Four your diary

Thursday Sept 18

The 8th Panama Art Biennial presents academic conferences on The Panama Canal Area: A Cultural Heritage Site of Worldwide Importance. Jose Dolores Moscote Auditorium at the University of Panama. Mornings and Afternoons. Info on conference titles: http://www.bienalpanama.org/.

Salsa festival at club K’os. 7:30 p.m. Entrance: $35. Info.: 260-3622.

Ladies’ night at Starlight in Calle Uruguay. Free drinks for the ladies. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Boxing Festival at Figali Convention Center. Tickets $12 and up, Blockbuster. Info.: 262-3130.

Musical nights at Veneto Casino with Roberto Delgado’s orchestra. 10:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept 18 – 20

Doodles by Mayi Carles, exhibit at Arlene Lachman gallery. 7:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept 18 – 21

UNICEF photographs exhibition at Albrook Mall, penguin entrance. Info.: 390-3365.

“9 pulgadas” (9 inches) comedy at Aba Theater. Tuesday to Friday 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. $10. Info.: 260-6316.

XXI Capac Expo Habitat 2008, construction and housing fair. Atlapa Convention Center. Thursday and Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Info.: http://www.capacexpo.com/.

“Garden City: progressive planning and the Panama Canal” photo exhibit. Manuel E. Amador room at the University of Panama. Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept 18 – 23

“The Art of Living I” course by Sandra Cumberbach. Learn to manage stress. Info: 226-9541.

Israeli Film Festival. Cinepolis at Multiplaza. Showings at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. More details in the Israeli embassy.

Thursday Sept 18 - 24

II Panama Restaurant Week 2008. 11:00 a.m. Different restaurants in Panama City. For participating restaurants: www.panamarestaurantweek.com.

Thursday Sept 18 – 26

Simultaneous expositions by artists Emily Zhukov and Mauricio Gomez Jaramillo at ArteConsult gallery. Info.: 302-2646.

Thursday Sept 18 – 28

“Cita a ciegas” (blind date) play at La Quadra Theater. Tuesday to Friday 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Info.: wwww.teatrodepanama.com.

Thursday Sept 18 – 29

“A Chorus Line” play at Teatro en Circulo. Directed by Bruce Quinn. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 4:00 p.m. Tickets on sale at Teatro en Circulo (261-5375).

Thurs Sept 18 – Oct 4

“Exposicion y la palabra se hizo musica”. Casa Gongora in Casco Antiguo. Free Entrance. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thurs Sept 18 – Oct 12

“Pulgarcito” play at Teatro La Quadra. Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m; Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children and $7 adults. Info.: 214-8281.

Thurs Sept 18 – Oct 21

8th Biannual Panama Art exhibit, themed the former Panama Canal Zone. Contemporary Art Museum. Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info.: http://www.bienalpanama.org/.

Brooke Alfaro paintings exhibition. Biodiversity Museum. Amador Causeway. Info.: 314-1396.

Sea Fair in Bocas del Toro

Friday Sept 19

Cuba’s Aragon orchestra at Bar Rumba 507 (Marriott Hotel). Opening act will be a tribute to Benny More by the La Sonora orchestra. 9:00 p.m. Free Entrance.

Lounge nights at Las Terrazas (Multiplaza Pacific) with cocktails and appetizers. Info.: 300-9462.

Happy hour and live music from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Shihan Sushi restaurant on 51st St in the banking area. Info.: 264-1824.

Saturday Sept 20

Yunuen Viveros at “Academia de Musica de Panama” in San Francisco. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Info.: www.fundacionrockistmo.org.

Lounge nights at Las Terrazas (Multiplaza Pacific) with cocktails and appetizers. Info.: 300-9462.

DJ producer Juan Magan at The Gallery. Info.: 265-3212.

“Paint your reusable bag”. Crafts workshop at Plaza de Francia in Casco Antiguo. 10:00 a.m. Free Entrance.

Sunday Sept 21

Subterranean tour at Alajuela Lake. 7:00 a.m. $55. Info.: 261-5043.

Flea Market at Las Brisas de Amador on Causeway. Handicrafts sales, food, pets, and much more. Free Entrance. Info.: 314-3369.

Monday Sept 22

Viewing of the Canal Zone documentary by Frederick Weisman. Contemporary Art Museum. 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday Sept 23

Book Fair at Santa Ana Park by the National Institute of Culture.

Tuesday Sept 23 -28

Changuinola International Fair

Wednesday Sept 24

Jazz Music at Las Terrazas, Multiplaza.