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THURSDAY APRIL 16. Premiere of “Centavos de la Dignidad” (Pennies of Dignity), the real story of mayoral candidate Miguel Anton...
THURSDAY APRIL 16

Premiere of “Centavos de la Dignidad” (Pennies of Dignity), the real story of mayoral candidate Miguel Antonio Bernal. Extreme Planet. Sala 8. 7:00 p.m.

Le Reve de Madame Clemence (Le Cirque Lyrique) at the National Theater, Casco Viejo. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $10 - $54; Blockbuster.

Art exhibit by Mariana Lleonart at the INAC’s Galerias de artes visuals Juan Manuel Cedeño in the French Plaza, Casco Viejo. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Salsa lesson at Paradise Ballroom, on the corner of Via Brazil and Via España. Doors open 5:00 p.m. lessons start 6:00 p.m. $5.

Jazz night at Platea Bar, Casco Viejo. 10:30 p.m. Info.: 228-4011

Jazz nights at Red String Café, Ave Federico Boyd. Info.: 214-3235.

Tango presentation by the Argentinean Tango Academy of Panama at Pizza Piola. Tango lessons from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. for $5. Info.: 263-4668.

THURSDAY APRIL 16 - 26

Panama Grafico 09 exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum, with artistic creations by national and international artists. Info.: Info@panamagrafico.com. Tickets: $3, $2 retirees, and $1 students.

THURSDAY APRIL 16 - 30

Expo Divertimentos, digital drawings exhibit by Fernando Toledo at Restaurante Manolo Caracol, Casco Viejo. Mondays – Fridays and Sundays noon – 3:00 p.m and 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Saturdays 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 228-4640.

“Maestra Vida” musical based on Ruben Blades songs at Teatro en Circulo. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 4:00 p.m. Info.: 261-5375.

THURSDAY APRIL 16 - MAY 9

Pilar Moreno art exhibit at Diablo Rosso (Calle 48, Bella Vista). Inauguration on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Free Entrance. Info.: 399-8825.

FRIDAY APRIL 17

The American Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Panama’s Ninth Amigo & Golfista Golf Tournament at Tucan Country Club & Resort. 6:30 a.m. Registration by April 9: $90 AmCham members, $105 non-members. Info.: 301-3881.

Circo Tihany Spectacular at Albrook Mall. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $17 - $40 at Extreme Planet, Farmacias Metro, and Hometek.

Indie music at La Casona de Brujas, Casco Antiguo with DJ Necar, DJ Vixen, Miss Violet, and CR Duo Matteleca. 10:00 p.m. $5 cover.

SATURDAY APRIL 18

Panama Polo Open (2nd Cup) at Hacienda Country Club, Cerro Azul. Info.: 392-9285, 6613-3683.

Ministry of Sound: Summer Closing Fest with Harry Choo Choo Romero, DJ Rap and DJ Behrouz at Isla Perico, Amador. Tickets $28 - $44; Blockbuster.

Eddy Herrera and his orchestra and Samy and Sandra Sandoval benefit concert at the Azuero Fair. Concert to benefit Fundacion Ocalagan. Tickets $17 - $38; Blockbuster.

SATURDAY APRIL 18 – MAY 12

Paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures collective exhibit by national and international artists at Allegro Gallery (Calle 74, San Francisco). Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free entrance.

SUNDAY APRIL 19

Flea market at the Cathedral Plaza, Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Painting with Olga Sinclair, who will work with more than 3,000 children at Parque Urraca from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Entrance. (Volunteers needed. If interested, contact Fundacion Olga Sinclair, 260-6143.)

TUESDAY APRIL 21

Free English seminars on science-related issues at the Earl S. Tupper Conference Center in Ancon. Info.: 212-8076. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Inauguration of the annual Gae Speed art exhibit at Galeria Mery Palma (Sheraton Hotel, next to ATLAPA). 8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22

Expat West meet and greet at El Rincon restaurant, Coronado. $10 for buffet. Info.: 66716449.

Independent movie night at La Casona, Casco Viejo, screening “Adaptation.” 7:30 p.m. Free entrance. Beers $1. Info.: 211-0740.

Jazz night at Las Terrazas, Multiplaza Pacific. Info.: 300-9462.

THURSDAY APRIL 23

American Society of Panama Election Night/Inauguration Dinner at the Fontanella Restaurant at Calle 71 and Via Israel (San Francisco). Tickets $20 members, $25 non-members; must be purchased in advance. Info.: American.society.panama@gmail.com.

SATURDAY APRIL 25

Trip to Veracruz beach with the Canadian Association. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. $20 adults/ $10 children for meal and 2 drinks. Enjoy a day of fishing, swimming, horseback riding, and shell collecting. Info.: lemonaid@earthlink.net.

Folkloric tour of Herrera. Check out devils masks confections, crafts production, the Sarigua desert, and more. Info.: 970-0059.

Guided tour to Fuerte San Lorenzo in Colon. Info.: 6687-2047, info@ecoviajerospanama.com

SATURDAY MAY 2

Expat Explorers partial transit of the Panama Canal. 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 4.5 hours journey through the canal. $90/ person, includes lunch and non-alcoholic beverages and transportation. RSVP to admin@expatsinpanama.com.

SATURDAY MAY 16, 17

Monster Jam at “Rod Carew” national stadium. 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets $17 - $62; Blockbuster. Pit Party two hours before events for autographs and pictures with the trucks ($11).

TUESDAY MAY 17

Bingo night at the Union Club to benefit Fundacion Carol Vallarino de Montenegro, a shelter for cancer patients coming from the interior of Panama. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $25. Info.: celluci@cwpanama.net.

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