Tiki Revival Encore (CA event)

 

Not a Pacific Northwest event but worth mentioning as it's on the left coast, this amazing event from Peek-a-Boo Gallery, celebrating Oceanic Arts.

"On Sunday, April 10 from 3pm-10pm BY DEMAND: TIKI REVIVAL ENCORE featuring the hugely popular Tiki Revival movement of the 1990’s through the present day. How OA fits prominently into that history will be explored in this exciting and kinetic exotixtravaganza!
Enjoy the Tiki, Exotica, Surf and Rockabilly sounds of THE HULA GIRLS, CREEPXOTICA, LITTLE KAHUNA and DJ MINT JULEP, with stunning fire performances from THE DANCING FIRE and presentations and panels from Tiki World luminaries and experts.
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So many of you asked to bring younger TIKI fans to visit Oceanic Arts, that the Tiki Gods couldn’t help but hear you. So, our 2nd Encore Show is a fun day of entertainment and activities designed with families in mind, with plenty to enjoy for people of ALL AGES.
On Easter Sunday, April 17 from 11am-6pm it's FAMILY DAY AT OA for EASTER ISLAND FUNDAY!
Reduced ticket prices for adults & kids 7-17. Kids under 6 FREE!
Join the Tiki World's favorite funnyman weirdo KING KUKULELE and his FRIKI TIKIS as he emcees a day full of fun with JASON LEE AND THE RIP TIDES, THE HILO HI-FLYERS, Yo Gabba Gabba's DJ LANCE ROCK and Polynesian dance troupe COCOTIKI!
Activities for the young ones include Tiki Easter Egg Hunt, Moana & Maui Meet & Greet, Hula Lessons, Lei Making, Coconut Bowling, Limbo Contests and more!
With the kids occupied, two bars with Easter Island Sunday Funday Tiki Brunch Cocktails, food vendors, fantastic music and our amazing exhibition await our grown up guests for a super fun and exotic Easter Sunday Brunch Excursion!
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Tickets are extremely limited. This is your last chance to party at Oceanic Arts. Reserve your space now!
www.peekaboogallery.com/ALOHA-OA"

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