Saturday, May 31:
Ironman 70.3 Half Triathlon. This event is half the Ironman distance – 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, and is held at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i Resort on the Kohala Coast. It is part of the official qualifier series for the 2014 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in October. The swim is off Hapuna Beach; the bike ride goes on the northern part of the Ironman championship bike course to Hawi in North Kohala; the run is around the Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid golf courses and along the historic Ala Loa foot trail. There is a finishers’ banquet at the Fairmont Orchid, on the lawn. Call (808) 329-0063 or register online at www.ironmanhonu.com.

Saturday, May 31:
Hawai`i Pops “Orchestra Series” #6, with Al Jarreau. This is Hawai`i Pops’ Premiere Season Finale, Dance and Concert, starring Music Legend Al Jarreau. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit hawaiipops.tix.com.

Friday, May 30:
Al Jarreau. A smooth crooner with a flair for scat singing, vocal icon Al Jarreau has released jazz, pop, and R&B records across four decades, winning seven Grammy awards in the process. He received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, May 29:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Monday, May 26:
16^th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i. Residents and visitors gather at Ala Moana Beach Park to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.

Sunday, May 25:
Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i. An event that aims to share the ukulele with people of all ages and nationalities, well-known ukulele players from Hawai`i, Japan, and around the world will converge to make music along Oahu’s south shore until sunset. Kaka`ako Waterfront Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of booths featuring Hawaiian crafts, food, activities for kids, and a luxury ukulele raffle. Admission is free. Complimentary shuttle buses will be available between Waikiki and Kaka`ako Waterfront Park. For information call (808) 312-4381 or visit www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/en.

Sunday, May 25:
Annual Banana Poka Roundup. Annual forest education fair with live music, craft workshops, kid fun, and displays by conservation groups. The festival also is the finish line for the 5th annual Pedal to the Meadow bicycle race. Koke`e at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.

Saturday, May 24:
4^th Annual International Ukulele Contest & Hula Show. Enjoy a contest between ‘ukulele stars ready to take their talents to the next level. Ala Moana Shopping Center, Center Stage, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is part of the Annual Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i. For information or to participate in the contest, call (808) 312-4381 visit www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/contest.

Saturday, May 24:
Makahiki Challenge 2014. The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile obstacle journey through tireless hills, rough terrain, mud pits and more. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness this challenge will make sure that you “go all out.” Located at Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohi. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early bird special $35 registration. For more information and to register, visit www.makahikichallenge.com.

Saturday, May 24:
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. This awards ceremony for Hawai`i recording industry is the equivalent of the Grammy Awards. Awards ceremony, including music performances, will be televised live. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 4-6 p.m. For information call (808) 593-9424 or visit www.nahokuhanohano.org.