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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14

Panama Jazz Festival classical music concerts at Teatro Ascanio Arosemena. 4:00 p.m. $10, $5 students.

Independent film night at La Casona, Casco Viejo. 8:30 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 211-0740.

Jazz night at Casa Gongora, Casco Viejo. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 212-1350.

Panama Jazz Festival’s Gala Night at the National Theater. Mediterranean Jazz Flamenco presented by the Spanish Embassy. Tickets for sale at the offices of the Danilo Perez Foundation (Avenida A

Panama Jazz Festival jamming session at Scena Platea in Casco Viejo. 11:00 p.m.

“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.

WEDNESDAY JAN 14 – 18

The annual Flower and Coffee International Fair, in Boquete Chiriqui. Showcase of the district’s landscapes with 44 gardens, and a huge variety of plants, flowers and coffee.

WEDNESDAY JAN 14 – 31

Pop art collective exhibit at Galeria ArteConsult: Aleman y Grimberg, Calle 50. Info.: 302-2646.

THURSDAY JAN 15

Panama Jazz Festival at Teatro Anayansi, ATLAPA. Marco Pignataro and legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez Quintet. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12 –107; Blockbuster. More information: www.panamajazzfestival.com.

Jazz night at Bar La Platea, Casco Viejo. 10:00 p.m. Info.: 228-4011.

Panama Jazz Festival afternoon concert at Teatro Ascanio Arosemena. 4:00 p.m. - Babito Samba Jazz. 5:00 p.m. – Victor Vitin Paz Quintet. $10, $5 students.

Panama Jazz Festival jamming session at Scena Platea in Casco Viejo. 11:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JAN 16

Panama Jazz Festival at Teatro Anayansi, ATLAPA. Luba Mason, la banda kava and Wayne Shorter Quartet. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12 –107; Blockbuster.

Panama Jazz Festival classical afternoon concert at Teatro Ascanio Arosemena. 3:00 p.m. – Niel Lenard (techno). 4:00 p.m. – Grupo La Raza. $10, $5 students.

Panama Jazz Festival jamming session at Scena Platea in Casco Viejo. 11:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JANUARY 16 - 27

International Fair of La Chorrera. Annual fair with an array of cultural, folkloric performances, and crafts, plants and produce from around the country.

SATURDAY JAN 17

Friendly soccer match between the Panama and Denmark soccer teams. Agustín "Muquita" Sánchez Stadium, La Chorrera. Time TBD. Info.: www.marearoja.com/

Expat Explorer half-day Panama Canal tour. 7:30 a.m. – noon. $90. RSVP to admin@expatsinpanama.com

Panama Jazz Festival free concert at Plaza Cathedral, Casco Viejo. 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm. www.panamajazzfestival.com

Blue Note Jazz Quartet at La Casona, Casco Viejo. 11:00 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 211-0740.

SUNDAY JANUARY 18

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 the Cathedral Plaza, Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY JANUARY 19

First meeting of Phenomenal Women’s Network, a professional women’s network. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the City Club, Calle 50. Cost: $25. RSVP: mirella@co-ventures.co.uk

THURSDAY JAN 22

Free tango lessons and dancing at Pizza Piola in Calle 51, near Federico Boyd Ave. 7:30 – 11:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JANUARY 23

Miguel A Bernal’s fundraising campaign presents dinner and dancing with Osvaldo Ayala at Restaurante Lun Fung. 8:30 p.m. $20.

Expat Explorer exclusive Murder Mystery dinner aboard the Isla Morada yacht. A night of intrigue, dinner, and open bar. 3:30 p.m. $75 Info.: www.expatexplorers.com.

SUNDAY JAN 25

English literature book exchange (and drop in socializing) at Rhino’s, Federico Boyd. Trade books on a one to one basis. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY JAN 28

Books & Arts Circle in English at Exedra Books. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come discuss literature and arts, with any topic-related book of your choice. $5.

Expats West Meet at Restaurante El Rincon in Coronado. Socializing meet and greet for Altos del Maria, Coronado, San Carlos and area. Everyone’s welcome. $10 for buffet.

SATURDAY JANUARY 31

American Society of Panama’s Dry Season Picnic at the U.S. ambassador’s residence in La Cresta. $10 for members and $25 for non-members. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Contact American.society.panama@gmail.com before January 28 for tickets.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12

Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot at Teatro Anayansi, ATLAPA. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $33 - $128, $17- $65 for retirees; Blockbuster.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14

Anime weekend at the Yuyin Luzcando gym in Betania. 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. $2. Costume contest, karaoke, Cosplay Cup competition, video games tournament and more. Info.: www.cosplaypanama.blogspot.com

VFW Post 3835 Valentine’s Day Fish Fry at Post Home, Diablo No. 24. Karaoke, blackjack and poker. 3:00 –10:00 p.m. Tickets $7 in advance, $8 door. Info.: Lyle Chatham 269-9645.