presented by MeduSirena the FireEating Mermaid

That fit-fanatic Fire Eating Mermaid is at it again, this time with a full-body workout of dance, cardio, and strength work combined! Move to the rhythm of tropical tunes while you burn off those cocktail calories. Eccentric Aloha attire is encouraged (but not required); just make sure you can move in whatever you are wearing!

MeduSirena is a multi-hyphenate Tiki personality and icon, Polynesian dancer, aquatic dance reconstructeur, founder of the modern career Mermaid Movement, AquaBurlesque creator, Taiko drummer, fitness ambassador, photographer, wingwalker, fledgeling bassist, and all around “Middle Aged Menace”.

Presented by Dave Temple

From the groovy and gilded, to Pop Art and eye-popping color combinations, How did the Psychedelic '60s get its signature style? Were the trippy prints, intense kaleidoscopic colors, and swirling abstract patterns a political and social rebellion OR just a wild fashion trend? Find out in a riotous, illustrated presentation featuring stunning visuals, exciting examples, and live models that capture the essence of an era that resonates even today.

Dave Temple, fashion historian, has written and lectured about fashion for decades in conjunction with his company Clever Vintage Clothing. His seminars “Fashion and the History of Travel” and “California: Sportswear Capitol” have resulted in corresponding exhibits being mounted at The Museum at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising). He has presented illustrated presentations and fashion shows from coast to coast, including Tiki Oasis San Diego, Resort-O-Rama, and Arizona Tiki Oasis.

Presented by C.J. Cook

Long before mid-century American Tiki bars popularized a fantasy Pacific, artist Robert Lee Eskridge lived in the islands, learned from local communities, and painted daily life. His art stands at a crossroads between authentic immersion and the emerging Tiki aesthetic. Learn how Eskridge bridged 1920s Polynesia with America's stylized Pacific imagination and how his bold Art Deco vision helped shape America’s vision of the South Pacific.

C. J. Cook is an award-winning author and historian focused on South Pacific art and cultural history. He authored Tyree, Artist of the South Pacific (two Golds, IBPA) and Leeteg (Gold Medal), Beauty in the Beast, and Edithe Beutler. His biography of Eskridge is Cook's most ambitious work to date and offers the most comprehensive account yet of the artist's remarkable life and legacy.

Presented by Woody Miller

Bring a groovy glow-in-the-dark Tiki accent to your far out look! Using pendants created by Woody, you will choose your own design and glow-in-the-dark colors to paint your unique psychedelic Tiki pendant, then select your favorite beads and string your necklace. Your groovy glowing Tiki love beads will be the heavy freak out of every scene!

Inspired by Pacific Island artwork and patterns, Woody creates ceramic vessels, carvings, and paintings honoring traditional tribal art with a modern, West Coast infusion. He has created art and mugs for Zombie Village (SF), Forbidden Island (Alameda), The Kon Tiki (Oakland), and more. He was part of the Napa Valley Museum ‘Tiki Dreams’ exhibition and co-founded Pau Hana studio — a studio for the 'tiki arts'!

Presented by Martin S Lindsay

Tune in, turn on, and drop out in this fun, fast-paced visual tour of San Diego’s psychedelic decade, from the go-go girl craze of 1965 through the end of the classic Tiki era in the 1970s. Take a trip through the history of San Diego psychedelia bars, Tiki restaurants, happenings, and music scene. "It's a far out trip, man..."

Martin S. Lindsay, AIGA, is an art director, author, frequent Tiki Oasis speaker, and past board chair of the Culinary Historians of San Diego. Martin wrote Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki, co-wrote Fassionola: The Torrid story of Cocktails’ Most Mysterious Ingredient, contributed to Tim Ferriss’ bestseller The 4-Hour Chef, and blogs about San Diego history and food.

Presented by Bo Bennett

How did we get from fancy, formal Polynesian Restuarants to wastin' away again in Margaritaville. Tiki in the early 70s was withering long before the final days of Tricky Dick — sitting alone at the DC Trader Vic’s bar. The Indo-China war, drugs, and anti-establishment youth culture led to a hedonistic, subversive party lifestyle. Learn about the key elements that led to the new island lifestyle of Parrotheads: the Freak Party, Pacific Vibrations, and Rick Griffin Zap Comics of the early 1970s.

Bo Bennett is a professional Social Worker, a lifelong surfer and a former radio personality, film actor, and model. He has presented at Tiki Oasis previously on film, music, and beach life topics.

Presented by King Kukulele

FREE

Tune up your vocal cords and journey back to the colorful, carefree days of the 1960s! This far-out group singalong celebrates the era of flower power, harmony, and groovy good vibes with a mix of iconic hits, cult favorites, sunshine pop, and dreamy classics. Bell bottoms and flower crowns encouraged!

King Kukulele is a multi-talented entertainer and long-time M.C. for Tiki Oasis. He is a comedian, actor, and ukulele player who has performed around the world, delighting audiences far and wide with his entertaining wit and inexhaustible energy. Kukulele has sung hapa haole and novelty songs at events ranging from Hollywood movie premieres to Disneyland.

Presented by Matt Ray

Why do certain classic cocktails taste unusual at first but go on to captivate generations of loyal fans? This enlightening and light-hearted seminar explores some of the cocktail world's most misunderstood drinks, uncovering the stories, ingredients, and historical context that make them unique. Along the way, we'll discover how changing tastes and expectations have shaped their reputations—and why these oft-overlooked classics may deserve a second look. You'll leave with fascinating cocktail lore, fresh perspectives, and perhaps a newfound appreciation for a few drinks you never thought you'd enjoy.

Matt Ray is in charge of hospitality outreach for Sazerac Company, makers of Myers's Rum and many other spirits. Whiskey Magazine most recently awarded him "World's Best Brand Ambassador for American Whiskey". A former bartender and high school teacher, Matt now uses his Appalachia accent to make alcohol fun & approachable for the average person.

Presented by CyndeLicious

Explore the immersive world of 1960s psychedelic architecture, where interiors became spaces of sensuality, experimentation, and cultural transformation. From conversation pits and velvet lounges to basement bars, hidden rooms, and communal living environments, design began to reflect shifting social values and desires for connection, freedom, and play. Blending glamour with rebellion, this talk reveals how women helped shape these intimate, expressive environments.

CyndeLicious is a pin-up-model-turned-architectural storyteller who explores the sensual, subversive side of design. Crowned the final Bettie Page Look-Alike Champion at the 1996 Glamourcon, she later earned degrees in Architecture and City & Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Now serving on the AIA Board of Directors, she brings glamour and scholarship together.

Presented by Eric Jost

From 1955 to 1983, the carved-column Tiki Bob stood proudly at Post and Taylor Streets in San Francisco welcoming guests into the small bar. When founder Bob Bryant left Trader Vic’s in 1955, he enlisted Vic’s architect to help create the restaurant’s playful and unforgettable identity. With its simple lines, cheerful expression, and distinctive style, the Tiki Bob's logo, and the mugs that followed, became one of the most recognizable symbols in Tiki culture. Decades later, it continues to inspire artists and collectors appearing on everything from mugs and jewelry to artwork and apparel. But what happened to the original Tiki Bob’s restaurant? Behind the perpetual smile of “Tiki Bob” lies a wild tale of ambitious expansion dreams, IRS troubles, lingerie lunches, mysterious closures, and abandoned assets.

Eric Jost isn't your average urban anthropologist — he's the spirited time-traveler of San Francisco's vibrant past! With a penchant for unraveling the city's secrets, he's the brain behind the tour “SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond,” and has presented “The Tonga Room: From Swimming Pool to Hurricane Tiki Hut” at both Tiki Oasis and the San Francisco Historical Society.