Events!

Wednesday September 23

Highlights of the Magic Flute opera at the Ancon Guild Theater 7:30 pm $25 Wine and Cheese Info: american.society.panama@gmail.com

Kansas in concert in ATLAPA 6:00 p.m. $30-$100, Ticketplus at Metro pharmacies Info: 279-0332

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

Boquete Bridge Club meets at the Oasis restaurant 1:30 p.m. Info: athallen@yahoo.com

Wednesday September 23 - 24

“Latitudes” art exhibit at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Ancon) Invites the French Embassy. Info: 262-3380

Wednesday September 23 - 25

“Coleccion de Amor y Captacion” art exhibit opening by Colombian artist Aydee Ramirez at the lobby of the Culture Institute (INAC), Casco Viejo 7:00 p.m. Info: 501-4012

Wednesday September 23 – 26

“The trouble with food” art exhibit opening by Maria Raquel Cochez at Diablo Rosso (Casco Viejo) 7:00 p.m. Info: 228-4833

Wednesday September 23 – 27

“En absoluta libertad” art exhibit opening at Bambusillo art gallery (El Valle de Anton) Artist Luis Carlos de Leon and Zilia Toledano 11:00 a.m. Info: 983-5004

Wednesday September 23 - 30

Annie, the Broadway musical comedy at the Teatro en Circulo Directed by Bruce Quinn 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Info: 261-5259

Thursday September 24

The Class film at CIMAS (National University) Free entrance 6:30 p.m. Info: 523-5595

Vicente Fernandez “The King” in concert at Figali convention center 9:00 p.m. $30-$400, Ticketcenter Info: www.ticketcenterpa.com

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 September 24 - 26

Panama Drum Festival 2009 at the Anita Villalaz Theater 4:00 p.m. $12 Info: panamadrumfestival@gmail.com

Friday September 25 - 27

CitiSmart expo in ATLAPA Conference for business people, government and multinational agencies interested in doing business in the USA, Latin America and the Arab world. Info: contact@citismartexpo.com

Saturday September 26

“Before night falls” film at the National Library (Parque Omar, San Francisco) starrring Javier Barbem. Free entrance 3:00 p.m. Info: 221-8360, 224- 9466

party at Heaven discotheque (Zona Viva, Amador Causeway) 9:00 p.m. $23.10 Blockbuster

Dj Nicola Fasano at The Loft (Calle Uruguay) $15, Blockbuster Info: 263-5638

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

Tuesday Sept. 29 – October 1 - 2

The Magic Flute opera at the National Theater directed by Andreas Fellner 7:30 p.m. Blockbuster $12.60- $107.10 Students $7.35

Wednesday September 30

Books and Art circle in Exedra books Unlimited coffee. All welcome. 10:00 a.m. $5 Info: 263-7567

Boquete Bridge Club meets at the Oasis restaurant 1:30 p.m. Info: athallen@yahoo.com

Al Gore conference “An Inconvenient Truth” at ATLAPA Organized by the Environment Authority (ANAM) 1:00 p.m. $107.10- $317.10 Blockbuster

Sunday September 27

Organic agriculture workshop in San Cruz, Las Lajas (Chiriqui) $20 Info: 6680-1058, apochividasana@gmail.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 September 29

Tango night with Jaqui and Rafa at Centro Universal de las Artes in Dos Rios, Dolega (Chiriqui) 7:30 p.m. $10 includes a glass of wine. Tickets at Oasis Hotel Info: 6618-2929

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

Friday October 2 - 4

Artisan exposition “Expo manualidades” in ATLAPA. More than 200 artisans and art teachers and experts from seven countries. Food, folklore, workshops and more. 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $2.75 Info: 223-7459

Saturday October 3

Reggae concert at the Roberto Duran Arena with Nando Boom, Nigga, Tito el Bambino and others. 7:00 p.m. $10-$90 Blockbuster Info: 393-2420

Canadian association mixer meets at Don Blas restaurant (Calle Uruguay). Casual afternoon of drinks and fun fellowship 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: 832-2469

Sunday October 4

The Clayton Chefs walk and race 10K and 5K. 7:00 a.m. meet at the Clayton Holiday Inn Info: www.panamarunners.com

Birdwatching for beginners tour at the Metropolitan Park Panama Audubon

Wednesday October 7

Panama Historical Society open lectures, discussions and learning Meeting at Parque Omar (Via Porras) 7:30 p.m. Info: www.panamahistoricalsociety.org

Coronado Social Association meeting at Rincon del Chef 10:00 a.m. Info: csa2088p@gmail.com

Wednesday October 7 - 10

Glengarry Glen Ross play at the Ancon Guild Theater $10 8:00 p.m. Info: 212-0060

Thursday October 8

Party around the world in ATLAPA. Experience the taste/flare/products of Germany, Japan, China, Switzerland, Canada, the US, and so many more countries all under one roof. 12 noon - 7:00 p.m. $3 Info:300-5839, www.caravanasocial.com

Sunday October 11

Harlem Globetrotters show at the Roberto Duran Arena $10- $75 6:00 p.m. Tickets in Audio Foto