Tiki Tom-Tom (aka Tom Jaynes) is a writer, hobbyist photographer, artist, sewist, singer, educator, wanderer, and full-time Polynesiac.
His first visit to the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show converted him to Tiki life. You might think he’s a wild man from the stories he tells, but he’s really a wallflower.
A former community college administrator turned nomad; you’ll find him mapping out his next road trip at Queequeg’s Coffin, his home Tiki bar in Durham, North Carolina.
Speaking engagements.
Upcoming
Mai-Tai Mayhem: March 7 – 9, 2025
Peregrinations, Passports, and Polynesiacs
Richfield, Ohio
Tiki a Go-Go: April 4 – 6, 2025
Peregrinations, Passports, and Polynesiacs
Orlando, Florida
Past
Inuhele: January 21 – 22, 2023
Polynesiacs: Tiki at Home
Palm Springs, CA
Tiki Caliente: May 5 – 6, 2023
Polynesiacs: Tiki at Home
Palm Springs, CA
The Hukilau: June 8-11, 2023
Authors Panel
Pompano Beach, FL
Ohana, Luau at the Lake: June 23-26, 2023
Polynesiacs: Navigating a Home Tiki Bar
Lake George, NY
Tiki Oasis: August 3-6, 2023
Polynesiacs: Navigating a Home Tiki Bar & Book Signing
San Diego, CA
Get in touch.
Tom is available for home Tiki visits, collaborations, and workshops worldwide. If you want to chat about home Tiki, or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out.