New Year's Calendar of Events in Panama

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My friends at Panama 980 Magazine were kind enough to share their Events Calendar for the New Year.

New Year’s Day Hangover Party

Food & Drink

WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay Marina, Colon Province

WHEN: January 1st, 10:00 a.m.

COST/TICKETS: All the Bloody Marys you can drink for $10.00, plus menu specials

DESCRIPTION: The best way to recover from holiday over-indulgence is to relax at the waterfront! The team at The Dock has special dishes and beverages guaranteed to make you feel better.

Click here for more information.

Cursos de Moda, Costura y Diseño / Courses in Fashion, Sewing, and Design

Course

WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City

WHEN: January 4 and throughout the month

COST/TICKETS: Cost varies depending on the course

DESCRIPTION: A number of courses in sewing, design, and fashion for adults, children and the home will be offered.

For more information email fashionpro@hotmail.es or phone 290-2343.

Sucedió en enero / It Happened in January

Theater

WHERE: Teatro Ascanio Arosemena, Panama City

WHEN: January 7th and 8th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: A stage production that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the events that became known as el Día de los Martires or the Day of the Martyrs

Click here for more information or phone 264-4819.

Show Off! Open Auditions Talent Search

Theater / Music / Dance

WHERE: BCP Theater and Events Center, Boquete, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: January 7th, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Now is your chance to shine! BCP is looking for actors, singers, dancers, musicians and tech help for their 2014 season. Come on out and show us what you got!

Click here for more information.

Summer Courses for Wind and String Instruments

Music / Fun for Kids

WHERE: Academia Viento Madera, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: January 7th through 24th

COST/TICKETS: Cost $60.00 per student

DESCRIPTION: Learn to play your favorite wind or string instrument and have fun with your friends!

Click here for more information or phone 6654-1041.

Exposición de Pintura: Rigoberto Guerra / Art Exhibit: Rigoberto Guerra

Art & Culture

WHERE: Bibilioteca de Boquete, Public Library, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: January 8th reception from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on display throughout the month

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Display of paintings by Chiriqui native Rigoberto Guerra

Click here for more information or phone 720-2879.

Exposición de Fotografías: Mike Moore / Photo Exhibit: Mike Moore

Art & Culture

WHERE: Bibilioteca be Boquete, Public Library Boquete, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: January 10th reception from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on display through January 30th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Display of photos by local photographer and member of the Boquete PhotoGrafia group

Click here for more information or phone 720-2879.

Feria Internacional de las Flores y el Café / International Fair of Flowers and Coffee

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: Flowers and Coffee Fairgrounds, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: January 10th through 19th

COST/TICKETS: Not Listed

DESCRIPTION: This beautiful and popular fair, the pride of Boquete, takes place every year in January, with spectacular floral displays, handicrafts, local foods, and disco music after dark. Don’t miss it!!

Click here for more information.

The Day After 2014

Music / Dance

WHERE: Figali Convention Center, Amador Causeway, Panama City

WHEN: January 10th through 12th

COST/TICKETS: Three day passes start at $129.00

DESCRIPTION: Annual festival of electronic music featuring performances by Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Tom Sawyer and more

Click here for more information

Desfile de las Mil Polleras / The Thousand Polleras Parade

Art & Culture / Fun for Kids

WHERE: Las Tablas, Los Santos Province

WHEN: January 11th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Panama’s national costume takes center stage in a dazzling parade and celebration that showcases the handiwork of the women of Los Santos

Click here for more information

Panama Jazz Festival

Music / Dance

WHERE: City of Knowledge, Panama City

WHEN: January 13th through 18th

COST/TICKETS: See the link below

DESCRIPTION: This popular annual event presents musicians from around the world in its 11th edition. The festival will pay tribute to the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the South Sea and the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal.

Click here for more information.

II Simposio Latinoamericano de Musicoterapia / Latin American Symposium of Music Therapy

Conference

WHERE: City of Knowledge, Panama City

WHEN: January 13th through 17th

COST/TICKETS: Cost $250.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Panama Jazz Festival, this conference brings together music experts from several countries to discuss the benefits of music

Click here for more information or phone 317-1466

Clínica de Ultimate Frisbee / Ultimate Frisbee Clinic

Sports / Fun for Kids

WHERE: Sports City Kiwanis, City of Knowledge, Panama City

WHEN: January 13th through 24th

COST/TICKETS: Cost $40.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: For children age 9 and up, with international instructors, jerseys, Frisbee disc and playing field provided. The league for kids over age 13 starts January 28th.

Click here for more information

Book Signing with Eric Draper

Art & Culture / Food & Drink

WHERE: Le Meridien Hotel, Panama City

WHEN: January 14th

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00, includes a copy of the book and a glass of wine

DESCRIPTION: Eric Draper was the White House photographer during the presidency of George W. Bush. He will present his new book, “Front Row Seat,” which shares his insights into the day-to-day life of the president and events at the White House.

For reservations email navy.league.panama@gamil.com

Curso de Fotografía Básica / Basic Photography Course

Course

WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City

WHEN: January 14th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Four-week course covering digital photography, editing, composition, image quality and more

For more information email fashionpro@hotmail.es or phone 390-2343

Feria del Bebé / Baby Expo

Commercial / Fun for Kids

WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City

WHEN: January 14th through 16th

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: One-stop-shopping for all your baby needs! Vendors, suppliers, service providers, as well as fun activities and games will be featured.

Click here for more information

Feria de San Sebastián / Fair of Saint Sebastian

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: Ocu, Herrera Province

WHEN: January 15th through 20th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Annual five-day event that showcases the agricultural, cultural, artistic, commercial, industrial and touristic features of Herrera, in honor of the patron Saint of Ocu.

Click here for more information

Feria Agropecuaria del Sector Este / Agricultural Fair of the East Sector

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: Finca Tanara, Chepo, Panama Province

WHEN: January 16th through 19th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Annual celebration of the farming community and lifestyle of the rural area east of Panama City, with contests, exhibits, vendors and displays of crafts

Click here for more information

Rescue Beats 2014

Music / Dance

WHERE: Panama City, exact location to be announced

WHEN: January 17th through 19th

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $20.00 to $60.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Organized by Teatro Amador, Panama City, a two-day extravaganza of electronic and DJ music

Click here for more information

Curso de Cocina Vegetarina / Course in Vegetarian Cooking

Course / Food & Drink

WHERE: Casa Cultural La Guaricha, David, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: January 18th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Cost $30.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Learn to prepare delicious and healthy meals using simple vegetarian ingredients, with Mediterranean, Indian and Middle Eastern influences

Click here for more information or phone 730-7480

Pintemos los 100 Años del Canal / Let’s Paint 100 Years of the Canal

Art & Culture / Fun for Kids

WHERE: El Prado of the Panama Canal Authority, Balboa, Panama City

WHEN: January 18th, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Special workshop sponsored by the Olga Sinclair Foundation for kids to express what the canal means to them on its 100th anniversary. The BBC and CNN will cover the event, which is registered with Guiness World Records

For more information and to register phone 393-6243

Panamá Música y Danza / Panama Music and Dance

Music / Dance

WHERE: National Theater, Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: January 19th, 3:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $20.00, $40.00 and $60.00

DESCRIPTION: Special presentation by the Gran Ballet Folklórico of a new work by choreographer Edmundo De La Cruz

For more information phone Academia Bailemos at 397-2330

Summer Workshops at the Park

Fun for Kids

WHERE: Metropolitan Park, Panama City

WHEN: January 21st through 25th, and 28th through February 1st

COST/TICKETS: Cost $80.00 per child per week, or $20.00 per day

DESCRIPTION: Week-long sessions for kids age 6 through 12, combining playtime with lessons about Panama’s ecology

For more information email pnmetrop@cwpanama.net or grc@parquemetropolitano.org or phone 232-5552

Feria Internacional de La Chorrera / International Fair of Chorrera

Fairs & Festivals / Fun for Kids

WHERE: La Chorrera, Panama Province

WHEN: January 22nd through February 16th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Another summer fair highlighting the products of western Panama province, with folkloric performances, rides for the kids, music and dancing

Click here for more information.

Blanca Nieves El Musical / Snow White The Musical

Theater / Music / Fun for Kids

WHERE: Teatro En Círculo, Panama City

WHEN: January 22nd through February 23rd

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $35.00

DESCRIPTION: The children’s classic comes to life on the stage, filled with song and dance, magic and adventure!

Click here for ticket information.

Degustación de Vinos y Quesos Internacionales /

International Wine and Cheese Pairing

Food & Drink

WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province

WHEN: January 25th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Cost $25.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: A casual get-together to sample some of the finest wines in La Teca’s cellar, paired with a variety of delicious cheeses

Click here for reservations or phone 240-2101.

Tercer Concurso Nacional de Oratoria de Idioma Japonés / Third National Speech Contest of Japanese Language

Culture

WHERE: Biblioteca Nacional, National Library, Parque Omar, Panama City

WHEN: January 25th, 7:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Contest for non-native speakers of Japanese to show their skills by presenting a short speech, sponsored by the Japanese Embassy

Click here for more information or phone 317-1876.

Festival Musical de El Valle de Antón / El Valle de Anton Music Festival

Music

WHERE: San Jose Church, El Valle de Anton, Cocle Province

WHEN: January 25th, 8:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $20.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Live performance of chamber and piano music with Jingjing Wang, International Piano Contest of Panama winner

Click here for more information or phone 6651-9999

First Benefit Concert for the Peligro Jazz Festival

Music

WHERE: Pirata’s Bar & Grill, Fiesta Casino, David, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: January 26th, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

COST/TICKETS: Donation $20.00 per person

DESCRIPTION: Fund-raising event for David’s first jazz festival to be held in 2014, organized by Casa Cultural La Guaricha, featuring Sin Ensamble Jazz Quartet

Click here for more information or phone 730-7480

Aphrodisiac Festival

Music / Food & Drink

WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay, Colon Province

WHEN: January 26th

COST/TICKETS: Cost $32.99 per person

DESCRIPTION: A celebration of love songs with a very special performance by Isaac Calidonio and an exclusive 4-course meal of Caribbean dishes to get you in the mood for romance!

Click here or here for more information or phone 433-0471

Feria de Santa Fe de Veraguas/ Santa Fe Fair

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: Santa Fe, Veraguas Province

WHEN: January 30th through February 2nd

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

DESCRIPTION: Annual provincial fair and commercial showcase for the citrus and coffee growers of Veraguas

Click here for more information

Feria de la Candelaria / Fair of the Candelaria

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: Bugaba, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: January 31st through February 9th

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Annual livestock, craft, industrial and agricultural fair in the beautiful rolling hills of Chiriquí, where dairy and beef cattle are raised

Click here for more information

5th Festival of San Francisco de la Montaña

Fairs & Festivals

WHERE: San Francisco de la Montaña, Veraguas Province

WHEN: January 31st through February 2nd

COST/TICKETS: Free

DESCRIPTION: Annual celebration with music, dance, food, and fun for the whole family

Click here for more information

Weekly Special Menus

Food & Drink

WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Coronado, Panama Province

WHEN: Every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tapas & Happy Hour, every Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Paella, Sunday Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Executive Lunch Tuesday through Friday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy good food and great wine with your friends at La Teca, where a modern city bistro meets the beach

Click here for more information or phone 240-2101

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.