February 2012
Sunday 19th February – Carnival @ City Like every year after the main parade in Kaya Grandi, we are ready to receive you all at a great party. Dj. Mike and friends will make sure we have that typical and popular music, while our staff will make sure your glass or bottle will never be empty
Sunday 12th February - Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion) + Jasper (piano) + Trevor (percussion) will be back on stage. Well last 2 times this “1,2, trio “played it was very very special. Can only get better as there is plenty of improvise, jamming and teasing between 3 great musicians who know very well how to entertain the audience!!
Sunday 5 of February - Cabaco Trio & Jasper (piano) These fine artists will be back on stage with good laid back Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz notes
3rd and 4th February – Another revelation @ City Café – Cirkus Funk out from Venezuela A gorgeous lead singer and a great band come to play soul, funk, rock and techno at a great quality level – mark it up in your agenda, ask the following day off, get a baby sitter for your kids, get fit for a great party weekend!!!!!!!!
January 2012
Sunday 28th of January - Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion, …) + Jasper (piano) + Trevor (percussion) will be back on stage. Well last 2 times this “1,2, trio “played it was very very special. Can only get better as there is plenty of improvise, jamming and teasing between 3 great musicians who know very well how to entertain the audience!
Friday 27th of January – from Amsterdam – the raising stars Djs Nouveau Beats & Vince le Fin for the first time ever in Bonaire. these young talented Dutch Dj’s are rocking every venue with their energetic performances and contagious joy !!! check out upcoming mails and news Check out this promo video on YouTube.
Sunday 22nd we get Cabaco Trio back
Sunday 15th around 8PM A great musical moment when Jasper (piano) and Trevor (percussion) join Jeroen on stage. Something so special that it has to be repeated.
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th We invited Dj. No Fear + Dj. Fe to spin the wheels this coming weekend – together or one at the time, they will make the nights of Friday Saturday danceable and happy nights.
Sunday 8th around 8PM A great musical moment when Jasper (piano) and Trevor (percussion) join Jeroen on stage.
Every Friday either Dj. Monk or Dj. Bruce Davidson spin great music at city. Coming schedule is: Friday 13th + 27th – Dj. Monk Friday 20th – Dj. Bruce Davidson
December 2011
Friday 30th of December APRES SKI !!!!!! The one and only, already legendary annual City Café Apres Ski party will be back on Friday, December 30th, starting at 10pm. With Apres Ski music, snacks and special drinks. Prizes for the best dressed Apres Skiers. Don't miss the funniest, craziest, insaniest party of the year!!
Christmas 2011 Special Menus during Christmas week Reservations are recommended. Normal menu will also be served every night.
Saturday 10th of Decemberr Rumba Band Our friends from Curacao will be back this coming saturday for another good dancing night!! To warm up and keep the breaks animated we have Dj. No Fear from Bonaire. Another local talent that knows very well how to put up a party. Join us for great fun!
Friday 9th of December Bonairu Ta Bai Tembla di Ambiente "Tembla The Urban Bash" Ku e 2 Gruponan Mas Popular di Bonaire O.G.R & A.G.R, y e 2 Dj Nan ku No Ta Tembla Ora di pone ambiente Dj Fe & Dj Robert 2 @ City Cafe Entrada $ 5 Damas & Kabayeros $ 10
Friday 2nd of December A great Latin Party: Dj. Robert 2 will turn the wheels and play some nice video clips to warm up. Jr. Latino will present on stage upgraded by Mr. Chicky (el Niño Malo de la radio) that will leave Bonaire for a while. After our double happy hour we believe this is a great reason to come back to City on a Friday!!!
November 2011
Friday 4th of November A top house party with DJ Jose & Mark van Dale from Holland. starting 10pm these top house DJs from Holland will blow your minds. With the experience of these renowned Club guru's we expect nothing less than an amazing partynight.
October 2011
Sunday 16th of October Jeroen & The Cabaco Trio from Bonaire Live!! Starting 7pm, our local stars will entertain you.
Saturday 1st of October KY3 Show Band (Calle 3) from Venezuela Live – Salsa, Merengue and all the Latin music to dance, dance, dance – from 10PM Tuesday 4th of October Jam Session, Live – a blend of our guest bands and local artists jamming at City Café – from 9 PM. Backed up by DJ Fe. Wednesday 5th of October Rock 'n Roll night with KY3 Show Band (Calle 3) from Venezuela Live – a show night plenty of rock’n roll and lots of oldies – from 9 PM. Supported by our rock freak friend Mr Joop Calexico!!! Thursday 6th of October Mystical Connection from Aruba Live with DJ Kenny Ranking (NL) – After last year's succes, we bring back this great reggae band and we invited Mr Kenny Ranking to make a great reggae night – from 10 PM Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of October Rhyydd’m live from Curacao with DJ Fe (Bon) and DJ Rob2 (Bon). It is one of the nicest bands from Curacao we bring. Great voices, top musicians & updated repertoire. To make sure there are no stops, we combine them with our best local DJ's.
September 2011
Friday 30th of September DJ MONK - Our good friend Anton and his musical selection during our friday double Happy Hour. KY3 Show Band (Calle 3) from Venezuela Live – Salsa, Merengue and all the Latin music to dance, dance, dance – from 10PM
Friday 23rd of September Rememer HAZES!!! Starting at 17:30, we will play for you the best hits, videoclips & pictures from this Dutch legend. Dutch snacks & food (Knakworst for sure). Memories and fun.
Saturday 10th of Septemberr For those House Music lovers, we are preparing a great night with two Dutch Dj’s – DJ. Alex G. and Dj. Mischa. Get ready!!
Saturday 3rd of September It is dancing time!!! We start @ 8PM with Foyan Boyz, a local band from Bonaire, and we keep going all night long with RUMBA BAND from Curacao. Lot’s of dancing music, from Latin to Antillean, to make everybody dance. Note: don’t be surprised if you start seeing lots of bikes on the street…. It is The Annual Bikers Meeting on the island and this friends from Aruba, Curacao, St. Marteen and other neighbor islands will join us after their BBQ around the corner, in the Wilhelmina Park (catered by City Café).
Friday 2nd of September @ Happy Hour we have a live performance from Mr. Tafkah, around 6PM with his great voice and lovely guitar notes. Tafkah, formerly known as Harry, played in different bands mainly in Holland, and now offers a great repertoire of music that we all will sing along. Cozy, nice.. quality. Something else about today: until further notice we have decided to make our Friday Happy Hour – A DOUBLE HAPPY HOUR – from 5Pm to 7PM, with the usual free snacks and drinks at half price.
August 2011
Saturday 27th of August Het Hééééé'le foute feest. An amazing night you don't want to miss. Music selections will be strange and funny, but still very good and danceable. There are prices for guests who dress up fout and for people who come up with the most original music requests. Don't miss this foute feest.
July 2011
Saturday 30th of July On Time. Real Caribbean music by local legends On Time starting at 10pm. Warm up and after party by DJ Toad.
Friday 29th of July Summer in the City - The Party. Radio Veronica (NL) and Megahit FM (Bonaire) proudly present one of the greatest party's of this summer! DJ Hilco S. will entertain you with all kinds of music to make you dance 'till you drop. Party starts at 10pm. Entrance for free.
Friday 22th of July DJ Trio. During Happy Hour and Dinner Time DJ Monk will please you with soothing music. Starting 9pm, the warm up for the evening will be performed by DJ Funk-O-Lishes and at 11pm, the decks will be taken over by Dutch House DJ Coen Rebel to blow your minds.
Saturday 16th of July Los Compadres from Curacao. Cuban, Latin & Antillean music starting at 10PM. Warm up and after party by Dj. Juan Danger Saturday 9th of July Rhydd’m from Curacao. Fantastic swinging band playing Antillean and Latin music, starting at 10 PM. Warm up and after party by Dj. Toad & Dj. Rob2 (Note: check the Big Splash event that same day – great fun, get wet...) Click the poster for more info on Facebook. Friday 1st of July JR Latino from Bonaire. Playing Bachata and Latin Music starting at 10PM
June 2011
SATURDAY 25TH - KY3 As a response to some precious clients that claimed a danceable live show @ City Café, we are proud to announce that THIS COMING SATURDAY 25TH we will present Calle 3, a great Show Band from Venezuela. These talented 8 musicians are used to big crowds and big stages in Venezuela, and their performances are known to be very energetic and real danceable shows from the first to the last song. Dress code: we don’t have one, but we suggest you dress fresh, as you will dance the night away! To make sure the party is good from the beginning until the end, we invited Dj. Rob2 to fill up and make sure that you get all your favorite Latin hits.
Vento de Norte City Café & Hotel Rochaline are glad to invite you to join this fantastic ensemble on a Street Parade, starting in front of TCB @ 5:15 and finishing in the fruit market in front of City Café. Then, starting @ 6pm, a Public Street Concert will be held, just across the street, while you can enjoy a cold drink and a tasty snack.
May 2011
NUVO Latin Dance party We are proud to announce that in cooperation with Mega Fm, this coming Saturday 7th of May we will throw a great Latin Dance Party, with some nice calling items: It is your chance to: • Try Nuvo (1), The world’s first sparkling Liquor, probably the most fashion drink of the big worldwide stages. • See a Live Performance of Mr. Ephrem J. , and emerging star of the Latin music world, and chance to socialize with him in the V.I.P. area (2) • See Bonairian artist STE, live and the debut of DYANGEL, also from Bonaire • Enjoy the always great selection of music by Dj. Robert II backed up by Mc. Chicky • Dance, relax and have a lot of fun in the safe and warm atmosphere of City Café
Saturday 14th Asparagus Night With our new Chefs we have planned another special night. The attached image explains what we have in mind. Let us add that the Thematic Menu comprehends: a Trio of Aspargus as appetizer – Asparagus Soup, Asparagus Bavaroise and Asparagus with Smoked Salmon 2 options for main course – Asparagus with Salmon or Asparagus with Ham and the traditional side orders And a delightful special dessert Together with our wine suppliers we have made a selection of Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as recommended wines with this delicatessen. But that is not all, as we will have some extra beers for this special night. Reservations are mandatory as we will work with 2 seating’s. Let us know the time of your convenience by calling 717 6050
April 2011
Friday 29th KONIGINNENACH We decided to start earlier to celebrate Queens Day and Dia di Rincon. We start from Happy Hour, Friday 29th, 5:30 PM and we go ahead until late night. Join us, dress in orange and run for instant prizes. Late night Polar Happy Hour @ 11Pm.
March 2011
Friday 25th DJ Mark Davidson visits from California to present us with a great house party. Warm up party on the AquaSpace, leaving Town Pier @ 8pm, back @ 11pm. Snacks and open bar included for $55. On board DJs Mark Davidson & Willem K. Big House party at City Café starting at 10pm. Warm up by DJ Willem K. Mark Davidson @ 0:00. Don't miss this great house event !!!
Friday 11th - Starting @ 9:30pm DJs Carlito (Curacao) and Fe (Bonaire) will make you party as only they can!
Sunday 6th As you know our Sunday after parade party is a great funny moment. Lennart and Mike will make sure you will have the best Dutch classics and some opportunity to sing them your self. If you come customized, we have a great prize for best costume. We will also be handing out the prizes for the 2 winners of the costume contest we had in our après ski party – Jana Isaza and Jan Beest. Saturday 5th We go local!!! Rastaora again on stage – they made a great performance the 5th of February and we promised to bring them soon. Backed up by Dj. Toad, we will have a great combination of all Latin, Antillean and Reggae music. Friday 4th After the usual nice selection of Dj. Monk, we will have again Mr. Niels 360. He played in the past with mark Van Dale @ city and we were all pretty impressed with his mixing. So he is back to rock the place..
Januari 2011
Friday 14th Feel the Music !!! Megahit FM's first party of 2011. Get ready for a fantastic DJ line up with Pedro, Don "dirty" Ron & Friends.
December 2010
Thursday 30th THE FAMOUS CITY CAFE APRES SKI PARTY @ 10 PM – Including Apres Ski drinks, snacks and music. Prices for the best dressed guests.. Don't miss this famous end of the year party. Saturday 18th Mega Radio weekend with Marc van Dale, Niels 360, Chicky, Ron Gijzen, Cas de Ruiter, CliMAX Crew, Boudewijn Scholts, DJ Rakaboer and Peter Kroon Friday 17th Mega Radio weekend with Marc van Dale, Niels 360, Chicky, Ron Gijzen, Cas de Ruiter, CliMAX Crew, Boudewijn Scholts, DJ Rakaboer and Peter Kroon Saturday 11th Private Party from 3 PM Friday 10th DJ Willem K @ City Cafe @ Happy Hour & Dinner Time Saturday 4th Live Band - @ 10PM Friday 3rd Dj Monk @ City Cafe @ Happy Hour & Dinner Time – Soul, Jazz and much more
November 2010
Sunday 28th Frankie Yanga (Aru) - voice and guitar Live – Funk, Latin, Bossa Nova, Reggae @ City Cafe from 7:00 PM Friday 26th Dj Funk-o-Lishes live @ City Cafe @ Happy Hour & Dinner Time
Friday 5th DJ Monk (Anton) Ready to please you with great music @ Happy Hour from mellow blue notes to funk and soul, we are sure it will be a great reason to get your friends and have a cold drink to start the weekend. Later, around 10PM, he is back. This time, for Prime Party Time.
October 2010
Saturday 30th City Vibes with DJ Jack (Holland / Curacao) Swingin' the dancefloor with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, house & Urban.
Saturday 9th Dj. G (Cur) and Rydd’m Live (Cur) @ City Cafe 6 and 10PM Friday 8th Dj. G (Cur) and Rydd’m Live (Cur) @ City Cafe 6 and 10PM Thursday 7th Dj. G (Cur) @ City Cafe from 9:00PM Wednesday 6th House session by Dj. Ghost & Dj. Funk–o-lishes @ City Cafe from 9:00PM Tuesday 5th Live Session w/ Dj. Ghost & Friends – Digital Vs Live Music @ City Cafe from 8:00PM Monday 4th Jam Session w/ STEREOFILIA (Vnz) @ City Cafe 9:30PM Sunday 3rd Dj. Ghost Live (Vnz) @ City Cafe 6 and 10PM Saturday 2nd Mystical Connection – Reggae, from Aruba 10PM Friday 1st Stereofilia from Venezuela An act that will for sure get you on the dancefloor with Ska, Reggae and much, much more.
September 2010
Thursday 23rd Remember Hazes @ City Café 7PM – his music, videos, snacks and a lot of fun guaranteed. Friday 17th Duo Tiki Mas @ City Cafe 6:00 pm Sunday 5th Dj. G (cur) @ City Cafe 9pm Saturday 4th Bikers sunset BBQ @ City Cafe 6pm Live - Rasta Ora (Reggae) + JR Latino (Bachata) + Dj. Rob2 @ City Cafe 8pm Friday 3rd Duo Tiki Mas @ City Cafe 6:00 pm TOP HOUSE PARTY – Dj. Mark Van Dale (NL) and Djane Joyce Mercedes (NL) @ City Cafe 10:30 pm powered by Caipi One
August 2010
Sunday 1st Live on stage: Gino Coelho's amazing Piano show with a special guest appearance Also a pre-show with the pageant for Miss Bonaire 2010 And a thematic 3-course special dinner during the musical show
July 2010
Friday 30th and Saturday 31st | 10PM Live on stage: EA from Venezuela Every year they come back to the stage where it all started. Now grown up to one of the most popular bands in Venezuela, touring abroad. They will surely blow the roof again with their spectacular performances. Two days in a row, don't miss this great event! Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July – EA from Venezuela Saturday 17th | 10PM Live on stage: Rhyddm from Curacao
Friday 2nd | 10PM Live on stage: Rumba band from Curacao We open the month with a great tropical Rumba performance from Curacao. This band will have you swaying your hips all over the place with great tropical vibes in their Rumba rhythms. Starting at 10pm till whenever you cannot dance anymore.
June 2010
Friday 25th | 6 - 8PM Steve and Jeroen Live and Accoustic This Friday we will have our resident musical artists Steve and Jeroen play accoustic and sing your and their favorite songs. They will play from 6 till 8 pm to spice up your start of the evening
Friday 18th | 10:30PM Magic Treasure This Friday we will have the Band Magic Treasure, originally from Bonaire but residing full time in Curacao, for some good Latin and Antillean music. They will play around 10:30 and Dj. Toad will warm up from 10PM and make some noise after the concert
May 2010
Friday 7th | 10PM ClíMAX - In Clubbing we trust The best danceparty on Bonaire comes to the island again with great DJ´s and a unique atmosphere. VIP warm up on Aquaspace sailing from Town Pier @ 8pm VIP drinks & VIP food while sailing on Caribbean waters with DJ's on board. DJ's Shrek, Willem & FFLOW with Live sax by Eduard Location: Aquaspace & City Café Bonaire Entrance: NAf 10 / VIP ticket: USD 100
Sunday 2nd | 6:30PM Shut up and listen - by Becky Alter We get Becky Alter, our resident Diva, together with a surprise performer and we will have them playing an intimate concert on a special venue. We add some fire, a little bit of candles, some nice wines topped with some great finger food, we stir it with a lot of fun and friends, add a last touch of intimacy and “Voila “… it has to be a great Sunday Afternoon moment. We promise t make it not to late… So… again it is like this: be there or you will just listen about it the day after… Tickets NAf 30 (at the door 35) including tapas and a complementary drink, presale at Antillean Wine Company, City Café and Anke's Scissors
April 2010
Saturday 24th | 10PM A tribute to the king of reggae The fantastic Reggae band Roots Riders will perform a tribute to Bob Marley on the beach of Plaza resort Bonaire. You can not miss this opportunity for a great beach party. Doors open at 9pm, warm up will be by DJ Carlito from Curacao. Tickets: Pre-sale NAf 25, @ the door NAf 30. Pre-sale available at City Café and Sense.
Friday 16th | 6PM Becky Alter back on stage Having Becky on a Friday happy Hour is a boost for a great weekend. We know this from experience as the two last concerts had a remarkable atmosphere. It will be the chance to present a new format of “moving concerts” of this beautiful artist in cooperation with City Café. What to know about this? Join us the 16th of April around 6 PM to sing along those timeless hits. Note: in the restaurant this same night we will have a Tapas Night. Our chef’s are already busy with this special night and we recommend reservation. It is a moment to share and have a great relaxed dinner. We count on you! It is Friday…it is City!.
Friday 9th | 10PM           Flashback - presented by ClíMAX The hottest Retro party on Bonaire will be at City Café. Look out for amazing groovy decorations. Dress like a blast from the past and win prizes. Party starts at 10pm. This will be a party you cannot miss. DJ's Shrek & Cas de Ruiter, music style: Disco, 70s, 80s & 90s.
Friday 2nd | 6PM and 10:30 PM Mamy Luv & Luv Express Friday the 2nd of April is “Good Friday “. A day dedicated to family. We are bringing from Curacao the best Antillean and Latin hits through the voice of our beloved Mamy Luv. This time, as it happens frequently in Curacao, she will play around happy hour to make sure it is the ideal time after a working week to seat down with the family & friends and share a City Platter – the variety of snacks we know you like, including fish, shrimp, beef and chicken. Dinner will have some Fish Specials according to tradition. Latter at night, after dinner, Mamy Luv comes back to the stage So, at happy hour, dinner time or latter on, whenever you feel is adequate, join us for some relaxed and happy moment with your family and relatives.
March 2010
Friday 19th | 10PM           Famous DJ Jurgen from Holland Coming 19th of March we bring from Holland one of the best Dutch Dj’s ever – DJ. JURGEN. This world wide famous Dj. produced some renown hits and has a radio program that is listened by a huge crowd of club music fans Starting from 10PM with other warm up dj’s we will have Dj. Jurgen with the best of international house, dance and trance hits and some special own creations. Friday 6th | 6PM           Becky Alter in an afternoon session After the great afternoon session we had in January with Becky on a Friday happy Hour we were asked and we felt it was time to do it again. Becky and her guitar will come back to City this coming Friday the 5th around 6 PM to sing all those timeless hits we all enjoy. We count on you! It is Friday…it is City!.
February 2010
Saturday 20th | 10:30PM           Rhydd’m Live This great band from Curacao always means full house, big party, lots of dance. Winners of different prizes on the Carnival of Curacao, it has been a tradition to close our carnival season with this friendly band. Their versatile and always updated repertoire and the beautiful voices of Meritza and Gilon, are some of the reasons for their success explaining also why they have a real club of fans. Warm up will be guaranteed by Dj. Toad from 9:30 Sunday 14th | 5PM           Carnival After Party w/ Dj. Lennie After the Gran Marcha on the main streets of Kralendijk, the main event of the Carnival Season, City Café is normally the place to be for a great after party. Last year it started around 5Pm and ended after 3Am. Dj. Lennie is prepared to go again for a big gig making sure we all will have plenty of fun. Saturday 13th | 10:30PM           On Time Band Live This local band has proven to be very mature and create a very good danceable atmosphere. Their last party @ city café is still in the memory of most of those who really danced all night long. Warm up will be guaranteed by Dj. Toad from 9:30 Friday 12th | 10PM           Carnival Mood Session with Dj. Toad (Bon) As we go on the main carnival weekend, Dj. Toad will play the best Caribbean and Latin hits together with some good Soca and Carnival Themes.
Sunday 7th Februari Superbowl XLIV Live on big screen and tv's, Warm up with Happy Hour at 5:30pm. Specials on Burgers and Beers. From 7PM @ City Café
Saturday 6th Februari Mega Reggae Splash Party with Dj. Raggaboer and Live Act from Farley & Inity Band from Curaçao. From 10PM @ City Note: warm up party with live acoustic act from Farley on board and live transmition of Dj. Raggaboer´s weekly radio reggae program on the Aqua Space. Tickets available @ City Cafe or @ the Aqua Space for 75 Naf (drinks and snacks included in a 2 to 3 hours trip sailing the bay)
January 2010
Friday 29th | 6PM Becky Alter Live. Becky will please us with a solo performance (voice and guitar) starting from 6pm (during our Happy Hour) until around 8pm. For sure a great musical moment to make our Friday happy hour even more special.
Friday 8th of Januari 10PM Mega Paparazzi Party. Bring your camera, dress as a famous person(optional) and be a Paparazzo. Best pictures will be shown on big screen.
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