January 1
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Wednesday January 1
Book Sale
Kaneohe Library basement, through Jan. 31, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-3 p.m. Fridays. During the month of January, all items at the Friends of Kaneohe Library Bookstore are half price. Volunteers to sort and shelve books are welcome. (247-4819)
Mango Season Trio
Lulu’s Surf Club (Waikiki) Wednesdays through Jan. 29, 6-9 p.m., free. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Fukubukuro Celebration
Royal Hawaii Center, 9 a.m. drum performance in Royal Grove, 10 a.m. fukubukuro sold, prices vary. The annual event is a Japanese tradition where 31 participating merchants sell fukubukuro, or grab bags, full of discounted products. Quantities are limited. (922-2299, www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com)
Plumeria Beach House New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $35-$70. Amaze your taste buds with an assortment of dishes from around the world. Contact for reservations. (739-8760)
Niihau Shell Lei
Bishop Museum – J.M. Long Gallery, until Jan. 27, 2014, Mon. and Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $8.95-$19.95. “Niihau Shell Lei: Ocean Origins, Living Traditions” is a unique exhibition that showcases the private collection of modern styled Niihau shell lei. The exhibit also includes pieces from Bishop Museum’s Niihau collections. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)