Calendar of Events

Concerts/ Conciertos

Apr/ Abr 4
T-Vice and Magnum Band in concert at the Figali Themed Plaza in Amador at 7 p.m.  This will be a concert of Haitian music.  Cost: $23; $38 on sale at Blockbuster.  Information: 236-7555; 215-3209

Apr/ Abr 18
Ministry of Sound: Summer Closing Fest concert at the Perico Island in Amador at 9 p.m.  This will be a concert of Trance music.  Cost: $44; $28 on sale at Blockbuster.  Information: 236-7555; 215-3209

Apr/ Abr 18
Eddy Herrera with Samy & Sandra Sandoval in concert at Azuero Fair gorunds at 7 p.m.  This will be a concert of Tipico and Merengue music.  Cost: $38; $28, $17 on sale at Blockbuster.  Information: 236-7555; 215-3209

Spectacles/ Espectáculos

Apr/ Abr 5
Oriental Dance show by the renowned international dancer Jillina at the Ascanio Arosemena Theater at 8:30 p.m.  Cost: $10 on pre-sale.  Information: sandybell69@hotmail.com; 6594-0498; 214-3556; www.jillina.com

Apr/ Abr 16
Show entitled "Le Reve de Madame Clemence" at the National Theater at 8 p.m.  Cost: $54, $44, $28, $10 on sale at Blockbuster.  Information: 236-7555; 215-3209

Live Music/ Música en vivo

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: www.scenaplatea.com; 228-4011

Live music nights every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Red String Café, Edif. Bolivar, local 1, cl 52 este y Federico Boyd, Bella Vista. Information: info@redstringcafe.com

Musical nights at 10 p.m. at the Veneto Casino: Roberto Delgado’s orchestra every Thursday. Afinque group every Friday. Enigma group every Saturday.

Folklore Shows/ Espectáculos folklóricos

Folklore shows 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.

Horse Races/ Carreras de Caballo

Apr/ Abr 19
“Francisco Arias Paredes y Alberto Arias Espinosa (Velocidad)” classic, prize of $30,000 in 1,200 mts for all three year-old horses. Information: 217-6060; 217-3437; www.hipodromo.com

Races on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at Presidente Remón race track. Call 217-060; www.hipodromo.com

Expat Events

(English only/ Sólo en inglés)

Every Tuesday
Learn and/or Play Bridge at Rino’s Restaurant (corner of Federico Boyd and Calle 49) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Information: expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com or admin@expatsinpanama.com

Every Thursday
Free Spanish demo classes as a foreign language. Information: EPA! 391-4044; 391-5022; info@espanolenpanama.com

Every Month
Tuesday talks in Exedra Books with a variety of ever-changing subjects. Information: 263-7567; larainechaplin@hotmail.com

Every Month
Book Club Meeting every Wednesday.  Thirty current members, the club is in its third year. Information: 263-7567; larainechaplin@hotmail.com

Every Month
To all Scottish descendants and those interested, St. Andrew’s Society of Panama will hold their meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Rincon Aleman (Calle 51, just off Federico Boyd), Panama City. Information: 6691-3336; info@standrewspanama.com; standrewspanama@gmail.com; www.standrewspanama.com

Every Month
The 1st Wednesday of every month the Coronado Social Association get together at El Rincon del Chef in Coronado at 10 a.m. Everyone in the area is invited. Information: csa2008p@gmail.com

Every Month
The Books & Arts Circle, now in its third year meets on the last Wednesday of each month at Exedra Books, in Via España. Information: 263-7567; larainechaplin@hotmail.com

Every Month
Expats Mini Social and Literature book exchange the last Sunday of each month at several places from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy hour drink specials and socializing.  Information: expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com or admin@expatsinpanama.com

Every Month
Who’s New Coffee from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each month Who’s New hosts a Coffee to welcome new women to Panama and provide a forum for getting acquainted. Join us for coffee and refreshments. $7.00 at the door. RSVP and directions: whosnew@wnpan.org, 264-0567

Every Month
Expats West meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at the restaurant El Rincon del Chef in Coronado from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a regular buffet style dinner. Cost: $10 per person. Please make reservations at the restaurant (6676-4834). Information: honey@laestanciadelencanto.com; 6671-6449

Every Month
The Canadian Association of Panama meets the first Saturday of every month at the Don Blas restaurant at 1 p.m. with coffee and refreshments. Information: hvwalker@yahoo.ca

Every Monday
Free Salsa dance classes for foreigners at 7 p.m. at Spanish Panama Language School, located in El Cangrejo, on Via Argentina, above Greenhouse Restaurant.  Information: 213-3121; info@spanishpanama.com

Apr. 4 – Jul 31
Partial Transit in the Panama Canal (Now offered every Saturday). Consists of an amazing 4.5 hour journey through the canal between Lake Gatun and Panama City, leaving the dock at 8:45 am, returning around 1:30 pm. Normal cost is $115 per person but we have been given the Extra Special Expat Explorer price of $90 per person which includes a delicious lunch, all non-alcoholic beverages, and transportation from/to pre-selected pick-up spots in the city. RSVP has to be sent in to admin@expatsinpanama.com at least one day in advance.

Apr. 13
Panama City Expat Happy Hour Social at Jimmy’s near Atlapa from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Happy hour drink specials and socializing.  Dinner is optional.  Information: expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com or admin@expatsinpanama.com

Miscelaneous/ Miscelaneos

Every Sunday/Cada domingo
Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, on the Causeway. Handicraft, pets, food, real estate, cars, etc. Free admission. Information: 314-3369; 6616-7474; info@mercadodelaspulgas.biz

Every Month/Cada mes
Flea market at the Cathedral Plaza the first Sunday of every month, in San Felipe. Handicrafts sales, pets, food, shows, etc. Free admission. Information: 209-6300

Apr/ Abr 5
Oriental Dance workshops by the renowned international dancer Jillina at the Panama Hotel from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Cost: $50 on pre-sale; $65 the day of the event.  The cost includes snacks and drinks.  Information: sandybell69@hotmail.com; 6594-0498; 214-3556; www.jillina.com

Social Events/ Eventos Sociales

Every Tuesday/Cada Martes
Tea Afternoons at the Crown- Sheraton Hotel from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $6.95, includes desserts, tea or coffee. Information: 206-5555

Every Month/ Cada mes
“Unforgettable Nights”, for over forties on Tuesdays at the Marriott Hotel. Sing and dance music of bolero, salsa, meregue, cha cha cha. Cost: $40, including dinner. Reservations: 260-7529; 6612-5052;  www.familiclubpanama.com

Every Month/ Cada mes
“Interactive Night”, for over forties on Thursdays at the Marriott Hotel. Open consultation with doctor, questions and answers. Cost: $40 including dinner. Reservations: 260-7529; 6612-5052;  www.familiclubpanama.com

Every Thursday/ Cada martes
“Pizza con sabor a tango”, classes from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pizza Piola.  Cost: $5.  From 9:30 p.m. tango show.  Information: 263-4668

Apr/ Abr 4
BBQ in aid of the Gnobe Bugle child eatery of San Felix, at the Centro Cristiano Ciudad Bethel in Volcancito of Boquete, province of Chiriqui at 11 a.m.  Donation: $12 adults, $6 kids.  Information: 6615-4690

Conferences and Forums/ Conferencias y Forums

Apr/ Abr 15 – 17
16th Accountant Congress at the ATLAPA Convention Center.  Information: 230-8328; xvicongreso@yahoo.com

Apr/ Abr 17
Tea afternoon and conference at the Centro Cristiano Ciudad Bethel in Volcancito of Boquete, province of Chiriqui at 2 p.m.  Cost: $10 per person.  Information: 6615-4690

Fairs, Exhibitions/ Ferias y Exhibiciones

Apr/ Abr 2 – 5
Expo Vivienda Verano 2009 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.  Real Estate fair for all budgets.  Information: info@capac.com; www.viviendaverano.com

Apr/ Abr 8 – 12
23rd Expo Orchids of Boquete, province of Chiriquí.  Flower sale and exhibit at the grounds of the Flower of Coffee Fair.  Information: 720-1466; 720-1600

Tours, Trips/ Giras, Paseos

Every Sunday (Starting Feb. 15)/ Cada domingo (Desde Feb. 15)
Boat tour to Panama Bay and lunch with “Captain Lunch”.  Departing from La Playita de Amador at 1 p.m.  Cost: $30 adults; $15 kids until 12 years.  Information: 209-2000; info@colon2000.com; canalandbaytours@gmail.com; www.canalandbaytours.com

Apr. 3
Partial Transit in the Panama Canal. Consists of an amazing 4.5 hour journey through the canal between Lake Gatun and Panama City, leaving from the dock of La Playita in Amador at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $115 per person (foreigners), $75 (Panamanians) which includes a delicious lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages. Information: 209-2000; info@colon2000.com; canalandbaytours@gmail.com; www.canalandbaytours.com

Apr. 4
Full Transit in the Panama Canal, leaving from the dock of La Playita in Amador at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $165 per person (foreigners), $105 (Panamanians) which includes a delicious lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages. Information: 209-2000; info@colon2000.com; canalandbaytours@gmail.com; www.canalandbaytours.com

Sports/ Deportes

Apr/ Abr 17
The American Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Panama will hold the their annual “Golfers & Friends” golf tournament at the courses of  Tucan Country Club and Resort starting at 8 a.m.  The tournament will consist of teams of three players.  Cost: $90, AmCham members; $105 non-members.  Information: 211-1308; teetime@tucancountryclub.com

Outdoor Activities/ Actividades al Aire Libre

Apr/ Abr 9 – 12
Eco-tour to Las Perlas Islands.  Organized by Club Excursionistas del Istmo.  Cost: $160, including transportation, internal tours, guide, first aids.  Information: 393-8956; 6637-0467; club@ceipanama.com

Apr/ Abr 11 – 12
Trekking and camping to Barú Volcano, province of Chiriquí.  Organized by Panama Rovers. Cost: $65.  Information: info@panamarovers.com; 6524-2802

Apr/ Abr 11 – 12
Hiking at Los Quetzales at the La Amistad International Park in Chiriqui.  Cost includes transportation, guide and lodging.  Organized by Club Ecoviajeros Panama.  Information: info@ecoviajerospanama.com; 6687-2047

Future Events/ Eventos Futuros

Apr/ Abr 23
Business meeting entitled “The Driving Force Behind Panamanian Economy” at the Marriott Hotel Panama, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $350.  Information: 340-3494; conferencia@saamconsulting.com

May/ Mayo 1
“Día Internacional del Trabajador” classic, prize of $30,000 in 2,000 mts for all three year-old horses. Information: 217-6060; 217-3437; www.hipodromo.com

May/ Mayo 1 – 3
Conference entitled “Living in a Challenging World: Energy, Consciousness and our Human Selves” at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.  Spiritual approach to understanding the challenges in our world.  Information: 214-7049; 6676-7527; info@highspiritinc.net

May/ Mayo 16 – 17
Monster Jam Panama, a monster truck car show at the Rod Carew National Stadium on the Saturday 16. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and on Sunday 17 it will start at 3 p.m.  Cost: $32, $37, $24, $17, $11 on sale at Blockbuster.  Information: 236-7555; 215-3209

May/ Mayo 31
“Presidente de la República” classic, prize of $85,000 in 2,100 mts for all three year-old horses. Information: 217-6060; 217-3437; www.hipodromo.com

Jun 22 – 24
1st Echocardiography Latin American Congress at the Ciudad del Saber.  Information: 6432-9322; www.congresoecouci.com