Saturday, February 8: 
MCBH Swamp Romp 2014.  The dirtiest race of the year is back at MCB Hawai`i and better than ever! This year participants may register as an individual or as a team of 4 to 6 members. An exciting obstacle run through the mud and dirt aboard Marine Corps Base Hawai`i Kaneohe Bay. This unique run takes teams through the Nu`upia ponds and down the Fort Hase beach, over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors. The event is open to the public. Online registration closes February 4<sup>th</sup> at 4 p.m.  Base rules apply.  Driving Instructions: Enter MCB Hawai`i through the H3 Front Gate. Follow special event signs which will direct you to event location and parking.  For information call (808) 254-7590.

Friday, February 7: 
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

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.

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.

Saturday, January 31:
Makahiki Challenge 2015. The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile journey through tireless hills, obstacles, and mud. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness, your efforts will be rewarded with live music and world class beer from Kona Brewing Company. Run for fun! Kauloa Ranch, 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. 9 a.m. For information call (808) 237-8515 or visit www.makahikichallenge.com.

Tuesday, January 28: 
On Stage: Rhys Darby at Doris Duke Theatre.  Best known as hapless band manager Murray on the HBO comedy series Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand comedian and actor Rhys Darby will have the audience rolling in the aisles with his sensational (and offbeat) blend of sound effects, characterizations, and askew observations.  7:30 p.m.  Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  For tickets and information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Sunday, January 26:
2014 Pro Bowl.  This year’s Pro Bowl is different. It’s all about giving the fans match-ups they’ve never seen before. Watch the all-stars get drafted and the lines removed between AFC and NFC.  Unexpected teams. Memorable match-ups. The game like you’ve never seen it before. This is the Pro Bowl Unconferenced. Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu.  For tickets and information, call (877) 611-3947 or visit www.pro-bowl.nflonlocation.com.

Saturday, January 25:
Hawai`i Pops Orchestra Series – Contemporary Hawaiian Music Showcase with Keali`i Reichel.  Enjoy dinner and dancing at the Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 533-4164 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Saturday, January 25:
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz:  Halie Loren.  This Oregon-based jazz stylist has global appeal, delivering fresh interpretations of jazz standards; she’ll make you hear the old anew. Playing to sell-out audiences at home and abroad, Loren is on tour for her latest CD, Heart First.  7:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.