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Today: free Arbor Day trees at Kailua United Methodist Church (reserved slots), the Kalama Beach Club Holiday Artisan Fair, and evening music at Koʻolau Distillery, Nico’s and The Garden. Sunday brings the farmers and Lōkahi markets and NFL Sunday, Tuesday a Marine Corps birthday party, Wednesday Veterans Day (libraries closed) and Thursday Holiday Sip + Shop plus Neighborhood Board committee meetings. Confirm details with organizers before going.
Today in Kailua
Kailua Arbor Day free tree adoption
Saturday, November 7 | 9:00 AM–noon (reserved slots)
Kailua United Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Rd
Smart Trees Pacific and the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle give away more than 300 trees, matched to the right spot. Pickup is by reserved 15-minute slot only, limit one tree per household, plus arborist climbing demos and Master Gardener Q&A. (Organizer details)
Kalama Beach Club Holiday Artisan Fair
Saturday, November 7 | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Kalama Beach Club, 280 N Kalaheo Ave
The club’s annual craft fair features local artisans and holiday gifts. Its flyer notes free parking; the “sold out” notice refers to vendor spaces. Confirm admission details with the club. (Organizer details)
Tonight in Kailua
Cosmic Tacos at Koʻolau Distillery
Saturday, November 7 | 5:00–9:30 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Food vendor during tasting-room hours (open noon–10 PM Saturday). From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Puahone at Koʻolau Distillery
Saturday, November 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Live music; Cosmic Tacos serves 5–9:30 PM. The tasting room is open noon–10 PM Saturday. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Saturday live music
Saturday, November 7 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Saturday live music at 6 PM, with no performer named. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Walt Keale at Nico’s
Saturday, November 7 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Nico’s Kailua, 970 N Kalaheo Ave
Nico’s current music calendar lists Walt Keale from 6 to 8 PM. Cover and reservation details are not stated; confirm with the restaurant. (Organizer details)
Coming Up This Week
KailuaTown Farmers Market
Sunday, November 8 | 8:00 AM–noon
640 Ulukahiki St, adjacent to Adventist Health Castle
FarmLovers lists this Sunday-morning market with local produce, prepared foods and crafts. Confirm vendor details with the organizer. (Organizer details)
NFL Sunday at Koʻolau Distillery
Sunday, November 8 | 8:00 AM, 11:25 AM, 3:20 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
The tasting room opens at 7 AM Sunday (until 7 PM) for the three NFL windows. Chef Amin serves 2:30–6 PM. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Lōkahi Kailua Market
Sunday, November 8 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
340 Uluniu St
The Sunday market lists its current location at 340 Uluniu St; the organizer says it relocates beginning Nov. 29. (Organizer details)
Paint & Sip with Paint For Your Soul
Sunday, November 8 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
A guided painting session in the tasting room; ask the distillery about cost and sign-up. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Shane Kainoa at GOEN
Sunday, November 8 | 4:30–6:30 PM
GOEN Dining+Bar, 573 Kailua Rd
GOEN’s official weekly schedule lists Shane Kainoa from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Confirm any changes and dining arrangements with the restaurant at (808) 263-4636. (Organizer details)
Kominiko at Koʻolau Distillery
Sunday, November 8 | 4:30–7:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Live music in the tasting room. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Hoku Zuttermeister at GOEN
Monday, November 9 | 4:30–6:30 PM
GOEN Dining+Bar, 573 Kailua Rd
GOEN’s official weekly schedule lists Hoku Zuttermeister from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Confirm any changes and dining arrangements with the restaurant at (808) 263-4636. (Organizer details)
Cigar Night at Koʻolau Distillery
Monday, November 9 | 4:30–8:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Monday Cigar Night; the Bills at Vikings game airs at 5:15 PM. Bring your own food. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Monday live music
Monday, November 9 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Monday live music at 6 PM, with no performer named. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Randy Allen at GOEN
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:30–6:30 PM
GOEN Dining+Bar, 573 Kailua Rd
GOEN’s official weekly schedule lists Randy Allen from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Confirm any changes and dining arrangements with the restaurant at (808) 263-4636. (Organizer details)
USMC 251st Birthday Celebration at Koʻolau Distillery
Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30–10:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
All branches and civilians are welcome. Don Fialkowski plays 6–9 PM, Whiskey Smoke 808 serves food 5–9:30 PM and Seaside Tattoos is on site; the ceremony is at 7 PM and cake at 8 PM. A free RSVP brings $5 off the bar tab and 25% off Pearl Harbor Legacy bottles, per the distillery. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Tuesday Trivia
Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Tuesday Trivia at 6 PM. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Veterans Day: free tour for veterans at Koʻolau Distillery
Wednesday, November 11 | By booking
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
The distillery says veterans can book a free tour on Veterans Day and get 20% off bottles; booking is required. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Chris Rego at GOEN
Wednesday, November 11 | 4:30–6:30 PM
GOEN Dining+Bar, 573 Kailua Rd
GOEN’s official weekly schedule lists Chris Rego from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Confirm any changes and dining arrangements with the restaurant at (808) 263-4636. (Organizer details)
Wednesday live music
Wednesday, November 11 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Wednesday live music at 6 PM, with no performer named. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Kailua Farmers Market
Thursday, November 12 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Kailua Town Center parking lot (by Longs/CVS)
The weekly Thursday-evening market lists produce, food and local vendors. (Organizer details)
Holiday Sip + Shop
Thursday, November 12 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Around Kailua Town
Kailua Town’s holiday kickoff promises festive sips, bites, live entertainment and shop promotions. Participating shops and conditions are not listed yet. (Organizer details)
Kailua Water Quality Subcommittee: wetland-bird nesting islands
Thursday, November 12 | 5:30–7:00 PM
District Park Meeting Room, 21 S Kainalu Dr; Zoom in agenda
The Neighborhood Board subcommittee will hear a Worcester Polytechnic Institute student presentation on floating nesting islands for native wetland birds in Kawainui. Old business includes storm-drain maintenance, Kapaʻa Quarry water-quality impacts and the Kaʻelepulu Pond pollutant limit (TMDL). (Organizer details)
Kailua Transportation and Public Works Committee
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00–8:00 PM
District Park Meeting Room, 21 S Kainalu Dr; in person
A Kailua Neighborhood Board committee meeting. See the posted agenda for items. (Organizer details)
Kailua Parks and Recreation Committee
Thursday, November 12 | 8:00–9:00 PM
District Park Meeting Room, 21 S Kainalu Dr; in person
A Kailua Neighborhood Board committee meeting. See the posted agenda for items. (Organizer details)
Thursday live music
Thursday, November 12 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Thursday live music at 6 PM, with no performer named. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Trivia Night at Koʻolau Distillery
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Weekly Thursday trivia in the tasting room. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Keiki Jams
Friday, November 13 | 9:00 AM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Keiki Jams on Friday mornings. Check with the venue for program details. (Organizer details)
Koʻolau Night Market
Friday, November 13 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Windward Mall parking lot near Haiku Rd, Kāneʻohe
Windward Mall’s evening market with food and local vendors. Confirm details with the mall. (Organizer details)
Friday live music
Friday, November 13 | 6:00 PM
The Garden, 44 Kainehe St
The Garden’s weekly schedule lists Friday live music at 6 PM, with no performer named. Admission is free with food and drink purchase; confirm details with the venue. (Organizer details)
Val & the Lanikai Rockets at Koʻolau Distillery
Friday, November 13 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14
Live music in the tasting room. From Koʻolau Distillery’s weekly schedule, which notes events are subject to change. Age policy is not stated; confirm with the distillery at (808) 261-0685. (Organizer details)
Looking Ahead
An Evening with Cole Brauer at Kaneohe Yacht Club
Wed, Dec 2 | 5:30 PM check-in; 6:30 PM talk
Kaneohe Yacht Club, 44-503 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kāneʻohe
Kaneohe Yacht Club hosts An Evening with Cole Brauer, “Lessons from a Solo Journey Around the World,” on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Brauer, a former UH sailor, was the first American woman to race solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, in the Global Solo Challenge, and wrote the memoir First Light. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM and the talk at 6:30 PM at the club, 44-503 Kaneohe Bay Dr. Tickets are limited and required: $30 for non-members (entry, a bento box dinner and one drink) and $15 for KYC members (entry and bento; member login required). Non-members, including hosted guests, may not buy drinks at the bar and must park outside the club. No books will be sold at the event; the club suggests buying ahead at local stores such as Book Ends Kailua. (Tickets and details)
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