Ukulele Friends Ohana

Vanikapila 01.26
2026-01-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Vanikapila 26.25
2025-07-12 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, so dress appropriately.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 25.25
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

2025 Marin County Fair Performance
2025-07-02 13:00 - 13:45 | Marin County Fair, 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
Aloha UFOhana,

It’s that time of the year once again, County Fair Time! Yes, we’ve been invited to perform once again. I also managed to convince them to give us another 15 minutes of performance time since we’re such a large group.

This year we’re hoping to have a larger audience. Considering that we are performing later in the day, it being the first day of the fair which means kids attend for free.

Thought this event and tickets are for UFOhana performers only, Please feel free to invite your friends, neightbors, family, students to bring their own Ukuleles and join in the fun! Song books will be available.

Performance Day:

Many of you already know the drill. Please be sure to be there no later than 12:30. We perform at 1pm, end at 1:45pm.

Setup your music stands before going onstage (share with another ‘Ohana member if possible).

Prep/tune your Ukulele before going in stage.

When it’s our turn, get on stage asap, but don’t run over each other doing so. Please help those in need of assistance.

Core musicians will line upfront.

Hula Dancers will be on stage and in front, with keiki’s next to the Vendola Cafe Core Band (VCCB). See below for Stage Plot details.

When you’re on stage please let the sound techs do their job(s), when we’re cleared for take off . . .

Remember to smile, connect with someone in the audience, and enjoy!

I’m told that the Vendola Cafe Hula Dancers will be wearing white hula dresses with Red Hibiscus and kukui nut leis.

I ask that anyone joining the VCHD dress as such, definitely no hula dancers with jeans. Join in only if you know the hula. The VCHD has been practicing diligently for this event so please respect their time on stage.

Everyone else, please wear Colorful Hawaiian Attire. Dress for warm weather. Stay hydrated.

Remember what Marion said, Look up at the audience once in a while and smile.

All VCCB members please bring your own Ukulele Cables to plug into the sound system. It’ll help speed up setup time.

I’ll be providing the Flight Manual, as usual, I’ll have a few for the audience as well. Click here for a PDF copy.

I’ve also designed some special Pins for the event and will hand them out on performance day.

I could not find a 2025 Fair Map, but I’m assuming we’ll be at the same location as last year, the “Kaiser Permanente Community Stage”, see below. Of course, it could have a different Sponsor Name, but the location has always been the same, so far.

Hope to see you on the 2nd!

Mahalo Nui,

Del

Vanikapila 24.25
2025-06-28 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), if you’re exhibiting any cold, flu or COVID systems, please consider joining us in Cyber Space. Mahalo.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting.

The dry weather has been keeping the flora down so the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . hopefully the weather will hold up and we’ll have some mild weather once again. Though those of you with allergies might want to reconsider.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.
