Here is the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, April 16th to Sunday, April 22nd!

My shoutout for this week goes to Scott and Leslie Steeno, the founders of the famed Scott’s Brats and owners of Legends Pubs which is a great sports bar in Palm. They are Wisconsinites who fell in love with Aruba and relocated there. You can listen to their One Happy Podcast episode on: http://onehappypodcast.com/ep61/. Fun fact: to date, this episode owns the record for day 1 downloads of any podcast done by OHP.

Now without further ado, here are the upcoming events in Aruba:

FOOD

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Private Island

When: 18 April / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2026603387660740/

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s Private Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise…

Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.

Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy’s Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.

For more information or reservation, please contact one of our navigators at 5236115

Ceviche Pop-Up at The Lobby

When: 20 – 21 April / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1919789001666755/

You are invited to taste the best flavor of Peru: their Ceviche!

Bring your family and friends to The Lobby – located at the Aruba Marriott Resort – for a Ceviche Pop-up, and indulge in Pisco craft cocktails as well as Peruvian small plates prepared by the expert hands of four well known chefs.

Guest chef:

Rodrigo Torres – Zadún Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Los Cabos

Host chefs:

Romeo Penacino – Aruba Marriott Resort

Ever de Peña – Aruba Marriott Resort

Teddy Bouroncle – Aruba Marriott Resort

The Ceviche Pop-up will take place on April 20th and April 21st starting at 7:00PM. Lounge music by live DJ. Price per dish is $12 each.

Please note that only 70 seats are available for each night, and reservations is required. For reservations, call us at 520.6648 from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM.

Tasty Italy for Hadicurari’s Culinary Secrets

When: 20 – 21 April / 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Hadicurari Aruba (beach side between Marriott Ocean Club and Moomba Beach)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/235446673681202/

Italian cuisine is not world-renowned for nothing: it turns quite simple, yet stunningly tasty dishes made with fresh herbs and vegetables into feasts for kings and queens. Fresh, top notch ingredients are key – your taste buds get to experience the finale. Four times Italy is the name of the next installment of Hadicurari Restaurant’s Culinary Secrets. The chef has come up with a lovely menu, which will surely appeal to you. Please don’t forget to make your reservations in advance!

The appetizer of the special Secrets menu is homemade ravioli with chicken, eggplant, Parmesan cheese and gremolata, a mix of wonderful herbs and garlic. Porcini soup with grilled scallops and green asparagus is next, followed by veal cheeks in their own gravy, spinach, mushrooms and truffles and a Chef’s surprise for dessert.

Just a tip of the curtain of Italian cuisine gets showcased at Hadicurari during April’s Hadicurari Secrets dinner, but it will surely give you a chance to close your eyes and imagine yourself in Toscane, in the south or in Piedmont. Travel through your taste buds to Italy and enjoy!

The Art of Wine & Food Pairing “Chef Invitational”

When: 21 April / 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/357407994735950/

This time The Wine Room invites Chef/Owner from Screaming Eagle “Erwin Husken”

Chef Erwin Hüsken serves his ever new inspired interpretation of French-fusion boutique cuisine that brought him recognition by Caribbean Journal, voting Screaming Eagle the #1 Restaurant in the Caribbean on their Top 50 list for 2015, repeating to make his mark on the list for 2016 and adding this years Caribbean Chef of the Year Award for 2017.

Experience: $65

Rumshop Vibes l Pop-up local bar

When: 22 April / 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm (and April 29)

Where: Emotions Nightclub Aruba (Pos abao z/n, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/192512674694850/

Join our pop-up Rumshop every Sunday from 5pm to 11pm with low bar prices, specialty cocktails, local soups and entertainment.

Beer Awg. 5

Mix Drink Awg. 10

*Check out our Cocktail Menu on our page!

FREE Entrance

ENTERTAINMENT

What’s going on at MooMba Beach?
Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Wednesday, 18 April from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm:
Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

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

Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time!

Friday, 20 April from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm:
Primo Bandits LIVE at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/441518332935295/

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.

Sunday, 22 April from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm:
Bambu LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1859446114129278/

Introducing the most dynamic and entertaining all around dance band on the island of Aruba; ‘Bambu’. Capable of pleasing every type of crowd with their wide array of music. They cover various genres from Dance, Rock & Roll and Reggae to Merengue, Reggaeton, Bachata and Salsa. Bambu’s extraordinary chemistry and repertoire will have everyone movin’ and groovin’ all night long so, an unforgettable experience is always guaranteed.

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 17 April / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August)

Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/

Tickets: http://www.masterofthemind.com/

Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice.

Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant

When: 19 April / 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.

Banzaai LIVE!

When: 21 April / 11:30 pm – 2:30 am

Where: Café Chaos Aruba (LG Smith Boulevard 60, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/319484141911204/

21 April! Chaos Cafe is it folks! We’re a group of Asian friends that just love to play music.

Banzaai Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/4banzaai/

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

The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant
(Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord)
Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/
– Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm

ARTS

Aruba Chamber Art Exhibition 2018

When: 20 April / 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry (J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 10, n.a. Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/128955807951216/

Website: www.arubachamber.com

The Chamber cordially invites you to its 6th art exhibition: “Spot, Smear, and Discover” Part 2

presenting the interesting story and creations of ‘Stichting Mira’!

Entrance: Free!

For more information and questions about this event or to register, please contact us! Send an e-mail to: businessinfo@arubachamber.com or call at tel: 582-1566 ext. 42/30.

Let’s move in to the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days or schedule accordingly:

Newswise, there isn’t much going on but I do have some updates on predicted wind and water conditions in Aruba.

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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