Events

Have you ever wondered about the origins of our beloved 'Ukulele? Well, here's an oppurtunity to learn first hand from Professor Roberto Moniz. His Bio below. Professor Moniz is visiting from Portugal and has kindly agreed to a short presentation on the history of his Madeiran instruments, the Machete/Braguinha, Rajão and Viola de Arameas. As …

It's our 18th Vanikapila of 2026! Only (?) more to go? For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting: Though it's …

Vanikapila #19! Talk about how time . . . uh, strums? For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting: Though it's …

Vanikapila #20! Which looks strangely like the year we're in? For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting: …

Brudda Ken is coming back to Vendola Cafe! Join us: 11a - 1pm-ish for our usual Kanikapila.Followed by a Potluck: 1pm - 2pmFinishing with Ken's concert: 2pm - 4pm Seating is limited so click below to reserve a seat now. Also, place note if you'll be joining us for the Potluck and what dish you …

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CHANGED VENUES FOR THIS EVENT. Featuring a Jazzy Hawaiian evening with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners Faith Ako & Tarvin Makia. Click below for details and to reserve a Luau Style Dinner at the San Rafael Elks Lodge. Below, from Faith's website:

It's our 21st Vanikapila of 2026 and we're almost half way through the year. For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather …

It's our 22nd Vanikapila of 2026. For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting: Though it's always available, it's been pretty …

It's our 23nd Vanikapila of 2026. We're almost half way around the sun? For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are exhibiting symptoms. For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting: …

Aloha UFOhana, Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Yes, it's County Fair Time and Yes, we've been invited to perform at the same venue as last year! We should have a good size audience. Considering that we are performing later in the day and it being the 4th of July and …