Ukulele Friends Ohana

Vanikapila 05.25
2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Vanikapila 45.25
2025-12-06 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 44.25
2025-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

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 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 41.25
2025-11-08 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. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

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.

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.

Vanikapila 39.25
2025-10-25 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 37.35
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

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

Vanikapila 35.25
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 34.25
2025-09-13 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. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 33.25
2025-09-06 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 . . . hoping it’ll be a little cooler this weekend,or not. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 32.25 & BD Luncheon
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Join us for not just our weekly Vanikapila, but for our long overdue monthly Potluck Luncheon. Come and help us celebrate our Virgo Pilots Birthday (of which Del is one, hint, hint).

When registering, please indicated in the Notes field if you’ll be joining us for the luncheon and what you will be bringing for Potluck. Perferably a main course, salad, and just a few sweets so Del doesn’t go into a diabetic coma.

We will provide refreshments, BYOBooze though.

Our Favorite Quartet @ The Seahorse
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Seahorse In Sausalito, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, California, 94965, United States
Jai Josef’s Quartet . . .

TOCC-30th Kula 'Anela Canoe Race
2025-08-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Horseshoe Cove, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, California, 94965, United States
No Vanikapila Today . . . The Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club has asked that we play at this event once again.

We have a small away team playing for the event during this time, and we welcome those who are willing to brave the outdoors to bring your ukulele and kanikapila with us at Horseshoe Cove instead.

We’ll be playing from the BIG Book. BYOMusic Stand, Sun Screen, food, water, rain jacket, ukulele and maybe a compass or gps in case you get lost.

Details and maps of the event can be found here.

Parking is pretty tight so do consider carpooling. You’re welcome to come sooner if you’d like to experience the Canoe Races.

Vanikapila 31.25
2025-08-16 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’re exhibiting symptoms.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. It’s a little rough out back and the weather is a little warm, so dress accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 30.25
2025-08-09 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’re exhibiting symptoms.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. It’s a little rough out back and the weather is a little warm.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 29.25
2025-08-02 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’re exhibiting symptoms.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. It can be a little rough out back, so dress appropriately.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 28.25
2025-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | 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’re exhibiting symptoms or maybe wear a mask and play in the back yard?

Speaking of which, for those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. It’s a little rough out back, and it’s been a little cool lately so dress appropriately.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 27.25
2025-07-19 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’re exhibiting symptoms or maybe wear a mask and play in the back yard?

Speaking of which, for those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. It’s a little rough out back, so dress appropriately.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.
