Tag Archives: Polynesian Islander Revue

100 Days to The Hukilau: Weekend events at The Mai-Kai to feature The Surfrajettes, preview party

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

The 18th annual Tiki weekender known as The Hukilau will not invade Fort Lauderdale until June, but local Tikiphiles will get an early taste of the rum-fueled festivities this weekend when two special events kick off the 2019 countdown at The Mai-Kai. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Hi-Tide Recordings, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Polynesian Islander Revue, Retro Rekindled, Richard Oneslager, surf, surf guitar, Surfrajettes, The Hukilau, Tiki Kiliki | Leave a comment

Epcot’s Native American art exhibit includes Hawaiian and Polynesian artifacts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

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The Hawaii and California display spotlights one of seven geographic regions of Native American art, both historical and modern, in the American Heritage Gallery at Epcot. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Disney World, Epcot, Events, History, History | Tagged Aloha Shirt, American Adventure, American Heritage Gallery, American Indian art, Disney World, Epcot, Polynesian Islander Revue, Smithsonian | Leave a comment

Event preview: The Hukilau 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, June 5-9

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

The Hukilau returns for its 18th annual Tiki weekender in June, serving up five days of immersive rum-fueled experiences at the Pier 66 Hotel & Marina and The Mai-Kai restaurant, both 62-year-old landmarks in sunny Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida | Tagged Brother Cleve, Daniele Dalla Pola, Death or Glory, Disasternauts, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Los Straitjackets, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Rum Island Pool Party, The Hukilau, The Intoxicators, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar | Leave a comment

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 Mai-Kai is here to stay: 10 reasons why we love the historic South Florida restaurant

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

There’s no doubt that The Mai-Kai restaurant has had long-lasting appeal and success. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in December, when it was honored by the Broward County … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Restaurants | Tagged Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, cocktails, Critiki, Dave Levy, Deep Sea Diver, Don The Beachcomber, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Kern Mattei, Kona Coffee Grog, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mariano Licudine, Mark Rivera, Martin Cate, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mystery Drink, Mystery Girl, Pia Dahlquist, Polynesian Islander Revue, South Florida, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Tiki | 1 Comment

The Mai-Kai turns 60 with special history presentations, celebration

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

RECAP: Browse photos on the 60th anniversary celebration on Facebook Related: New giant carved Tiki added to outdoor garden in time for 60th anniversary Updated preview: In a special 10-minute ceremony during a Dec. 13 public hearing, the Broward County … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Appleton, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, Book of Tiki, Critiki, Dave Levy, Don The Beachcomber, Fort Lauderdale, Kern Mattei, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mariano Licudine, Martin Cate, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mystery Drink, Mystery Girl, Pia Dahlquist, Polynesian Islander Revue, Polynesian Pop, South Florida, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Tiki, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Pop | 1 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

Week in Tiki (April 1-15, 2016): The Hukilau, Tiki Caliente and more upcoming events; Miami fest’s award-winning rums; Tiki bar openings and closings, and more!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Get the latest updates on The Hukilau in June and the fast-approaching Tiki Caliente in May. Other event previews include Vintage Tiki Weekend in Wildwood, a Shag art release at Disneyland, and Dick Dale’s latest tour. We take a look … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Broken Storm, Caliente Tropics, Caribbean Motel, Clément V.S.O.P., Dick Dale, Disneyland, Don Q rum, Doug Horne, Eekum Bookum, Gold Dust Lounge, Hukilau, Huntington Beach Don the Beachcomber, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Koloa rum, Mai-Kai, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Naked Tiki, passion, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Plantation Pineapple, Plantation Rum, Polynesian Islander Revue, Ralph Pagano, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Rum Trader, RumXP, Santeria Rum, Scott French, Shag, Shag the Store, Star Wars, Start Wars Cantina, Steve Yamada, The Golden Tiki, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Road Trip, Trader Sam's, Trader Vic's Emeryville, Vintage Tiki Weekend, Voodoo Organist, Wauwatiki, Wildwood, WonderGround Gallery, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper, Zen Tiki Lounge | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016: Entertainment, music and symposiums announced, full website launches

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Tuesday, Jan. 19 After 15 years of planning the East Coast’s premiere Tiki weekender, Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White knows a thing or two about giving her guests, affectionately known as “villagers,” what they want. For the 15th anniversary of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, Brian Miller, cocktails, Disasternauts, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jeff Chouinard, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Quiet Villagers, rum, Rum and the Cult of Tiki, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, St. John Frizell, surf, Swanky, The Intoxicators, tiki carving, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, 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!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Hurricane Hayward

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 →