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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.
“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
First national cattle exhibit at the Figali Convention Center. Mechanical games, typical dances, national artists, and food stands.
“Cinderella”, Spanish play at Teatro Aba. Every Sunday. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tickets $6.
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Bellydance show by renowned dancer Jilliana at the Ascanio Arosemena Theater. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $10. Info.: 214-3556, 6594-0498.
Free Salsa lessons at Spanish Panama. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Info.: info@spanishpanama.com.
Deadline for nominee submission for the board of American Society of Panama. Email American.society.panama@gmail.com for details.
Orchids Fair in Boquete, Chiriqui. More than 100 exhibits from different orchids associations.
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.
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.
Le Reve de Madame Clemence (Le Cirque Lyrique) at the National Theater, Casco Viejo. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $10 - $54; Blockbuster.
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.
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.
Flea market at the Cathedral Plaza, Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.
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.
Expat West meet and greet at El Rincon restaurant, Coronado. $10 for buffet. Info.: 66716449.
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).