> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.kailuatoday.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # This Week in Kailua — Thursday, November 5, 2026 - URL: https://www.kailuatoday.com/this-week-in-kailua-thursday-november-5-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-05T13:04:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T13:05:49.000Z - Description: Meetings, markets, and music happening around Kailua this week. - Author: Kailua Today - Tags: Newsletter Archive Tonight: Kalaheo plays Kaiser for the OIA Division II football title, the Kailua Farmers Market runs 4–7 PM, the neighborhood board meets at 7 and Koʻolau Distillery hosts trivia. Coming up: the Kalama Beach Club Holiday Artisan Fair Saturday, Sunday markets, a Marine Corps birthday party Tuesday and Veterans Day next Wednesday. Confirm details with organizers before going. ## Today in Kailua ### Municipal parking-lot archaeological survey: partial closures **Thursday, November 5 | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM (weather permitting)** Kailua Municipal Parking Lot, Aulike St/Maluniu Ave; one driveway stays open The City’s survey continues through Friday, Nov. 6\. Up to eight stalls may close at a time and one driveway may close temporarily; alternate parking is across the street at 25 Aulike St. ([Organizer details](https://www.honolulu.gov/ddc/final-stage-of-archeological-survey-at-kailua-municipal-parking-lot-to-resume/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Council: 60 Kaʻapuni Drive SMA permit request (RES26-220 CD1) **Thursday, November 5 | 10:00 AM** Council Chamber, Honolulu Hale, 530 S King St; remote testimony in agenda The Council agenda includes a Special Management Area major permit resolution for two dwellings, an attached garage and a pool at 60 Kaʻapuni Drive. Agenda placement is not final approval. The agenda also includes Resolution 26-236 on the Bellows lands and Bill 53 on shopping carts. ([Organizer details](https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=29504&ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Jaguars at Ravens watch party at Koʻolau Distillery **Thursday, November 5 | 3:15 PM** Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14 The tasting room is open noon–9 PM Thursday. 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Kailua Farmers Market **Thursday, November 5 | 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](https://kailuatownhi.com/weekly-events/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Leilani’s Island Tacos at Koʻolau Distillery **Thursday, November 5 | 4:30–8:30 PM** Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14 The food vendor serves during tasting-room hours. 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ## Tonight in Kailua ### Thursday live music **Thursday, November 5 | 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Greg and Darrel at Nico’s **Thursday, November 5 | 6:00–8:00 PM** Nico’s Kailua, 970 N Kalaheo Ave Nico’s current music calendar lists Greg and Darrel from 6 to 8 PM. Cover and reservation details are not stated; confirm with the restaurant. ([Organizer details](https://nicoskailua.com/music/month/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Kalaheo vs. Kaiser: OIA Division II Football Championship **Thursday, November 5 | 6:30 PM** Farrington High School (Skippa Diaz Stadium), 1564 N King St, Honolulu Unbeaten Kalaheo (9-0), the state’s only undefeated team, meets Kaiser (7-2) for the OIA Division II title and its first football championship in school history. The OIA lists general admission at $12; tickets are sold through GoFan, and payment is card or mobile only. ([GoFan tickets](https://gofan.co/app/school/HI50316?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ([Organizer details](https://www.oiasports.com/sports/football?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Kailua Neighborhood Board No. 31: stormwater update **Thursday, November 5 | 7:00 PM** District Park Multipurpose Room, 21 S Kainalu Dr; WebEx in agenda The agenda includes a Kaʻelepulu stormwater plan update and a Red Hill Registry presentation. The agenda is not an approval notice. ([Organizer details](https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/31-kailua-nb-regular-meeting-2026-07-02-2026-08-06-2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-11-05/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Trivia Night at Koʻolau Distillery **Thursday, November 5 | 7:00–9:00 PM** Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14 This week’s theme is “Numbers, Shapes and Colors.” 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ## Coming Up This Week ### Keiki Jams **Friday, November 6 | 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Voyage by Chef Amin at Koʻolau Distillery **Friday, November 6 | 5:00–9:00 PM** Koʻolau Distillery, 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Bldg 50, Unit 14 Food pop-up during tasting-room hours (open noon–9 PM Friday). 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Friday live music **Friday, November 6 | 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Kama Kakaio at Nico’s **Friday, November 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM** Nico’s Kailua, 970 N Kalaheo Ave Nico’s current music calendar lists Kama Kakaio from 6 to 8 PM. Cover and reservation details are not stated; confirm with the restaurant. ([Organizer details](https://nicoskailua.com/music/month/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### Jacob Staron at Koʻolau Distillery **Friday, November 6 | 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://kalamabeachclub.com/events/annual-craft-fair/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://nicoskailua.com/music/month/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.farmloversmarkets.com/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://lokahikailuamarket.com/location/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.royyamaguchi.com/goen-kailua?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.royyamaguchi.com/goen-kailua?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.royyamaguchi.com/goen-kailua?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.koolaudistillery.com/tasting-room/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/koolaudistillery/items/177635/calendar/?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.royyamaguchi.com/goen-kailua?ref=kailuatoday.com)) ### 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](https://www.thegardenkailua.com/live-music?ref=kailuatoday.com)) *Have an event, restaurant special, live music announcement, community notice, or story tip? Email us at* [*news@kailuatoday.com*](mailto:news@kailuatoday.com)