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TBC News & Culture Dispatch Island headlines, tiki happenings, and cultural currents from across the TBC network.
The Tiki News category celebrates the vibrant world of Polynesian Pop culture - your hub for everything happening across the tiki universe, from modern exotica and Hawaiian music releases to tiki bar openings, rum events, festivals, art shows, movie premieres, and global gatherings that keep mid‑century escapism alive; inspired by the spirit of classic newsletters and travel bulletins, this space highlights today’s thriving scene with updates on surf‑rock drops, mug launches, immersive pop‑ups, Polynesian‑themed documentaries, and major events like Tiki Oasis and The Hukilau, all curated to keep you connected to the evolving world of tiki culture that continues to inspire Exotic Tiki Island and energize ETI RADIO.
On October 15, 1959, just weeks after Hawaii officially became the 50th state of the United States, the airwaves shimmered with the sounds of steel guitars, ocean surf, and aloha spirit. That...
September 13, 1922 marked the birth of a voice unlike any other. Born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo in Callao, Peru, the world would come to know her as Yma Sumac, a soprano whose...
On September 4, 1967, television audiences bid farewell to one of the most endearing and improbable sitcoms of the 1960s: Gilligan’s Island. After three seasons, 98 episodes, and countless failed...
Pack your aloha shirts and vintage carry-ons—Tiki A Go Go is back and bigger than ever. From March 27–29, 2026, Orlando becomes the East Coast’s epicenter of Polynesian pop as this high-energy tiki...
Lei Away 2025: A Tropical Escape in the Heart of Kansas CityThis September, the rhythms of the tropics will pulse through the Midwest as Lei Away returns to Kansas City for a three-day celebration...
San Diego’s tiki scene is turning up the heat as The Grass Skirt hosts its 8th Annual Tiki Luau on September 21, 2025, in Pacific Beach. This all-inclusive tropical celebration is a feast for the...
Marina del Rey is about to get a tropical shake-up as the legendary Shipwrecked Tiki Takeover returns to The Warehouse—one of the most iconic waterfront venues in Los Angeles. This high-energy...
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, The Bamboo Club in Long Beach transforms into a paradise of Polynesian pop for its monthly Hardcore Tiki Marketplace. From 12 PM to 5 PM, this vibrant event invites...
Al Jardine, founding member of The Beach Boys, was born on this day in 1942. His surf-rock legacy helped shape the sonic backdrop of tiki lounges and beachcomber bars everywhere.
In a lush, cinematic voyage through sound, composer and pianist Arnold Mars unveils his debut exotica album, Lost Island—a 14-track odyssey that conjures the mystery, ritual, and romance of a...
🗿 The Fall and Rise (Again) of Tiki Culture: A Design-Driven RevivalOn August 20, 2025, the design-centric podcast Two Designers Walk Into a Bar released a captivating episode titled “The Fall and...
🌊 Duke’s OceanFest 2025: Waikīkī Beach, Honolulu - August 15–24, 2025The waves are rolling, the leis are blooming, and the spirit of aloha is stronger than ever as Duke’s OceanFest 2025 kicks off...
The Enchanted Tiki Cats: An oasis of Exotica and Spy Jazz Las Vegas welcomes a new musical band to the scene. The Enchanted Tiki Cats are a fresh force in the modern exotica revival, weaving...
Adventureland just got a whole lot more swashbuckling with the grand opening of The Beak and Barrel, Disney World’s first-ever pirate-themed bar nestled beside the iconic Pirates of the...
In a world where escapism is an art form and cocktails are cultural currency, The Donn of Tiki emerges as a cinematic tribute to the man who started it all - Donn Beach, the enigmatic founder of the...
🍹 Lost Temple Traders: Where Every Tiki Mug Tells a Tale “Every Drink is an Adventure!” For collectors, cocktail lovers, and tiki enthusiasts alike, Lost Temple Traders has become a beacon of...
Waycaster Tiki: A Hidden Oasis in South Lyon, Michigan 228 S Lafayette Street | South Lyon, MI If you can't get to paradise, Waycaster Tiki will bring it to you. Nestled in downtown South Lyon, this...
The Inferno Room: A Fiery Oasis of Tiki Culture in Indianapolis902 Virginia Avenue | Fountain Square DistrictStep through the carved wooden doors and into a world of flickering torches, tribal...
🌴 Fiji Rum & Tiki Festival 2025: Island Spirits & Tropical Vibes in Nadi September 19–20 | Nadi, FijiGet ready to raise your tiki mugs and toast to paradise—Fiji Rum & Tiki Festival 2025 is bringing...
🍹 Mai Tai Day 2025: A Toast to Tiki Tradition at Trader Vic’s Emeryville Sunday, August 31 | 12:30–6:00 PM | 9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CAEvery summer, the birthplace of the legendary Mai Tai...
San Diego is about to get a whole lot sunnier - and not just from the weather. The Holo Holo Music Festival returns August 30 - 31, 2025, bringing a tidal wave of island rhythms, reggae legends, and...
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Discover the ultimate guide to tiki culture with Smuggler’s Cove, featuring over 100 classic and original cocktail recipes alongside a groundbreaking exploration of rum and Polynesian Pop history. Written by Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders of the world‑renowned Smuggler’s Cove bar, this richly detailed book blends mixology, décor inspiration, and tiki lore into an immersive journey through the past and present of the tiki renaissance. Whether you’re building your home bar, planning a tropical party, or perfecting your Mai Tai, this essential volume brings the magic of tiki right to your fingertips.
Rediscover the golden age of tiki with Beachbum Berry Remixed, the definitive anthology of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s groundbreaking cocktail research. This fully updated volume combines the classic Grog Log and Intoxica! with 40 newly uncovered vintage recipes from the 1930s–60s and 38 modern creations from today’s top tiki bartenders. Packed with expanded history, drink lore, and fresh insights into legendary cocktails like the Mai Tai, Zombie, and Suffering Bastard, this essential book is a treasure trove for home bartenders, collectors, and anyone passionate about the tiki revival.
Bring paradise to your glass with Tiki Cocktails, a vibrant collection of 50+ easy, flavor‑packed recipes inspired by the golden age of tiki. Designed for home bartenders, this book simplifies classic and modern tropical drinks with clear steps, stunning photography, and tips for hosting beach‑themed parties. Complete with a brief history of the tiki movement, it’s the perfect guide for anyone looking to mix refreshing, island‑style cocktails with minimal effort and maximum fun.
