10:30 p.m. Saturdays: Fierce Grace (acoustic and bongo experience). 1 North Forest Beach Drive, No. 210, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3443.

• Bistro Mezzaluna: Fridays and Saturdays: Live entertainment. 55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-5011.

• Bluffton Ale House: Tuesdays: Open mic night. Fridays: The B-Town Playaz. 1 Sheridan Drive, Bluffton. 843-815-2537.

• Boathouse II Restaurant: Music from 6-10 p.m. Mondays: Eric Culbertson Blues Band. Sundays and Tuesdays: Reid Richmond. Wednesdays and Fridays: Martin Lesch. Thursdays and Saturdays: Jim Harper. 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-3663.

• Boondocks: Wednesdays: Karaoke with Big John. 1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. 843-838-0821.

• Casey's Sports Bar and Grille: Tuesdays and Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-2255.

• Confederate Railroad: 3-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Happy hour. Wednesdays-Saturdays: Karaoke with DJ Gunny, Billy the Kid and Christi Owens. 3352 Point South Drive, Yemassee. 843-726-5543.

• Cowboys and Indians: 3-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays: Happy hour. Thursdays-Saturdays: Line dancing and karaoke with DJ Gunny and Billy the Kid, playing country and Southern rock. 1351 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.

• CQ's: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays: Cheryl Christine. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2779.

• Dosido's Western Grille and Cantina: Monday nights: Joseph the Magician. Moss Creek Village, 1555 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 843-837-3674.

• Electric Piano: Wednesdays-Saturdays: Scott Morlock at the piano. Doors open at 8 p.m. 25 Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3545.

• Harbour Town Grill: 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy hour. 843-363-8380. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-8380.

• Harbourside Cafe: Daily entertainment 3 p.m.- 1 a.m. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1441.

• Hinchey's Chicago Bar and Grill: Mondays: Earl Williams Band. Thursdays: Mike Kavanaugh and Reid Richmond. Sundays: Reid Richmond. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-5959.

• J.P.'s Place: 8:30 p.m. Fridays: Karaoke. 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort. 843-525-1881.

• Jazz Corner: 7 p.m. today and Saturday: The Big Band Brass Bash Septet. 7 p.m. Sunday: Deas Guyz (sold out). 7 p.m. Monday: Classic Jazz Series with the Howard Paul Quartet, feat. Kirk Lee. 7 p.m. Tuesday: The Bob Masteller Multijazz Group. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Big band-style jazz with the Bobby Ryder Quartet. 7 p.m. Thursday: Lavon and Louise. 843-842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com

• Jock's Sports Grill: Open until 2 a.m. 95 Baylor Drive in the Publix shopping center, Bluffton. 843-815-7474.

• Kathleen's: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Live music. 5 p.m. Sundays:Shag music. 8 p.m. Wednesdays: Karaoke 9 p.m. Thursdays: Souls Harbor. 822 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-524-2500.

• Katie O'Donald's: 1008 Fording Island Road (in the Food Lion shopping center at Kitties Crossing). 843-815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com

• Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House: Fridays and Tuesdays: The Earl Williams Band (jazz and blues). Saturdays, Mondays and Thursdays: "Esh" on keyboards. Sundays and Wednesdays: Joseph the Magician. Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-6400 or 843-785-4442.

• Lakehouse: Open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1444.

• Luther's: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday: Live music. 910 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-521-1888.

• Marshside Mama's: County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 843-785-4755.

• Martini's: Fridays and Saturdays: DJ Bumber, Tommy and Chad playing a Top 40 mix. Sundays and Mondays: F&B Appreciation nights. Wednesdays: Latin night. 2247 Boundary St., Beaufort.

• Murphy's Irish Pub: Heritage Plaza Shopping Center, 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-842-3448.

• Myrtle's Bar and Grill: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays: J. Howard Duff; Fridays: Chris Paul. 32 Bruin Road, Bluffton. 843-757-6300.

• Nippy's Fish: 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays: Eric Daubert. 5:30-9 p.m. Saturdays: Jim Basso. 310 West St., Beaufort. 843-379-8555.

*Panini's: 926 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-379-0300.

• Pepper's Porch: 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Open Mic Night; 7 p.m. Fridays: Live music. Back Bar open late. 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 843-757-2295.

• Plums: Today: Shark Rodeo. Saturday: Davis Marshall. April 25: Treys Alien. April 26: Ashley Holland. May 2: Jeff Norwood. May 3: Burnin' Smyrnans. Fridays: Eric Daubert. Saturdays: Jim Basso. All showtimes 10 p.m. 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-525-1946.

• Quarterdeck: 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays: Target. Daily entertainment starts at 4:30 p.m. 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1999.

• Remy's: 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy hour. Mondays: Eric Anderson. Tuesdays: Sterling Colvin and Chevette. Wednesdays: Free Shotz. Thursdays: Martin Lesch Trio. Fridays and Saturdays: Spare Parts. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-3800. remysbarandgrill.com

• Riders Lounge: Sundays: Zach Deputy. Mondays: John Doe. Tuesdays: Trophy Wife. Wednesdays: Spare Parts. Thursdays: Zach Deputy. 6 Target Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-7433.

• Rosie O'Grady's: Sundays and Mondays: F&B Nights. Tuesdays: "Two-Fer Tuesdays," 24 wings for $8.95 from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday: Ladies Night with Karaoke by Melissa. Thursdays: Man Night, with trivia by Eddie and bourbon specials. 9 p.m. Fridays: The Digital DJ. 9 p.m. Saturdays: Karaoke by Melissa. Located off Boundary Street in Jean Ribaut Square (Next to Kmart) in Beaufort. 843-379-7676.

• Saltus River Grill: 802 Bay St., Beaufort. 843-379-3474.

• Sand Dollar Tavern: 1632 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. 843-838-5769.

• San Miguel's: Entertainment 5:30-9:30 p.m. nightly. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Chris Jones. Tuesdays: David Wingo. Saturdays: Tommy Sims. Sundays: Kirk O'Leary. Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-4555.

• Salty Dog Cafe: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2233. www.saltydog.com

• Savannah Jazz and Blues Bistro: 5-7 p.m. Fridays: Happy hour. 9 p.m. Fridays: R&B Night (free before 10 p.m., $10 cover after 10 p.m., $5 with military ID). 7 p.m. Saturdays: R&B Night. 101 Commerce Place, S.C. 170, Okatie. 843-705-9282.

• Signals Lounge: Paramount Dance and Entertainment at 5 p.m. Fridays: Ballroom dance music, followed by shag/beach music dancing at 6:45 p.m. and shag club dancers. Crowne Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-683-2561.

• Skillets: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays: The Big "E" Elvis. 6-10 p.m. Saturdays-Mondays: Fierce Grace. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays: "Esh" on keyboards. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3131. skillets@hargray.com. www.skilletsofhiltonhe ad.com

• Spice Restaurant and Lounge: Thursdays: Ladies night starts at 5 p.m. 843-745-4850. www.spicehhi.com

• Stages: 9 p.m. Sunday: Angie Aparo ($10). 9 p.m. Monday: 10 Years, Saving Abel, Fair to Midland ($10). 9 p.m. April 27: The Mike Wilson Project ($10). 25 Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3545. www.myspace.com/stageshiltonhead

• Studio: An Artistic Dining Experience: 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Armand DeMille. Artists nightly. 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-785-6000.

• Tavern on the Park: 9 p.m. Wednesdays: Eric Anderson Trio. 9 p.m. Thursdays: Castillo Trio. 9 p.m. Fridays: Triple Sec. 10 p.m. Saturdays: Exit Eight. Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3000. www.tavernontheparkhhi.com

• Vic's Tavern: Fridays: Jay Thomas. 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-2228.

• Up the Creek Pub: 18 Simmons Road, Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-3625.

• Vassili's on the Veranda: Thursdays-Saturdays: Zaza (classical guitar). 11 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-4033.

• Wild Wing Cafe, Hilton Head Island: Today: Tokyo Joe. Saturday: Silicone Sister. Thursday: WormsLoew. April 25: NSP. April 26: Patrick Rock Band. Tuesdays: Trivia with DJ SLK T. Wednesdays: Beer Pong with Derrick and Brandon. Fridays: Ed Miller's Karaoke. 72 Pope Ave., Circle Center. 843-785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com

• Wild Wing Cafe, Bluffton:

Today: Fernando. Saturday: Moonshine Jenny. April 25: Jon Doe. April 26: Silicone Sister. Wednesdays: Trivia with DJ SLK T. Fridays: Karaoke with Derrick. 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com

• XO Lounge: Live entertainment Wednesdays-Saturdays. Open nightly 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Hilton Oceanfront Resort, 23 Ocean Lane, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-8080. xohhi.com