January 4
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Thursday January 4
Pua Culture/Lei Making
Na Kupuna Makamae, 653 Ala Moana Blvd., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $10. Join Aunty Syl Kop and her hui to learn about Hawaiian horticulture and the process behind picking flowers for lei. All materials, flowers and foliage will be provided. (773-7047)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Alii Place, Suite 2130, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
FHB First Hawaiian Center, Pookela Meeting Room, 6:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Dance Magic 808 Int’l Cha Cha and Int’l Waltz
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., Jan. 4-March 15, 6:30 p.m. cha cha, 7:35 p.m. waltz, $14. Come and learn basic to intermediate cha cha and waltz steps. (dancemagic808.com)
Hanafuda Poai
Na Kupuna Makamae, 653 Ala Moana Blvd., 1-3 p.m., free. Novice and advanced players are welcome, and teachers will be on-hand to guide newcomers. (773-7047)
John Popper of Blues Traveler
Blue Note Hawaii, Jan. 4-6, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Listen to the harmonica stylings of John Popper. (bluenotehawaii.com)
