Time to kick off the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, April 30th to Sunday, May 6th or also known as timeshare week 17.

First of all, this is coming out a day late because of I was out of town for a very important family event, which is the wedding of Catie, Maggie’s daughter. Normally I would give my shoutout to a specific person or specific people, but for this week, I’d just like to thank everyone who made it to the ceremony and also to the ones who offered congratulatory and heartfelt words, great advice, and support to me. Thank you so much!

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Now let’s jump into the events section:

FOOD

A Taste of Aruba

When: 1 May / 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1793343217426370/

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 with Live entertainment. For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators in the lobby area.

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Private Island

When: 2 May / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/224282928150777/

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.

Wine vs Jazz

When: 5 May / 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/428577077591810/

Wine versus Jazz will continue the Saga at The Wine Room

Experience: $65
3 hour event
Tapas and wine event
Limited seats

Asian Guest Chef Night

When: 5 May / 6:00 pm

Where: Bistro De Suikertuin (Wilhelminastraat #64, N.A. Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/404966783309748/

Guest Chef Jordie will cook a delicious 3-course Asian menu including an amuse and welcome drink for only US $37.50.

LIFESTYLE

Open Dag / Open House Marine Barracks

When: 1 May / 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Marinierskazerne Savaneta (Savaneta 532, AW Savaneta, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/417661875313877/

OPEN HOUSE: zipline, food court, market, used car sale, live music, gun demonstration and activities, RHIB Boat ride, coast guard, helicopter, lottery and so much more

Be treated like a king or queen!

When: 2 May / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: DA Drogist Aruba (L.G. Smith Boulevard 134, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/187573121879505/

A glamorous shopping night.

Ananda Aruba Yoga Retreat

When: 30 April – 5 May

Where: Noord, Aruba

Hosted by: Ananda Yoga Retreats (https://www.facebook.com/AnandaYogaRetreats/)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2021033954830248/

Get ready for a powerful week of personal transformation

Our annual Aruba Yoga Retreat is a sacred space where holistic wellness, yoga, meditation, spiritual coaching and reiki come together throughout a 6-day series of hands on workshops, classes and cultural experiences.

Explore your sense of self, heal your past, learn about the yoga culture & philosophy and cultivate a yogi lifestyle.

Caitlan has created a retreat program that guides you through an applied yoga lifestyle that provides small shifts for radical change. Awaken to the ocean of knowledge that is yoga.

Our guided retreat program will give you insight and expansion into traditional Hatha yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Yin Yoga, Kundalini yoga & Vinyasa yoga.

Our group workshops and healing ceremonies provide a sense of tradition to honour the self and your journey. You will enjoy a like-minded and supportive community, homemade vegetarian family clean recipes, rejuvenating yoga, and the cleansing crystal clear energy of the open Atlantic ocean.

Aruba is known as the friendliest island in the Caribbean and its positive energy makes this a sacred haven to retreat and ignite your true self.

Expect to return home with more clarity, a healthy detoxed body and a deep understanding of the traditional roots of yoga and all it has to offer your life both on and off of your mat.

This is a program that will continue to inspire your life long after you leave.

Sunset Yoga April

When: 5 May / 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Transition 2 Health (San Barbola 269, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1929176110486838/

Sunset Yoga is specially designed to keep in your body and your mind in balance and it is given by an expert in physical therapy and yoga. Perfect combination for a great guidance. Come and join us at the beach in between the Divi-Divi and Tamarijn beach resorts at 5.30 pm till sunset.

Farmer Market

When: 6 May / 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Aruba Ostrich Farm (Matividiri 57, 59 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2178887678794772/

Come and support our local artisans and farmers. Unique and delicious products made in Aruba.

Danki Mami

When: 6 May / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: CAGE Nightclub (King Placa Caya Harmonia 5 lokal 10, Bubali, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/190702061654074/

You will be enchanted with Fashion, Music & Love!

We have prepared an amazing night for you, filled with beautiful fashion shows by our professional models for a recognized clothing boutique. You will be delighted with amazing music performances by well known Aruban artists. With your entrance ticket, you will have the chance to participate and win incredible door prizes and so much more.

This night is going to be a unique night and we would LOVE to see you! Come and enjoy the amazing show, fashion, music and most importantly, we want you to feel loved and appreciated.

This is our way to say “Danki Mami”.

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Wednesday, 2 May 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!

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 1 May / 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.

Jack Flash Tribute to the Rolling Stones

When: 2 May / 11:00 pm – 2:00 am

Where: Rock’n’Rock (Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/369272016900859/

Jack Flash is Aruba’s very own Mick Jagger, here to take you back to the Golden Age of Rock’n’Roll. Don’t miss this Time Machine!

Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant

When: 3 May / 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1491881784266283/

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.

OCTA Gripping you with their Talent

When: 4 – 5 May / 10:00 pm

Where: Rock’n’Rock (Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/373906719768011/

OCTA ripping the night with Classics, you name it! Latin and American Rock. Join us on the night before Cinco de Mayo.

ARTS

Workshop 3D make huge animals of recycled material.

When: 3 May / 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Where: Ateliers ’89 (Dominicanessenstraat 34, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1840630412895967/

New workshop 3D, make large animals by Jerusalem-Israel artist teacher Yuval Rimon.

Next we’re going to jump into what looks like a very light cruise ship schedule for this week. I include this so you may plan your beach days or schedule accordingly.

So we will skip the news this week but I will mention that low season has officially begun in Aruba. It’s my favorite time of the year to travel down there. It’s just such an awesome experience when the island isn’t as crowded (well Aruba is always awesome no matter what time of the year) but the population can affect your enjoyment a bit. To everyone who’s down there at this time, do enjoy!

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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