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Califorina Events Summer 08

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Completed Smokin Menehunes at Catalina Fish Kitchen: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=24889&forum=17&49

Completed Tiki's @ Back to the Beach Show Ventura, CA. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27392&forum=17&14

Completed Martini Kings @ Santa Monica Civic Auditorium http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28127&forum=17&0

Completed April Chop: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27957&forum=17&46

Completed King Kukulele, Swingin' Music, Champ BBQ, Wine! Judd's Hill Musical Bonanza, Napa Valle
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27920&forum=17&1

Completed Smokin Menehunes @ Buster's Beachouse Long Beach, CA. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28123&forum=17&6

Completed Forbidden Island Second Anniversary Mug Release Party: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28108&forum=17&15

Completed 15th Annual Ukulele Festival of Northern California http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27982&forum=17&0

4.30 thru 5.30 LeRoy Schmaltz Art Show Whittier, CA. Receptions May 3, 3-5 pm May 17, 3-5 pm
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28015&forum=17&28

5.3 The Eliminators - Two Shows May 3, 2008 in HB
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28255&forum=17&0

5.3 TIKI INVASION II Mission Tiki Drive-In Theatre Montclair, CA.:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27213&forum=17&102

5.3 MARTINI KINGS debut new cd @ Tiki Invasion II http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27952&forum=17&4

5.3 Dirty Donny Art show / party at the Lucky 13 in San Francisco, CA. See page 2.
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=23724&forum=17&start=15

5.4 Pink Martini - Ventura CA. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28077&forum=17&1

5.9 - 5.11 Tiki Caliente Palm Springs CA.: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27233&forum=17&214

5.16 Happy Hour at Brenda's Tiki Hut
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28250&forum=17&1

5.18 The First Ever Forbidden Island Luau! http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28129&forum=17&11

5.18 CHOPPERS: Masonic Luau in El Cajon, CA. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27927&forum=17&15

5.24 Lamp Day 2008 Vista, CA: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28053&forum=17&8

5.24 TikiBocce - Lund Manor in Oakland, CA: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28055&forum=17&7

5.25 VampTiki #5 Please join the Sacramento Ohana for an International Travel Extravaganza
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28039&forum=17&4

5.25 Jake Shimabukuro in Orange County Sunday, May 25th
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28286&forum=17&0

6.22 Disneyland Tiki Room 45th Anniversary Product Release and Signing
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27659&forum=5&13

8.14 thru 8.17 TIKI OASIS 2008 Voodoo Zombie Island San Diego, CA. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=26337&forum=17&117

8.23 - 8.24 Tiki Beach Festival Belmont Shores Long Beach, CA. http://www.longbeachseafestival.com/tiki_festival.htm

I will try to update once a week as events are added or completed.
PM your event if you want me to be sure to see it.

[ Edited by: dibroc 2008-05-06 05:20 ]

[ Edited by: alohacurrent 2008-04-24 15:46 ]

what about surf shows?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Theres also Tiki Fest in Long Beach on August 23rd and 24th. That includes Carving, Hula shows, Hawaiian Music, Hawaiian food, Tiki Vendors etc... The theme this year is "Focus on Aloha"

List of bands playing at the Surfing Museum, or HB pier.
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=27859&forum=11&0

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squid posted on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 2:55 PM

On 2008-04-24 21:15, bigtikidude wrote:
what about surf shows?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Start a freestanding SURF SHOW thread. You're the man.

[ Edited by: squid 2008-04-25 14:56 ]

This is a good idea. Thanks for all the work dibroc. :)

Thanks Dibroc!

It was awesome of you to put this together!
I was getting overwhelmed and confused by all the tiki goodness coming up this summer!
Whoo Boy! Good Times Ahead!

Now back to painting. . . atleast TWO new Big Eye Menehune pieces premiering at the M Modern Tiki Caliente show!

Mahalo!

Wow, Tiki Season is almost over....how sad!

Tiki season is never over in Califorina...just the weather and size of events change. :D

TIKI SEASON EXTENDED INTO SEPTEMBER!

September 13th
a Saturday...

is the Tiki magazine 2nd Annual Art Show in San Diego...

that's all i got...

ask Nick....

tons and tons of surf bands playing at the Purple Orchid this summer,
Late June till Oct. for sure.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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GROG posted on Thu, May 29, 2008 8:46 PM

Hula dance troupes out the whazoo this weekend (May31-June1) in Northridge at Northridge Park. FREE.
http://alohaworld.com/cgi-bin/suite/calendar/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=11670&user_id=100725&website=default&category_id=&session=483f77de2be11a68

[ Edited by: GROG 2008-05-29 20:48 ]

Huntington Beach pier show this Sun. 11 am to 5 pm,

  • 11 Am Glasgow Tiki Shakers
  • 12 Noon Slacktone
  • 1 Pm The Reventlos
  • 2 Pm Outer Wave
  • 3 Pm Duotones Plus 2
  • 4 Pm Torquays Reunion

Looking over events this weekend, This looked like something worth checking out

Sunday, July 13th
Aloha Falsetto Festival
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

http://www.alohafalsettofest.com

However there is so much going on during the weekend of July 11-13th,
Tikiyaki Orchestra at Kona's in Sunset Beach
Smokin' Mehenunes at the San Onofre Surf Club Luau
Amtrak Mooning
Surf Bands galore

Too much going on this weekend! Where do I go? What do I do?

Don't forget the Psycho Beach Party, man!

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28863&forum=17&23

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I just heard about this event for people in the San Fernando Valley.

In Search of Tiki
8/8/2008 Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Forest Lawn Glendale - Museum

Here is the URL

http://www.forestlawn.com/Special-Events-And-Facilities/Event-Detail.asp?EventID=139

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One more summer event:

The Inaugural
Los Angeles
Home Tiki Bar Tour.
August 9th
4-10pm

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=29111&forum=17&6

WoooHooo! International Tiki Day Huntington Beach Burn Saturday, August. 9th

Did I hear Bong say," Burn, Burn, Burn?" Or was that the sound of the Tiki Drums calling all TCers, Lurkers, Family, & Friends to join in at The International Tiki Day Beach Burn?

Who's in for a Huntington Beach Burn on Sat., Aug 9th?

If you're interested post here and keep your eyes open for more details.

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewforum.php?forum=17&37798

*Bring your beach gear, ez-ups, chairs, firewood, and a dish to share
*Hot dogs, buns, condiments, & S'mores will be provided
*Bring your bikes or rent them there!

We will get there early to secure a good spot!

Who's in?

On 2008-07-18 11:55, WooHooWahine wrote:
WoooHooo! International Tiki Day Huntington Beach Burn Saturday, August. 9th

Did I hear Bong say," Burn, Burn, Burn?" Or was that the sound of the Tiki Drums calling all TCers, Lurkers, Family, & Friends to join in at The International Tiki Day Beach Burn?

Who's in for a Huntington Beach Burn on Sat., Aug 9th?

If you're interested post here and keep your eyes open for more details.

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewforum.php?forum=17&37798

*Bring your beach gear, ez-ups, chairs, firewood, and a dish to share
*Hot dogs, buns, condiments, & S'mores will be provided
*Bring your bikes or rent them there!

We will get there early to secure a good spot!

Who's in?

If the L.A Home Bar Crawl could get an earlier start, then people could do both!

Tafesilafa’i 2008 - Pacific Islander Festival
Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 3
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium Front Lawn
Long Beach, CA

Tafesilafa’i 2008 Pacific Islander Festival

Celebrates the art and culture of Southern California's Samoan and Pacific Islander Communities.

Admission to the festival is free.


8th Annual Tiki Beach Festival, Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Ho’olaulea

[ Edited by: King Bushwich the 33rd 2008-08-18 09:54 ]

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I don't know why this was not posted yet.This Sat the 23rd at the
Light Gallery presents- the Surf Revival - "Hodads and Hula Skirts" .
Famous and talented surf artist Glenn Martin will be unveiling his
rendering of legendary surf artist and Pipeline master Rory Russell
getting barreled at pipeline.I am very proud to be part of this event.
Rory Russell will be there to sign all Rory Russell art purchased that
night.The Watermans Ball will be in town as well, so there should be
some pro surfers at this event as well. I will have on display and for
sale part of my hawaiian and rattan collection.You don't want to miss
this one.There will be surf films and surf music, as well as cold beer
for all.
Aloha,
Trader Bill

[ Edited by: 1961surf 2008-08-18 15:06 ]

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Many of you that are into surf music and surfing and the legends from the past
this will be a great event.Don't miss it!!!!

I will be djing at this event.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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I did not know that Jeff,I look forward to seeing you there.
This should be a very cool show.

Great event for all that were in attendance.Incredible surfing art and surfboards
exhibition.Kudos to Jeff-Bigtikidude for laying down the sweet surf sounds all
night for us.He really knows his surf music that's for sure.This was a collaboration
of several people that put this together.The event made IT into a half page article
in the Daily Pilot/Register paper.There will be a closing party not to miss that will
be even bigger.I will keep you updated on the date.A special shout out to my peeps
Steven Borts,RJ,Glen Martin and especially Rory Russell for making this a very memorable
and fun event.On with some pics I say!!

Artist Glen Martin and pipeline surf legend Rory Russell

Da Boys - Steven Borts , Glen Martin, Randy Johnson, and Rory Russell

wahines Natalie and friend

Rory and I " Damn that is one sweet Lightning Bolt board"

Artwork with felt markers if you can believe that

Artist"Big Toe" with his latest rendition of Greg Noll dropping in at Waimea painting - I just dig this one!

Lovely wahines and I

[ Edited by: 1961surf 2008-08-28 12:45 ]

2 items.....

  1. we just did the fabulous South Bay Home Bar Crawl on Sept 13th...it was awesome.

  2. SwanTiki...occurring in Sacramento September 27 & 28.
    https://tikicentral.com/uploads/5280/48c02f78.jpg


"Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"

[ Edited by: VampiressRN 2008-09-17 13:07 ]

The Fourteenth Annual E Hula Mau will be held Friday August 29th to Sunday August 31st, 2008, at the Terrace Theater of the Long Beach Convention Center.

E Hula Mau

On Sunday, there is the Slack Key Workshop by Cyril Pahinui and the Mahalo Bash. This year the Bash features a group of musicians who are truly Masters of Hawaiian Music:

Cyril Pahinui and Sonny Lim, Guitar
Kunia Galderia, `Ukulele
Greg Sardinha, Steel Guitar

There will be Hawaiian Music at the nearby Westin Long Beach Hotel Lounge the 3 days of the festival.

Fire Knife of Samoa 5th Annual Fire Knife Competition
August 30 & 31
Pearson Park Amphitheatre
401 Lemon Ave
Anaheim

Cost $15

http://www.fireknifeofsamoa.com

Hawaiian Music & Hula Show with Kaleo Na'ea- Santa Barbara, CA
Sunday September 21, 2008
Soho Restaurant and Music Club
Kaleo Na'ea plays traditional and slack-key guitar. Featuring an exceptional ensemble of musicians; Bill Flores on Steel Guitar, Jody Eulitz on Ukulele, Tom Lee on Upright Bass and Jimmy C. on Guitar.

Kaleo Naea

Guess it's still officially Summer? Autumn Equinox is not till Monday, Sept 22, right? So one final weekend of Summer?

September 20, 2008 - Long Beach, CA

Le Polynesia 7th Annual Ho'ike

Carpenters Performing Arts Center at California State University of Long Beach

Last Monday was the first day of Autumn but I still consider it Summer until the time change.

Saturday September 27
6th Annual Lu'au in the Park
IMOHF 6th Annual Fundraiser
La Habra, CA

'Ike Mo'olelo 'O Hawai'i Foundation Lu'au in the Park

Shannon Center Aloha Series 2008 -2009
continues with
Saturday September 27, 2008
Leialoha & Mel Amina
Ka Huaka'i O Ka Hula
(Journey Through Hula)

Shannon Center: Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Leialoha and her husband Mel Amina will share stories, music and dance from Hawaii.

Joining Mel & Leialoha will be Analu Aina, vocals & bass, Jason Swangel, vocals & keyboard, Bernice Davis Lim, Miss Aloha Hula 2006 Merrie Monarch Festival, Mary Ann Lim, vocals & ukulele.

Weather still warm so it's still like Summer

October 11, 2008
Hui o Hawaii of San Diego 39th Annual Luau

Performance by Legendary Slack Key Artist Cyril Pahinui


Santee Lakes #5
9310 Fanita Pkwy
Santee CA 92071

[ Edited by: King Bushwich the 33rd 2008-10-06 23:20 ]

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