For your diary

September 11

Art exhibit by Panamanian artist Brooke Alvaro at the Biodiversity Museum. 8:00 am. Info.: 314 13 96.

Icaro movie festival at Theater 5 at the Alhambra movie theaters in Via España. 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. shows. Free Entrance. Info.: 264-4560.

September 11 –15

Exhibition of caricatures of the Spanish artist Andrés Rábago and Greenpeace’s photographs at the Chiriqui Autonomous University.

“Spiral World” exhibition by Argentinean-Panamanian artist Ash Olivera at Exedra Books.

September 11 – 20

Doodles by Mayi Carles, exhibit at Arlene Lachman gallery. 7:00 p.m.

September 11 – 21

UNICEF photographs exhibition at Albrook Mall, penguin entrance. Info.: 390-3365.

September 11 – 26

Simultaneous expositions by artists Emily Zhukov and Mauricio Gomez Jaramillo at ArteConsult gallery. Info.: 302-2646.

September 11 – 29

“A Chorus Line” play at Teatro en Circulo. Directed by Bruce Quinn. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 4:00 p.m. Tickets on sale at Teatro en Circulo (261-5375).

September 11 - 24

II Panama Restaurant Week 2008. 11:00 a.m. Different restaurants in Panama City. 3-course lunch and dinner menus at fixed, discounted prices. For participating restaurants visit: www.panamarestaurantweek.com

September 11 – October 21

8th Biannual Panama Art exhibit, themed after the former Panama Canal Zone. Contemporary Art Museum. Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info.: http://www.bienalpanama.org/.

September 11, 17, 18

The 8th Panama Art Biennial presents academic conferences on The Panama Canal Area: A Cultural Heritage Site of Worldwide Importance. Jose Dolores Moscote Auditorium at the University of Panama. Mornings and Afternoons. Info on conference titles: http://www.bienalpanama.org/.

September 11 – October 21

As part of the 8th Panama Art Biennial, Panama’s well known artist Brooke Alfaro will present for the first time in several years an exhibition of his paintings. Biodiversity Museum. Amador Causeway. Info.: 314-1396.

September 12-13

“Teoria en Vuelo” play by Milvia Martinez at the National Theater. 8:00 p.m. $5 - $20. Tickets on sale at Diablo Rosso, Steps, Hombre de la Mancha at Multiplaza.

September 13

Interactive Visit to the Embera indigenous group community. Chagres National Park. 7:00 a.m. $60 per person. Info: panama_outdoors@yahoo.com.

September 13 and 22

Viewing of the Canal Zone documentary by Frederick Weisman. Contemporary Art Museum. 3:00 p.m.

September 12 - 21

Sea Fair in Bocas del Toro

September 14

Rappel at the Chagres cavern. $60. Info.: 6668-1842.

September 18

First son and salsa festival at club K’os. 7:30 p.m. $35. Info.: 260-3622.

September 18 – 21

XXI Capac Expo Habitat 2008, construction and housing fair. Atlapa Convention Center. Thursday and Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Info.: http://www.capacexpo.com/.

“Garden City: progressive planning and the Panama Canal” photo exhibit. Manuel E. Amador room at the University of Panama. Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

September 18 – 23

“The Art of Living I”, course by Sandra Cumberbach. Learn to manage stress. Info: 226-9541.

Friday September 19

Cuba’s Aragon orchestra at Bar Rumba 507 (Marriott). 9:00 p.m. Free Entrance.

September 23 -28

Changuinola International Fair