Dates: Wednesdays Aug 19, Sept 2, 9, 16, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 Times: Meeting Room: Cupertino Odd Fellows20589 Homestead RoadCupertino, CA 95014 >>> Beginner-1 ‘Ukulele Class – (8 Class Session) This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to play the ‘ukulele with little or no previous experience in playing the ‘ukulele. …
Sunday, September 27, 2026 We invite you to join Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee Alan Akaka, who is also a distinguished recipient of the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Artists’ “Lifetime Achievement” award, at the NorCal Hawaiian Steel Guitar Symposium. This unique opportunity will allow you to learn from an expert as he shares his …
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Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel from Volcano, Hawai’i will return to the South Bay to lead hula workshops “Songs to Honor Our Royalty” on Wed., July 8 and perform at a music concert “A Summer Evening” on Fri., July 10, 2026! Please see the attached flyers for details. ALL hula skill levels are welcome! Click HERE to meet Kumu Mele in this …
On May 3, 2026, Cupertino Odd Fellows Lodge 70 had its 3rd Annual “May Day is Lei Day” Fundraiser. All proceeds went to the Hawaiian Council for Hawai’i’s recent flood victims. Our sold-out event raised $2,000 for this charity! In Hawai’i, food, music and hula dancing are part of every gathering. Guests brought and shared ‘ono(delicious) pot …
The first Odd Fellows Irish Ceili for St. Patrick’s Day was a resounding success. It brought out 62 dancers on a Tuesday night, wearing every shade of green. For some, this is something they’ve done for 30 years. For others, this was their first chance to try it. We even had live musicians – Dave …
Aloha kākou! Renowned Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel from Volcano, Hawai’i~~this year’s Aloha Festivals Queen~~will return to the South Bay to lead hula workshops on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She will also perform at a music concert dedicated to Hawai’i musician Ben Kaili on Friday, March 13, 2026. See the attached flyers for details. Watch the video …
Dates: Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 29 – May 6, 13, 20 – June 3 Times: 6PM – 6:55 PM >>> Beginner-27PM – 7:55 PM >>> Beginner-1 Meeting Room: Cupertino Odd Fellows20589 Homestead RoadCupertino, CA 95014 >>> Beginner-1 ‘Ukulele Class – (8 Class Session) This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to …
Irish Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is one of three forms of Irish dancing. It is done in groups and at parties (unlike the solo Irish step dancing). Those jigs and reels that have you tapping your foot were made for dancing! Dances are similar to English country dances seen at Regency dance events, but done to …
On November 1st, Bayview 109 in Redwood City hosted the Las Pulgas Big Band. The Las Pulgas Band is an 18 piece big band led by Claire Curry. Las Pulgas sounded FANTASTIC! They are a truly professional outfit. They feature two different singers. Their repertoire was very eclectic, featuring jazz bnd standards from the 1940’s, as well as …
I was honored to be asked to lead a community dance at the Cave Degree Weekend in Yreka in early September, and delighted to get as many participants as we did. The weekend was nicknamed “Odd Con”, and of course the dance was the Odd Ball. There were about 50 people in and out of the …