This Week in Aruba: October 5-11, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, October 5th to Thursday, October 11th also known as timeshare week 40. Once again, I am with Maggie to bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.

 

The highlight or shoutout for this week goes to Meltaway Cafe which is an awesome new restaurant that opened up on the Palm Beach Area in Paseo Herencia Mall. It’s definitely a cheesy joint, in a way that it features all kinds of delightful cheese. Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/meltawayaruba/

 

Let’s start with the events section.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Month

When: October 2018

Where: Aruba

Source: www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/eat-local-aruba-restaurant-month/

This month-long event throughout October highlights authentic Aruban cuisine. The restaurants’ pre-fixe meals allow visitors to enjoy local cuisine for a very reasonable price, with lunches costing $15 and dinners $30 - $40.

No passes, tickets or vouchers are required— attending diners can simply visit their favorite participating restaurants throughout the program dates to enjoy the special menu offerings. More than 65 restaurants sign up for this culinary event and incorporate authentic local dishes in their menu. Restaurants that already feature local menus are adding on specials and accenting on the local flavors.

Reservations are always recommended!

(Below menus were offered in 2017, menus for 2018 will be published as soon as they are released)

VisitAruba's Recommended Restaurants:

• Aqua Grill

• Aquarius

• Buccaneer

• Cuba's Cookin'

• Driftwood

• Faro Blanco Restaurant

• Gilligan's Seafood Shack

• L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House

• La Vista

• Las Ramblas Restaurant

• Matthew's Beachside Restaurant

• Mexicado

• Papillon Restaurant

• Ruinas del Mar

• Sunset Grille

• Taste of Belgium

• The Old Cunucu House

Other participating restaurants:

 

• Aged.

• Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba

• Azia Restaurant & Lounge

• BLT Steak

• Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill

• Cafe Piccolo

• Cafe Restaurant Bingo

• Café the Plaza

• Chicken & Lobster

• Daniel's Steak and Chop

• De Suikertuin

• Dragonfly Sushi & Asian Restaurant - Lounge

• E Sushi Shap

• Fishes & More

• Fresco Restaurant

• Garden Fresh Cafe

• Gelatissimo

• Gelatissimo Bistro

• Hadicurari Restaurant

• Iguana Cantina

• Iguana Joe's Caribbean Bar & Grill

• Ike's Bistro

• Le Garage Bistro

• Local Store Aruba

• Mango's Restaurant

• Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant

• Nos Clubhuis

• O'niel Caribbean Kitchen

• Omakase Sushi Bar

• Papiamento

• Passions on the Beach

• Pega Pega Café & Beach Bar

• Pinchos Grill & Bar

• Que Pasa? Restaurant - Art Gallery & Bar

• Red Fish

• Reflexions Beach

• Salt and Pepper

• Screaming Eagle

• Sea Salt Grill

• Solanio

• Tango Argentine Grill

• T.G.I. Friday's

• The Chophouse

• The Kitchen Table by White

• The Lazy Turtle Aruba

• The Mill Restaurant Aruba

• The Old Fisherman

• The Restaurant at Tierra del Sol

• The West Deck

• TOF Twist of Flavors Restaurant

• Tony Roma's Aruba

• Tulip Caribbean Braserrie

• White Modern Cuisine

• Windows on Aruba

 

Aruba Art Fair

When: 5-7 October (all day)

Where: San Nicolas, Aruba

Source: https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/aruba-art-fair-/

Website: www.arubaartfair.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arubaartfair/

 

Aruba Art Fair has the vision to make Aruba culturally and economically richer; a vibrant, diverse, inclusive paradise where affluent people want to visit in order to look for culture, heritage and fine arts. We recognize the positive effect and the creative activity that it has on affluent tourism, therefore we want to provide enjoyment, enlivening spaces and enriching stories.

Culture makes places distinctive, engendering pride in the local community. It also makes a practical contribution in terms of sustainability, encouraging learning and inspiring people to adopt creative and active lifestyles.

Through culture communities we are able to engage young people in constructive activity and attract people and businesses essential for a prosperous local economy.

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

OCTA LIVE! at Rock N' Rock

When: 5 October / 10:00pm-2:00am

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/336272446938206/

 

OCTA is synonymous of classic rock of the 60's, 70's, 80's, progressive soft rock and blues. Therefore their own style guarantees you an amazing, enjoyable and a different night at Rock'n'Rock on this night.

 

Also new frontline and the drummer Rowald de Graaff.

 

Rock in October "Rocktober"

When: 11 October / 7:00-11:00 pm

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/231970321006022/

 

This October, The Wine Room will focus on Rock music every Thursday of the month of October, so don't be surprised to hear Metallica, Nirvana, or even Alice in Chains while you're sipping wine, we like to diversify things a bit sometimes, hope you can enjoy it together with us, cheers to Rocktober

 

Guy Bavli: Master of the Mind

When: 9 & 10 October / starting 8:00 pm (recurring event every Tue, Wed, or Thu until Jan. 3, 2019)

Where: Alhambra Casino & Ballroom

Source: http://www.masterofthemind.com/aruba/

 

MASTER OF THE MIND - LIVE WEEKLY IN ARUBA! A LIVE INTERACTIVE MIND READING AND TELEKINESIS EXPERIENCE.

 

Come join hilarious mentalist, Guy Bavli, also known as KINETIC MAN from Stan Lee's Superhumans. Take a journey into the mysteries of the human mind.

 

Bavli starred in over 400 television shows, toured in 60 countries worldwide and headlined more than 1200 shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

 

Bavli is headlining in Aruba with his Award-Winning show – NOW APPEARING WEEKLY AT THE ALHAMBRA CASINO & BALLROOM - every Tuesday & Wednesday.

 

Very FUNNY. Very INTERACTIVE. Very INNOVATIVE. And always INCREDIBLY AMAZING!

 

Reserve your tickets today! Tickets are also available for walk-in at the door if there are available seats left. We recommend to pre order as we tend to sell out every show! (Come early at 7:00 for tickets at the door).

 

• Doors open: 7:30 pm (Open seating – unless you have VIP package, then reserved VIP seating will be kept for you!)
• Show time: 08:00 pm
• Show is about 2 hours long, with short intermission.
• Cash Bar is available at the lobby.

 

LEAVE YOUR LOGIC AT THE DOOR... AND TAKE A WALK ON THE MIND!

 

Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant

When: 11 October / 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 Bugaloe?

Friday, 5 October: Travel Session Band & Lieke

Every Friday Bugaloe invites you on the dance floor with catching tunes of all time hits! Live music by the Travel Session Band joined by Bugaloe singer Lieke between 7-10pm. This is how life is supposed to be: Fun, Friends and Happiness! See you on Friday!

Saturday, 6 October: Spareribs and Karaoke Night

Every Saturday we welcome you to enjoy our delicious falling off-the-bone tender Spareribs for only $12,50! Later that night it’s karaoke! Hosted by Aruba’s number one entertainer Giovanni Trim! We will see you on Saturday between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm for karaoke! Don’t be afraid to enter the stage, the stage is yours! Free entrance.

Sunday, 7 October: Travel Session Band

Sunday night means Travel Session Night! Every week the Travel Session Band is performing live on stage at Bugaloe, with your all time favorite hits from the 80’s, 90’s and nowadays. So, come on and dance, sing, swing... but most of all: have fun! Sunday night is your night out! Live music from 7 till 10 pm.

Tuesday, 9 October: Joyride Band

Every Tuesday from 7 till 10 pm Joyride Band live with a variety of 80’s, 90’s and all time hits!  Ease out your day and enjoy your cocktail while the sun sets from Bugaloe’s pier. Most of all: have fun! Tuesday night is your night out!

Wednesday, 10 October: Salsa Night

Bugaloe hosts a weekly FREE Salsa & Merengue workshop! Every Wednesday from 8.30-9.30 pm we will show you the ins and outs of Latin dancing. Our Motto: Everybody can dance! The whole night Salsa music will be played to set the mood. Whether you want to dance the night away or just relax and enjoy the tunes of salsa music, it's a perfect night out!

Let’s look into the cruise ships schedule portion for this week.

 

 

Our topic for discussion is the weather that took place down the island on this week. The weather over there is mostly not a topic of interest because it’s consistently good. However, this week, they experienced weather that was out of the ordinary. We weren’t there to personally experience it, but thanks to modern technology, we were able to see how tropical depression Kirk affected the island. It’s not as devastating as other hurricanes, however for a couple of days it affected the people’s ability to enjoy their vacations and also did quite a bit of damage on some properties.

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 [email protected] or drop a voice message on our hotline number [phone].