This Week in Aruba: May 21 to 27, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

Hi there and welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 21st to Sunday, May 27th or also known as timeshare week 20.

 

This week’s shoutout Louis Johnson, episode 6, episode 13th, interviewd me on 100th episode which was a huge milestone for me and OHP, kept me motivated to continue one happy podcast

 

You might as well call this episode the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival episode because it is no doubt the highlight this week. We’ll talk about in detail so you’ll know everything you need to know.

SPECIAL EVENT

 

Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival

When: 23 to 28 May 2018  (all day)

Where: Aruba Ports Authority

Website: http://www.soulbeach.net/

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

 

Join us for the 18th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival on the gorgeous island of Aruba, Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-29, 2018. Ride the waves of the Soul Beach Music Festival, which was voted one of the “Top Five Caribbean Celebrations by USA TODAY”, as well as #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter Magazine.

 

The 18th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival will offer a unique combination of excitement and sophistication nestled in an intimate setting, all on the beautiful island of Aruba. Be part of the action, because our festival is sure to amaze you with sultry day and night events, the hottest pinternationally renowned performing artists in music and comedy, all in one jam packed weekend of music, fun and sun! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, loyal followers and newcomers alike are sure to enjoy the sexy, smoldering beaches and entertainment!

 

So make your plans now because the Soul Beach Music Festival 2018 is being launched and discount packages are ready for pre-sales. Don’t miss out on the 2018 celebrations… it wouldn’t be the same without you!

 

*Performances by:

 

• Alicia Keys https://www.facebook.com/aliciakeys/
• Maxwell https://www.facebook.com/Maxwell/
• Marlon Wayans https://www.facebook.com/marlonwayans/
• Sevyn Streeter https://www.facebook.com/sevynstreeter/
• Guy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfnYXwKSE0WzXN2Zg_HGw
• DJ Jazzy Jeff https://www.facebook.com/djjazzyjeff/

 

FOR TICKETS: Visit www.soulbeach.net for additional information or visit our Facebook page to get the latest information and event updates.

 

 

*View the official Soul Beach Music Festival 2018 schedule below!

Wednesday, May 23

ARUBA WELCOME CELEBRATION

Venue: TBD / 10:00 pm - 3:00 am

Featuring: Guest DJs

 

 

Thursday, May 24

SOUL BEACH DAY PARTY

MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Featuring: Guest DJs

*No outside bottles allowed

 

LIVE RADIO REMOTE BROADCASTS (free entry)

• MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  The AM/PM Workload Show w/GEE MONEY - LASER 101, ST. MAARTEN

• MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  ADAI LAMAR Morning Show Host - 102.3 KJLH, LOS ANGELES

 

HAPPY HOUR - LIVE RADIO REMOTE BROADCAST

• Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino – Poolside (Oranjestad) / 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Afternoon Rush w/ RUDY RUSH - 93.7 THE BEAT, HOUSTON/iHeartRadio

 

OFFICIAL SOUL BEACH ALL WHITE PARTY

Venue: Sandbar on Palm Beach / 10:00 pm - 3:00 am
Featuring: DJ Chris Dope / DJ Frank Ski

 

 

Friday, May 25

SOUL BEACH DAY PARTY

MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 11am - 3pm

Featuring: DJ E-Clazz

 

LIVE RADIO REMOTE BROADCASTS (free entry)

• MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  The AM/PM Workload Show w/GEE MONEY - LASER 101, ST. MAARTEN

• MooMba Beach (Palm Beach) / 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  ADAI LAMAR Morning Show Host - 102.3 KJLH, LOS ANGELES
• Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino – Poolside (Oranjestad) / 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Afternoon Rush w/ RUDY RUSH - 93.7 THE BEAT, HOUSTON/iHeartRadio

 

COMEDY CONCERT

Renaissance Festival Plaza (Oranjestad) / 7:00 pm

• MARLON WAYANS
• Sydney Castillo
• Buddy Lewis
• Hosted By: Rudy Rush

 

OFFICIAL SOUL BEACH NIGHTCLUB PARTY

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino - Convention Center / 9:00 pm - 3:00 am

Featuring: DJ Jazzy Jeff & DJ Outkast

 

 

Saturday, May 26

SOUL BEACH DAY PARTY

MooMba Beach / 11am - 3pm

Featuring: DJ E-Clazz / DJ Chris Dope

 

MAIN STAGE CONCERT

Harbor Arena (Oranjestad) / 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• Alicia Keys
• Guy
• Local Acts
• Hosted By: Chris Spencer

 

SOUL BEACH NIGHTCLUB BLOCK PARTY

Venue: Two Clubs (Palm Beach) / 11:00 pm - 3:00 am

Featuring: Live Band (The Box feat. Tony Tatum) / DJ E-Clazz

 

 

Sunday, May 27

SOUL BEACH DAY PARTY

Baby Beach (San Nicolas) / 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Featuring: DJ E-Clazz and DJ Diablo

 

MAIN STAGE CONCERT

Harbor Arena (Oranjestad) / 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• Maxwell
• Sevyn Streeter
• Local Acts
• Hosted By: Chris Spencer

 

SOUL BEACH NIGHTCLUB BLOCK PARTY

Venue: Two Clubs (Palm Beach) / 11:00 pm - 3:00 am

Featuring: Live Band (The Box feat. Tony Tatum)

LIFESTYLE

 

Local Art & Farmer's Market "Under the Stars"

When: 25 May / 6:00 pm - 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 only artists holding the exclusive Aruban seal.

Taste My Aruba, celebrates our culinary heritage including our local farmer's thus bringing food from the farm to your plate, furthermore cherish everything that is authentically ours.

 

Come and mingle with our local artist, while nibbling away to Aruban delights on our beautiful square downtown. We promise to full fill  your five senses, live like a local and be part of an authentic experience.

 

Farmers that are interested in being part of this experience, please send us a message.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

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

Monday, 21 May 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, 23 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!

Friday, 25 May from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm:
Party Posse LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/830660347135942/

Party Posse is a band with an extensive repertoire of hits, covering the latest radio airplay as well as classic songs from the 00's, 90's, 80's, 70's, and 60's.

Sunday, 27 May from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:
Untouchables LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2002139926714318/

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.

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 22 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.

 

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

 

7 Club Lounge Bar

(Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba)

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

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

 

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

 

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar

(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)

Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/

– Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

 

Barney’s Restaurant
(Palm Beach, Noord 21A, 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

 

FOOD

 

Sip Happens

When: 25 May / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/562734890759208/

 

The last Friday of each month we will start opening at 5 pm, so come after work and enjoy this great "Sip Happens" concept

 

Deals on the following brands of wine

• Criss Cross
• Casa Donoso
• Bisquertt

Konnichi Wow Sushi Night at BLUE

When: 26 May / 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/587712631608342/

 

Join us at Renaissance Aruba's BLUE bar for an unforgettable Saturday evening featuring an eclectic menu of handcrafted sushi selections, imported wine and beers from Japan, authentic sake, and a LIVE sushi-making station run by its very own sushi chef! RAW has never tasted so good!

This week’s congestions will be happening around the Soul Beach locations like Moomba during the day and the Renaissance during the night so if you’re not there for the festival, you might want to avoid those areas. However, cruise ship schedules for this week are again pretty sparse so you should have no problem finding a great semi-private spot along the beaches of Aruba.

 

 

I don’t have any news for you this week but 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 [e-mail] or drop a voice message on our hotline number [phone].