Saturday, October 13: 
Ironman Triathlon World Championship.  The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super-Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 329-0063 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship.

Saturday, October 13:
Eo e Emmalani I Alaka’i.  Free commemorative event honoring Queen Emma’s ascent into Kokee in 1871. Day long hula and Hawaiian music, chant and oli. A royal procession on horseback at noon.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow fronting the Kokee Museum.  Free.  For information call (808) 335-9975.

Saturday, October 13: 
Matsuri Kauai.  The Kauai Japanese Cultural Society will be celebrating this year’s festivities with Karaoke singers, dancers, martial arts, drumming, kimon kitsuke for adults as well as children, bento sales, origami, oshibana, musubi madness contest, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei and flower circle. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula and Japanese dance by our Japanese visitors and local artists.  Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-5353.

Saturday, October 13: 
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Performance.  Kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah present a hula kahiko “informance” at the hula platform, plus cultural/craft demonstrations.  This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.