Here we are for another episode This Week in Aruba which covers the events from Monday, March 26th to Sunday, April 1st which is also Easter Sunday.

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First of all, I just want to give a shoutout to my good friend Regina for being so supportive of this podcast. You can listen to her One Happy Podcast interviews on the following links: http://onehappypodcast.com/ep76/ and http://onehappypodcast.com/ep93/.

This week is quite packed with events and activities so let’s get it started!

FOOD

Easter Food Show 2018

When: 26 March / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Ling and Sons IGA Super Center (Schotlandstraat #41, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/526756234373270/

Everyone is invited to our Easter Food show which takes place on Monday March 26 from 6pm to 9pm. We will have in store tastings, live music and fun activities for kids. Join the Fun!

A Taste Of Aruba

When: 27 March / 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1701176733236617/

Aquarius will take you back in time with stories, local handcrafted arts and recipes. Celebrate our Island’s rich multicultural history with locally inspired buffet.

Aquarius will serve a local buffet for just $39 including a balashi beer or Chill beer. Specials on Cocktails such as; ‘Barbulet’, ‘Aruba Ariba’ , ‘Chuchubi Carnaval’ and ‘Yuwana Loco’. Discover Aruba through unique flavors!

Join us every Tuesday Night for this special local event. For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators.

Winesday for Locals

When: 28 March / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/353371225171150/

From $ to AWG on all bottles of wine.

Barefoot Beach BBQ

When: 29 March / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/218575672032727/

If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed. Join us for the Barefoot Beach BBQ on the Renaissance Ocean Suites Beach!

A delicious BBQ made to order will be prepared for you accompanied by a build your own salad station, your choice of marinate, side dishes and a decadent dessert station.

Have some Family Fun around the grill with live music and a Beach Bar ready to serve you.

The all you can eat BBQ on the beach is only $35 per person and kids from 5 to 12yrs $17.50

Reservation is not required. Just walk-in and let’s have some fun!

Secrecy Sushi at The Lobby

When: 30 March / 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris® Casino (L.G. Smith Boulevard 101, Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/564883643883525/

Our Executive Chefs Romeo Penacino, Ever de Pena and the culinary team of the Aruba Marriott Resort invite you to experience the first Secrecy Sushi concept at The Lobby!

A one night only event to escape and indulge in uniquely created sushi rolls, exquisite Asian small dishes as well as perfectly prepared craft cocktails and sakes.

Please note that only 50 seats are available for this event and reservations are required.

For reservations, please call us at 520-6648 from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM.

Incredible Indonesian Buffet at Café the Plaza

When: 31 March / 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Café the Plaza (L.G. Smith Boulevard, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/157213001663585/

Looking gorgeous, smelling delicious, but tasting even better: that is what the upcoming Indonesian Table Buffet at Café the Plaza is promising. A rainbow of colors, a wide variety in tasty dishes and lots of side dishes will be available for the lover of Indonesian cuisine on Saturday, March 31. This feast for the senses will start a 5 pm; if you wish to come over for the buffet later in the evening, please keep in mind that the buffet is available until 11 pm.

Indonesian cuisine is very popular in Holland and for a good reason: the ingredients are fresh and they complement each other perfectly. Although some dishes may be a bit hot, others are mellow. All are delicious. The dishes will be served in a unique style: on your table on burners to keep them warm, hereby creating a festive and romantic atmosphere.

We’d like to take you through Saturday’s menu. It starts off with Soto Ayam, a clear chicken soup. The buffet has as main courses Babi Kecap (braised pork with a sweet soy sauce), Sateh Ayam (grilled chicken saté), Dragin Pedas (spicy beef with coconut), Sweet Chili Loempia (egg roll), Sambal Telur (sambal egg), Sambal Buncis (green beans with sambal), Nasi Putih (white rice), Nasi Goreng (fried rice) and shrimp crackers, sambal, seroendeng, peanut sauce and atjar tjampoer to season, enhance and complement the above-mentioned dishes. Dessert is Pisang Goreng, Indonesian Banana fritters.

Please make your reservations as early as possible via cafetheplaza@arubawineanddine.com or at 583 8826 for the fantastic Indonesian Buffet on March 31.

Join us for an unforgettable Easter Sunday Brunch

When: 1 April / 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 51, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/155140528540073/

Bring the whole family along on Easter Sunday! “All you can eat Champagne brunch buffet.”

Omelet station, cold cuts, salad, pasta station, fruit display, hot entrees, desserts, tea, coffee, mimosa, orange juice. Click here for our menu information:

https://www.matthews-aruba.com/specials/easter-brunch/

Price adults us $ 36.95

Kids 5-11 years half price

(+15% service charge + taxes)

Complimentary for kids under 5 years.

Live music entertainment by Mercedez.

Only with reservations, call us 588 7300.

A fantastic Easter Sunday Brunch at MooMba Beach

When: 1 April / 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1519041778207190/

On Sunday, April 1st, guests at MooMba Beach are in for a major treat: an Easter Sunday Brunch that beats all brunches. And it is a fantastic deal, as the brunch is unlimited. For kids there is a special program with a dino jump, face painting and a trampoline! The activities start at 11 a.m. and will continue until 3. Parents can sip their drinks in a relaxed mode as their children are enjoying the Easter-themed fun.

The Sunday Brunch is an extravagant buffet, with a Breakfast Station with omelets, French toast and pancakes, a Cold Station with an Asian noodle salad, bruscetta, a shrimp cocktail, a salmon wrap and a goat cheese salad. There are three soups: onion, seafood chowder and sweet potato and then there is the Main Course buffet, which includes a beef stew Burgundy style, grouper with a Creole sauce or a grilled chicken breast in a mushroom-truffle sauce. Dessert deserves lots of room in your tummy, so leave some for the chocolate brownie or home-made apple-cinnamon pie; ice creams are either banana, chocolate or vanilla or a raspberry or lemon sherbet.

The unlimited brunch is a treat which should be savored with ice-cold glasses of Mimosa or Sangria; these are on special as well (not included in the price).

Although it is still early days, it would be a good idea to make your reservations at MooMba as soon as possible, especially when you are coming with a large group of family members and friends. We can only say: enjoy and Happy Easter!

LGS Easter Sunday Brunch

When: 1 April / 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1666667016759895/

Easter Brunch with an Attitude! Spent your Easter brunching in a stylish and sophisticated ambiance with flowing Mimosas. L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House will serve an all-you-can-eat Easter Brunch for just $44.95 per person. For more information or reservation, please call our Navigators at 5236115. *Price is excluding 15% service charge and reservation is required.

Aquarius Easter Sunday Brunch

When: 1 April / 12:00 nn – 3:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/201261200462899/

Celebrate this Easter among family and friends with the best brunch buffet on the island.

Aquarius will host its annual Easter Sunday Brunch with flowing Mimosas for just $32.95 excl. 15% service charge and taxes.

Children between 5-12 yrs pays 1/2 price.

Brunch will start at 12:00 PM and Reservation is required.

For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or our Navigators at 5236115.

LIFESTYLE

Copa Cees Bossers 2018

When: 29 March – 2 April / 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Where: Beach Soccer Aruba (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1324906464278307/

Aruba’s Annual Beach Soccer Tournament on Eagle Beach. Local Fun at its Best!

Extreme Sports Fundraising Event

When: 30 March – 1 April / 6:00 pm (Fri) / 10:00 pm (Sat-Sun)

Where: Aruba Ports Authority N.V. (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1837404396291517/

We will have ramps available to ride and shows, music, food and beverage and a lot more. Bring your BMX bike, in-line skating (rollerblading), scooting, longboard and skateboarding! Family fun!

Storytelling at the Museum

When: 31 March / 9:15 am – 12:30 pm

Where: Museum of Industry Aruba (Bernhardtstraat 164, Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1494743177319169/

For the Experience San Nicolas – Easter Edition at the Museum.

Storytelling group : 4-6 years

What can you expect:

– Storytelling at the Museum

– Color your own basket

– egg hunting at the Museum

– Parents tour at the Museum (optional)

Registration: infomuseumofindustry@gmail.com

Entrance fee: 10 pp this includes something to eat and drink and wonderful prizes during the EGG HUNT.

ENTERTAINMENT

C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach

When: 26 March / 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/184981868733145/

Join us for an evening with C-Zar live on stage. C-Zar has a wonderful, unusual, voice which will keep you spellbound. Come and toast with us to another beautiful night in Aruba.

Mercedes LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

When: 28 March / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406161896149061/

MERCEDES LIVE ON STAGE!

Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Happy Hours: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm!

Primo Bandits LIVE at MooMba Beach

When: 30 March / 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/183612292366190/

The local formation PRIMO BANDITS with lead singer Wilson always guarantee a ‘beachy’ vibe at MooMba with ballads from the 70’s, 80’s till now.

Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant

When: 29 March / 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/142342856422584/

Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest-running productions in Aruba!

Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged music with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu.

Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:”Fly Me To The Moon”, “I’ve Got The World On A String”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “My Way”, “New York – New York”, “The Way You Look Tonight” and many more…

The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.

DJ HOURS at Surfside Beach Bar

When: 30 March / 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Surfside beach bar (Surfside beach, 00297 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1794956127182119/

Tropical beats, Deep house, Funky stuff – DJ Mista Tee spins it for everyone – Friday’s the lush is on – Happy Hour starts at 5:00PM!

Aruba Ray’s Comedy

http://www.arubacomedy.com/

Time: Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30 pm

Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

March 26-29
Brian Scott McFadden, Dan Naturman, Ray Ellin

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant
(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)
Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/
– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Soprano’s Piano Bar
(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)
Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/
– Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar
(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/
– Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

ARTS

Watercolor painting by Lorraine Evans

When: 27 March / 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/419646891797566/

Come and learn how to paint Wet-into-wet and make a wonderful painting to display. With the help of the artist Lorraine, you will learn some color matching and how to let the paper show through giving the transparent look of watercolor.

Price: AFL. 50.00 incl. material and refreshment

Age: 14 years +

Art with Rice by GeDaMi

When: 28 March / 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/339838783091766/

I bet you did not think of Rice as craft material! Get introduced to this craft, while the artisan Merveline teaches you how to create a form on canvas and dye the rice and much more. Join this workshop at Cosecha’s Creative Center.

Price: AFL. 55,00 incl. material and refreshment

Age: 12 years +

Drawing Portraits with pencils by Lorraine Evans

When: 30 March / 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/700784466976252/

Learn how to work with all the parts of the face and how to put a portrait together. Measuring is very important and control of the pencil is a must. Draw a picture of a loved one or yourself. This class will be fast-paced.

Price: AFL. 125.00 incl. material and refreshment
Age: 14 years +

Now on for the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days accordingly:

As far news goes, I only have one major thing to touch on this week which involves drilling contractor Seadrill.

If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

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