SEATTLE AQUARIUM: "Life of a Drifter" features dozens of jellyfish in a 14-foot-high "ring of life," a see-through habitat. Also on display are wolf eels, a giant Pacific octopus and a hands-on area where visitors can learn more about sea creatures. Ongoing exhibits include "Life on the Edge": Through touch pools and video screens, learn about the tidal-pool creatures (including aggregating anemones and sunflower sea stars) that live on Washington's outer coast and in Seattle's inland seas. Pier 59, Alaskan Way. Admission: $12.50, $8.50 ages 4-12, free for 3 and younger. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 206-386-4330; seattleaquarium.org

WOODLAND PARK ZOO: See creatures from the Northwest and around the world in simulated habitats, including an elephant talk (2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays); Humboldt penguin feeding (11 a.m. Friday); piranha feedings (11:15 a.m. Friday); raptor display (2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday). N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N. Admission: $10.50; $7:50 ages 3-12, free 2 and younger, senior/disabled discounts. Parking: $4. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 206-684-4800; zoo.org

YOUTH STAGE

THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST: The Pat Lyderson musical spoof of the comic book genre. Feb. 24, 2 and 5 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Encore Theater, 6615 38th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor. $5.

LECTURES

WALTER MONDALE: Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. The former U.S. senator and vice president takes questions from the audience about the nature of our changing world. Pacific Lutheran University, Chris Knutzen Hall, 121st Street South and Park Avenue South, Tacoma. Free; 253-535-7577.

WRITING A SCRIPT YOU CAN SELL: Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Learn about the screenwriting market, what sells and why, how to create your own brand, and why a good idea drives the success of all scripts - Independent and Hollywood alike. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. $30 members; $40 non-members; 206-329-2629.

EZE ANAMELECHI: Feb. 24, 3 p.m. The Nigerian performance artist performs and discusses her work in "Suffering and Smiling." Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St. $6 at the door.

ANGELA DAVIS: Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m. The social activist and author appears as part of the 2006-07 Artist and Lecture Series. Note: the event will be in the auditorium Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma. Free; 253-566-5118.

FILM AND THE LAW: Feb. 28, 6 p.m. A panel discussion focusing on legal issues for film, including licensing, intellectual property, financing, getting started in the film industry, sealing the deal, when to get an attorney, and where to get legal and financial assistance with producing your film. 911 Media Arts Center, 402 Ninth Ave. N. $20; 206-328-7053.

A HISTORY OF BLACK FEMINISM, 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT: Feb. 28, 6:45 p.m. Stephanie Camp, Associate Professor of History from the University of Washington, will discuss the deep history of black feminism. From Sojourner Truth's complex personal story through emancipation, mid-, and late- 20th century black feminism, learn how activist black women worked to reform racism in larger American society and sexism in black communities. Gilda's Club, 1400 Broadway; 206-709-1400.

SUZANNE BROWN-FLEMING: Feb. 28, 7:15 p.m. The author and senior program officer for the United States Holocaust Memorial talks about "Christianity and Anti-Semitism in the Shadow of National Socialism." St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Free; 206-323-0300.

FUTURE OF HEALTH: JAMES MCMANUS & RON REAGAN ON STEM CELLS: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. The author McManus (who wrote about stem cell research) and the stem-cell research advocate Reagan addressing issues of health from a variety of vantages from international policy to personal choices to alternative treatments. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. $5.

EXHIBITIONS

BODIES: See 21 whole body specimens, along with more than 250 additional organ and body parts, in this exhibit showing in vivid detail the intricacies of the human body. Through April 29. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 800 Pike, 800 Pike St. $18, $26.50; 206-467-5510; bodiestheexhibition.com

COUNTRY CRAFTS HOME AND GIFT SHOW: Through Feb. 24. Wednesday. 3-8 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lord Hill Farms, 12525 Old Snohomish-Monroe Rd., Snohomish. Free; 425-888-1798.

FIGHTING THE FIRES OF HATE: AMERICA AND THE NAZI BOOK BURNINGS: This exhibit presents the role of press and restrictions during the Nazi regime. Students and adults will find this exhibit educational and interesting. Through Feb. 28. Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Room 220, University of Washington. Free.

GEM, JEWELRY AND MINERAL SHOW: Featuring displays of crystals, beads, fossils and more. Also, get gemstones identified and have jewelry repaired. Educational and activity are for younger visitors. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett. Free.

SEATTLE HOME SHOW: Get tips and ideas for home decoration and landscaping from nearly 600 displays, "Meet the Experts" seminars, the newest in building products and materials and more. Through Feb. 25. Monday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Qwest Field Events Center, 800 Occidental Ave S. $3-$10, ages 6 and younger free; seattlehomeshow.com

FESTIVALS

TIBETAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL: The Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism presents a cultural celebration with arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and more. Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St. Free; 206-789-2573.

MUSEUMS

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 215 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island. Free. Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 206-842-2773; bainbridgehistory.org

BURKE MUSEUM: The museum features exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. N.E. 45th St. & 17th Ave. N.E. Admission: $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students and youth. Free for 4 and younger, UW students/faculty/staff and museum members. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; first Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (first Thursday of the month, free). 206-543-5590; www.burkemuseum.org

CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS MUSEUM: The hands-on maritime museum features various styles of small boats, a photo gallery, marine library, sailing lessons and more. 1010 Valley St. Free. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 206-382-2628; cwb.org

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Center House, lower level, Seattle Center. Admission: $7.50, $6.50 grandparents. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 206-441-1768; thechildrensmuseum.org

EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT: The music museum celebrates popular music with interactive and interpretive exhibits. 325 Fifth Ave. N. Admission: $19.95, $15.95 seniors/students; $14.95 ages 7-17; 6 and under free. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday. 206-367-5483; emplive.com

FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM: Tour the settlement built in 1833 as a trading outpost. 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. $4 adults, $3 seniors/students, $2 children. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 253-591-5339; fortnisqually.org

GIG HARBOR PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM: 4218 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor. Tickets: $2, $1 senior/student, members and ages 12 and younger free. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 253-858-6722; gigharbormuseum.org

GILMAN TOWN HALL MUSEUM AND JAIL: The 1888 building served as town hall from 1890 to 1930. It has family histories of area residents and features a history research center and hands-on activities. 165 S.E. Andrews St., Issaquah. Free. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 425-392-3500; issaquahhistory.org

GREATER KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: 855 E. Smith St., Kent. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 253-854-4330.

HISTORICAL RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM: The restored 1889 depot features exhibits on rail history and coal mining, a vintage caboose and other rail cars. 50 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah. Free. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 425-392-3500.

ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: 908 N.W. Alexander St., Coupeville. Tickets: $3, $2.50 seniors/students/military, $6 family, free to members and 5 and younger. Weekends through April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 360-678-3310; www.islandhistory.org

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM: 407 S. G St., Tacoma. Free. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 253-272-0415.

KIDS DISCOVERY MUSEUM: 305 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island. Admission: $5, free for members and ages 1 and younger. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 206-855-4650; kidimu.org

KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: Take a glimpse into life in Seattle during the tail end of the 19th century, when the Emerald City was a major depot for miners hopeful to make it rich during the Gold Rush of 1897-98. At the corner of Jackson St. and Second Ave. S. Free. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 206-220-4240.

LA CONNER QUILT MUSEUM: 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Admission: $4; free for 11 and younger with adult or members. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 360-466-4288.

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT: "Personal Courage Wing," the museum's newest permanent wing, featuring interactive displays, exhibits, restored and replicated aircraft and presentations documenting the determination and sacrifice of World War I and II fighter pilots. "The Boeing Story, 1916-1934," this new permanent exhibit highlights William Boeing and the first two decades of the Boeing Airplane Co. Free with admission. 9404 E. Marginal Way S. Admission: $14; $13 ages 65+; $7.50 ages 5-17; free for younger than 5; group discounts. Free for veterans and current military personnel on Veterans Day. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free first Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. 206-764-5700; museumofflight.org

MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY: Ongoing exhibits: "Essential Seattle" the museum presents its newest permanent exhibit showing the city's transformation from 1792 to modern times. Also, "The Great Seattle Fire," "Boomtown: Seattle Before the Great Fire" and "Seattle and the Klondike Gold Rush." 2700 24th Ave. E. Admission: $7, $5 ages 62-plus and children 5-17; free for younger than 5. Free first Thursdays, when it's open till 8 p.m. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; tours at 2 p.m. 206-324-1126; seattlehistory.org

NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM: The museum offers displays and local train trips. 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. Free (rides extra). Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 425-888-3030; trainmuseum.org

ODYSSEY, THE MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTER: Learn about the maritime world and its importance to the Pacific Northwest. Children's books about sea creatures, water and boats will be available for children to read or be read to by parents. Free with admission. Ongoing: Take a tour of the USS Charles E. Trail Navy Bridge Deck, complete with all the instruments found on a real warship bridge. Explore the Green Garden Dragon, an authentic 45-foot-long and 4-foot-wide dragon boat. representing the dragon boat racing tradition. Pier 66, 2205 Alaskan Way. Admission: $7; $5 students/seniors; $2 ages 2-4, free for younger than 2. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 206-374-4000; ody.org

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER: The Pacific Science Center is on the southwest corner of Seattle Center, 200 Second Ave. N. 200 Second Ave. N. $10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3-12, members and children younger than 3 free. 206-443-2001; pacsci.org

ROSALIE WHYEL MUSEUM OF DOLL ART: More than 1,200 antique and modern dolls are on display, plus teddy bears, toys, dollhouses, miniatures and more. 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Admission: $7, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 5-17, free for 4 and younger. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. 425-455-1116; dollart.com

SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME: The museum combines artifacts, storytelling and more to highlight the visions of the future (from gleaming to gloomy) crafted by authors, artists and filmmakers in five major galleries. In "War of the Worlds," the museum presents an exhibit exploring the H.G. Wells classic novel, and its different incarnations and effects over the past 100 years. Through October. 325 Fifth Ave. N. Admission: $12.95, $10.95 military, $8.95 senior/youth, 6 and younger free; Sci Fi/EMP combo packages available. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday. 206-724-3428; sfhomeworld.org

SEATTLE BUG SAFARI: Get up close with more than 40 species of live insects, arachnids, millipedes and more from around the world. 1501 Western Ave., Suite 304. Admission: $8, $7 seniors/military/college students; $6 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 206-285-2847.

SEATTLE MUSEUM OF THE MYSTERIES: This museum documents claims of the supernatural and otherworldly events with exhibits, a library, a cultural center and parapsychological testing. 623 Broadway E. $3, $2 children. Monday, noon-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon-2 p.m. and 9-11 p.m.; Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. and 9-11 p.m.; Friday, noon-1 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m. 206-328-6499; www.seattlechatclub.org/museum.html

SEATTLE VETERANS MUSEUM: Displays from the American Revolution to today's "war on terrorism." Second Avenue between Union and University streets. Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., military and select holidays and by appointment. 425-821-0489.

WASHINGTON STATE CAPITAL MUSEUM: 211 W. 21st Ave., Olympia. $2, $1.75 seniors, $1 ages 6-18. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 360-753-2580; wshs.org/wscm

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Admission: $8; $7 seniors; $6 student/military. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; Third Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 888-238-4373; wshs.org

WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM: 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. Admission: $2, $1 child/senior. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 253-288-7433; wrvmuseum.org

WING LUKE ASIAN MUSEUM: Ongoing: "One Song, Many Voices," a 200-year panorama about the immigration and settlement of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Washington state. "The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II." 407 Seventh Ave. S. Admission: $4; $3 seniors/students; $2 children 5-12; free first Thursday of the month. Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; weekends, noon-4 p.m. 206-623-5124; wingluke.org