Aug. 1 “FAMILY FUN DAY” at Coastal Discovery Museum, Honey Horn, H.H. Sweet grass basket maker demonstrations, gumbo tasting, tour Heritage Garden of rice, cotton, indigo. Learn to cast net, trap crabs, bird watching. Kids’ Zone with games, scavenger hunt, stories. Free

Aug. 1-3 “THE LAST FIVE YEARS” S.C. Repertory Company, 136 Beach City Rd., H.H.I. 1, 2: 8 p.m. 2, 3: 2 p.m. 342-2057 $24 – 28

Aug. 1-3 “SAVANNAH GEM, JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW” Beading classes! Dozens of dealers! International Trade & Convention Center on Hutchinson Island Fri., Sat. 10-6 p.m.; Sun. 10-4 p.m. 504-455-6101 $5 admission

Aug. 1-3, 8-10 “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND” A Caribbean-flavored musical about the power of love. Trustees Theatre, 206 E. Broughton St., Sav. 8 p.m. (Sundays 3 p.m.) 912-525-5050 $17 (seniors, students: $12)

Aug. 1-10 “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” A musical treat for the young at heart! Main Street Theatre, H.H. Wed. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 689-6242 $20 (groups $15, kids $10)

Aug. 1-31 “RETURN TO THE 50’S” and bring your fun-lovin’ friends with you this time! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Wed., Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. 912-233-7764 $33 (seniors $31, kids $16)

Aug. 1 – Sep. 12 “LIVE WITH HISTORY” A stunning collection of 74 photos from the New York Times century-old archives. H.H. Arts Center. Mon.-Fri. 10-4 p.m.; Sat. 12-4 p.m. 842-2787 Free

Aug. 2 “PINK FLOYDIAN SLIP (A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD)” The band will play two full sets! Shoreline Ballroom Ocean Center, 40 Folly Beach Rd., H.H.I. 7 p.m. 842-0358 $10 – 12

Aug. 2, 3 HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK – 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! S.C. Rt. 21, between St. Helena and Fripp Islands. 10-3 p.m. Lighthouse Keeper Drama, Visitors Center, Scavenger Hunt, Alligator, Turkey, and Reptile Talks, 1,120 ft. fishing pier, sand sculpture, crabbing, Beach Excursion, Nature Center, Kayak Lessons. 838-2953 Gate fee: $4 (seniors $2.50, kids $1.50)

Aug. 5, 12 “SUMMER JAMS” at the Shelter Cove Community Park, H.H. 7-10 p.m. Family entertainment by “Music Madness” trio. Food concessions. Fireworks over the harbour! 681-7273 Free

Aug. 6, 13 MARLENA SMALLS AND THE HALLELUJAH SINGERS! They return from their international tour with a rockin’ new concert of rhythm and blues along with Gullah classics! H.H. Arts Center 8 p.m. 842-2787 $33 ($29, groups 10+)

Aug. 15-31 “SUGAR” – the musical version of “Some Like It Hot.” The May River Theatre tickets are always hot– so reserve now! Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall, Bridge/Pritchard St. Fri., Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. 815-5581 (reserve 10-2 p.m.) $20

Aug. 15 TAYLOR SWIFT savannahcivic.com Concert in the M.L.K. Jr. Arena, 301 Oglethorpe Ave. 8 p.m. 800-351-7469 (912-651-6556) $39.75 - 49.75
Aug. 20 SHAG NIGHT AT MYRTLES! Featuring the “Headliners.”
Free shag lessons! Cash bar. 32 Bruin Rd., Bluffton 7-10 p.m. 757-6300 $10 (Low Country Boil 6 p.m. $15)

Aug. 24 JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS – “GOSPEL BRUNCH” and the musical talents of the Mustard Seed Faith Church Choir. Includes access to galleries. York St., Sav. 12:30-2:30. Resevations: 912-790-8800 www.telfair.org admission $10 ($5 age 6-12) brunch $15

Aug. 29 “MUSIC FOR A SUMMER NIGHT” An all-pops concert with H.H. Choral Society (80+ voices). H.H. Symphony Orch. performing songs from stage, screen and pop charts! Special tribute to composer Richard Rodgers. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian, H.H.I. 341-3818 $20

ANY DAY KAYAK safely and in awe of the May River’s beauty with Ben Turner’s “Native Guide Tours.” Call to schedule your 2-hour tour. 757-5144 $35-45

-- WEEKLY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT --

Sundays-Fridays: Gregg Russell performs interactive musical shows at 8 p.m. under the Liberty Oak at the marina in Harbour Town, H.H. Free

Tuesdays: Daytime turtle lecture and beach walk, learn about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. 10 a.m. at Honey Horn, H.H. Reserve: 689-6767, ext. 223 $12 (kids $7)

Wednesdays: Alternating programs with a variety of animals of the Lowcountry or several birds of prey. All on display at Honey Horn, H.H. 10:30 or 11:30 Reserve: 689-6767, ext. 223 $12 (kids $7)

Thursdays: “Get to Know a “Gator” and take your photo with one! 9:30, 11:30, and 2:00 Honey Horn, H.H. 689-6767 $12 (kids $7)

Mon.-Fr.: COLIGNY PLAZA, H.H. 6:30 p.m.

Mondays: Gary Mauer Magician,

Tuesdays: “Positive Vibrations,” Reggae Band,

Wednesdays: Terri Beaumont’s Mermaid Review,

Thursdays: Gullah Experience-K. Renee & Co.,

Fridays: Mike Helms, “Elvis.” 341-8316 Free

Mon.-Fri.: Coligny Plaza 10:30 a.m. Yostie the Puppeteer on Center Stage 341-8316 Free