In collaboration with the City of Port Coquitlam, Cutie Circle is bringing two world-renowned ukulele artists to Leigh Square for an afternoon of workshops, concerts and a ukulele jam!

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Intended for ukulele players and music lovers alike, this event will show the audience some ukulele techniques; entertain via various music genres played through the lens of this happiest instrument on Earth; and engage the community in an open jam for a hearty singalong !

Program

Workshops

02:00 PM – 03:40 PM

Concerts

03:40 PM – 04:30 PM

Ukulele Jam

04:30 PM – 05:00 PM

About the Artists

David Chen

A leading figure in the Ukulele world from Taiwan — performer, author, and educator across Greater China.

He graduated from York University in UK for his master degree, now is the president of Chung Hua International Ukulele Association in Taiwan.

David Chen is a key promoter of the ukulele in the Chinese-speaking world, devoted to music education and international cultural exchange. He has served as a special guest ukulele instructor for companies such as Alibaba Group and Apple Shanghai Headquarters. He is widely recognized as a renowned performer, best-selling author, and educator in Taiwan, China, Singapore and Malaysia.

David is particularly known for his unique “Hawaiian Two-Finger Style,” which has captured attention across the industry. He has held solo ukulele concerts at prestigious venues like Shanghai Concert Hall and Shenzhen Concert Hall, delivering emotionally rich and technically refined performances.
As the founder and organizer of the Taiwan and Shanghai International Ukulele Festivals, David has played a crucial role in fostering the ukulele boom in Greater China, while also promoting deep international collaborations among performers.

He is the author of over seven instructional books, including the best-selling “24 Essential Ukulele Lessons”, the first comprehensive ukulele textbook for Chinese readers, and the highly acclaimed “Perfect Hawaiian Two-Finger Arrangements.”

David’s unique style has made him beloved by ukulele enthusiasts around the world. He has been invited to perform and teach in over 20 countries and cities, including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, and the Americas, continuing to spread the charm of the ukulele worldwide.

Always with me

Demo of Two-finger style

Eduardo García

Eduardo is a multi-instrumentalist originally from Mexico who arrived in Vancouver in 2017.

He has been a full time Ukulele Instructor since 2012. He was the founder/director of the Academia de Ukuleles de la Ribera (Lakeside Ukulele Academy), a self-financed music school that provides instruments and free music lessons to all children in his community and that continues to this day.

He was a feature performer at the Vancouver Ukulele Festival in 2018 and 2019; the Ajijic Ukulele Retreat (Mexico) in 2017 and 2019; the Seoul International Aloha Ukulele Festival (South Korea) in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025; the Kamloops Ukulele Festival (Canada) in 2022, 2024 and 2026, the Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival (Canada) in 2025, and was featured in the International spotlight of the Ukulele Festival Hawai’i in 2021, among other online ukulele events organized in Japan, Brazil, Canada and USA.

Autumn Leaves

Undertale

Acknowledgement

We thank the City of Port Coquitlam for financially supporting this event at the beautiful Leigh Square.

Event Details

Date: Sunday · July 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Leigh Square, 2253 Leigh Square Place, Port Coquitlam
Admission: Free

Ticket and Registration:
To receive a free workshop and jam package, register at Eventbrite by June 29:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-in-the-square-tickets-1992175794429?

Parking Map: https://maps.portcoquitlam.ca/portal/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=2e0c6ce36b334b1c9aab01b949d5cb8b

What to Bring for the Workshops and/or Jam

Participants are encouraged to bring their own ukulele, music stand, digital tuner and clips (or clothes pins) for fastening songsheets.

What to Bring for the Concerts

While there will be benches on site, please feel free to bring chairs or blankets. Also, attendees can feel free to bring hats. There are eateries nearby for a quick snack or beverage.