Vanikapila 36.25
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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:

The previous weather pattern has pretty warm, and the flora is a little dry, but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience, they did mention the possiblity of rain this week. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 37.35
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 38.25
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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:

The previous weather pattern has pretty warm, and the flora is a little dry, but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience, they did mention the possiblity of rain this week and it is a bit cooler this week. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 39.25
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

2025 CAYAK NIGHT
2025-10-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Our Annual ComeAsYouAren’tKanikapila costume party / Kanikapila / Pot Luck!

Bring your BIG BOOK and maybe a music stand as we do run out, your Ukulele and a Pot Luck. Bring a guest too if you wish.

Oh, btw . . . a secret “Best CAYAK” award is in the works for the best one who came as they aren’t! Nohea will be selecting and awarding (in secret).

Click below for costume inspiration from Last Year’s CAYAK.

Click above to view 2024 Come As You Aren’t Kanikapila Album.

Jolyn's Celebration Of Life
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Congregational Church, 145 Rock Hill Road, Tiburon, California, 94920, United States
Bring your Ukulele and join us in celebrating Jolyn’s memory with your UFOhana. Bring a small music stand. Dress in your finest Aloha Attire.

You can download the PDF here or let me know if you need a print out when registering.

Vanikapila 41.25
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 42.25
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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 . . .

The backyard is always open for those of you wanting an outdoor experience. But do check the weather reports just to be sure.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

*As some of you may already know, Sandy’s sister, Mary Tiger, and long time friend of the ‘Ohana, passed away this past week. To help with his trip back to Hawai’i, please consider donating a little extra in the yellow bucket, all of which we will be passing onto Sandy.

Vanikapila 43.25
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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:

The previous weather pattern has pretty soggy, and the flora is a little damp, but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you willing to brave the moors . . . they did mention the possiblity of rain this week, again. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 44.25
2025-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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:

The previous weather pattern has pretty soggy, and the flora is a little damp, but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wanting a Boggy Experience . . . they did mention the possiblity of rain this week, again. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 45.25
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

2025 Fairfax Craft Fair
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairfax Pavillion, 142 Bolias Road, Fairfax, CA, 94930, United States
They’re holding it on Sunday this year and asked that we play for 2 hours.

Bring your 2025 Winter manual. Let me know if you need a printed copy ASAP (not the day before!), it takes a while to print and bind them. Click here to download the 2025 Winter Manual.

Dress in Bright Hawaiian Attire, Red and White colors if you have them.

Bring a music stand, space may be tight on stage so please consider sharing your stand with someone if possible.

Be on stage by 9:30am.

Bring extra Aloha to share with Everyone.

Oh, and don’t forget your Ukulele.

2025 Ugly Sweater PaJama PotLuck Vanikapila
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Mele Kalikimaka ka kou!

Yes, it’s that time of the year once again . .

Our Annual USPJPLV Night!

So please join us and be sure to wear your best Ugly Christmas Sweater or your best PJ. Don’t forget to bring a tasty main dish to share with your UFOhana.

Click below for inspiration from last year’s event.

Don’t forget to mention in the “Notes” what you’re bringing for Pot Luck.

Vanikapila 46.25
2025-12-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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 doesn’t seem it might be for a while. They are expecting clear weather this Saturday but the back yard has turned into the Moors.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 01.26
2026-01-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our first 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:

Thought it’s always available, it’s been pretty chilling and boggy lately, I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 02.26
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our second Vanikapila of 2026! Only 51(?) more togo?

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:

Thought it’s always available, it’s been pretty chilly, wet, and boggy lately. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 03.25
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our third Vanikapila of 2026! Only 50(?) more togo?

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 chilly, wet, and boggy lately. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 04.26
2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our third Vanikapila of 2026! Only 50(?) more togo?

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 fairly clear and sunny lately, but still a bit boggy. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 05.25
2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our 5th Vanikapila, and January’s done!

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 chilly, wet, and kinda sorta sunny/boggy lately. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

06.25
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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:

The previous weather pattern has pretty temperate, and the flora is a little dry, but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . they did mention the possiblity of rain this week. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 07.26
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Can you believe January’s over and here we are in the middle of February?

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 chilly, wet, and boggy lately. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 08.26
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Well here we are, almost at the end of February and on our 8th Vanikapila of 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 permitting:

However, it’s been pretty wet, chilly, and boggy lately. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40. Better to keep indoors.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 9.26
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our 8th Vanikapila of 2026 and it’s already the end of February!

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,but I think the rains will be returning. I don’t think anyone would be out in the back 40.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

KKC Night with Jai Josefs Quartet
2026-03-07 16:00 - 20:30 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Join us for another fun filled night of Kanikapila (Ukulele/Music Jam), Kaukau (Potluck Dinner) and a Concert of Jazzy Rock, Rockin’ Jazz with the Jai Josefs Quartet.

The Jai Josefs Quartet is a Marin Based band that plays “Jazzy Rock and Rockin’ Jazz.” Its members have over a hundred years of pro experience between them, including work with luminaries as Chris Isaak and Jose Feliciano. We do unique arrangements of songs by artists like Sting, George Benson, Van Morrison and Carlos Santana, as well as some very cool originals.

Click here to view their website and samples of their New Recordings.

Event Schedule:

Kanikapila at 4pmKaukau (Dinner) at 5:30pmConcert 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Seating is limited so please register soon.

When registering, please note what you’ll be bringing for Potluck, Mahalo.

Vanikapila 10.26
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
It’s our 10th Vanikapila of 2026!

And it’ll actually be the UFOhana’s 26th anniversary of Kanikapila. Though we won’t be celebrating till next Saturday, so stay tuned!

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.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 11.26 and 26th Anniversary Luncheon
2026-03-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
We will be celebrating 26 years of UFOhana Kanikapila!

Yes, it has been 26 years. So after having our usual 11am – 1pm Vanikapila we will celebrate:

11am – 1pm: Vanikapila

1pm – 4pm: “WE GO EAT NOW . . . (Luncheon)”

Help us celebrate our 26th year by bringing a tasty main dish to share with your UFOhana and spend some time talking story with your UFOhana.

Please note in your registration if you will be attending the Luncheon and what you will be bringing. Mahalo.

Vanikapila 12.26
2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Can you believe it’s our 12th Vanikapila already?

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 warm this past week, though there is a cool down. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 13.26
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Can you believe it’s our 13th Vanikapila and April already?

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 warm this past week, though there maybe a cool down this week. But at least the Sun’s out.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 14.26
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Aloha all,

It’s our 14th Vanikapila of 2026. No (April) fooling.

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 warm lately. So do dress accordingly and bring water.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 15.26
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
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 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 chilly at times. So do dress accordingly and bring water.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.
