Symposium Tickets

Educational and entertaining, symposiums are a fun way to fill your days at the Oasis.

**Symposia tickets do not include admission to Friday & Saturday's nighttime events.**

TIKIMENTARY: a film by Duda Leite - FREE

What is the relation between the Moais from Easter Island, old Elvis movies, Hawaii, Carmen Miranda and a group of exotic tattooed people from the South of Florida? All of them are part of the Tiki movement. But what exactly is Tiki? And who are the "Tikiphiles"?

Every year they get together in Fort Lauderdale, for the HUKILAU, where they enjoy Exotica music, watch retro Fashion shows, share Polynesian recipes, exchange experiences and have some mean tropical drinks. TIKIMENTARY is their story, told by themselves. With intoxicating music by The Disasternauts, The Intoxicators!, Robert Drasnin and Les Baxter. This 2009 production directed by Brazilian Duda Leite will be shown twice at Tiki Oasis!

DON'T MISS THE CALIFORNIA PREMIERE...TWO SCREENINGS

Friday August 14th, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: FREE

Friday August 14th, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: FREE

Rum & Chocolate: A Match made in Heaven - $15.00

Experience a marriage made in the tropics. Sugar Cane and Cacao Beans thrive in the same growing regions of the world- taste beautiful premium chocolates paired with a wide variety of superb rums. Learn how to match different styles of rums with chocolate for a decadent taste sensation. Hosted by Martin Cate.

Friday August 14th, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:15 - Pre-Seating for Deluxe Pass holders!!
Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $15.00

Bohemian Surf: A Slideshow from Hawaiian Antiquity to Surfing's Pop Culture Explosion - $5.00

Hosted by BrianChidester and Domenic Priore authors of the new book “Pop Surf Culture” and “Dumb Angel Gazette”.

Saturday August 15th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $5.00

The Early Days of Tiki Mug Collecting - $5.00

The early days of Tiki Mug collecting hosted by fine artist, sculptor, ceramicist, Tiki historian, and San Diego local Bosko featuring a taped introduction by Beachbum Berry!

Saturday August 15th, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $5.00

The Devil-Ettes Surf City Go Go Class - $5.00

Go Go experts The Devil-Ettes teach you 1960s Beach Party dance moves so you can Go Go Go all weekend long. No experience needed. Open to all ages. Hosted by Baby Doe and The Devil-Ettes.

Saturday August 15th, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Location: UPSTAIRS IN THE GRAND PACIFIC ROOM
PRICE: $5.00

Pin-Up Make-Up and Hair Instruction - $15.00

Tips for teasing those tresses and magnificent make-up direction to transform you into the ultimate dreamy dame. Hosted by international burlesque sensation and published pin-up model, Lady Borgia.

** note this class is NOT included as part of the Deluxe Pass!!**

Saturday August 15th, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: OUTSIDE BUNGALOW
Limited Number of spots.
PRICE: $15.00

Aloha Tyra’s Tahitian Dance Class - $5.00

Students will learn the foundation steps for both Hawaiian and Tahitian dance at this fun all-levels dance class. Aloha Tyra will conduct the class in English, Hawaiian, and Tahitian so as a bonus you will learn bits of language along the way!

Saturday August 15th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: UPSTAIRS IN THE GRAND PACIFIC ROOM
PRICE: $5.00

Rum, Inc.:  The Historical Role of Specific Rums In Classic Cocktails - $25.00

Whether it's by tradition, region, style, creative mixology or savvy marketing, no other spirit is called for by brand more than Rum.  Learn why rum isn't interchangeable- different styles of rum can profoundly affect the nature of a cocktail.  Discover the history of rum & rum cocktails: From the cane fields of Barbados, to a hash joint in Oakland, to the Supreme Court of New York- prepare to tour the world with drink in hand.  You'll taste a wide variety of rums, then craft your own classic exotic cocktail in our hands-on segment. Hosted by Martin Cate.

Saturday August 15th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

1:45 – Pre-Seating for Deluxe Pass holders!!
Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $25.00

San Diego's Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School - $10.00

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 100 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 drawing using your left hand? Best incorporation of a woodland critter?)! Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School's San Diego branch is pleased as Hawaiian Punch to be hosting this special Tiki Oasis session! Come draw curvaceous pin-up girls in Tiki getups (skimpy, of course). Bring your art supplies! (Extras available at the door)

** Note tickets for this class will ONLY be available at the event! **

Saturday August 15th, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: OUTSIDE BUNGALOW
PRICE: $10.00

Tiki Oasis Second Annual Autograph Signings - FREE

Meet the latest tiki published authors, artists, and creators in this up close and personal autograph signing! All books and shirts available for sale at the event.

• Domenic Priore, "Pop Surf Culture", "Riot on the Sunset Strip" & "Dumb Angel Gazette"
• Brian Chidester, "Pop Surf Culture" & "Dumb Angel Gazette"
• Jay Strongman, "Tiki Mugs: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop"
• Greg Shmanske, "Bed Time Stories for Surfers (The Romantic Tales of Hang Ten Tiki)" with cover art by Thor
• James Teitelbaum, "Big Stone Head: Easter Island and Pop Culture" ebook
• Shag, Toes on the Nose Tiki Oasis 9 shirt and shirt tag signing (note: Shag will only be signing the Tiki Oasis 9 limited edition shirts from Toes on the Nose, nothing else)

Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Lobby of the Kona Coast Room RIGHT AFTER Rum Inc!
PRICE: FREE

Paradise Found: San Diego’s Atomic Tiki Landmarks - $3.00

Fantastic and whimsical expressions of exotic architectural escapism, San Diego’s surviving Atomic Tiki Modern-style buildings are local manifestations of a nation-wide trend that once encompassed Polynesian Pop-influenced architecture, interior design, entertainment, music, food and clothing. Whether it’s called Tiki-Modern, Polynesian Pop, or Atomic Tiki, the style typified the marketing of San Diego as a jet-set tourist destination where visitors could surf, sail, water ski, or just relax and soak up the sun in a semi-tropical paradise.

Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $3.00

Big Stone Head: Easter Island and Pop Culture with James Teitelbaum - $3.00

Based on his new book of the same name, James will take attendees on a virtual voyage to Easter Island. After looking at the real Big Stone Heads - or moai - and discussing key figures in Easter Island history (from Hotu Mayu'a to Thor Heyedahl to Erich von Daniken), we will travel back to the mainland to explore some of the pop culture insanity inspired by the most mysterious of all Polynesian islands - from tiki mugs to postage stamps, and from action figures to modern art. Finally we will ask the question: how do the islanders feel about all of this?

Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $3.00

Ticket Information

If you have questions about where to pickup your tickets or what you need to pick your tickets, Well you've found the right place!

Event Ticket Information

To pick up your Event Tickets, Please bring a copy of your receipt to Registration and Ticket Will Call.

Registration and Ticket Will Call location and times

Thursday at the Bali Hai 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday at the Crowne Plaza Lobby 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday at the Crown Plaza Lobby 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

If you are coming for a specific performance, We suggest showing up at least 10 minutes early to allow us sometime to process your tickets. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any of the fun! Please consult our schedule for event times and performance listings.

Once you are registered you will be given a wristband that allows you access to the event. You will be required to wear this wristband at all times during the event. Sorry we can risk any attacks by the natives!

Children 17 and under are free to attend with paid attendance of a supervising adult. Keep in mind that Tiki Oasis events do feature performances of an adult nature so please consult our schedule to make an informed decision about what is appropriate for the children in your group.

Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at all of our events for those 21 and over in age. Minors are not allowed at anytime to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage.

Friday and Saturday Event Tickets do not include admission to symposium presentations.

Symposium Ticket Information

To pick up up your Symposium Tickets, Please bring a copy of your receipt to the door at Symposium location. These locations vary, so please consult our schedule page.

If you have purchase a Deluxe Pass for Tiki Oasis, All you have to do is show your wristband to gain admittance to symposium of your choice. Please note this does not include the Pin-Up Make-Up and Hair Class.

We suggest you arrive at least 10 minutes early to all symposiums to allow for ticket processing at the door of the event.

The Rum & Chocolate and the Rum Inc. Symposiums are restricted to those 21 years in age and over due to their alcoholic nature. Proof of age maybe required at the door.