For your diary

“Copa VerificaTE”, second cayuco race of the season at Playa Veracruz. Info.: www.tribunal-electoral.gob.pa, www.cacucorace.org.

Concert dinner at Il Boccalino with Strauss’s vals and hungarian dances by J. Brahms. 7:00 p.m. Performances by Graciela Nuñez (violin), and Luis F. Morales (piano). Tickets $30, includes dinner. Info.: 6450-4788.

Summer 2009 live concert by Panama’s firemen music band at the visitor’s center, Panama Viejo. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Free Entrance. Info.: 226-8915.

PGA Nationwide Tour Panama Championship at Club de Golf. First of 29 events planned for the 20th anniversary of the tour. Info.: www.clubgolf.com.pa

“Acampemos 2009” camping trip at Summit Natural Park. $5. Info.: www.apavepanama.org.

“Mira fijamente” picture work by Enrique Jaramillo Barnes and poetry by Enrique Jaramillo Levy. Diablo Rosso. Free Entrance. Info.: 399-8825.

“Bella durmiente del bosque” Spanish play at Teatro La Quadra. Tuesday – Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturdays 2:00, 4:00 p.m. Sundays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. Children $5, Adults $7, Retirees $3.50.

Painting exhibit by artists Luis Felipe Oviedo at the Visual Arts Gallery of INAC. 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 501-4942.

“Cinderella”, Spanish play at Teatro Aba. Every Sunday. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tickets $6.

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.

Expat happy hour social at The Greenhouse on Calle Uruguay. 7:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Painting exhibit by Edwin Ortiz “Costumbrismo, Folclore y Tradicion de Panama” at the atrium of the Miraflores Visitors’ Center. Info.: 276-8449.

St Andrews Society (Scottish Society) gathering at Rincón Aleman. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All Scots, Scots descendants as well as those interested in Scottish culture welcome. Info.: standrewspanama@gmail.com.

Navy League dinner with HM ambassador Richard Austen, who will share some thoughts on climate change at Restaurante La Posta. 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. $35. Contact Hunter Schultz at navy.league.panama@gmail.com before Feb 6 for tickets.

Concert dinner at Il Boccalino with Strauss’s vals and hungarian dances by J. Brahms. 7:00 p.m. Performances by Graciela Nuñez (violin), and Luis F. Morales (piano). Tickets $30, includes dinner. Info.: 6450-4788.

Independent film night at La Casona, Casco Viejo (one block past the Plaza Herrera). 8:30 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 211-0740.

Jazz and bolero night at Casa Gongora (Casco Viejo) with Grupo Madeira and Trio Caribe, sponsored by the Mayor’s Office. Free entrance. 8:00 p.m.

Jazz night at Las Terrazas, Multiplaza Pacific. Info.: 300-9462.

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

Embera Indian village and waterfall tour. Meet the Embera in their natural habitat. $75. RSVP to admin@expatsinpanama.com preferably before February 6.

"Tarde de Amor y Boleros" ("Afternoon of LOVE and Boleros"). Panamanian cultural activities and basic Spanish lessons for free. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location provided with RSVP. Info@spanishpanama.com.

Happy hour and live music at Shihan Sushi restaurant (Calle 51, banking area) from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Info.: 264-1824.

Discover Panama 7 days/ 6 nights tour of the interior: El Valle, Penonome, Las Tablas, Chitre, Pedasi, Isla Iguana, Volcan and Boquete. $595/ person, $445/person for retirees. RSVP and info: Juan Alberto 209-2000.

Baby Fair at ATLAPA. 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. $3. Info.: 236 – 3468. www.expobebepanama.com.

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.

Library and Dell computer lab inauguration at Finca La Maya, a cultural arts and events center near San Carlos. 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Info.: 240-8281.

Free English seminar at The Tupper Conference Center (Smithsonian Institute, Ancon). 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Free Entrance. Info.: 212-8076.

Comunidad Misionera Cristo Rey charity buffet dinner at the Continental Hotel. 7:00 p.m. Donation $125 (tax deductible). Info.: www.cmcristorey@gmail.com

Expat Explorer happy hour mixer at Rincon Aleman (Calle 51). 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Boxing night at ATLAPA, with Luis “El Nica” Concepcion versus Santiago “El Vendaval” Acosta. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $5 - $35, Blockbuster.

Expat Explorers Jungle boat safari tour. Experience the flora and fauna in and around Lake Gatun. 8:00 a.m. $85. Includes transportation to and from the lake and lunch. RSVP by Feb. 16 to admin@expatsinpanama.com

Elk’s Club “Carnival Blast” at Elk’s Club in Ancon (behind Shamrock’s Restaurant). Murga, unlimited draft beer, and DJ John Wolff. $10.

Conversational: "The Panamanian Carnaval". Panamanian cultural activities and basic Spanish lessons for free. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location provided with RSVP. Info@spanishpanama.com.

Carnavales around the country. Info.: www.carnavaldepanama.com

Expats Explorer Escape Carnival day trip to El Valle market, mud bath, and the beach. 9:00 a.m. $25. RSVP by February 17 to admin@expatsinpanama.com.

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.

Panamanian Cooking - Panamanian Wedding Soup, "Sopa Borracha". Panamanian cultural activities and basic Spanish lessons for free. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location provided with RSVP. Info@spanishpanama.com.

American Socierty picnic on the grounds of the “Los Capitanes Hotel” in El Valle, Anton. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $18 members; $20 non-members. RSVP by March 12 at American.society.panama@gmail.com.