Events

Saturday August 22

Caribbean dance workshop at the Panama National University's Dance School, room 205. With Chris Walker, dancer and choreographer from the National Dance Theater Company of Jamaica $5 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Info: 392-0458, info@awfpanama.org

Auditions for stage presentation of the David Mamet play ¨Glengarry Glen Ross” at the Ancon Guild Theater. Seven male actors needed 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Info: 6670-3434, foresight@cwpanama.net

Jazz night at Las Garzas restaurant in Playa Barqueta (Chiriqui) Presale $5 Door $8 In benefit of the Antonio Anguizola foundation for the conservation of sea turtle, ocean swimming safety, and clean beaches. Info: Elaine Mayer 6410-8060

Learn to cook Caribbean food at Mise en Place (San Francisco) $60 Includes materials, recipes, tasting and certificate. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: 394-2282, miseenplacepanama@cableonda.net

Wine and Art by the sea show at Aquamare condo (Punta Pacifica) Invites the American Society. Tickets $15 for members $20 non members 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Delicious hors d'oeuvres, wine and/or soft drinks for all. Buy your ticket before Aug 18 Info: american.society.panama@gmail.com

Brooklyn Fest 2009 at the Roberto Duran Gym More than 30 reggae artists on stage $10-$30 7:00 p.m. Tickets and Info: Sportline America and Brooklyn Bridge

Charity Karaoke at Xoko's restaurant (Santa Clara) to raise funds for the El Valle Amphibian conservation Center Free parking, no cover charge Info: roberto@retirementdetectives.com

Photography workshop I by Jose Angel Murillo $150 Info: 269-9615 Digital Photo Supply

Saturday August 22 – 23

V International Book Fair in ATLAPA featuring Peru as guest country. Nobel prize laureate Mario Vargas Llosa will attend Adults $2.50 Children $1.25 Info: 390-4738

Saturday August 22 - 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

Saturday August 22 - 30

“Pijama para 6” comedy play at La Quadra $12 Info:214-8281 In Spanish

Saturday August 22 - Sept 21

Photo exhibit “El lado oscuro de Ibone” by Manuel Madueño at Restaurant Manolo Caracol (Casco Viejo) Info: 228-4640

Saturday August 22 - Sept 24

“Latitudes” art exhibit at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Ancon) Invites the French Embassy. Opening ceremony on the 18 at 6:00 p.m. Info: 262-3380

Sunday August 23

Jamboree Race in benefit of Teleton 20-30 Departs at 8:00 a.m. From the Cinta Costera (Avenida Balboa) 5 & 10 Km Donations $5 children -$10 adults Tickets at: New Balance store (Multiplaza, Multicentro, Albrook) and Running (Multicentro and Albrook) Info: www.panamarunners.com

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

Tuesday August 25

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

Wednesday August 26

Expats West meeting at El Rincon restaurant in Coronado. Meet and greet for Altos del Maria, Coronado, San Carlos and are Buffet dinner $10 + tax 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Info: 6671-6449, Honey Dodge

Cantus Panama opens rehearsals for singers with some previous choral experience Info: 6684-0776, David Lortie

The Books & Arts Circle, now in its third year, meets at 10.00 a.m. at Exedra Books in Via Espana. This month's topic: "Detective stories - fact or fiction." Information: 263-7567, larainechaplin@hotmail.com.

Formula Latina concert at Playa Bonita Hotel with Gilberto Santarrosa, Luis Fonsi, Gaitanes and more. 6:30 p.m. Info: 211-8600

Thursday August 27

Collectors Fair at Hotel El Panama (Via España) Invites the Numismatic Association of Panama 3:00 p.m. Info: 228-5824

“Entre caras y orejas” art exhibit by Carlos Rojas at La Casona (Casco Viejo) 8:00 p.m. Info: 211-0740

Jazz Jam Session and great food at Horoko Grill (Tucan country club resort) 8:00 p.m. featuring Alfredo Hidrovo Info: 316-422

“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.

Karaoke night at Sanborns bar in Multiplaza Free entrance 8:00 p.m. Info:302-0187

Thursday August 27- 29

Photography workshop II by Jose Angel Murillo $150 Info: 269-9615 Digital Photo Supply

Friday August 29

Ibiza Playboy Party at Guru club Beautiful models and the Sky vodka bartender champion Info: 269-6130, info@gurupanama

Sunday August 30

Xtreme Triatlon at Coronado organized by Union Triatlon Info: 226-5420, pmasports@cwpanama.net

Drums and folklore evening at ATLAPA $40 Info: 315-1757 Blockbuster

Monday August 31

Romantic concert with Juan Bau and Lourdes Robles at the Anayansi Theater (ATLAPA) tickets at Blockbuster $17.85- $80.85 Info: 315-1757 Blockbuster

Wednesday September 2 - 4

Wind Expo Panama 2009 at ATLAPA Eolic energy summit $750 Info: info@lawea.org

Friday September 4

Golf tournament “La sonrisa de los niños” at the Summit golf and Resort (Gamboa) organized by the Diplomatic Ladies of Panama. Shot gun 6:00 a.m. $110 Info: 232-4653

Saturday September 5

Webster Piano trio in concert at the Ascanio Arosemena Auditorium (Balboa) Tickets $10 - $20 students $3 8:00 p.m. Info: 392-2517