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The Hukilau 2018 tickets on sale now: More bands, more bars, more Tiki!

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 8, 2018 The Hukilau gave its loyal fans a New Year’s treat by announcing an expanded lineup for the East Coast’s largest Tiki-themed event, giving its regular “villagers” early access and discounts on tickets. The general public can … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged allspice liqueur, Angie Pontani, Angostura, Ayme Harrison, Bahia Cabana, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Black Flamingos, Bob Thornton, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Czarna Wolgastar, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dave Levy, Death or Glory, Demerara rum, Dirty Dick, Don The Beachcomber, Donella Vitale, Eekum Bookum, El Dorado rum, falernum, Flask and Cannon, Fort Lauderdale, Foundation Tiki Bar, Frankie’s Tiki Room, Garret Richard, Gold Dust Lounge, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Ian Burrell, Joe Vitale, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, LuXotica Lounge, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martian Denny Orchestra, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica Quartet, Mutiny on the Bounty, Nu Lounge Bar, Nu Nui Nui, O.F.T.D., Pagan Idol, Paul McFadyen, Pier 66, Plantation Rum, Polynesian Islander Revue, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Richard Oneslager, rum, Rum Island Pool Party, Rum Trader, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Swanky, The Exotics, The Intoxicators, The Madeira, The Royal Pacifics, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Trailer Happiness, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Tiki Times – September 2017 Events Calendar: Texas goes Tiki, Deep South surf rock, rum fests from coast to coast

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

The Tiki Times: Archive of past events, monthly recaps Social media: Follow our Facebook page for updates | Pinterest SEPTEMBER 2017 TIKI EVENTS CALENDAR Spotlight events: Texas Tiki Week (Sept 11-17) Southern Surf StompFest (Sept. 15-17) Ongoing events | Upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Bryan Davis, California Rum Festival, Crazy Al Evans, Dan Cunningham, Dapper Day, Derek Yaniger, Don Q rum, Don the Beachcomber's Tiki Makeke, Dragon Con, Ed Hamilton, Eekum Bookum, Elvis, Forbidden Island, Foursquare, Fraternal Order Of Moai, Hamilton rum, Hidden Harbor, Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, John Mulder, Jonathan Chaffin, Lost Spirits rum, Mai-Kai, Makahiki: A Night of Tiki, Martin Cate, Michael Gordon, New York Rum Festival, Original Tiki Market Place, Otto von Stroheim, Richard Seale, Robert Jimenez, rum, Shag, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, Southern Surf StompFest, surf, Texas Tiki Week, Vienna Rum Festival | Leave a comment

The Tiki Times – May 2017 Events Calendar: Tiki Caliente and lots more summer kickoff parties

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

From the ashes of the Week in Tiki (and, later, the Month in Tiki) rises The Tiki Times. Still ambitious, but more practical, this monthly guide to what’s going on across the world of Tiki culture will hopefully be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Festivals, Food, History, Music, Restaurants, The Tiki Times | Tagged Alika Lyman Group, Bali Hai, Bamboo Ben, Big Toe, Caliente Tropics, Christine Benjamin, Clifton’s Pacific Seas, Coconut Club, Crazy Al Evans, Dapper Day, Dawn Frasier, Dirty Dick, Doug Horne, Eekum Bookum, Eric October, Fraternal Order Of Moai, International Rum Congress, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jimmy Psycho Experiment, Kelly Merrell, Lei Low, Mai-Kai, Man or Astro-man?, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martini Kings, Marty Lush, Meshugga Beach Party, Otto von Stroheim, Otto's Shrunken Head, Palm Springs, Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, Primativa in Hi-Fi, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, Rory Snyder, Sam Gambino, Scotty Schuder, Shag, Slowly Shirley, St. Croix Rum Festival, Surf O Rama, The Reef, Tiki Bingo, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Tony, Tiki Torches, Tiki Trader San Diego, TikiBeat, TikiCat, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Trader Vic's Emeryville, Unsteady Freddie's Surf-Rock Shindig | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

LIVE COVERAGE: Recap, news, photos and video UPDATED The Hukilau: June 7-11, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and The Mai-Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Buy tickets now. * TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and Group | Twitter | Instagram … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Blue Hawaii, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dead Rocks, Dirty Dick, DJ James Brown's Sweat, DJ Lounge Laura Taylor, Elvis, Flask and Cannon, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Fort Lauderdale, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Mermers, Miami Dade Reef Guard Association, Mike Skinner, Molokai bar, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Room, Ron Ferrell, Rum Island Pool Party, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Sip 'n Dip, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Stolen Idols, surf, Surfrajettes, Swanky, The Hula Girls, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tom Fowner, UnderTow, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016 Day 2 photo recap: Savage Jungle Swimshow, Tiki Tower Takeover, Kickoff Party and Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Shag’s SkyLounge, After Party at Kreepy Tiki

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

Highlights and photos from the 15th annual Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The memorable second day included two special events in the 17th floor Pier Top Ballroom: The Tiki Tower Takeover featuring five top bar teams from around the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged All Day, Beachbum Berry, Big Toe, Brian Miller, Captivation, Clee Sobieski, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Disasternauts, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eric October, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Funky Derelict, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, N! Satterfield, Orgeat Works, Paradise City, Paul McGee, Pier 66, plum syrup, Quiet Villagers, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Sailor Jerry, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Sunken Harbor Club, Tanduay rum, The Master Ninja, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Mondays With Miller, Tiki Tower Takeover, White Zombie, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016, Day 1 photo recap: Pre-Party at The Mai-Kai, The Wreck Bar mermaid show

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Highlights and photos from the 15th annual The Hukilau Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The opening day included the Smuggler’s Cove book signing and kick-off party at The Mai-Kai, plus the first of three exclusive swimshows from Marina the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktail reviews, Cocktails, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs, Video | Tagged Beachbum Berry, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Hukilau, Kern Mattei, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Paul Roe, recipe, rum, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Spicy Hula Girl, Straw Hat Barmen, surf, Tiki Kiliki, Tom Fowner, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau updates: High Tide party, rum sponsor rundown, merchandise preview and photos!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 30 On sale now: The Hukilau 2016 merchandise by Shag, inspired by The Mai-Kai NEW Photos: First exclusive day-by-day recap 15-year tributes: Tiki Kiliki’s memories | Video: The first 14 years Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Food, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged Appleton, Barnacled Mermaid, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Blue Chair Bay, Brian Miller, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eekum Bookum, Flor De Cana, Florida Mermaid Rum, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Gubba Rum, Haitian Frolic, Hamilton rum, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, Koloa rum, Kreepy Tiki, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, MoaKai, Molokai bar, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Raiders of the Lost Tiki Culture, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Rum Barrel, Sailor Jerry, santer, Santeria Rum, Shag, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, St. John Frizell, surf, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau guests to take a Tiki Road Trip; new Shag merchandise in the works

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

If the idea of a cross-country road trip to five Tiki bars in five different states seems daunting, The Hukilau will make it easy for you during the 15th annual gathering of Polynesian Pop enthusiasts June 8-12 in Fort Lauderdale. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Aku Aku, Barnacled Mermaid, Brian Miller, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Eekum Bookum, exotica, Florida Mermaid Rum, Fort Lauderdale, Foundation Tiki Bar, Garret Richard, Gubba Rum, Hukilau, James Teitelbaum, Jeff Chouinard, Jim Stacy, Korla Pandit, Korla The Movie, Mai-Kai, Mike Jones, MoaKai, Pier 66, Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, Rhum Barbancourt, Shag, Slowly Shirley, Surf Soul Tiki, The Happiest Hour, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Treasures Bazaar | Leave a comment

Week in Tiki (March 1-15, 2016): Trader Vic’s Portland closes, The Hukilau and more event updates

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Some sad news out of Portland with the unexpected closing of Trader Vic’s. Meanwhile in South Florida, The Hukilau announces an exciting new symposium. Other event updates include the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Tiki Fest in the Pacific Northwest, Ohana: … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Music, Recipes, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Bamboo Ben, Beachbum Berry, BG Reynolds, Bomboras, Building Paradise, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Deep End, Don Q rum, End of the Century, Erik Adkins, Fraternal Order Of Moai, Hangten Hangmen, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Luau, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Mystery Drink, Mystery Girl, Ohana: Luau at the Lake, Otto von Stroheim, Paul Senft, Pier 66, Ralph Pagano, recipe, Robert Burr, Robert Burr's Rum Guide, Robin Burr, rum, Rum Journey, Rum Minute, Shag, Shipwreck Lounge, South Florida, Squid, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Tacoma Cabana, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Kon, Tongariki, Trader Vic's, Ukadelics, Val's Daiquiri, VanTiki, Von Franco | Leave a comment

The Week in Tiki (Feb. 16-29, 2016): Rum and Tiki event roundup, new Tiki bars in D.C., S.F., photos and event recaps

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

We have lots of news from February on upcoming spring and summer events: Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Kon, and Hot Rod Hula Hop. Tiki bars continue to open across the country – from Washington, D.C., (Archipelago) to … Continue reading →