Bellevue UKE'sters

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2026-09-09 13:00 - 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, 2026-09-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-18 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, 2026-09-23 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!

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-08-07 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.
The room is booked from 12:30 – 4:00. Bring a snack to share and talk story after we put down our ‘ukuleles

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.
You can DOWNLOAD THE SET LIST HERE
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.
You can DOWNLOAD THE SET LIST HERE.
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. Click here to DOWNLOAD THE SET LIST.
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.

Kanikapila at Kalama Cultural Festival
2026-08-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Port of Kalama Marine Park, 215 N Hendrickson Dr., Kalama, WA, 98625
All are welcome to come re-unite with Glenn and meet the Kalama Kanikapila Strummers for an afternoon of kanikapila at the Kalama Cultural Festival
You can DOWNLOAD THE KANIKAPILA SONGBOOK HERE

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.
For those using electronic music, you can DOWNLOAD THE SET LIST HERE.
More details to follow

Song Circle
2026-09-02 13:00 - 14:30
We will run through a few songs for the 9/6 gig that might need polishing, and then 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.

Aloha Pō’alima
2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:30 | 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

Bayshore East Condos Pot-luck (gig)
2026-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Bayshore East Condos, 369 101st Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Come sing and play!
Bayshore East condos (where April & Paul live) is having their annual end-of-summer pot-luck get-together. UKE’sters are invited to play and join the fun, as well as enjoy the potluck. Those of you who came to play last summer will remember the space, but this time we will set up in the pool area. No need to bring anything for the potluck, but if you really want to that is OK!
Please RSVP directly to Paul and April so they know how many chairs to set up.
PARKING: April and Paul will secure as many parking spots as possible. There is also street parking right in front. Carpooling is encouraged.
More details to follow…

Song Circle
2026-09-30 13:00 - 14:30
Following practice of select gig songs, we will have a song circle.
Come prepared with a list of your favorites!
Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS.

Song Circle
2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:30
After we practice a few select gig songs, we’ll have a song circle.
Come prepared with a list of your favorites! The BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS will be the source for songs to choose.

Song Circle
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:30
Come join for some gig song practice followed by a song circle.
Please look for your favorites to request using the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
After we practice a few gig songs, song circle takes place.
Please look for your favorites to request using the PURPLE BOOK or the list of GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2026-10-28 13:00 - 14:30
After a gig song or two chosen to polish, we will celebrate HALLOWEEN in our song circle.
Halloween music can be found under our THEME SONGS. (Songs for song circle can also be chosen from our GIG SONGS)

Song Circle
2026-11-04 13:00 - 14:30
We will have a song circle following practice of select gig songs.
Songs may be chosen from the GIG SONGS and MISC SONGS.
Bring a list of your favorites songs!

Song Circle
2026-11-11 13:00 - 14:30
After some gig song practice, come join us for a song circle.
The BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS will be the source for songs to choose.

Song Circle (Optional)
2026-11-25 13:00 - 14:30
‘Tis the season to be thankful and spend time with family and loved ones.
This week’s song circle is optional. If you are able, come join us!
We will play requests from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK BROWN BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.
