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THURSDAY APRIL 2. Salsa lesson at Paradise Ballroom, on the corner of Via Brazil and Via España. Doors open 5:00 p.m. lessons s...
THURSDAY APRIL 2

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.

American Society of Panama and USA Caravana’s Annual Auction to raise funds for charity work at the Plaza Paitilla Inn. 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $15 for a bidder Paddle, appetizers, wine, & soft drinks. Info.: 6583-1165.

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 2 – 4

“Intenciones” (Intentions) collective exhibit at A priori Art Gallery. Monday to Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 393-8370

THURSDAY APRIL 2 - 5

First national cattle exhibit at the Figali Convention Center. Mechanical games, typical dances, national artists, and food stands.

THURSDAY APRIL 2 – 6

“Cinderella”, Spanish play at Teatro Aba. Every Sunday. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tickets $6.

THURSDAY APRIL 2 – 8

“Bent” a play in Spanish about love and survival during World War II. Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12. Info.: 214-8281.

THURSDAY APRIL 2 –9

Alicia Viteri exhibit “Memoria Digital 2” (Digital Memory 2) at the Mateo Sariel Gallery on Calle 74, San Francisco. Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Info.: 270-2404.

“Abundancia” (Abundance) art exhibit by Costa Rican Fabio M. Rojas at the gallery of Crown Plaza’s restaurant. Info.: 206-8843.

THURSDAY APRIL 2 – 30

“Maestra Vida” play in Spanish at Teatro en Circulo. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 4:00 p.m. Info.: 261-5375.

FRIDAY APRIL 3

XVII Central American International Conference on Literature at the Technological University of Panama. Recital of Panamanian poetry from the 30s and 40s at 3:30 p.m. “Un dia burlon play at 4:30 p.m., and poetry recitals from the 70s and 80s at 5:30 p.m.

Salsa night at Scena & Platea, Casco Viejo with Andy Bush and his group. Info.: 228-4011.

Live music at Royal Casino (Marriott) with latin beats, bossa nova, merengue, salsa and samba. Free entrance.

SATURDAY APRIL 4

Expat Explorers partial transit of the Panama Canal. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. $90, lunch included. RSVP to admin@expatsinpanama.com.

American Society of Panama community service project at Escuela Estados Unidos. Help volunteers of the USS Udnerwood paint classrooms and prepare the premises for the return of students. Contact: American.society.panama@gmail.com to sign up.

SUNDAY APRIL 5

Bellydance show by renowned dancer Jilliana at the Ascanio Arosemena Theater. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $10. Info.: 214-3556, 6594-0498.

MONDAY APRIL 6

Free Salsa lessons at Spanish Panama. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Info.: info@spanishpanama.com.

TUESDAY APRIL 7

Deadline for nominee submission for the board of American Society of Panama. Email American.society.panama@gmail.com for details.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 – 12

Orchids Fair in Boquete, Chiriqui. More than 100 exhibits from different orchids associations.

THURSDAY APRIL 9

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.

TUESDAY APRIL 14

St. Andrews (Scottish) Society gathering at Rincon Aleman, Calle 51. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All Scots, Scots descendants, and those interested in Scottish culture welcome. Info.: standrewspanama@gmail.com.

Navy League Panama dinner with Mr Littleton Tazewell, USAID mission director in Panama. 7:30 a.m. Location TBD.

THURSDAY APRIL 16

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

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.

SATURDAY APRIL 18

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.

SUNDAY APRIL 19

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

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.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22

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

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).

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