Dec. 29

Brazilian night with the Panamanian artist Priscilla Moreno, at 8:30 p.m at Il Boccalino Rest. in the banking area.. She will be accompanied by the musicians Arturo Villarreal and Alfredo Hidrovo, and will perform Bossa Nova, Samba, Bahion and Latin Jazz songs. Cost: $8. Information: 223-8521

Dec. 31

"Panama New Year Fest" at Atlapa Convention Center at 11 p.m. With the performances of artists like Los Rabanes, Comando Tiburón, Sammy y Sandra Sandoval, El Roockie and Micky Taveras. Tickets: $40, on sale at Blockbuster.

Dec. 31

Live concert of the international merengue artist Wilfrido Vargas at Guru discotheque, located in Calle 47, Bella Vista.

Dec. 31

Live concert of the international merengue artist Bonny Cepeda at the Majestic Casino of Multicentro Mall. Information and reservations: 215-5151

Jan. 5, 2008

Panama Drum Festival 2008 at the Anita Villalaz Theater. Featuring international artists as Billy Cobham, and Oscar Giunta. Tickets: $10 and $5 for students. Information: www.panamadrumfestival.com

Jan. 4 – 5, 2008

"Dance Weekend Fest" with international DJs Paul Van Dyk on Jan. 4, Mistress Barbara on Jan. 5, and other national DJs at the Atlapa Convention Center at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20; $40, on sale at Blockbuster.

Jan. 23, 2008

Gala concert of the 5th Jazz Festival, at the National Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at Blockbuster. Information:
www.panamajazzfestival.com

Jan. 24 – 25, 2008

Concerts of the 5th Jazz Festival, at the Atlapa Convention Center at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at Blockbuster. Information: www.panamajazzfestival.com

Jan. 19, 2008

Show by the Folkloric Ballet "La Salle de Margarita" at La Huaca Theater of Atlapa Convention Center. Information: 493-3099; eyvar@hotmail.com

Races on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in Presidente Remón race track. Call 217-6060.

Dec. 30

"Sociedad de Criadores Classic", prize of $20,000 in 1,400 mts for all two-year-old horses. Information: 217-6060.

Jan. 5, 2008

"Unforgettable Nights", from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. at Siete Mares restaurant. Ladies and gentlemen over 40 years. Sing and dance music of bolero, salsa, meregue, cha cha cha. With music by a Trio serenading the tables. Cost: $30, includes dinner and three prizes. Organized by SocialClubVIP & Radio better known as FamiliClub. Information and reservations: 260-7529; www.familiclubpanama.com

Jan. 5, 2008

The Secret Seminar "Create Inner Peace, Joy and Wealth". Expand your knowledge of the Law of Attraction and learn how to apply it for happier and more prosperous life. With the renowned Reiki Master Taylore Vance. Cost: $79.98. Information: irinartsy@yahoo.com

Jan. 6, 2008

"Rastro en Plaza Catedral", flea market at the Cathedral Plaza starting at 9 a.m. Event with culture area, handicrafts sales, historical tours, museums tour, and folkloric spectacles. Information: 209-6300

Jan. 8, 2008

Haras El Aguila, Carinthia and San Isidro present their big annual auction of national products, at the paddock of Presidente Remón Racetrack at 6 p.m. Colts from renowned specimens such as: Alterador, Zed Forest, Rock Hill, Mr. Jadedum, Just Approval, Super Cognac, Go Country, Jeter, Magallanes and Prince Sadair, will be sold to the best bidder. A total of 42 specimens are ready to race in national and international competitions. Information: 300-2600; www.hipodromo.com

Jan. 23, 2008

"Interactive Night", from 6 p.m. to 12 m.n. at Siete Mares restaurant. Ladies and gentlemen over 40 years. Interactive night with doctors with open consultation and questions and answers, pressure check, music of bolero. Cost: $30 includes dinner. Organized by SocialClubVIP & Radio best known as FamiliClub. Information and reservations: 260-7529;
www.familiclubpanama.com

Coloful folklore shows at Restaurante "Al Tambor de la Alegría, located at Brisas de Amador, every Thuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Admittance: $10.00 per person. Call: 314-3380.

Folklore spectacles from all regions of Panama at Restaurante Tinajas, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Located on Calle 51, Bella Vista. Call: 263-7890.

Folklore dance performances at Mi Pueblito tourist complex, at 6:00 p.m., featuring Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean and Native American dances. The center is located on 4th of July Avenue. Call 228-7154.

Jazz Wednesdays every week at Casa Góngora, Casco Viejo – San Felipe at 8:00 p.m. Information: culturad@municipio-pma.gob.pa 212-1350.

Jazz Nights on Thursdays and Fridays at 10 p.m.every week at Bar La Platea, in Casco Antiguo. Information: 228-4011, www.scenaplatea.com

Closed in December for restorations and holidays.

Expat Events

Permanent Exhibition

The artist Jean Francois Provost exhibits his work at Weil Art gallery located in 48 Street, Bella Vista (beneath Eurasia). Pieces change every month. Information: 264-9697

Until Dec. 31

Igor Kourany's digital art exhibit at Arlene Lachman Gallery. Information: 264-5257

Until Dec. 31

Collective painting exhibit "Tribe", at the Imagen art gallery, located on Calle 50, before the Deli Gourmet store. Includes works of the Panamanian artists: Roosevelt Díaz, José Inocente Duarte, Osvaldo Herrera Graham, Omar García, and Edwin Miranda. Information: 226-2649; imagen@pty.com

Until Dec. 31

Grupo Meylem's art exhibit "Vision of the Future", at the Sheraton Hotel. Open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 226-4077

Until Jan. 6

Exhibit "Press and the Spanish Civil War: 1936-1939", at the Interoceanic Canal Museum of Panama. Exhibiting 100 original covers of newspapers of the period of the Spanish Civil War. Information:
desarrollo@museodelcanal.com
emb.panama.ofc@maec.es

Until Jan. 6

Exhibit in various streets of the Casco Antiguo, where artists create their own concept of angels. You can find the angels at: La Boyaca, Las Norias, Compania de Jesus, Calle 6ta y 9na, Calle 4ta, Mansion Obarrio, Antiguo Club Union y Plaza Bolivar.

Information: expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com

Every Tuesday

Learn and/or Play Bridge at Siciliano's Restaurant from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 7

6th Annual British Ball at the Miramar Hotel. Tickets: $75 per person. Organized by the British Embassy. Information:
maurahetheringto@hotmail.com; jacquebeer@fco.gov.uk

Dec. 10

Expat Happy Hour at Siciliano's Restaurant. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Information:
www.expatsinpanama.com

Dec. 13

Amsoc Christmas party at the Embassy residence from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: www.amsoc.org;
american.society.panama@gmail.com

Jan. 10– 20, 2008

International Coffee and Flower Fair, Boquete, province of Chiriqui. Information: 526-7000

Jan. 16 – 21, 2008

Fair of San Sebastian of Ocu, province of Herrera. Information: 526-7000

Jan. 16 – 27, 2008

Fair of La Chorrera, in La Chorrera district from 12 p.m. With folkloric performances, cattle sales, agricultural sales, and handicrafts.

Jan. 17 – 20, 2008

Agricultural Fair of the Eastern Sector, Tanara-Chepo. Information: 526-7000

Jan. 17, 2008

1st Celebrities Golf Tournament, Omar Moreno's Cup, at Panama's Golf Club.

Dec. 9

Panama City's Christmas parade with more than 30 marching bands and floats. The route of the parade starts at the Urraca Park (3:30 p.m.) through Calle 50, finishing at the intersection of Cincuentenario and Porras Avenues.

Future Events

Jan. 25 – Feb. 3, 2008

Fair of Candelaria, Bugaba, province of Chiriqui. Information: 526-7000

Jan. 26, 2008

Free concert of the 5th Jazz Festival, at the Cathedral Plaza of Casco Viejo. Tickets on sale at Blockbuster. Information:
www.panamajazzfestival.com

Jan. 26, 2008

Homemade Desserts Fair of San Francisco de la Montaña, province de Veraguas. Information: 526-7000

Jan. 27, 2008

Hiking at the Soberania National Park. Organized by Club Excursionistas del Istmo. Cost: $35 per person. Information: 6370467

Feb. 1 – 6

Tour to Garachine and Playa de Muerto, province of Darien. Organized by Club Excursionistas del Istmo. Cost: $250 per person, includes visit to an Embera indigenous village. Information: 637-0467

Feb. 1 – 6

Tour to Chirripo peak, Costa Rica. Organized by GAM Mountain Activities. Cost: $380 per person. Information: 6601-3405;
gampanama@yahoo.com

Feb. 16 – 17

Hiking at Baru Volcano National Park. Organized by Ecoviajeros Panama. Cost: $100 per person, includes guide, transportation, and dinner. Information: 6687-2047; 6668-0222;
info@ecoviajerospanama.com

Mar. 1 – 2

Hiking and snorkeling at Coiba National Park. Organized by Ecoviajeros Panama. Cost: $200 per person, includes tours, transportation, lodging, food and drinks. Information: 6687-2047; 6668-0222;
info@ecoviajerospanama.com

Mar. 7 – 9

Hiking and snorkeling at Coiba National Park. Organized by Ecoviajeros Panama. Cost: $200 per person, includes tours, transportation, lodging, food and drinks. Information: 6687-2047; 6668-0222;
info@ecoviajerospanama.com

Jan. 11 - 13, 2008

Hiking at Cerro Banco, in Chiriqui province. Organized by Club Excursionistas del Istmo. Cost: $75 per person, includes visit to a Ngobe Bugle indigenous village. Information: 6370467

Jan./ Ene. 13, 2008

Rappeling in Chagres National Park. Organized by Ecoviajeros Panama. Cost: $65 per person, includes equipment, guide, transportation, visit to an Embera indigenous village, drinks and food. Information: 6687-2047; 6668-0222;
info@ecoviajerospanama.com

Jan. 18 – 20, 2008

"Lets Camp 2008", camping at Summit National Park. Organized by the Panamanian Association of Tours and Adventures (APAVE). Cost: $5 per person, bring your own equipment, drinks and food. Information: 6687-2047; 6668-0222;
info@ecoviajerospanama.com

Acting classes in Jan, 2008 at the Teatro en Circulo de Panama. Information: 261-5375; tcirculo@cwpanama.net

Bilingual classes starting Jan. 2008 with Juana Daniel. Science, math, spelling, grammar, conversation and reading in English and Spanish. Located in Villa Guadalupe, Calle C. Information: 267-6956; 267-3729; www.jmdschool.edu.pa

Falun Dafa, free exercises at Parque Omar every day from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Information:
www.falundafa.org/eng/index.htm

Traditional Japanese Martial Arts classes.Karate-do M&W, 6 p.m., Ciudad del Saber. Kenjutsu T&Th, 4 p.m., Clínicas América (Vía España). Information: Kevin, 6766-4886.

Drawing and painting workshops at Casa Cultural Huellas located in El Carmen, 1st street. Cost: $40 per month. From Mondays to Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. 265-8703.

Guitar classes on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Casa Cultural Huellas located in El Carmen, 1st street. Cost: $40 per month. 265-8703.

Karate academy of Sensei Arturo Worrell invites you to their courses of Karate from Mondays to Saturdays. At Kumaris building, ground floor. 236-3592.

Pizza with Tango at Pizza Piola. The Argentinian Tango Academy invites you to their classes every Thursday with teacher Rapul Sejas. Learn to dance and enjoy a nice evening. Information: 263-4668

Yoga in the morning. Hatha yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 265-2489; panamayoga@hotmail.com

Yoga for pregnants women every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Fundación El Arte de Vivir. 226-5139 or 673-4546

Tai Chi courses for retirees, every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for all ages. 263-5602

Aikido Classes on Saturdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Asociación Cultural Nueva Acrópolis. Registration: $10, cost: $30 per month. 263-5602

Water aerobic classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. At the Educational Center of San Antonio, in Villa Cáceres. 277-5089, yroquebert05@hotmail.com