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06-12-2009 |

Panama Star FRIDAY JUNE 12

Salsa night with Jaime Ellis and his group at Scena & Platea (Casco Antiguo). Info.: 228-4011.

Global underground party at The Gallery with DJ Darren Emerson. Tickets $12.

Electronic night at La Casona, Casco Antiguo with DJ Julio. 9:00 p.m.

“Fumar es Nocivo” (Smoking is harmful) art exhibit by Felipe Diaz at Diablo Rosso gallery in Calle 48, Bella Vista. Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 – 9:30 p.m. Info.: 3998826.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – 14

“Dr Doolittle” play in Spanish at Teatro Aba. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. every Sunday. $5. Info.: 237-2185.

Mascotas pet show, at ATLAPA. Tickets $3 adults; $1 children and retirees. Friday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Saturday noon – 9:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – 15

“Materias blandas” (soft materials) interactive exhibit by the Pompidou Center in Paris, directed towards children and youngsters to stimulate the observation of everyday objects. Contemporary Art Museum, Ancon. Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free Entrance. Info.: 262-8012.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – 19

Exhibit by Martha Sanchez and friends, “Sueños de Angeles y Ancestros” (Dreams of Angel and Ancestors), an art and poetry exhibit at the INAC gallery, Casco Viejo.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – 21

“Semillas al viento” (Seeds to the wind) exhibit by Panamanian artist Kansuet. Galeria Allegro (San Francisco). Monday to Saturday. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Info.: 2266967.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – 30

“8” art exhibit by Grupo Thalo at Imagen Gallery (End of Calle 50 with Via Porras). Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Info.: 226-2649.

FRIDAY JUNE 12 – JULY 3

Inscriptions open for the Icaro Film and Video Festival to be held on November 19 – 26. Central Americans or foreigners with 5 years residence in any Central American country invited to participate at www.festivalicaro.com. Info.: 523-5455.

FRIDAY JUNE 12- JULY 5

Victor Victoria, a musical comedy in Spanish written by Blake Edwards, music by Henry Mancini at the Teatro en Círculo. Directed by Edwin Cedeño. Tuesdays – Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 4:00 p.m. Info.: 261-5375/ www.teatroencirculo.com

SATURDAY JUNE 13

Cantus Panama presents a choral tribute to the late Elizabeth Leigh, founding member of the group, at the Earl S. Tupper Auditorium of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Center in Ancon. 7:30 p.m. $10 donation, to be used to restore Elizabeth's antique harpsichord which will be available for all keyboard artist in Panama. Info.: 6684-0776.

Panamanian band Post in concert at The Loft, Calle Uruguay. Tickets $10.

TUESDAY JUNE 16

Free science-related English seminar at the Tupper Conference Center in Ancon. 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Info.: 212-8076.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 17

“Choque inevitable” boxing night at ATLAPA. Doors 6 p.m. Nelson “El Martillo” Tapia vs Alfonso “El Huracan” Mosquera. Tickets $5 - $35; Blockbuster. Info.: 262-3130.

Independent movie night at La Casona, Casco Viejo with “Blue Velvet” by David Lynch. 7:30 p.m. Free entrance. Beers ½ price. Info.: 211.0740.

THURS JUNE 18 – 20, 25 - 27

Improv Show at the Guild Theater. $10 donations. Info.: 212-0060 or tgapanama@gmail.com

“Pizza con sabor a tango” at Pizza Piola (Calle 51, Bella Vista) with the Argentinean Tango Academy. 8:00 p.m., $5 for tango lessons, followed by a free show and open dancing. Info.: 263-4668.

FRIDAY JUNE 19

Willie Gonzalez at Royal Casino (Marriott). 10:00 p.m. Free entrance.

SATURDAY JUNE 20

Joe Arroyo and his orchestra at the Ocean Club in the Figali Convention Center. Doors 8:00 p.m. show 10:00 p.m. Tickets $28 – 59; Blockbuster.

Gala “tipica” 2009 at ATLAPA. Doors 7:00 p.m. show 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22 - $32; Blockbuster.

DJ Jahel from Israel at The Gallery. $10

MONDAY JUNE 22

Marcos Witt in concert at the National Rod Carew stadium in benefit of the Fundacion Centro Familiar Vida Nueva. Doors: 5:00 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5 – 30; Blockbuster.

TUESDAY JUNE 23 – 28

Yoga retreat at Ancon with a professor trained in the United States. Info.: 215-1677.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 24

Luis Fonsi concert at ATLAPA. Doors 7 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. Tickets $23 - $107; Blockbuster.

Books and arts circle (in English) at Exedra Books. 10:00 a.m. – noon. All are welcome. Unlimited coffee is available. Cover charge $5.

Expats west meet and greet at Restaurante El Rincon (Coronado). Buffet style dinner for $10. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. RSVP at 6676-4834.

THURSDAY JUNE 25

Axel, Pamela Cortes and Ivan Barrios in concert at ATLAPA. Tickets $25 and up at Blockbuster. 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JULY 3 –5

Ecotour to Coiba Island during the whale- watching season. RSVP at 970-0059 or azueropanamatours@gmail.com.

TUESDAY JULY 7

Ricardo Arjona concert at the Roberto Duran gymnasium. Tickets at Farmacias Metro, Subaru Calle 50, Extreme Planet and Hometek.

THURSDAY JULY 16

Daddy Yankee in concert at Figali. Doors 6:00 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 - $100; Blockbuster. VIP area is Open Bar.