Vanikapila 20.24
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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.

The grass/weeds/??? must be a little tall by now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . aaaaaah choooooo!

Vanikapila 21.24
2024-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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. Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

The grass/weeds/??? are a little tall now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . aaaaaah choooooo . . . sniff, sniff!

Vanikapila 22.24
2024-06-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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. Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

The grass/weeds/??? are alot taller now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . sort of like Bikram Ukulele . . .

2024 County Fair Performance
2024-07-06 12:15 - 13:15 | https://marinfair.org/, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
Aloha All,

It’s that time of the year and once again we’ve been invited to perform at the Marin County Fair for the 10th year. The Free Performer tickets are limited so please register ASAP before they run out.

However, when we do run out of tickets, you are more than welcome to join us, you’ll just have to purchase your own ticket.

Please show up no later than 11:45am for the event. Because we are one of the larger groups we need the extra time for setup.

We’ll have the same stage layout as last year. Hula Space in front, keikis and lead musicians behind and the Corps De Ukulele in rows behind.

Below an old map from the 2018 fair. It’ll give you an idea of the location of the Community Stage, where we’ll be performing. It’s the Blue Rectangle in the Plaza area. We’ll congregate in the food court area as we always have.

BYOMusic Stand, music clips and I will bring some printed Flight Manuals for those in need. Otherwise you can download the PDF here. To conserve stage space consider sharing a Flight Manual and a music stand with an Ukulele Co-Pilot.

Dress in Happy, Bright, Hawaiian Attire. Hula Dancers please wear “Appropriate Hula Attire”.

Remember what Marion told us, “Look up from your Flight Manual, make eye contact and smile once in a while.”

It may be warm so keep hydrated and dress cool Hawaiian.

Let get ready to St-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-umbl-l-l-l-l-l-le!!!!

Napa Back Yard Concert featuring The Slackers
2024-07-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Pendry Hale, 1007 Stonebridge, Napa, California, 94558, United States
Featuring Ken Emerson and Jim “Kimo” West.

Kimo and Ken are both living legends in the world of Hawaiian slack key and acoustic steel guitar. They strive for freshness and spontaneity in their duet shows in keeping with the true Hawaiian “kanikapila” style. Their diverse musical influences venture beyond the Islands toward the land of blues, ragtime and jazz. Both Ken and Kimo have a number of Grammy, recording and touring credits.

New Live Slackers Album Release. Available only at concerts!

4pm – 5pm Kanikapila (Instruments optional. Hula always welcomed!)5pm – 6pm Potluck (Please bring a potluck if you’ll be joining us for dinner)6pm – 8pm Slackers Concert (Please BringYourOwnChair)

Vanikapila 23.24
2024-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

The grass/weeds/volunteer oak/pine/something??? are alot taller now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . sort of like Bikram Ukulele if the weather’s going be hot again . . .

Mini Napa Porchfest
2024-07-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Hamilton’s Porch, 308 Franklin Street, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Though the Napa Porchfest was canceled for this year. Lee Hamilton has invited the UFOhana to play ANYWAY!It’s an all day event. Linda will be selling her Vintage Hawaiian Goods. Though a free event, we encourgage you to bring a Potluck to share with the Hamiltons and your ‘Ohana.

We’ll be playing from the Big Book (all 3 volumes), BYOMusic stand, your ukulele (it happens), hula impliments (if you do so), BYOChair, BYOBeverage (stay hydrated), dress in Bright Hawaiian Attire and, of course, ALOHA.

I’ll be bringing 4 tents this year, to cover the entire length of the drive way, fans, etc. The sound system will be setup at the far end tent. Any assistance with setup would be appreciated.

Details from Lee Hamilton (our host).

12:00 – 1:30: Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson, Cello, Guitar (Classical to Rock), will be performing on the Porch.2:00 – wheneva: Ukulele Friends Ohana will be performing in the Driveway.

And good company in the back yard …our friends are welcome to rest in our backyardduring the afternoon as you enjoy music. Just walk down our driveway pastthe porch and come through the gate next to our house. We’ll have waters and other drinks,some light nibbles and there’s sure to be good company. Please join us for a while during yourenjoyable musical afternoon.

Lee and Miriam Hamilton308 Franklin Street (at the corner of Pine Street)Napa, CA 94559Lee’s mobile: 707 290-5119

Please invite your friends to come as well!

KKC Night: Jai Josefs Trio
2024-07-27 16:00 - 20:00 | 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 Jazzy Rock, Rockin’ Jazz Concert with the Jai Josefs Trio.

Event Schedule:

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

Seating is limited so please register soon.

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

Vanikapila 24.24
2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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.

The grass/weeds/volunteer oak/pine/something??? are alot taller now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . sort of like Bikram Ukulele if the weather’s going be hot again . . .

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 25.24
2024-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 26.24
2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be 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.

The grass/weeds/volunteer oak/pine/something??? are alot taller now but 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.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Tamalpais Canoe Club Race / Fundraiser
2024-08-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Parking Lot, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, California, 94965, United States
We’ll be playinng somewhere on the site (look for the double tents) between 8:30a-11:30a. However there will be other events going on during the races. I believe they mentioned a Lei Making, Hawaiian Crafts booths and our very own Tucker will be giving beginning Ukulele Lessons.

You’re welcome to attend from the beginning if you wish. Bring a music stand, some wind clips, a chair if you need, water and sunscreen. I will be providing a few Flight Manuals (Song Book) for UFOhana Pilots and guests attending. Or, you can download a pdf here.

For food, TOCC has invited us to join in on their PotLuck so please bring something to share if you will be participating.

Below, event details from Dinna Davis their Club VP and race coordinator.

Our Kula ‘Anela is on Saturday, August 24 at Fort Baker (Horseshoe Cove). You can get some information on location here: https://www.tamoutrigger.org/event-detailsOur Kula schedule for the day is:

8:45-9am Pule + Opening Ceremony, chanting I Kū Mau Mau (1st race starts at 9am)9:00-9:45am UFO (at the Main Stage)9:45-11:00am Dek (in the Ohana Village)10:30-11:30am UFO (at the Main Stage)11:30am – Awards for Keiki races12:30-2:00pm Dek (in the Ohana Village — or Main Stage — can encourage those who took lessons to join in a Kanikapila)2:00pm – Raffle Drawing/Auction Items picked up2:45pm – Awards for Women/Coed/Men races3:00pm-ish – Closing Ceremony (singing Hawai’i Aloha)

Vanikapila 27.24
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Can you believe it’s already the end of August?

If you’ll be 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.

The grass/weeds/volunteer oak/pine/triffeds??? are a little taller now but the VCO (aka South 40) should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . sort of like Bikram Ukulele if the weather’s going be hot again . . .

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 28.24
2024-09-07 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’re exhibiting symptoms.

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.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

091324: Elks Lodge Dinner and Kanikapila
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:30 | San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States
Dinner and UFOhana . . .

Come an join us for fun night of Kanikapila and Ono-licious kaukau at the Elks.

Joe’s Hawaiian Dinner:~Huli Huli Chicken~!Spanish Pork Adobo~Pesto Crusted Fish~Stir Fry with Tofu~Rice~Salad~Dessert* price includes tax and gratuity

Click here to purchase a dinner/attendance ticket.

2024 San Rafael Porchfest
2024-09-15 13:30 - 14:30 | 347 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States, 347 Bayview St,, San Rafael, California, 94901, United States
We’re the first band on the porch, performing at 1:30 pm at the address listed below. I have assembled a UFO core band that will be performing on the porch.

All others attending and wanting to perform may station themselve in the yard in front of the porch. However, should we need to respect the wishes of the Porch Host, you may end up performing on the street. You are welcome to bring chairs.

Be aware that we start exactly at 1:30p and must clear the stage by 2:30p so the next band can setup.

Click here to download a copy of the San Rafael Porch Fest Flight Manual (Song Book). I will print up a few hard copies for those who may need one. Bring a music stand, wind clips, dress for sun and / or cold weather, and extra Aloha to share with the neighborhood.

Click here to access the San Rafael Porchfest maps and schedules.

Parking is always tight at these kind of events so plan accordingly.

Magic Flute 4th Annual Restring-A-Thon
2024-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | The Magic Flute, 182 Northgate One, San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
FREE Restring with a $20 Donation!

Check out the details below:

Vanikapila 29.24
2024-10-05 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:

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 . . . it looks like it’ll be in the 90s this Saturday so dress accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Elks Lodge Hawaiian Dinner and Kanikapila
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States
From the San Rafael Elks:

ALOHA! UFOs are playing and good food served.

For those who may not know, the UFOs are the Ukulele Friends Ohana – and they don’t just play Hawaiian music!

Huli Huli ChickenMiso CodChar Siu PorkStir Fry with TofuRiceSaladDessert

‍*Includes sales tax and gratuity

Remember – Elks Must Pay for Their Guests!

Vanikapila 30.24
2024-10-12 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:

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 . . . it looks like it’ll cooler maybe in the 80s this Saturday so dress accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 31.24
2024-10-19 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.

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

The previous weather pattern has been keeping the flora down so the VCO (aka South 40) so it should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . it looks like it’ll cooler this weekend, maybe in the 80s this Saturday so dress accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

2024 UFOhana Come As You Aren't Night!
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Our Annual CAYAK 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 CAYA” 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 CAYA.

Click above for inspiration.

Vanikapilka 32.24
2024-11-02 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 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 been cooler but the flora is still down so the VCO (aka South 40) so it should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . it looks like it’ll cooler this weekend and maybe some rain and wind. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Elks Veterans Dinner and Kanikapila
2024-11-08 18:30 - 21:00 | San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States
Check out the details below:

Vanikapila 33.24
2024-11-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 34.24
2024-11-16 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 are exhibiting symptoms.

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

We did have some rain a the beginning of this week, but we should be clear for the rest of the week. Luckily, the weeds haven’t taken hold yet in the VCO (aka South 40), so it should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . it looks like it’ll cooler this weekend. So plan accordingly.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Marin County Employee Arts & Crafts Fair
2024-11-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Marin Civic Center Café, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 237, San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
Aloha UFOhana,

We’ve been invited to perform at the following event on Nov 20th.

We perform from 12:30p to 2pm so be there no later than 12pm for setup and sound check.

Please bring a music stand, your Big Flight Manual and our 2022 V1.1 Winter Flight Manual if you have it. If not you can download it here as a pdf. I’ll try bringing a few hard copies if I have them, but don’t count on it.

Don’t forget to wear bright Aloha attire and a hula dress if you’ll be dancing Hulas, unless you’re Ted or Wally or . . . . and bring a lot of extra Aloha to share.

Mahalo,

-=SqL+Nohea=-

Vanikapilia 35.24
2024-11-23 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:

We did have some rain a the beginning of this week, but we should be clear for the rest of the week. Luckily, the weeds haven’t taken hold yet in the VCO (aka South 40), so it should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor experience . . . it looks like it’ll cold this weekend. So plan accordingly or wear a mask come in the warm Vendola Cafe instead.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Vanikapila 36.24
2024-11-30 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:

We did have some rain a the beginning of this week, but we should be clear Saturday. Luckily, the weeds haven’t taken hold yet in the VCO (aka South 40), so it should be ok for those of you wishing an outdoor moors like experience . . . it looks like it’ll still be a cold moorish day. So plan accordingly or instead, if you’re feeling up to it, wear a mask and join us in the warm Vendola Cafe instead.

Sorry, but no pets or service animals allowed.

Fairfax Holiday Crafts Fair
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 | The Pavillion, Fairfax, 142 Bolias Road, Fairfax, CA, 94930
It’s that time of the year UFOhana! We’ve been invited to perform at the Fairfax Winter Craft Faire once again.

Bring Aloha nui to share with Fairfax and your ‘OhanaI’ll provide Christmas SongbooksBring your music standBring your UkuleleDress in Bright Holiday Hawaiian Attire

Stage Call is 10:30 am for setup

Click below to view images from last year’s event.
