Friday, February 1:
Living History Day.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor comes alive in both hangars. Meet pioneers and heroes from Pacific aviation history, interact with living historians in period attire, and hear the stories of WWII, Korea, Viet Nam eras, and early aviation in the Pacific. The events are free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, February 1:  Chinese New Year at the Kings Shops.  Celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. While supplies last, attendees will receive a free lai see (red and gold envelope) to fill with an honorarium and feed to the lions for good luck.  Kings Shops, Center Court Stage, 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr.,
Waikoloa, 5:00 p.m.  Free.  For information call (808) 886-8811

Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Friday, February 1:
Happy Birthday Battleship Missouri.  The ship was christened Jan. 29, 1944, as World War II raged in the Pacific. On the Missouri’s deck on Sept. 2, 1945, as it was anchored in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese signed the documents of surrender that ended the war.  Actors portraying wartime heroes will participate in “living history” activities at the Oahu landmark. Bands, displays of military memorabilia and oral history presentations will round out the special events.  Visitors can also tour the Mighty Mo.  Admission is $22 for adults and $11 for children 4-12. Admission is free for Hawai`i residents.  USS Missouri Memorial, 63 Cowpens St., Honolulu.  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (877) 644-4896 or visit www.ussmissouri.org.