Event

Saturday July 18

Fundraising at Xoko Restaurant (Pan American highway at Santa Clara turn off) Games, draws, karaoke and fun. 8:00 p.m. In benefit El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center Info: roberto@retirementdetectives.com>

“Canada Day, with a French Accent” at Veracruz Beach Noon to 4:00 p.m. Membership and dinner: $20. Children or dinner only: $10.

La Casona anniversary party, old salsa and Cuban son with the Orlando Barroso Orchestra Free entrance 10:30 p.m. Info: 211.0740

Saturday July 18-19

Auditions for "Strangely Familiar" at Theatre Guild between 3 and 6 PM for performances on October 23-24 Looking for Spanish or English speaking actors and actresses ages 16 - 70, musicians dancers Info: kimberlyhall4@gmail.com

Photoworkshop in Chagres and El Valle de Anton. Attendees must have basic knowledge of photography and digital camera. 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $300 Includes lunch, snacks, transportation Info: 269-9615 Digital Photo Supply

Madera Fina musical show at Huaca Theater in ATLAPA Pre-sale $25 Door $30 tickets: www.boletospanama.com

Saturday July 18 - 27

Photo exhibit by Francisco Barsallo at Restaurante Manolo Caracol, Casco Antiguo. Info.: 228-4640.

Saturday July 18 - 30

“Preguntas al Espejo” art exhibit by Cuban artist Gustavo Acosta at the Contemporary Art Museum of Panama Info: 262-3380.

Saturday July 18 - 30

“Arte Enlace “ collective art exhibit at Exedra books Opening on July 15 at 6:00 p.m. Info: 264-4252

Saturday July 18 – August 1

Boeing Boeing, Broadway musical play at La Quadra theater directed by Felix Gomez (Spanish) Info: 391-7753

Saturday July 18 - August 26

“De agua y bosques” art exhibit by Sol Halabi at Allegro Galleria. Opens on July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Info: 226-6967

Sunday July 19

Off the road bicycle tour from Salamanca to the manganese mines. 30 km. Bring helmet. Meet at 7:00 a.m. A Niko's cafe in el Dorado Info: Bryant Teale 315-3216/6617-3928

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, on the Causeway. Event with handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate, cars, and much more. Free admission. Info: 314-3369, 6616-7474, info@mercadodelaspulgas.biz

Coronado Bible Church English service at the Coronado Hotel and Resort. (Chame conference room) 10:30 a.m. Non –denominational Info: Deanna Borden bordendeanna@yahoo.com

Monday July 20

“Saldando Cuentas”, boxing spectacle. Walter “The Golden Mouse” Tello against Luis “ Bread” Rios. Tickets from $8 at Blockbuster.

Tuesday July 21

Science related English seminar at the Smithsonian Institute Auditorium of the Earl S. Tupper Conference Center in Ancon Free entrance 4:00 p.m. Info: 212-8076

Learn to and/or play Bridge at Rhino’s restaurant (Federico Boyd Avenue). 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Diablo Rosso boutique opening in Casco Viejo 7:00 p.m. Art, coffee and more Info: 228-4833/ 228-4837

Bull running and folkloric music in Las Tablas, Los Santos province. Traditional shirt and hat competition. For the Santa Librada Festivities

Panama international sax quartet at the Reina Torres de Arauz (Plaza 5 de Mayo) 8:00 p.m. Presale: $10 Door: $12 Info: 6651-7828

Wednesday July 22

National Pollera day in Las Tablas, Los Santos province. Parades, floats, folk music and more.

EXPATS WEST Meeting at El Rincon Restaurant in Coronado. "Meet & greet" for Altos Del Maria, Coronado, San Carlos, and area. $10. RSVP Info: honey@laestanciadelencanto.com, 6671-6449

Thursday July 23

Just for ladies show with Alejandro Lagrotta at People Ultra Lounge Tickets: $8 at Blockbuster Info: 6713-2946

Jazz Jam Session and great food at Horoko Grill (Tucan country club resort) 8:00 p.m. featuring Alfredo Hidrovo Info: 316-4220

“Pizza con sabor a tango” at Pizza Piola (Calle 51, Bella Vista) with the Argentinean Tango Academy. 8:00 p.m., $5 for tango lessons, followed by a free show and open dancing. Info: 263-4668.

Art auction at the Intercontinental Miramar Hotel to raise funds for Nutrihogar Foundation.

Saturday July 25

Day trip through the Chagres river 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. $25 RSVP Info: www.panamachagres.com, 6056-4058

Anitour anime festival at La Huaca theater of ATLAPA Rally cosplay, karaoke, videogames, music and more Noon –8:00p.m. Info: anitour@animela.net

Sunday July 26

Spirit Walk in the Soberania National Park. Close look at medicinal plants, animal life, nature and more. $25 Meet at 8:00 a.m. Info: dolphinhealing@gmail.com, 6758-7600

Panama Audubon Society field trip at the Summit ponds, Old Gamboa road. $5 members, $10 non members Info: 232-5977

English Literature Book Exchange at Rhino’s restaurant 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday July 31

Free concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra at the National Theater 8:00 p.m.

Saturday August 1

Canada/Panama Social meeting at Don Blas Restaurant “Networking”, a la carte pizza and beer, informal fun Info: 263-6586

Malambada reggaeton concert in ATLAPA 40 artists on stage in benefit on the San Jose de Malambo Home 4:00 p.m. $10 Info: 6613-6229

Sunday August 2

Flea market at Casco Viejo Artisans, artists, second hand books, food Organized by the Casco Antiguo Office.

Wednesday August 5

Panama Historical Society Open Lectures, Discussions, & Learning at Niko’s Cafe (Balboa Townsite) 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Info: www.panamahistoricalsociety.org

Thursday August 6

Mezzo soprano Krista River in concert at the National Theater 8:00 p.m. Info: 214-7236