Bellevue UKE'sters

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Song Circle
2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:30
Song circle takes place after we practice a few gig songs. Please look for your favorites to request using the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS

Potluck and Song Circle
2026-07-22 14:30 - 21:00 | Sanders Residence, address available by request, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Kathleen Sanders has invited us for an afternoon kanikapila at her Lake Sammamish home. There will be plenty of music and good food! Plus 1’s welcome.
PLEASE RSVP by July 17.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 22 from 2:30 to whenever! Potluck from 2:30 to 3:30 followed by song circle and socializing.
WHAT TO BRING: Ukulele, stand, heavy hors d’ oeuvre, and your beverage of choice.
PARKING: Please let Kathleen know if you need to reserve parking in the driveway, otherwise you can park on
West Lake Sammamish Parkway. Dick will be there to direct you.
When it’s time for kanikapila, we will play out of THIS SONGBOOK (you can download for use with electronic devices).
If you are using paper music, you can download the SONGLIST to use to organize your music ahead of time.
Don’t forget your ukulele!

Song Circle
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:30
We’ll start with a few gig songs picked out for us to practice, and then enjoy going around the circle.
Choose from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when looking for songs you’d like to sing at our song circle.

Song Circle
2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:30
Following practice of select gig songs, we will have a song circle.
Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS.
Come prepared with a list of your favorites!

Arts in the Garden Rehearsal
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:30
The focus of our gathering will be to prepare for Arts in the Garden.
After practicing for our upcoming gig at the Botanical Gardens, if there is time we will enjoy a song circle.
Song circle picks can be chosen from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK BROWN BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.

Arts in the Garden Rehearsal
2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:30
Preparing for Arts in the Garden continues.
After practicing for our upcoming gig, we will enjoy a song circle if there is time.
Song circle picks can be chosen from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK BROWN BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.

Arts in the Garden Rehearsal
2026-08-26 13:00 - 14:30
Final run through before our gig.
After practicing, if time, we will enjoy a song circle.
Song circle picks can be chosen from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK BROWN BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.

Bellevue Botanical Gardens (gig)
2026-08-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
Save the Date!
Bellevue UKE’sters are excited to once again be providing a part of the music entertainment at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens “Arts in the Garden 2026” event.
The three day event will feature live music, a variety of artists, and many kinds of 3-D garden art available for purchase.
Admission is free, but there is a fee for parking. Alternately, you can park for free at Wilburton Elementary School (12300 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005) and walk up to the venue.
The venue is open from 10-5pm. We are scheduled to perform our set from 10:30 to 11:30, set up can begin at 9:15.
More details to follow
