Presented by Miss Holly Dawn

Pack your Caboodles, and get ready to master victory rolls and vintage waves! In this hands-on workshop, Holly will teach you how to choose the best products for your hair type, how to properly set and style, and how to use modern techniques for a polished retro look. Everything from the basics to more advanced tips will be covered. Join us to observe and learn, or participate by bringing your own curling iron (1" and under preferred). Tiki Oasis will provide the basics to get you started: hairspray, bobby pins, a teasing comb and mirrors! Whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills, this class will help you achieve vintage perfection with confidence! Wonder how to prepare for the seminar? Check out this video HERE.

Miss Holly Dawn, your friendly neighborhood pinup model, has been a professional dancer, singer, and actor in the vintage community for 15 years. With a love for retro styles, a taste for good rum, and a passion for that Aloha Spirit, Holly has been hosting local, monthly events in San Diego since 2022. Ask her about her favorite Tiki bar–she’s been to nearly 100! @misshollydawn

Presented by Henrik Van Ryzin

Learn the secrets and science behind the slippery stuff that Tiki mugs are made of: Slip! Tickle your brain with a heady cocktail of ceramic science and Hawaiian history, gain a new appreciation and understanding of the artistry behind your favorite Tiki mugs, and impress your friends at cocktail parties with your new clay knowledge. Bonus: Attendees have the first shot at purchasing a limited edition VanTiki Porcelain fish hook pendant crafted exclusively for the seminar.

Henrik & Denise Van Ryzin make Tiki mugs and faux artifacts inspired by Polynesian Pop, adventure, exploration, and South Seas mystery. Both are former Hollywood artists (Henrik worked in Makeup FX and Denise worked in editing), who founded VanTiki Studio in 2001. VanTiki combines their artistic strengths to create exotic artifacts with an adventurous explorer’s flair. More info: @vantiki

Presented by Baby Doe & Otto von Stroheim

Celebrate 25 years of Tiki Oasis with creators Baby Doe and Otto von Stroheim—and friends! Each speaker will share only five slides in only five minutes! With your host Dr. Skipper Marley at the helm there is never a dull moment: Explore rarely seen photos and untold stories from Tiki Oasis' past, followed by a lively Q&A. At least one lucky Tiki Oasis fan will be invited (in advance) to share their own Tiki Oasis story. Check back for a LINK where YOU can share your story!

Presented by Steve Conrad

Get ready for a Hula Hoedown! The basics of any Two-Step are rhythm, footwork, frame, and connection. Steve Conard is ready to get you on the dance floor with the basics of the Country Two-Step - Arizona style! No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes. No partner needed–we can match you up in the dance class!

Steve Conrad has taught dance for 29+ years and is founder-director of the Arizona Lindy Hop Society. He was featured on The Bachelorette, House Hunters, Arizona Highways TV, and Little Big Shots: Forever Young. Conrad helped lead a program for teaching ballroom dance to people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix and has used dance as a healing modality for children in the foster care system. In 2021, Phoenix’s Mayor declared April 29th "Steve Conrad Day" for his contribution to dance in Phoenix.

Presented by Bo Bennett

Surfing! Drag racing! Go-Go dancing! Custom cars! Music! Irresponsible drinking! These themes formed the plotlines of most Beach Party films, which rose to popularity in the 1960s. From “Ma and Pa Kettle At Waikiki” to modern films such as “Psycho Beach Party” this seminar examines the allure and formulation of Beach Party films over the millennia.

As a lifelong surfer and film enthusiast, Bo Bennett is an expert in the history of beach party films. Bennett is a professional social worker and former Hawaii lifeguard. He has a BA in Film and has presented several times at Tiki Oasis on film and surfing topics. More info: bo.bennett.129

Presented by Deb Marley

Set sail into the eerie depths of maritime mystery at Tiki Oasis with Supernatural Seas! This spine-chilling seminar explores the ghostly lore, sea monsters, and paranormal encounters that haunt the Atlantic and Caribbean. From ghost ships adrift in the moonlit mist to legendary creatures lurking beneath the waves, we’ll uncover the eerie tales that have sent shivers down sailors' spines for centuries. Join us for a voyage through myth, mystery, and the supernatural—if you dare!

Deb Marley grew up on a boat, which may explain her lifelong love of adventure, the open sea, and a well-balanced rum cocktail. A born storyteller and teacher, she is an expert in all things spooky, strange, and delightfully offbeat. When not sharing eerie tales or nautical wisdom, they can be found creating art, plotting their next voyage, or communing with the spirits—both the ghostly and the bottled kind. More info: @marleys_ghosts

We’re offering three Tropical Tasting sessions: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday–and each session will be different! Interact with representatives from some of our favorite classic spirit brands as well as makers of several new and exciting products. During this sit-down event, Tiki Oasis has curated a unique collection of rum and other spirit brands which are divine in tropical cocktails! Admission includes a collectible tasting glass.

Presented by Captain David

Improve your party guests' experience while enjoying your own party! Batching cocktails is a great way to avoid the problem of having your guests wait for a drink. Instead, get them straight to conversation and fun, cocktail in hand. Not only does batching allow for efficiency, it also provides consistency in your servings. You will learn about timing, tools, storage, fine tuning recipes, and creating a game plan to make cocktails quickly! Note: must be 21+ to attend. Includes two cocktail samples.

With over 20 years of hospitality and bar experience, Captain David has been recognized as one of the premier bartenders in Arizona. Widely recognized for his diverse knowledge of classic, mid-century and tropical cocktails, David heads the Bar Program at The Captain's Cabin, which opened its doors in 2018. The Captain's Cabin has received several national accolades as one of the best places to grab a cocktail in the U.S. More info: @_captaindavid

Presented by King Kukulele & Judd The Fink

Join us for the annual Tiki Oasis Uke Jam! This year Judd the Fink will join King Kukulele for all the uke fun! There is no fee to join in, and don’t worry about being experienced in your playing, just bring a ukulele. You never know who will stop by!

King Kukulele is a multi-talented entertainer and long-time M.C. for Tiki Oasis. He is a comedian, actor, and ukulele player who has performed around the world. Kukulele is known for his inexhaustible energy and for singing hapa haole and novelty songs at events ranging from Hollywood movie premieres to Disneyland. More info: @kingkukulele

Presented by Jim ‘Hurricane’ Hayward

The Mai-Kai’s recent restoration included an astounding redesign of the back-of-house area that is as highly themed as any transportive Tiki temple. Jim "Hurricane" Hayward will lead this discussion with designer Typhoon Tommy Allsmiller and beverage director Cory Starr. Together they will share the history of the back bar and its transformation with exclusive photos and insights. You will also get a rare peek at other back-of-house areas that have been redesigned to give employees the same immersive experience as front-of-house guests..

Jim "Hurricane" Hayward is a veteran journalist and writer, best known for The Atomic Grog blog–covering Tiki events, music, art, cocktails and culture since 2011. Along with its popular Mai-Kai cocktail guide, the blog has become the go-to source of information on the landmark restaurant's closing, sale, restoration, and reopening. His Tiki cocktail research and recipes have gained a cult following and are often featured in bars and online videos. atomicgrog.com

Presented by Tiki Doug

Join us for this enlightening discussion about chunky and resin/lucite lamps! Tiki Doug’s illuminating seminar will discuss the various types and shapes of these beautiful beacons, along with their history and construction. You will also view glorious images of his one hundred-plus lamp collection, which are housed at his jewel-box home, “The Afterglow Oasis”! This seminar will absolutely dazzle your senses as well as inspire you to start or add to your own collection.

When Tiki Doug purchased his first chunky lamp, he was instantly smitten and spellbound by its intoxicating illumination. He has been collecting chunky and resin/lucite lamps for over 12 years. There is no one better to educate you on these colorful marvels–his vast lamp collection is so amazing that his home was recently featured in the February issue of Palm Springs Life magazine! More info: theafterglowoasis.com

Presented by Ian Burrell

Explore Jamaica’s profound impact on the world of Tiki cocktails: from the island’s bold, flavorful rums to its cultural influence on exotic mixology. Discover how Jamaican rum became a cornerstone of Tiki classics such as the Mai Tai and Planters Punch, thanks to its rich pot-still character and deep, funky flavors. Delve into the history of Jamaican distilleries, the role of rum-running during Prohibition, and the Caribbean inspirations behind Don the Beachcomber’s and Trader Vic’s creations.

Ian Burrell is a global drinks personality from the United Kingdom. As the world’s only recognised Global Ambassador of Rum, this multi award winning “Edu-Tainer” and TV Drinks presenter has hosted rum and cocktail seminars on ALL seven continents. He is also the founder of RumFest and holds a Guinness world record for the largest rum tasting. His new book, Rum A Tasting Course is a must for all rum lovers worldwide. More info: @TheRumAmbassador

We’re offering three Tropical Tasting sessions: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday–and each session will be different! Interact with representatives from some of our favorite classic spirit brands as well as makers of several new and exciting products. During this sit-down event, Tiki Oasis has curated a unique collection of rum and other spirit brands which are divine in tropical cocktails! Admission includes a collectible tasting glass.

Presented by Chris Nichols

Dive into the art, architecture, food, entertainment, music (and Tiki bars) of American bowling centers of the 1950s and 60s. These modern palaces were country clubs for the people that brought a whole new world of luxury entertainment to the emerging suburbs. Bowlarama brings back—in living color—all the excitement of this period with vintage photographs, exciting ephemera, and detailed hand-drawn architectural renderings that capture all the optimism, enthusiasm, and joie de vivre of the era.

Chris Nichols is a writer, editor, preservationist, and former chair of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee. He is senior editor at Los Angeles Magazine where he also writes the "Ask Chris" column. He authored the books Walt Disney's Disneyland (2018), and The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister (2007). His most recent book is Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling. More info: @nixols

Presented by Karen Finlay

The Tiki Oasis 2025 Book Club selection is “Sharks in the Time of Saviors”, a groundbreaking debut novel by Kawai Strong Washburn. In Hawaii, seven-year-old Nainoa Flores falls overboard a cruise ship into the Pacific Ocean. Everyone fears the worst until Noa is gingerly delivered to his mother in the jaws of a shark. This engaging story folds the legends of Hawaiian gods into an engrossing family saga. Please buy from independent bookstores or bookshop.org or libro.fm for audio books!

It’s the 11th anniversary of The Tiki Oasis Book Club! Hostess with the mostest books, Karen Finlay, is the founder of The Mid-Century Supper Club Potluck, and owner of Alibi Bookshop in Vallejo, CA. When she’s not reading, she’s crafting or going to her hometown minor-minor league baseball games, which are two things she never thought she’d do! But books, book clubs, and Tiki Oasis are her very favorite things, and combining them for the past 11 years has been a dream come true. More info: alibibookshop.com

Presented by Junor Francis

Ska is a vibrant fusion of musical styles which originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Discover how ska blended mento (a traditional Jamaican genre), calypso from Trinidad and Tobago, African drumming, and American R&B to result in an energetic, upbeat sound that has endured for over six decades. Learn how, in just two years, ska developed into a new relaxed style, rocksteady, which then set the stage for the evolution of reggae in 1968.

Junor Francis has been working tirelessly to preserve and promote Jamaican music since arriving from his native Jamaica over 40 years ago. Francis has hosted “The Reggae Connection” on KSPC, “The Reggae Show” on KXLU, and “The ReggaeMix Show” on Radio Justice. He’s the former co-host of “The Sound Lab” on HOT 92 Jamz and the “3 O’Clock Reggae Show” on KWIZ. He also hosts the History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions podcast. More info: @junorfrancis

Presented by Brandon J. Grilc

Join us for this powerhouse panel discussion with San Diego’s finest homegrown Tiki bartenders who are movers and shakers in the cocktail community worldwide. Topics will include hot takes on the modern state of cocktials, mastering craft tropical cocktails, designing and opening bars worldwide, and competing in national bartender competitions. Featuring San Diego's own; Daniel “Doc” Parks (Doc Parks Designs), Adam Rains (The Golden Tiki), John Holt (False Idol), and Kimberly Grilc (The Kazan Room). Hosted by Erick Castro (Bartender at Large).

Brandon J. Grilc is the co-owner of The Kazon Room in Kobe, Japan. Daniel ‘Doc’ Parks is a hospitality consultant and bartender known for opening Pagan Idol, Zombie Village, and Wilfred’s Lounge. Adam Rains is Beverage Director and Lead Bartender at the Golden Tiki in Las Vegas and the 2019 Nevada Restaurant Association’s “Drink Specialist of the Year.” John Holt is the head bartender at False Idol. Kimberly Grilc co-owns The Kazan Room and is a two-time national bartender finalist (Japan). Host Erick Castro is the podcast host of Bartender at Large and founder of multiple cocktail bars nationwide. @thekazanroom