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Curso Gastronómico:
Cupcakes Navideños Decorados/ Cooking Class: Decorated Christmas Cupcakes
Course
WHERE: Top Quality Training Center, El Dorado, Panama City
WHEN: November 30th, 9:30 a.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $85.00 per person includes materials, recipe book, and uniform
DESCRIPTION: Have a sweet and creative holiday while making beautifully decorated cupcakes!
Chef Pricila Soto, graduate of the Cordon Bleu School of London, will demonstrate red velvet cake, chocolate brownie and vanilla almond recipes.
Click here for more information.
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La Gran Fiesta / The Big Bash
Fairs & Festivals / Music
WHERE: Parque Union, Chitre, Herrera Province Causeway,
WHEN: November 30th and December 1st
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: National artists will perform in the heart of Chitre for all the public to enjoy. A huge parade will feature floats, dance troupes, and festival queens. Don’t miss this cultural event that highlights Chitre and our local talent!
Click here for more information.
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Incubus in Concert at Pixbae Rock Festival
Music
WHERE: Plaza Figali, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: December 1st, 6:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS:Tickets $75.00 and $130.00
DESCRIPTION: Alternative band Incubus will perform live, as well as Llevarte a Marte, Solo Sanchez, Cienfue and Carlos Mendéz
Click here for ticket information.
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Summer Fest
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: Chill Out Zone, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: December 1st, 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $20.00 and $30.00
DESCRIPTION: Elephant Man from Jamaica headlines this music party that features reggaeton, electronic, and other popular music styles
Click here for more information.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Party
Food & Drink / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Finca Lerida, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 2nd, 6:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: ‘Tis the season to be jolly in the highlands of Chiriquí! Bring the family out for cookies and punch and lots of Christmas spirit.
Click here for more information or phone 720-1111.
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Jazz en Belén / Jazz in Bethlehem Christmas Concert
Music
WHERE: Teatro en Circulo, Ave. Simon Bolivar, Panama City
WHEN: December 3rd through 5th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office
DESCRIPTION: Christmas favorites with a jazz twist will be performed by Luis Carlos Peréz Quintet and other artists to delight the entire family
Click here for more information.
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¡Qué Difícil Es Ser Mamá! / How Hard It Is To Be a Mom!
Theater
WHERE: Teatro La Quadra, El Cangrejo, Panama City
WHEN: December 3rd through 7th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $13.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, $7.50 for Jubilados
DESCRIPTION: When a concert violinist must choose between an important performance and caring for his baby at home, panic ensues until a kind neighbor saves him! Celebrate Mother’s Day with this hilarious look at the trials of being a mom!
Click here for more information.
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 Guillermo Davila in Concert
Music
WHERE: Ateneo Theater, City of Knowledge, Panama City
WHEN: December 6th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $50.00, $60.00 and $80.00
DESCRIPTION: Davila’s planned concert in October was postponed, and is now re-scheduled.
The popular Venezuelan singer, songwriter and actor will finally perform in Panama!
Click here for ticket information.
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Images of Chiriqui
Art & Culture
WHERE: Boquete Public Library, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 6th, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. opening reception
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Boquete Photo Grafia sponsors this photography exhibit, featuring 11 photographers and their personal views of Chiriquí. The display runs through January 3rd.
Click here for more information.
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Gran Noche de Moda/ Great Night of Fashion
Fashion & Shopping 
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City
WHEN: December 6th, 6:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $25.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Just in time for all the holiday parties, the experts will help you with style, make-up and all the beauty secrets to have you looking your best!
For more information email fashionpro@hotmail.es or phone 390-2343 or 6529-6471
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Christmas and Panamanian Mother’s Day Boutique
Fashion & Shopping
WHERE: Boquete Community Theater and Event Center, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 7th, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Be ready for the coming holidays! You will find all kinds of great Mother’s Day and Christmas gifts: jewelry, arts and crafts, food, beauty products, and much more!
For more information email lzt626@gamil.com.
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Christmas Book and Cookie Sale
Shopping / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Boquete Public Library, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 7th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Give the gift of reading this Christmas! Friends of the Library sponsor this holiday event to promote reading, raise funds and share some holiday cheer.
Click here for more information or phone 720-2879.
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Luces de Navidad / Carols by Candlelight
Music / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Mirador Pacifico, Cinta Costera, Panama City
WHEN: December 7th, 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Ring in the Christmas spirit in this third annual outdoor concert featuring children’s choirs and a candlelight parade.
Click here for more information.
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Ruben Blades and Olga Tañón in Concert
 Music
WHERE: Figali Convention Center, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: December 7th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets from $30.00 to $150.00
DESCRIPTION: Panama’s own beloved singer and musician will grace the stage along with special guest Olga Tañón, multiple Grammy Award winner from Puerto Rico.
Click here for ticket information.
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El Rookie in Concert- Bashment Party Volume 3
Music / Dance/ Food & Drink
WHERE: Latitude 47, Calle Uruguay, Panama City
WHEN: December 7th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00 and $15.00
DESCRIPTION: Dance, bash, mosh… get crazy with your friends to the DJ sounds of El Rookie and several others
Click here for ticket information.
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Mother’s Day Special Buffet
Food & Drink
WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province
WHEN: December 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $35.90 per person
DESCRIPTION: Treat Mom on her special day to en elegant meal featuring our updated menu at Coronado’s newest hot spot!
Click here for reservations or phone 240-2101.
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Mother’s Day at The Rock
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriquí Province
WHEN: December 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $35.90 per person
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the day with your special lady and enjoy our delicious menu, champagne, and live music
Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.
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Brunch Buffet for Mother’s Day
Food & Drink
WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay, Colon Province
WHEN: December 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION: Another option to treat Mom, on the waterfront at beautiful Shelter Bay Marina. Come on out for the day and have a great meal!
Click here for more information or phone 433-0471.
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Día de La Madre en la Playa / Mother ‘s Day at the Beach
Food & Drink
WHERE: The Westin Hotel, Playa Bonita, Panama Province
WHEN: December 8th, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $40.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Buffet brunch with music, champagne and all the trimmings just for Mom
Click here for more information or phone 304-6600.
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Día de La Madre en Las Tierras Altas / Mother’s Day in the Highlands
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: Finca Lerida, Boquete, Chiriquí Province
WHEN: December 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $26.50 per person
DESCRIPTION: The spectacular scenery of the highlands is the perfect setting for treating Mom on her special day.
Click here for more information phone 720-1111.
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Día de La Madre en La Capital / Mother’s Day in the Capital
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: Crowne Plaza, Panama City
WHEN: December 8th, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $26.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Another option to honor Mom with great food, music, and fun in the city
Click here for more information phone 206-5555.
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Orquestra de Contrabaixos Tropicales
 Music
WHERE: Ateneo Theater, City of Knowledge, Panama City
WHEN: December 11th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: The final presentation of World Music Panama 2013 brings five great bass guitar players (contrabaistas) from Brazil for a live performance.
Click here for more information or phone 6685-3135.
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Ferias de Tierras Altas / Chiriquí Highlands Fair 
Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Volcan, Chiriquí Province
WHEN: December 12th through 15th
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Annual fair that highlights all the best of the highlands: agriculture, livestock, arts and crafts, music and dancing, food and fireworks!
Click here for more information.
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Recuerdos de Navidad / Memories of Christmas
Music / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Figali Convention Center, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: December 14th, 7:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00 through $35.00
DESCRIPTION: The largest chorus in Panama presents a musical gala of all our holiday favorites, evoking wonderful memories and making new ones!
Click here for ticket information.
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Clasico del Caribe / 46th Annual Caribbean Horse Racing Classic 
Sports
WHERE: Hipódromo Presidente Remón, Vía José Agustín Arango, Juan Díaz, Panama City
WHEN: December 14th and 15th
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: This major event includes five races with jockeys from all over the Caribbean region. Breeders, trainers, owners and other horse racing enthusiasts will be on hand for this important series.
Click here for more information.
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Cantus Panama Holiday Concert 
Music / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Saint Luke’s Cathedral, Ancon, Panama City
WHEN: December 15th, 2:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Concert of holiday favorites performed by community chorus and band, open to all
Click here for more information.
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Venta de Patio Boutique / Boutique Yard Sale 
Shopping
WHERE: Hotel Fundadores, Boquete, Chiriquí Province
WHEN: December 15th
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Gently used and new items will be for sale, with all benefits going to Bid4Boquete charities
Click here for more information.
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Music in the Jungle
Music / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Jungla de Panama, Palmira, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 15th and every Sunday
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: Animal rescue and rehab center in the highlands hosts live music and offers tours to see the animals. They also have a café and casitas for guests.
Click here for more information or phone 6968-6010.
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Shrek, the Musical
Theater / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Anayansi Theater, ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City
WHEN: December 20th through 22nd
COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office
DESCRIPTION: Who doesn’t love the big green ogre?! The musical brings all our favorite characters, songs and scenes from the Dream Works movie alive, for a memorable show.
Click here for more information.
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Gala Amigos de Senafront / Friends of Senafront Gala
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: Figali Convention Center, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: December 21st, 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00, $30.00 and $60.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Senafront (Servicio Nacional de Fronteras de Panama) hosts a huge holiday party in honor of their 5th anniversary, with enough musical talent to keep the joint jumpin’ until 4 a.m.! All proceeds will support special social foundations such as the Telethon 20-30.
Click here for ticket information.
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Handel’s Messiah Highlights
Music
WHERE: Anita Villalaz Theater, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
WHEN: December 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office
DESCRIPTION: The Panama Chamber Orchestra is joined by several renowned opera singers in this performance of a holiday classic, conducted by Victor Mata.
Click here for more information or phone 317-1876.
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Christmas Eve Dinner
Food & Drink / Music / Dance
WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province
WHEN: December 24th, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $26.90 per person
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the joy of the season with all our Panamanian traditions and a few surprises!
Click here for more information or phone 240-2101.
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Christmas Eve Wine and Cheese Party
Food & Drink
WHERE: The Dock Shoppe, Shelter Bay Marina, Colon Province
WHEN: December 24th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $15.99 per person
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a tasting of wines and cheeses for sale at The Dock Shoppe in a festive atmosphere, followed by Christmas Caroling down the docks.
For more information phone 433-2141 or email thedockshoppe@selectsmallhotels.com
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Especial de Noche Buena / Christmas Eve Special at The Rock
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriquí Province
WHEN: December 24th, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $26.90 per person
DESCRIPTION: Deck the halls, be of good cheer, and get ready for Santa at The Rock, with great food and live music!
Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.
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Christmas Day Buffet
Food & Drink 
WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay Marina, Colon Province
WHEN: December 25th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION: Merry Christmas from all of us at The Dock and the Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay!
Click here for more information or phone 433-0471.
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Christmas Brunch at the Beach
Food & Drink
WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province
WHEN: December 25th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION: Feliz Navidad to all our friends at the beach! Our chef will prepare a sumptuous meal as our holiday gift to you!
Click here for more information or phone 240-2101.
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Gala 2014 Pool Party
Food & Drink / Music / Dance
WHERE: Hotel El Panama, Via España, Panama City
WHEN: December 31st, 8:00 p.m. til dawn
COST/TICKETS: Cost $99.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Rock the night away and ring in the new year with Sammy and Sandra, Aldo Ranks and the Orquestra Zafiro, and don’t forget your swimsuit!
Click here for ticket information.
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Cena de Año Nuevo / New Year’s Eve Dinner
Food & Drink / Music 
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: December 31st, 6:30 p.m. to midnight
COST/TICKETS: Cost $70.90 per person
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an elegant evening to bring in the new year, and enjoy delicious food, champagne, talented musicians and, of course, fireworks!
Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.
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Fiesta de Fin de Año / New Year’s Eve Party 
Food & Drink / Music / Dance
WHERE: Vista Mar Resort, San Carlos, Panama Province
WHEN: December 31st, 9:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $70.00 and $145.00 per person
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the new year with a Carnival on the beach! Live orchestra, Chef Pascal Finet’s special menu, open bar, and an enormous fireworks display promise an explosion of happiness!
Click here for ticket information.
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New Year’s Eve Gala 
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province
WHEN: December 31st
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION: Make your reservations now for our awesome four course meal, live music, lots of fun and a few surprises!
Click here for more information or phone 240-2101.
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Waterfront New Year’s Eve Bash
Food & Drink / Music
WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay Marina, Colon Province
WHEN: December 31st
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION:
Get out of the city and head to the marina for your end-of-year festivities. Food, fun, friends and fireworks await you!
Click here for more information or phone 433- 0471.
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Cena Bailable de Fin de Año / New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
Food & Drink / Music / Dance
WHERE: Crystal Ballroom, The Westin Hotel, Panama City
WHEN: December 31st, 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $120.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: A fabulous buffet, open bottle for your table, live music, plenty of dancing, champagne, grapes at midnight… everything you need for a New Year’s to remember!
Click here for more information or phone 282-3500 for reservations.
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Hangover Party
Food & Drink
WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay Marina, Colon Province
WHEN: January 1st, 2014
COST/TICKETS: Per the menu
DESCRIPTION: Join all your friends at the marina to commiserate and start the year off with a quiet bang!
Click here for more information, email manager@thedockrestaurant.com
or phone 433-0471.
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Monday Night Jazz and Special Menus
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: Every Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. live jazz music and special theme menu, every Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue Ribs
COST/TICKETS: No cover charge
DESCRIPTION: Local musicians perform live jazz music in an intimate setting and the chef prepares tasty meals
Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.
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Monthly Flea Market 
Shopping
WHERE: Chiriqui Storage, Via Boquete, Dolega, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: First Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free for shoppers, fee for vendors
DESCRIPTION: Sellers set up tables to sell goods and products, buyers come to browse
Click here for more information or phone 6503-7756 or 6510-8934.
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