Schedule
There is so much to do at Tiki Oasis!
Symposiums, Special Performaces, Car Show, Kids Events, Art Show, Costume Contest ,Live Tiki Carvings and so much more! Take a look through our daily schedule of events to find out about all there is to do at Tiki Oasis.
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- Thursday Aug 18
- Friday Aug 19
- Saturday Aug 20
- Sunday Aug 21
Thursday Events
Registration & Will CallBali Hai, Lanai |
Bali Hai Shuttle ServiceAvailable from the Crowne Plaza, Handlery Hotel and Kings Inn. $5:00 per person (One Way) Call (619) 646-8629 or email mhintza@yahoo.com |
Tiki Oasis Meet & Mingle
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Doors: 6:30PM Entertainment |
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Emcee: Indoors: |
Outdoor Stage: 9:45PM Tiki Joe's Ocean |
Friday Events
Registration & Tiki Mug Pick-UpFoyer of Grand Hanalei Ballroom Limited Edition Tiki Mug SalePoolside, Crowne Plaza |
Tiki Oasis 2nd Annual Art Show
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The Main Event
Main Event
Main Stage, 5:30PM - 10:00PM,
Limited Number of tickets sold at door on Thursday
Wristband Required
Entertainment
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Emcee: 5:30PM - 8:00PM Marty Lush and His Latin Livers |
8:00PM - 10:00PM Burlesque Set including: Los Straitjackets |
Special Performances, Symposia, and Activities
Yoga with Tana the
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Marina's AquatecatechismThe Handlery Pool Shuttle Service Provided Beach Blanket Betties
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Saturday Events
Registration & Tiki Mug Pick-UpFoyer of Grand Hanalei Ballroom 3rd Annual Tiki Oasis Car ShowParking Lot, Crowne Plaza Hula GirlsParking Lot Stagse, Crowne Plaza |
Tiki Oasis 2nd Annual Art Show
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Main Event
Main Stage, 5:30PM - 10:00PM,
Limited Number of tickets sold at door on Thursday
Wristband Required
Entertainment
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Emcee: 5:30PM - 8:00PM Mustache Contest and Frankie's Baja Marimba Mania |
8:00PM - 10:00PM Orchestra Superstring Burlesque Set including: Herb: A Tribute to Herb Alpert |
Special Performances, Symposia, and Activities
Surf Guitar Lessons
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Signing with Derek Yaniger,
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Kids Activities
Tiki Tot PlayroomParadise Room, Crowne Plaza |
Tiki Tween Party RoomParadise Room, Crowne Plaza |
Sunday Events
Registration & Tiki Mug Pick-UpFoyer of Grand Hanalei Ballroom |
Tiki Oasis 2nd Annual Art Show
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Main Event
Grand Hanalei Ballroom, 5:30PM - 10:00PM,
Limited Number of tickets sold at door
Wristband Required
Entertainment
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6:00PM Don TikiFor the first time ever on the West Coast. The original neo_Exotica act direct from Hawaii 6:30PM 8:30PM |
Special Performances, Symposia, and Activities
The Duke of RedundancyPoolside, Crowne Plaza Mai-Kai History, Mystery
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Charles Phoenix
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Kids Activities
Tot Tour with King KukulelePoolside, Crowne Plaza |
Tiki Tot PlayroomParadise Room, Crowne Plaza |
Yoga with Tana the Tattooed Lady
Wonder how you are going to sustain a whole weekend of Tiki Oasis? Let Tana the Tattooed Lady take you through some traditional sun salutations and get you nice and centered…. She will slowly take you from a relaxed state of mind to getting you sparkled up for go go action poolside and give you tips on how to keep the energy alive for all those late night after parties!
10:00AM – 11:00AM, Friday August 19th
Location: Grassy area by the pool, Crowne Plaza
Price: Free
Marina's Aquatecatechism
MeduSirena Aquaticat Training Workshop!!
Now here's your chance to take a sub-aquatic swim lesson from the 'Fire Eating Mermaid' herself! Join Marina at The Handlery Pool and learn the basics of aquatic performance-including buoyancy control, how to move underwater more efficiently, and effective underwater facial expression and body positions for your film & photographic endeavors! At the end of the session, you can even pose for a souvenir photo with the MeduSirena herself! Eccentric and wild swimwear encouraged!
*Please bring goggles or a swim mask for the session. If you do not have any, we will have some available for purchase.
10:00AM – 12:00PM, Friday August 19th
Location: The Handlery Pool
Price: $20.00
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** This class is NOT included with VIP or Deluxe VIP PASS!!
Shuttle Service Provided
9:45AM, Friday August 19th
Hotel Lobby, Crowne Plaza
Additional fee $10 for shuttle
Tiki Oasis Dance & Charm School
presented by Fishnet Follies
Do you want to make sure you look picture-perfect in every photo over the weekend? Ensure you sip that Mai Tai with the perfect amount of poise and polish? Then the Tiki Oasis Dance and Charm School is for you! Let the cute ladies of the Fishnet Follies show you their secret tips and tricks that will help you look and feel like a sassy gal form days gone by. The Follies will even teach you some basic dance moves so you can look extra fab whether hitting the dance floor or working the room parties with a lampshade on your head! The ladies will touch upon simple Tiki Etiquette and important questions like "Can one wear a straw hat indoors?" and "Just when exactly are flip flops acceptable??" It's all in good fun, but who says you can't look good while doing it all??
* Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be moving around during this class
11:00AM – 12:30PM, Friday August 19th
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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Polynesian Pop in Mid Century San Diego Hosted by Bosko
Urban archeologist extraordinaire Bosko will take you on an exciting edge-of-your-seat slide show tour of San Diego County's vintage Polynesian Pop glories. Listen while Bosko ruminates about being a co-founder of the new Tiki movement, recounts exciting 80's & 90's dumpster diving tales expresses the thoughts of a semi legend carver and more. Watch with your own eyes never before seen photographs of mid century San Diego's pagan splendor and what's left now. Hear the strange but true history of some of your favorite pieces of Polynesian Pop architecture, just as if you had been there! Feel the thrill of a life time at Bosko's lecture, over 20 years in the making, an amazing multi media extravaganza!
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Friday August 19th
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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The Agave Seminar with Jacques Bezuidenhout
Tequila Tasting: The Agave Seminar. A comprehensive tasting and seminar on Tequila and the Agave. We will discuss all points of production and the relevance of Terroir in the final out come of Tequila. Mezcal production will also be covered. No Worms are invited.
3:30PM – 5:00PM, Friday August 19th
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $25.00
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Surf Guitar Lessons with Jason Lee
Known for his Live group, Jason Lee & the R.I.P.Tides, and his countless number of tutorial Surf Guitar You Tube videos. Jason Lee has spread the instructional bug all over the world to help keep the kulture of Surf Guitar Music alive. Jason will be showing you the basics of Surf Guitar style, and teach you original songs and riffs, that you can use for developing your talent. Anyone can attend with any skill level. Jason will also cover achieving that vintage surf guitar tone, with Amps, Guitars, and pedal effects to help you in your journey to classic awesomeness. Jason will provide amps and pedals. Bring your Guitar and plug in!
10:30AM - 11:30AM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Cove 1 Room, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door
Latin Rhythms Dance Class: Party in Your Pants!
Shake your groove thang in style to Latin rhythms from south of the border. Practice lounge-flavored Brazilian samba and old school mambo in an all ages, all genders-welcome environment! Hone your shimmy and swing, and circle and thrust your hips with glee! Led by Kellita, Artistic Director and Choreographer of Hot Pink Feathers and San Francisco's Queen of Carnaval 2008.
11:00AM – 12:00PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Peacock 1 Room, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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Jeff Chenault hosts: Exotica Ole' from Quiet Village
Highlighting not only the popular and obscure Exotica artists but also Latin-jazz artists who leaned toward the Exotica style like George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Jack Costanzo, Eddie Cano, Esquivel and others!
1:00PM – 2:30PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $15.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door
Martin Cate Cocktail Symposium
CSI: Cocktail!
Co-Hosted by Appleton Estate Rum and Coruba
San Diego…August 20th. 1543 hours. A murder will take place. Join Smuggler’s Cove owner and rum expert Martin Cate to help crack the case. Using modern forensic techniques, a little tropical know-how, and a whole lotta rum, you will be an integral part of the investigation. Along the way, you’ll learn the tricks to decoding the secret recipes of your favorite tiki bars. Get ready for an entertaining, hands-on, multimedia experience full of surprises! Plus more rum.
3:30PM – 5:00PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $35.00
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Pin-up Hair & Make-up with Lady Borgia
Co-Sponsored by Temptress Fashion & Besame Cosmetics
International burlesque sensation and published pin-up model, Lady Borgia will be sharing her sassy tips for teasing those tresses and magnificent make-up direction to transform you into the ultimate dreamy dame.
All participants receive a gift from Temptress Fashion and a Besame Cosmetics sample!
3:00PM – 4:00PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Grand Pacific, Crowne Plaza
Price: $15.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door
San Diego's Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is art class...without the class. Founded in New York City by artist/burlesque performer Molly Crabapple, Dr. Sketchy's now has branches in over 110 cities around the globe, from Los Angeles to Tokyo to Soa Paolo. Artists draw sassy burlesque girls, models, circus performers, roller derby chicks, and rippling hunks of man. Interspersed are silly drawing contests (Best left handed drawing? Best incorporation of a sea creature?) and fabulous prizes! Come draw gorgeous models in delicious Tiki getups. Bring your art supplies! (Extras available at the door)
3:00PM – 6:00PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: Peacock II, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door
Mustache Contest and Circle Skirt Parade
Crazy Al hosts the mustache contest so guys,
we want to see you BRING IT!
Ladies we want you to get in on this action also with a circle skirt parade! You can buy one, borrow one, make one... anything goes!! Just remember the theme is South of the Border.
and YES, prizes will be awarded.
5:30PM, Saturday August 20th
Location: meet side stage
Price: Free
Wristband Required
Charles Phoenix Goes South of the Border
A retro Space age adventure extravaganza of the highest order– mid-century Mexico City modness , amazing Acapulco and Tijuana tackiness – Charles’ most colorful retro slide show ever...OLE!
11:00AM – 12:30PM, Sunday August 21st
Location: Grand Hanalei Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $18.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door
Mai-Kai History, Mystery and Adventure
hosted by Tim "Swanky" Glazner
In 1956, the brothers Thornton took all the best from Don the Beachcomber's (sometimes literally) and added beautiful maidens in tiny outfits, all out authentic Polynesian and Nautical decor, grand tropical gardens and plopped it down in the heart of what was becoming America's vacationland. How did it work out? The same family still runs it today, much the same as then. Come hear and see the tale of how Florida took Tiki to the next level, and rediscover the oldest thriving original Tiki palace on earth! A live Mystery Ceremony by Marina the Mermaid will be raffled off during the event!
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Sunday August 21st
Location: Grand Pacific Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
Price: $10.00
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Limited Tickets Available at the Door