For your diary

Polito Ibañez, Novisima Trova Cuban singer at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 10:30 p.m. $5.

Pily’s Store Christmas shopping afternoon at Exedra Books. 2:00 p.m. Info.: 6675-9212. www.pilystore.com.

St. Luke’s Cathedral Grand Christmas Bazaar at Ancon (next to the Oncological Institute). Food, clothes, crafts, books, and more. Friday: 12 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info. 263-1280.

Chinese Annual Fair, at ATLAPA Convention Center. Over 100 participating companies. 1 p.m.to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

“Pacific Driftswoods” exhibit by Valerie and Yves Leblet at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 8:00 p.m.

“El zoologico de Cristal” Spanish play at Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. More info.: 393-1956.

Eco-tour to Coiba Island (Veraguas). $407. Info.: 238-7816 or tourism@cwpanama.net.

“Transitions” exhibit by Claudia Lamboglia at the Galerias de Artes, Las Bovedas in Casco Viejo. 7:00 p.m. Info.: 6676-8093.

“The Show” interior design exhibit at The Zapadora in Potrerillos Abajo, Chiriqui. Adults $2, children free. Info.: www.thezapadora.com.

Collective photographic exhibit “Shadow Hunters” at the Contemporary Art Museum in Ancon. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 262-3380.

Eddie Herrera, Samy and Sandra Sandoval, and Gilberto Santa Rosa in concert at Figali Convention Center. Tickets $28 - $160; Blockbuster.

Audubon Society’s birdwalk for beginners: Metropolitan Nature Park. $3 residents, $5 visitors, $2 children under 12 years old. 6:30 a.m. Info.: 232-5977.

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, Causeway. Handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate and more. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free admission. Info.: 314-3369.

“Getting to know Panama” visit to the Embera indigenous community at the National Chagres Park in Colon. $65. Info.: www.panamaoutdoors.com.

Flea market at Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Christmas Carol Festival at the National Theater with the participation of local schools. 8:30 a.m. Free Entrance.

Christmas concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra in the Balboa Theater. 8:00 p.m. Free Entrance.

The American Society of Panama’s Annual Christmas / Holiday Party at Plaza Paitilla Inn. 7 – 11:00 p.m. Members $35/ Non-Members $40. info.: American.society.panama@gmail.com.

Panama Audubon Society’s Pot-Luck Dinner at the Metropolitan Nature Park, 6:30 p.m. Info.: 232-5977.

The Swiss band Radio 200K in a free concert at the Wine Bar in Cangrejo. 9:00 p.m.

Highlands Fair, Volcan

“Los 33” goodbye tour at The Gallery. Last performance. 10:00 p.m.

American Society of Panama’s Christmas Party at JFK School, Chilibre. 9:00 a.m. Volunteers welcome.

“Noel Road 25” play at La Quadra Theater. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 214-8281.

Teleton 20 – 30 at ATLAPA. Starting on 9:00 p.m. on Friday and running through Saturday.

DJ Patricia Starr at Hed Kandi Lounge in Plaza Paitilla. 9:00 p.m. $20. Info.: reloadnightlife@hotmail.com.

DJ Yves Larock at The Gallery, Plaza New York. $12 club area and $15 VIP. Info.: 265-3212.

Power metal night at Bar Epocas with bands: Unlimited, Eldars, and Santo Grial. 8:00 p.m. $2.

Vans Skate Jam and the Perico island in Causeway with live rock music. 3:00 p.m. Tickets $30 at Super Deportes.

Reebok Duathlon (6 km, 30 km, 3km) and Children’s RACE at Albrook. 8:00 a.m. Info.: www.triathlon.org.pa

Rappel tour at the National Chagres Park. $55. Info.: 261-5043.

Christmas Concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra at the Saint Mary’s Church in Balboa. 7:30 p.m. Free entrance.

Christmas concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra at Iglesia Guadalupe. 7:30 p.m. Free Entrance.

“Noel Road 25” Spanish play at Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 393-1956.

National Symphonic Orchestra concert at la Villa, Los Santos. 7:30 p.m. Free Entrance.

More rock at La Casona, Casco Viejo. Cienfue on stage. 10:00 p.m. Tickets $5.

“Navidad en mi” Spanish play at Teatro INIDA. Fridays and Saturdays 1:00 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Info.: www.teatrodepanama.com.

“San Nicolas y el espiritu de la Navidad” play at Teatro La Quadra. $5. Info.: 6470-2757.

“La bella durmiente del bosque” play at La Quadra Theater. Tuesdays to Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $5 children $7 adults. Info.: 214-8281.

Panama Jazz Festival. Wayne Shorter’s quartet with Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade; legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes. Schedule and ticket information on www.panamajazzfestival.com.