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07-04-2009 |

Panama Star SATURDAY JULY 4

Canadian Association Mixer, a casual afternoon of drinks & fun fellowship, at Don Blas Restaurant (Calle Uruguay) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.

The Balboa Yacht Club, the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary hosts the annual 4th of July BBQ. BBQ Dinner $8.00 in advance $9.00 at the door Info: Lyle Chatham, 269-9645.

4th of July party at Casa del Risco in Boquete, Chiriqui. American food, gorgeous view of the Cochea River Canyon RSVP: 700-1018 / 66760653

SATURDAY JULY 4 - 14

Queen of Denial art exhibit by Miky Fabrega at Mateo Sariel Gallery (San Francisco)Info:270-2404

SATURDAY JULY 4 - 12

Festival of Lights at Bambusillo Artisanal Gallery in El Valle featuring local artists and diverse art techniques Info: 983-5004

SATURDAY JULY 4 - 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 JULY 4 - 27

Photo exhibit by Francisco Barsallo at Restaurante Manolo Caracol, Casco Antiguo. Info.: 228-4640.

SATURDAY JULY 4 - 30

“Preguntas al Espejo” art exhibit by Cuban artist Gustavo Acosta at the Contemporary Art Museum of Panama Opening on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Info: 262-3380

SATURDAY JULY 4 –5

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

SUNDAY JULY 5

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, on the Causeway. Event with handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate, cars, and much more. Free admission. Info: 314-3369, 6616-7474, info@mercadodelaspulgas.biz

Coronado Bible Church English service at the Coronado Hotel and Resort. (Chame conference room) 10:30 a.m. Non –denominational Info: Deanna Borden bordendeanna@yahoo.com

Flea market at Cathedral Plaza in Casco Viejo 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info: 209 6300, Zarith Perez

Handicap at the Hipodromo Presidente Remon racetrack at 4:00 p.m. In commemoration of the 198 anniversary of Venezuelan Independence. Info: 217-6060

Cocoa plantation bicycle trip organized by Biker´s Off-Road Association of Panama. 20 km Meet at Summit Park 8:00 a.m. Bring $2.50, helmet and lunch. Info: Bryant Teale 315-3216 / 6617-3928

MONDAY JULY 6

Winter Global Dance with Nick Warren at Veneto Hotel Tickets $25-40 Blockbuster 9:00p.m.

Free Salsa dance lessons for foreigners at Panama Language School (El Cangrejo) 7:30 p.m. Info: 213-3121 info@spanishpanama.com

TUESDAY JULY 7

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

Learn to and/or play Bridge at Rhino’s restaurant (Federico Boyd Avenue). 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

THURSDAY JULY 9

“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 JULY 10

Live music at Sanborns bar featuring Tatiana Rios at Multiplaza free entrance 9:00 p.m. Info: 3020187

FRIDAY JULY 10 – 11

Photo workshop at Hotel Crowne with Boston Globe photographer Esdrass Suarez. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $250 Includes trip to Portobello, food and materials. Info: www.panamaphotoworkshop.com

SUNDAY JULY 12

Running race at Veracruz Beach “Sun, sand and road” 8 Km and 4 Km 7:30 p.m. Inscriptions open Info: panamarunners.com

TUESDAY JULY 14

Scottish Society holds the St Andrews Society Gathering at the Rincon Aleman (Calle 51) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome all Scots and Scots descendants as well as those who enjoy or have an interest in Scotland and Scottish culture. Info: info@standrewspanama.com

WEDNESDAY JULY 15

Paloma San Basilio in concert at the Anayansi Theater. Tickets from $23.50 at Blockbuster.

THURSDAY JULY 16

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

Zarzuela Night at the National Theatre Organized by the Lions Club of Panama 7:30 p.m. Ticketsfrom $35- $5 Info:226-2741

FRIDAY JULY 17

The Ataris world tour at Plaza New York (Marbella)7:00 p.m. Door: $15

SATURDAY JULY 18

“Canada Day, with a French Accent” at Veracruz Beach Noon to 4:00 p.m. Membership and dinner: $20. Children or dinner only: $10.

MONDAY JULY 21

“Saldando Cuentas”, boxing spectacle. Walter “The Golden Mouse” Tello against Luis “ Bread” Rios. Tickets from $8 at Blockbuster.

WEDNESDAY JULY 22

EXPATS WEST Meeting at El Rincon Restaurant in Coronado. "meet & greet" for Altos Del Maria, Coronado, San Carlos, and area. Buffet dinner $10 RSVP Info: honey@laestanciadelencanto.com, 6671-6449

SATURDAY AUGUST 8

Romantic Night with Juan Bau and Lourdes Bayou at the Anayansi Theater. Tickets from $17.85 at Blockbuster.