Local Events
Upcoming Events
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Annual Reno Ukulele Festivals
October 9-12, 2024
October 15-18 2025
Additional details will be provided for these future events when they become available.
This family friendly festival features daily sessions of workshops, evening concerts, open mics, community performances, raffle and an abundance of shopping. Ukulele entertainers & world class ukulele instructors in the past have included Daniel Ho, Steven Espaniola, Victoria Vox, Jack Maher, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Dani Joy, Perry Stauffer, Viggy K., Ukulollo, Julie Holloman, Dominator, Moses Kamai, and Art Hopkins.
Concerts and jams are hosted throughout the 4 day event.
Ongoing Events/Jams
Hayward Library
888 C Street, Hayward CA
510-293-8685
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library
Strum-Alongs are held every other Saturday. All skill levels are welcome!
Free Introductory Lessons are also offered.
Check their calendar for availability and details.
BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke) If you don't own a uke, check one out from the Library!
For more information, contact Sandra Stewart, the uke event coordinator.
sandra.stewart@hayward-ca.gov
(510) 583-2113
John F. Kennedy Library
505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo CA 94590
1-866-572-7587
Saturday, May 11th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, June 29th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, July 27th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, August 31st 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, September 28th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, October 26th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, November 30th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, December 28th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Uke Jam! Join the community in a fun play and sing-along at the John F. Kennedy Library 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590. Jams take place in the Joseph Room.
Loaner instruments are available at no cost and are on a first-come first-serve basis. The library recommends that you call ahead in advance to reserve an instrument. To attend the event registrations are required - you may register on the library's website.
Questions? Contact the JFK Library at 1-866-572-7587 or check out the Events page at www.solanolibrary.com for the latest uke jam sessions.
Lamorinda Music Store
81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette CA 94549
925-385-0963
https://www.lamorindamusic.com/
info@lamorindamusic.com
Ukulele jams nights, lessons, equipment sales and repairs. Open since 2009, a great resource for all things ukulele.
Send email to info@lamorindamusic.com for more details or to join their mailing list and participate in their uke jams.
JAMS Music Store
7282 San Ramon Road
Dublin, CA, 94568
(925)828-5267
https://www.jamsmusicdublin.com/
info@jamsmusicdublin.com
Ukulele jams nights, lessons, equipment sales and repairs.
Check out their website for more details or contact JAMS Music. Consider joining their mailing list to stay informed.
Lark In The Morning
1001 Camelia Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(707) 964-5569
harmony@larkinthemorning.com
Ukulele lessons, equipment sales and repairs and oh so much more!
They host an annual camp where musicians, singers, and dancers learn traditional styles from all over the world.
Contact Lark In The Morning for more details.