Events

Wednesday August 19

Movie night at La Casona (Casco Viejo) “JCVD” film about Jean Claude Van Damme Free entrance Beers half price 7:30 p.m. Info: 211-0740

The Gem Project holds jewelry workshop: Basic Wire Wrapping - Earrings $20 Includes supplies 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. At Habla Ya Center in Boquete Info: kaytee@unexpectedmomentsofmagic.org

Violoncello night at Franco Panamanian recital with Yan Levionnois (Paris), Isaac Casal (Panama), and accompanying pianist Luis Troetsch (Panama) at the National Theater, 8:00 p.m. Free entrance Tickets: Casco Antiguo office 209-6300 or Alliace Francaise 223-7376

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

Wednesday August 19 – 23

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

Wednesday August 19 - 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

Wednesday August 19 - 30

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

Wednesday August 19 - Sept 21

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

Wednesday August 19 -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

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

Thursday August 20

Opera Joven 2009 concert at the National Theater 8:00 p.m. Tickets from $10 at Blockbuster Info: 394-4484

Auditions for stage presentation of the David Mamet play ¨Glengarry Glen Ross” at the Ancon Guild Theater. Seven male actors needed 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Info: 6670-3434, foresight@cwpanama.net

Beatlemania Now at the Anayansi theater, ATLAPA 6:00 p.m. Tickets: Showpro 279-0333

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 August 21

Moulin Rouge party at Guru Panama Free entrance for ladies Info: 269-6130, info@gurupanama

Samy y Sandra Sandoval at Rincon de lo nuestro Mid year carnival with Calle Arriba queens Mini parade, murga (folk orchestra) $5 8:00 p.m. Info: 221-1656

Saturday August 22

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

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

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

Friday August 29

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