For your diary

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.

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

“El Circo de Moscu” circus performance at Albrook Mall’s parking lot. Monday to Fridays 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Info.: 6839-8830.

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

“Love and Jungle” exhibit by Rolo de Sedas at Exedra Books. Free Entry.

End of the year collective exhibit at Arlene Lachman Gallery. CALLE 1ra. El Carmen

“Bodies Revealed”, Santo Tomas Hospital, Avenida Balboa entrance. Exhibit shows the systems of the human bodies. Adults $20, children $10. Information: 393-5720

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

Movie at La Casona, Casco Antiguo.

American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ANCHAM) Annual Holiday Buffet Dinner, Intercontinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, 7.p.m. Members $30. Non-members $45. Information: 301-3881

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

A Night with Paganini, Concert Gala sponsored by the Embassy of Italy and the National Institute of Culture. National Theater.

Piano recitals by students of Professor Viviana Soto and Professor Leonardo Durham. 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. respectively.

Opening night of “La Tienda” (store) at La Casona, Casco Viejo. 9:00 p.m.

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

Highlands Fair, Volcan

“A cada quien su Panama” collective exhibit of Panamanian artists at Casa Gongora. Sponsored by Wei Art and the mayor’s office. Inauguration on Thurs Dec 11 at 7:00 p.m. Regular exhibit hours starting Friday Dec 12: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 264-9697.

“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.

Jazz Nights at La Casona, Casco Antiguo. 10:00 p.m.

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

“Tu eres la Teleton” Teleton 20 – 30 at ATLAPA. Starting on 7:00 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.

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.

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

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.

2008 Vallenato Festival at Figali Convention Center. VIP area with tables; general admission first come first serve. Tickets $28 - $133 at Blockbuster.

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. $5.

Balboa Avenue Reggae Concept, between Ave Balboa and Ave Mexico, next to PRD headquarters. El Kid, Raices y Cultura, and Kafu Banton on stage. Doors 8:30 a.m. Show 10:30 p.m. Tickets $12.60; Blockbuster.