Cabali and The Tiki Mug Obsession
Sat, Jul 18
|Bay Theatre
Featuring a Special Q&A with Producer Fini Finical & Director Josh Dragotta
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bay Theatre, 340 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
About the event
Directed by Josh Dragotta, Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession explores the history, artistry, and enduring appeal of Tiki culture through the world of collectible Tiki mugs and the passionate community that helped preserve the movement when many believed it had faded into history.
The documentary follows Doug "Fini" Finical, whose decades-long fascination with Tiki mugs ultimately inspired the creation of Cabali, a modern speakeasy-style Tiki bar in Oro Valley, Arizona. Through Finical's story and the voices of artists, collectors, historians, musicians, and enthusiasts, the film examines how a niche collecting hobby evolved into a thriving international community.
The film features appearances by actress and comedian Kate Flannery (The Office), Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren, and numerous artists and cultural figures connected to the modern Tiki movement.
The addition of The Martini Kings makes the Seal Beach engagement particularly fitting. Long celebrated for their blend of swing,…