Tikipalooza 2023!



Mark your calendars!  The festivities on on March 9, 2023!

Market opens at 4pm, Symposium at 6pm, bands 7pm-11pm
Marketplace Free until 6pm
$12 presale online(savemoney!), $15DOS cash only at door
All Ages until 10pm on our heated covered patio
The Tikigraphs in concert with Tropical Itch, Tiki with Ray, Marlow Harris and Sweet Pea are going all out to put together a night of tropical delights the likes of which haven't been seen here in many a moon! So much fun is planned and we're just getting started! Check back as we add more!
The Tikigraphs-
Grab a Mai Tai and drink in the Exotica lounge of The Tikigraphs! Based in Seattle, The Tikigraphs carry-on the tradition of Exotica today with their multi-instrumental, mid-century inspired original tunes and covers.
Tropical Itch-
"Cap’n” Cook has commandeered a combo of old pals from Seattle bands The Ukadelics and Lushy for an exotic adventure into the boozy waters of vintage south seas tunes and exotica lounge. A jigger of jazz, a splash of the tropics, a dash of humor all shaken together with classic stylings. The band name is curtesy of tiki cocktail pioneer Harry Yee who mixed the first Tropical Itch near Waikiki beach in 1957. When you need to escape the ordinary, this music is like a trip to the place we all really wish we were soaking up the sun, surf and sand. SCRATCH IT!!.
Tiki With Ray - Tiki Goth Club-
Hello! My name is Ray Wyland. I live in Seattle, WA. Welcome to my Tiki blog!
I will be talking about Tiki culture, Tiki drinks, and doing Tiki bar reviews. Really, I’ll be covering pretty much anything dealing with embracing the Tiki lifestyle.
Tiki Inspired Market Place-
All Things Tiki with local vendors featuring exotic findings worth exploring!

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