Bellevue UKE'sters

Song Circle
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
After the business of practicing some selected gig songs, song circle will focus on the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS
Come prepared with some favorites!

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-02-06 12:30 - 14:00 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Come join us for our first meeting in 2026! Please note that our NEW MEETING TIME is 12:30pm
This gathering will be a song circle – check out the Aloha Friday page ahead of time and bring a list to choose from when the circle comes to you.
We welcome special guest Yolanda Taufa’asau.
The library room has been reserved from 12-3. Music starts at 12:30 and will go until approximately 2pm
After that, if you like, stay and talk story. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share (the library is an alcohol free-space).

Song Circle
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:30
If there are gig songs we want to work on, we’ll do that first.
After that, song circle! We will concentrate on songs from the TEAL BOOK, and/or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:30
After running through some gig songs to keep them fresh, our song circle will proceed using the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS
Come with a few options for when it’s your turn!

Song Circle
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:30
We start as always with some focused practice. After that, song circle!
This week we will use choices from MISC SONGS or GIG SONGS
Come prepared for your turn!

Open Mic and Song Circle
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:30
This week you have an opportunity to get up and practice being on stage – in front of your friends!
This even is open to all, and in all cofigurations: Individuals, Duos, Small groups. Beginners to advanced skills.
If you are freaked out being on stage alone, consider forming a small group and then leading everyone in a song from our website – a great way to build confidence!
Music can be an instrumental, a song from our website resources, or a NEW song.
Tell Pete, Kathy, Ken, or Suzanne to get your name on in the list.
After open mic, if time, song circle will be using all song resources: TEAL BOOK, PURPLE BOOK , BROWN BOOK, MISC SONGS , GIG SONGS

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:30 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
PLEASE NOTE the return to 1:00pm meeting time!
We will start playing music at 1:00pm (song circle style). Yolanda will join us as soon as she can.
Before you come, please make a point of looking over the two song she has sent us: “I Ola Kakou Na Hawai’i” and “Misty Rains and Lehua”
The room is booked from 12:30 – 3:30. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles.

Song Circle
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:30
Once we get practicing some selected gig songs our of the way, song circle will focus on the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS
Come prepared with some favorites!

Song Circle
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:30
If there is work to do on gig songs, it will be first.
After that – celebrate St. Patricks Day with a song circle! Music can be found under our THEME SONGS. (Songs for song circle can also be chosen from our GIG SONGS)

Song Circle
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:30
As we do, first there will be some practice of gig songs.
Once that is done, song circle! We will concentrate on songs from the TEAL BOOK, and/or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:30
After we practice a little, we’ll have a song circle. Come prepared with a few ideas!
Choose from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when making your plan.

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
We will start playing music at 1:00pm (song circle style) using Aloha Friday music from the website.
Yolanda will join us as soon as she can. Please try to review the two songs she gave us: “I Ola Kakou Na Hawai’i” and “Misty Rains and Lehua”
The room is booked from 12:30 – 3:30. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles.

Song Circle
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:30
Following normal protocol, we will practice a few songs that could be in an upcoming gig.
Song circle will take place next. Songs may be chosen from the MISC SONGS or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:30
After we spend time focusing on select potential gig songs, we will enjoy a song circle.
Bring a list for when the circle comes to you! Make your choices from the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:30
Once we have our focused practice time, we’ll go around the room for song circle.

Bring a list! Song circle songs may be chosen from the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS .

Song Circle
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:30
First some focused practice, second….song circle!
Choose from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when making your request list.

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Come join us for kanikapila and celebration of Hawaiian music, language and culture.
This Aloha Friday falls on MAY DAY, which is Lei Day in Hawai’i. WEAR A LEI!
And if you are not familiar with the song “May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i“ – STUDY UP! (Listen to the Halekulani Girls on YouTube)
We will start playing music at 1:00pm (song circle style) using Aloha Friday music from the website.
The room is booked from 12:30 – 3:30. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles.
The concept of Lei Day was introduced in 1927 by writer Don Blanding and formalized in 1928 to encourage the tradition of wearing and giving lei, a symbol of Aloha.
Click here to learn more information about the history of May Day and Lei Day in Hawai’i,
The Official Colors and Flowers of 8 Hawaiian islands
Hawaii – Red – Lehua flower
Maui – Pink – Lokelani rose
Kahoolawe – Gray – Hinahina plant
Lanai – Orange – Kaunaoa plant
Molokai – Green – Kukui Nut flower
Oahu – Yellow – Ilima flower
Kauai – Purple – Mokihana berry
Niihau – White – White Pupu shell

Song Circle
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:30
Per usual, first some gig song practice. Then on to song circle! Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS

Song Circle
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:30
Come join for some gig song practice followed by a song circle. Come with a list of your favorites from the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:30
First we will review some gig songs, then on to song circle. Come prepared! Songs may be chosen from the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS .

Song Circle
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:30
After some gig song practice, join us for song circle. Choose from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when making your list of songs to request.

Song Circle
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:30
After we practice some gig songs, we will enjoy a song circle. Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS. Come prepared with a list of your favorites!

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Kirkland Public Library Meeting Rom, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Come join us for kanikapila and celebration of Hawaiian music, language and culture.
NOTE: Meeting at KIRKLAND Library this time. (Free 4 hr parking in garage under library). For directions, CLICK HERE.
We will start playing music at 1:00pm (song circle style) using Aloha Friday music from the website.
The room is booked from 12:30 – 4:00. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles.

Song Circle
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:30
This week a song circle will follow our usual gig practice. Come prepare with songs from the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS

Kirkland Arts Center (gig)
2026-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
UKE’sters have been invited to perform (background music) at an art opening for Scandia’s Kiln Fused Glass Paintings at the Kirkland Arts Center .
Her talk will run from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will then set up and begin playing around 6:45p.m. for about 45 minutes to an hour. We can set up at 6:30.
If you plan to attend, please tell Ken. Additionally, please send a song you would like to play so Bonnie can create a songbook. We can accommodate up to 12 musicians. If more than 12 sign up, we will draw straws.

Song Circle
2026-06-17 13:00 - 14:30
Today we will practice a few gig songs, then go around the circle. Please look for your favorites to request using the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:30
We will start as usual with a few songs picked out for us to practice.
Choose from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when looking for songs you’d like to sing at our song circle.

Song Circle
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:30
Song circle will follow practice of select gig songs.
Come prepared with a list of your favorites! Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS.

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Bellevue Public Library Meeting Room, 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Come join us for kanikapila and celebration of Hawaiian music, language and culture.
NOTE: Meeting at DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE Library this time. (Free parking in garage at library). For directions, CLICK HERE.
We will start playing music at 1:00pm (song circle style) using Aloha Friday music from the website.
There was a request for Yolanda to give us a lesson on ʻōlelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian language). Want to learn about pronunciation? She’s a very good teacher.
The room is booked from 12:30 – 4:00. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles

Song Circle
2026-07-08 13:30 - 14:30
Come join for some gig song practice followed by a song circle. The BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS will be the source for songs to choose.
