Events!

Friday September 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

Salsa concert with Sociedad Anonima Orchestra at Royal Casino (Marriot Hotel) 10:00 p.m. Info: 205-7777

DJ Dionysos the Incredible at La Casona (Casco Viejo) Hypnotic visuals by Vj Shofol 10:00 p.m. $5 Info: 211-0740

Friday September 25 - 26

Panama Drum Festival 2009 at the Panama’s Music Academy 4:00 p.m. $12 Info: panamadrumfestival@gmail.com

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

Friday September 25 – 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

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

Friday September 25 - 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

Saturday September 26

Boquete Community Players inauguration dance at the BCP party room 6:00 p.m. $2 Show hosted by Rich, Rhody and Bob Info: 6584-0213

“Before night falls” film at the National Library (Parque Omar, San Francisco) starring 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

Sunday September 27

Family fair in Amador (Centro Natural Punta Culebra) Celebration of the Oceans month Free entrance 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Night fun run on the Coastal Strip (Ave. Balboa) Meet at 4:00 p.m. at the pedestrian bridge closer to Bennigan's (5.8 Km) Info: www.panamarunners.com

Thursday October 1

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

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 $5 Info: 232-5977

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

Saturday October 10-11

World Cyber Games Panama 2009 at Albrook Mall Info: www.wcglatin.com

Sunday October 11

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

Thursday October 15

Gloria Estefan “90 miles” concert at Figali Convention Center 6:30 p.m. $34.50 - $272.10 Tickets: Blockbuster, El Machetazo, Multiplaza Info: 225-7521

Friday October 16

Ultimate Combat Challenge at Roberto Duran Arena Muai Tai fighting 7:00 p.m. $7.35- $30.45