Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, July 13th to Thursday, July 19th also known as timeshare week 28.

My shout out for this week goes to Aruba Ray whose famed comedy show has returned to Aruba. I’m a big fan of this show and in my opinion is the best nighttime entertainment on the island. For more details, head on over to http://www.arubacomedy.com.

Now let’s jump into the events category!

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FOOD

Chinese Night with 3-course dinner at Que Pasa Restaurant

When: 18 July / 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Que Pasa? (Wilhelminastraat 18, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/243894689675814/

A Chinese proverb states: “Food is the heaven of the masses”. This clearly shows the importance of food to the Chinese. Here the traditional Chinese holistic approach regarding almost all things is expressed in many ways. An important criterion is the perfect balance of aroma, appearance and taste. Furthermore, a good meal must comprise the five flavors spicy, sour, sweet, bitter and salty, which also have to be in harmony. In addition, many ingredients are selected according to aspects of traditional Chinese medicine and are used only during the preparation of the meal and not in the dish itself.

Que Pasa is planning lots of great special events, so get ready for a Surinam night, a pizza night and a fish night. Let your imagination run wild and you will probably get what you are wishing for.

But first, the Chinese event on Wednesday July 18th: a special 3-course dinner menu with traditional and delicious Chinese dishes for just $29.50 per person. Enjoy!

A Taste of Aruba

When: 17 July / 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Aquarius (L.G. Smith Boulevard 82, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/653843194970710/

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 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 reservations, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators in the lobby area.

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island

When: 18 July / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2202766113289412/

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise.

Enjoy our 4-course dinner 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 reservations, please contact one of our Navigators at 5236115

LIFESTYLE

Next In Line – Talent Festival

When: 15 July / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Cas Di Cultura (Vondellaan 2, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/221310425144378/

NEXT IN LINE is a Talent Battle between the Popcorn Soldiers. This year Popcorn Club is CELEBRATING DIVERSITY through different performances of Stage Art. Contact a Popcorn Soldier for your ticket NOW as every year they are sold out prior to the event.

More info about the Popcorn Soldiers, a group of professional dancers: https://www.facebook.com/popcornsoldiers

Bon Bini Festival

When: 17 July / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (every Tuesdays until December 18)

Where: Fort Zoutman

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/395323790955574/

At the Bon Bini Festival the visitors will enjoy an evening filled with history, local arts & crafts, local food & drinks, poetry, film, live performance of folkloric & carnival music. The Popcorn Dancers will be presenting the folkloric dance rhythms & the carnival rhythm of Aruba.

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Friday, 13 July from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050411838445142/

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

Monday, 16 July from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach

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.

Honeypot LIVE at Chaos Cafe

When: 14 July / 11:30 pm – 3:00 am

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/431866350613818/

Get your Coronita Bucket at a special price of Afl25,- ALL NIGHT. We’ll be bringing some Honeypot Classics to go along with your Coronita buckets. See you there!

Movie Night Under The Stars

When: 17 July / 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Ocean Suites Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/275124666367305/

Pop the corn and dim the lights…we’re staying in for Family Movie Night at the Renaissance Ocean Suites Beach. Join us for a Family Fun Night with Movie Under The Stars.

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 17 July / 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 July / 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/968899453248017/

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.

ARUBA RAY’S COMEDY

Where: Amsterdam Ballroom, Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Website: http://www.arubacomedy.com

Aruba Today called this the ‘BEST SHOW IN ARUBA’ three years in a row… this is a standup comedy show featuring America’s finest comedians, all of whom perform regularly at the top venues in the United States. These are NYC-based and LA-based comedians.

LINE-UP

July 14: TONY WOODS, JON FISCH, RAY ELLIN

July 15: TONY WOODS, JON FISCH, AIDA RODRIGUEZ, RAY ELLIN

July 16: TONY WOODS, AIDA RODRIGUEZ, CHUCK NICE, TONY V, RAY ELLIN

July 17-18: CHUCK NICE, AIDA RODRIGUEZ, TONY V, RAY ELLIN

July 19: CHUCK NICE, TONY V, RAY ELLIN

These shows sell out nightly.
The show starts at 8:30pm.
Doors open at 8pm.
Seating is first come, first serve.
Show is approximately 90 minutes long.
Any age can attend, however the show is intended for a mature audience!
Line-up subject to change.

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

Barney’s Restaurant

(Palm Beach 21 A Palm Beach, Aruba)

Website: https://barneysaruba.com

– Karaoke Nights every Fridays, starting at 10:00 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

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

7 Club Lounge Bar

(Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/7arubacom/

– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 7:00 pm – 2:00 am

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

Page: https://www.facebook.com/rocknrockaruba/

– Rockaoke every Wednesdays, 10:00 pm – 1:00 am

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

Let’s head into the cruise ships schedule portion. Yet again, it’s a pretty slow week for cruise ships.

I don’t have a whole lot for the news section for this week aside from Aruba Ray’s Comedy starting up this month. As far as the podcast goes, there will be an episode of One Happy Podcast airing on Monday involving new restaurants on the island so do look forward to that.

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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