Events

Aloha all, It's our 15th Vanikapila of 2026, we're half way through April. We are once again blessed with Sunny Days, until next week that is. I can hear the front yard weeds/grasses taunting me! For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for …

Aloha all, It's our 16th Vanikapila of 2026, we're almost through April. We are once again blessed with Sunny Days. I can hear the front yard weeds/grasses stretching out their branches! For those of you joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you are …

It's our17th 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 always …

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 …