For your diary

Jazz nights at Scena y Platea in Casco Viejo. 10:00 p.m.

Tango Show by the Argentinian tango and folklore ballets “Palpitar de Tradiciones” and “Atahualpa” with 29 dancers, musicians and singers. Pizza Piola. Info.: 263-4668.

“Visions of the World” collective photographic exhibit at the INAC Visual Arts gallery at the French Plaza in Casco Viejo. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 501-4034.

Chinese Annual Fair, at ATLAPA Convention Center. Over 100 participating companies. 1 p.m.to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

“Pacific Driftswoods” exhibit by Valerie and Yves Leblet at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 8:00 p.m.

Collective photographic exhibit “Shadow Hunters” at the Contemporary Art Museum in Ancon. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 262-3380.

St. Luke’s Cathedral Grand Christmas Bazaar at Ancon (next to the Oncological Institute). Food, clothes, crafts, books, and more. Friday: 12 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info. 263-1280.

Russian trio “Vertograd” at the National Theater. 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Russian Embassy and the Russian Cultural Association. Free Entrance.

“El zoologico de Cristal” play at Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. More info.: 393-1956.

Concert by the Russian trio “Vertograd” at the National Theater. Free admission. Info.: 501-4111.

“The Show” interior design exhibit at The Zapadora in Potrerillos Abajo, Chiriqui. Adults $2, children free. Info.: www.thezapadora.com.

Polito Ibañez, Novisima Trova Cuban singer at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 10:30 p.m. $5.

Pily’s Store Christmas shopping afternoon at Exedra Books. 2:00 p.m. Info.: 6675-9212. www.pilystore.com.

Eco-tour to Coiba Island (Veraguas). $407. Info.: 238-7816 or tourism@cwpanama.net.

Eddie Herrera, Samy and Sandra Sandoval, and Gilberto Santa Rosa in concert at Figali Convention Center. Tickets $28 - $160; Blockbuster.

Audubon Society’s birdwalk for beginners: Metropolitan Nature Park. $3 residents, $5 visitors, $2 children under 12 years old. 6:30 a.m. Info.: 232-5977.

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, Causeway. Handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate and more. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free admission. Info.: 314-3369.

Christmas Carol Festival at the National Theater with the participation of local schools. 8:30 a.m. Free Entrance.

Christmas concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra in the Balboa Theater. 8:00 p.m. Free Entrance.

Panama Audubon Society’s Pot-Luck Dinner at the Metropolitan Nature Park, 6:30 p.m. Info.: 232-5977.

The Swiss band Radio 200K in a free concert at the Wine Bar in Cangrejo. 9:00 p.m.

Highlands Fair, Volcan

“Los 33” goodbye tour at The Gallery. Last performance. 10:00 p.m.

American Society of Panama’s Christmas Party at JFK School, Chilibre. 9:00 a.m.

“Noel Road 25” play at La Quadra Theater. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 214-8281.