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- The Tiki Times – December 2017 Events Calendar: Spirited holiday happenings in California and beyond
- Photos: Monstrous mayhem at the ninth annual Hulaween party at The Mai-Kai
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- Hulaween 2017: Monster Tiki Party invades The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 27
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The Hukilau 2018 tickets on sale now: More bands, more bars, more Tiki!
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 →
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Exclusive: The Hukilau’s Tiki Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair
LIVE COVERAGE: Schedule, updates, news and photos The Hukilau, the East Coast’s largest and longest-running Tiki weekender, has confirmed an all-new lineup for one of its signature events during the 16th annual festivities in Fort Lauderdale in June. When the … Continue reading →
Posted in 2017, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged cocktails, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dirty Dick, Fort Lauderdale, Garret Richard, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, rum, Scotty Schuder, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Surfrajettes, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, 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 Mai-Kai turns 60 with special history presentations, celebration
NEW: New giant carved Tiki added to outdoor garden in time for 60th anniversary Updated Dec. 24: Symposia Series sold out; get on the waiting list See below: Lost cocktails announced | Extended happy hour UPDATE: In a special 10-minute … 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 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
‘King Kai’ leads procession of new Tikis into The Mai-Kai
Thanks to a dedicated group of artists and supporters, The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale has been blessed with the arrival of a new clan of Tiki carvings, most notably the 10-foot “King Kai” that now holds court in the outdoor … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Photo galleries, South Florida | Tagged Barney West, Dave Levy, Hukilau, Jeff Chouinard, King Kai, Mai-Kai, Mark Rivera, tiki carving, Tiki Kiliki, Tom Fowner, Will Anders | Leave a comment
Tiki Kiliki: 15 years of The Hukilau, 15 years of memories
In honor of the 15th anniversary of The Hukilau, we asked Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White to share her remembrances from her 15 years as co-founder, co-producer and organizer. Starting in 2002 in Atlanta and moving to Fort Lauderdale the next … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Beachbum Berry, Hukilau, Kevin Kidney, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, Mai-Kai, Mireille Thornton, Robert Drasnin, Shag, Sven Kirsten, Sweet Hollywaiians, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Wayne Coombs | Leave a comment
Video: A look back at The Hukilau’s first 14 years
Marking its 15th anniversary, the East Coast’s largest and oldest Polynesian Pop event promises its biggest party ever in 2016. But before the rum-fueled bash gets into high gear, we’d like to pause and take a look back at the … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida, Video | Tagged Bahia Cabana, Bahia Mar, Beachbum Berry, Brian Miller, Disasternauts, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Ìxtahuele, Kevin Kidney, King Kukulele, Laramie Dean, Los Straitjackets, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Robert Drasnin, Shag, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, surf, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Sweet Hollywaiians, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Trader Vic's, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | 1 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
