Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, July 27th to Thursday, August 2nd also known as timeshare week 30.

My shoutout for this week goes to the crew of My Aruba Dream Villa. If you want to rent a home in the island, the people at MyArubaDreamVilla.com will take good care of you. They have homes that basically suits all the preferences you may have — from practical to luxurious and from small to large. You can listen to the One Happy Podcast of my interview with Liz Ginocchio, one of the founders of My Aruba Dream Villa, here.

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Now let’s move into the events category.

FOOD

Wine and Food Pairing at Que Pasa for just $19.50 pp

When: 28 July / 4:00 – 11:00 pm

Where: Que Pasa?

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1013998095426637

This wine and tapas pairing evenings at Que Pasa are fantastic fun, a delicious treat, and a great way to learn about wines and broaden your taste and knowledge on wine types. Que Pasa offers tapas snacks paired with 4 great wines for just $19.50 per person. Reservations are required.

A Night in France at Mangos Restaurant

When: 30 July / 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Where: Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort – Mangos Restaurant

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/471996306558160/

Try our French menu! This special menu features French Onion Soup, a juicy grilled Filet Mignon and Crème Brûlée.

Appetizer

Soupe a à l’oignon gratinée – French Onion Soup

Main Course

Tournedos Café de Paris – Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Morel Sauce, Green Beans & Potatoes Parisienne

Desserts

Crème Brûlée – Classic French Dessert with a Rich Custard

Topped with a Hard Layer of Caramel

Open from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Mangos restaurant.

US$32.50 per person exclusive 15% Service Charge and 6% Government Taxes.

Our Chef goes wild on Mondays Tapas Night!

When: 30 July / 4:00 – 11:00 pm

Where: Que Pasa?

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/570326310078239/

Monday nights are terrific at Qué Pasa when our Chef creates a special tapas platter. Expect 4 delicious tapas and one glass of amazing home-made sangria for just $19.50 per person. This special is based on a two people order. Reservations are recommended.

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island

When: 1 August / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/239249196676346/

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

Local Art & Farmer’s Market “Under the Stars”

When: 27 July / 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Where: Taste My Aruba (Zoutman Straat 1, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1183191275149409/

Cosecha Aruba in partnership with Taste My Aruba, proudly invites you to our monthly farmer’s market under the stars. Cosecha celebrates local artists that create beautiful objects of art and is the only art gallery on the island that represents artists holding the exclusive Aruban seal. Taste My Aruba celebrates our culinary heritage including our local farmers bringing food from the farm to your plate. Furthermore, we cherish everything that is authentically ours. Come and mingle with our local artists while nibbling away to Aruban delights on our beautiful square downtown. We promise to fulfill your five senses, live like a local, and be part of an authentic experience.

ENTERTAINMENT

Honey Pot Roots – Rock – Reggae, Live this Saturday!

When: 28 July / 11:00 pm – 3:00 am

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/252580692201121/

Dead Guy Ale of Rogue Nation Presents this Saturday, the 28th, Honeypot Roots, Rock & Reggae Live at Rock’n’Rock, prepare yourself for an outstanding night of music and craft beer.

Bon Bini Festival

When: 31 July / 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Where: Fort Zoutman (Oranjestad, Aruba)

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.

Movie Night Under The Stars

When: 31 July / 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Ocean Suites Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/267615767128022/

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 Movies Under The Stars.

Epic Bingo for Adults at The Brick House Lounge

When: 1 August / 7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Where: Brick House Lounge – Aruba (Tanki Leendert 265 A, 297 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/265033004282056/

Epic Bingo for adults is back with more epic prizes, epic fun and at a new epic location. Join us on Wednesday, August 1st, at the brick house lounge. Doors open at. 7 bingo starts at 8.

Bingo tickets are at 15,- (2 bingo cards per game)

Bar Prices are epic cheap! Entrance is FREE.

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 27-28: NO SHOW

July 29-AUGUST 2: DAN NATURMAN, BRIAN SCOTT MCFADDEN, ERIN JACKSON, 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.

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 31 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: 2 August / 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.

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

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

Friday, 27 July from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Primo Bandits LIVE at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/382389745615055/

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

Sunday, 29 July from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Untouchables LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1793833284042054/

Lead singer Cesar Olarte of The Untouchables is a phenomenon on Aruba: his distinctive voice is amazing and his highest notes can put a lady’s pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue, salsa, pop and reggae, Cesar and his Untouchables are popular among locals as well as visitors. Everyone’s sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing Cesar and his 4-man band perform at MooMba Beach, where he can be seen in action.

Monday, 30 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.

Wednesday, 1 August from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Travel Sessions LIVE at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/244018103036121/

Aruba’s hottest Caribbean style band with many international songs. The Travel Sessions formation makes sure you will get on the dance floor and make you soak in the authentic Caribbean feeling right at MooMba Beach. Happy moments!

I don’t have any news this week because it’s a little bit harder to compile but if you have any leads or 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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