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- The Tiki Times – 2017 Events Calendar: August means Tiki Oasis, surf guitar and hot summer events
- The Tiki Times – July 2017 Events Calendar: Tales of the Cocktail takes over
- The Hukilau 2017 updates: Daily recaps, news, photos and video
- The Tiki Times – June 2017 Events Calendar: Summer season heats up with The Hukilau, Ohana: Luau At The Lake, Tiki Kon and more!
- Exploring 60 years of Tiki cocktail history through the menus of The Mai-Kai
- The Tiki Times – May 2017 Events Calendar: Tiki Caliente and lots more summer kickoff parties
- The Tiki Times – April 2017 Events Calendar: Surf and rockabilly, Miami Rum Festival, Chicago Area Tiki Tour
- The Mai-Kai is here to stay: 10 reasons why we love the historic South Florida restaurant
- The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes
- The Tiki Times – March 2017 Events Calendar: Shag art shows, Tiki bars and festivals, surf rock and more
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The Tiki Times – May 2017 Events Calendar: Tiki Caliente and lots more summer kickoff parties
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
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 & 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
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, All Static, angos, 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
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!
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
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
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, Miami Rum Festival, Music, Recipes, Rum, South Florida, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged B.G. Reynolds, Bamboo Ben, Beachbum Berry, 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
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 →
Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, History, Miami Rum Festival, Music, Other Florida, Recipes, Reviews, Rum, South Florida, The Week in Tiki | Tagged Alika Lyman Group, Archipelago, Arthur Lyman, Bootlegger Tiki, Broken Shaker, Caliente Tropics, Charles H. Baker, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Ding Dong Devils, Doug Horne, Easter Island, Eekum Bookum, Erik Adkins, exotica, Flor De Cana, Fraternal Order Of Moai, Fwaygo Rum, Gentleman's Companion, Grass Skirt Tiki Room, Gui Jaroschy, Guy Fieri, Hot Rod Hula Hop, Hotel Nacional Special, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Jimmy Psycho Experiment, Lei Low, Lost Lake, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Martin Denny, Martini Kings, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Modernism Week, Naked Tiki, Pagan Idol, Palm Springs, Paul McGee, Pineapple syrup, Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, Ralph Pagano, Randy Perez, recipe, Robert Burr, Robert Burr's Rum Guide, Robin Burr, rum, Rum Minute, Rum Renaissance Caribbean Cruise, Rum Wreck Dive Bar, Shag, Smuggler's Cove, SoBeWFF, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, South Florida, surf, surf guitar, Surf Guitar 101, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Kon, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Tonga Room, Trader Vic's, Wauwatiki | Leave a comment
The Hukilau updates: Raiders of the Lost Tiki Culture symposium, new sponsors, Pier 66 hotel news
In honor of The Hukilau’s 15th year and the 60th anniversary of The Mai-Kai, event co-founder/organizer Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White has assembled some of the top names in the Tiki revival for special events and symposiums that promise to educate … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Culture, Events, History, History, Hukilau, South Florida | Tagged Bahia Mar, Beachbum Berry, Crazy Al Evans, Don Q rum, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Otto von Stroheim, Pier 66, Raiders of the Lost Tiki Culture, Shag, South Florida, Sven Kirsten, Tiki Kiliki, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | 1 Comment
The Week in Tiki (Dec. 14-31, 2015): Preview new Tiki bars coming in 2016, festive New Year’s events, a new Kon-Tiki voyage, plus more!
After an exciting year that saw many new Tiki bars open across North America, lots more are in store for 2016. Preview what’s coming, plus get a quick New Year’s event guide. We have news on a new Kon-Tiki sailing … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, Mai-Kai, Music, Recipes, Restaurants, Reviews, Rum, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Bamboo Ben, Clifton's, Cocktail Wonk, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Demerara Flip, Demerara rum, Ding Dong Devils, Disneyland, Easter Island, Edgar Leeteg, El Dorado 5, El Dorado rum, False Idol, Flor De Cana, Fort Lauderdale, Hidden Harbor, Huntington Beach Don the Beachcomber, Kevin Kidney, Kon Tiki, Laramie Dean, Mai-Kai, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Navy Strength, New Year’s Eve, Pacific Seas, Paul McGee, Polynesian Islander Revue, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, recipe, Rose-Marie, rum, Shameful Tiki Room, Smuggler's Cove, South Pacific, Stolen Idols, surf, Thor Heyerdahl, Three Dots and a Dash, Trader Sam's, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Trader Vic's, Whitechapel | 1 Comment
