“Ciudades Fabulosas de España” (Fabulous Cities of Spain)
Art & Culture
WHERE: Boquete Library, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: Opens June 28th with a reception at 4:00 p.m., on view through July
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Photography exhibit of images taken by Roy and Michelle Parsons during recent travels to six cities in Spain
Click here for more information or email roymicruising@hotmail.com.
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Curso de Iniciación a la Costura (Beginner’s Sewing Class)
Fashion
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanización Los Angeles, Panama City
WHEN: July 1st, 1:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $50.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for students who wish to learn how to use a sewing machine. The class will help students become familiar with sewing machines and how they work, and includes completion of a sewing project.
Click here for more information or email fashionpro@hotmail.es
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Tertulias Guaricheras (Round Table Guaricha)
Art & Culture
WHERE: Casa Cultural La Guaricha, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 1st and 15th, 7:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Round table discussion of various themes relating to art, culture, literature and the environment.
Click here for more information or phone 730-7480.
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Travel & Real Estate
WHERE: All over Panama
WHEN: Throughout the Year
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the Panama Perspective! We invite you to learn about Panama, its people, places to visit, and investment opportunities that we feel are of merit. Our mission statement is simple. Offer our clients up to date relevant news and provide unparalleled service. Sign up for our newsletter and find out more. Tom Brymer
Click here for more information and to sign up for Tom’s newsletter, or email tbrymer@brymerpa.com.
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Art Exhibit
Art & Culture
WHERE: Restaurant Cuatro, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: Opens July 2nd
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Exhibition of the works of talented new artists from Boquete,
Alcides Fuentes, María Cristina Arias, and Humberto Cianca.
Click here for more information or phone 730-5368.
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Tuesday Night Film Club Presents “Trainspotting”
Film
WHERE: Theater Guild of Ancon, Panama City
WHEN: July 2nd, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $4.00
DESCRIPTION: The monthly presentation of the film club.
Click here for ticket information.
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Club: Tejiendo Por Un Mundo Mejor (Knitting for a Better World)
Fashion
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanización Los Angeles, Panama City
WHEN: July 2nd, 1:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Cost $20.00
DESCRIPTION: Who says knitting is just for grandmothers? Join with others who share a passion for knitting.
Click here for more information or email fashionpro@hotmail.es
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Exhibition of Polleras from Yesterday and Today
Art & Culture
WHERE: Galería Juan Manuel Cedeño, Plaza Francia, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
WHEN: July 2nd through 16th
COST/TICKETS: Not Listed
DESCRIPTION: Photographer Eduardo Alberto Cano E. presents an exhibit of his images of Polleras from the past and present
Click here for more information.
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Rigoberto Coba Big Band Concert
Music
WHERE: Auditorium Elsa E. Real de la UNACHI, David, Chiriqui
WHEN: July 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00
DESCRIPTION: Benefit for Hogar para la Niñas de la Medalla Milagrosa, sponsored by Culturama. Music Maestro Rigoberto Coba realized his dream of creating a Big Band in 2012, by bringing together 18 talented musicians. The orchestra presents jazz and Big Band favorites from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman.
Click here for more information or phone 730-4010.
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YEP! 4th of July Party
Food & Drink / Music / Dance
WHERE: Barlovento Terraza Bar, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
WHEN: July 4th, 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Ladies $5.00, Guys $10.00
DESCRIPTION: American Independence Day celebration with open bar, DJ music, trivia games, and fireworks.
Click here for more information.
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Art Exhibit
Art & Culture
WHERE: Casa Cultural La Guaricha, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: Opens July 4th
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Exhibit of the paintings of Alexis Benalcazar
Click here for more information or phone 730-7480.
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4th of July Barbecue 
Food & Drink
WHERE: The Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 4th, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: No cover charge, reservations recommended
DESCRIPTION: A traditional American-style barbecue, with hot dogs, hamburgers and all the trimmings, in honor of Independence Day. Stay for the live music and fireworks!
Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.
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Taller de Serigrafía y Estampación Textil (Workshop in Textile Silk-Screening and Printing)
Fashion
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanización Los Angeles, Panama City
WHEN: July 4th, 1:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: A twelve-hour class teaching various techniques to add color, design and interest to fabrics.
Click here for more information, phone 6529-6471 or 390-2343, or email fashionpro@hotmail.es.
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Busco Al Hombre De Mi Vida, Marido Ya Tuve… (I’m Seeking the Man of My Life, I Already Had a Husband)
 Theater
WHERE: Teatro La Quadra, Sala Gantes, Panama City
WHEN: July 4th through August 15th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $20.00, Jubilados 50% discount
DESCRIPTION: Three women share their experiences as they resolve difficult situations for which they were unprepared. Their objective is to find the man of their dreams, providing many laughs during their search.
Click here for more information, or phone 6242-9996, or email magiaproductions@yahoo.com.
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Legalmente Rubia, El Musical (Legally Blond, the Musical)
Theater
WHERE: Teatro en Circulo, Panama City
WHEN: July 5th through 28th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $35.00
DESCRIPTION: The hit production about Elle Woods and her legal adventures presented live onstage
Phone 261-5375 for more information.
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Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: Isla Perico, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: July 6th, 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $25.00
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate America’s Independence Day with music, dancing, food, drinks and fireworks, sponsored by Miller Light Beer.
Click here for ticket information.
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Da Flow International Reggae Gold
Music / Dance
WHERE: Latitude 47, Calle Uruguay, Panama City
WHEN: July 6th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00 and $25.00
DESCRIPTION: Numerous DJs from Panama and Jamaica will rock the house for reggae lovers.
Click here for ticket information.
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Education is the Key Fundraiser
Benefit
WHERE: Howling Success K9 Services, La Acequia, Potrerillos, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 6th, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m..
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00
DESCRIPTION: Howling Success is the venue and sponsor for this fundraising event to benefit two local volunteer groups in Chiriqui. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served and there will be a cash bar. Edgar Winter’s Group will provide live music, and dog training demonstrations will be featured.
Click here for more information, or phone 6579-5455.
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5th Annual Heliconia Plant Sale
Shopping
WHERE: Finca Las Chichicas, next to Sitio Barriles, Volcan, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 6th and 7th, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Annual plant sale of heliconias and many other landscaping and flowering plants. The Finca houses beautiful gardens, ponds, and trails that will be open to the public. Workshops and guided tours are also planned.
Click here for more information, or phone 6747-3039.
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Taller de Dirección de Arte para Cine, TV y Publicidad
(Workshop on Art Direction for Film, TV and Publicity)
Art & Culture / Theater & Film
WHERE: Alianza Francesa, Bella Vista, Panama City
WHEN: July 9th through August 1st
COST/TICKETS: Cost $300.00
DESCRIPTION: Course focusing on the role of the Art Director and familiarizing students with the different aspects of their work, from script reading, to presenting ideas, and the logistics of realizing the finished design.
Click here for more information, email info@mentepublica.org or phone 6664-9313.
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Jesús Adrián Romero in Concert
Music
WHERE: Figali Convention Center, Amador, Panama City
WHEN: July 11th, 7:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets: Pre-sale $60, $40, $30, $20, $10; Regular $75, $50, $35, $25, $15
DESCRIPTION: Live performance by Ecuadorean singer Romero as part of his 2013 Soplando Vida Tour.
Click here for ticket information.
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National Beef and Dairy Cattle Fair
Fairs & Festivals
WHEN: July 11th through 14th
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: Annual celebration of the cattle ranchers of Herrera Province and their industry, featuring agricultural and livestock exhibitions. Milking contests, dances, accordion performances and shows of the various cattle breeds are all part of this fair.
Click here for more information.
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Photography Exhibit
Art & Culture
WHERE: Restaurant Mosto Bistro, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: Opens July 12th
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Display of photography of Manuel Jovane
Phone for more information 730-4852.
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Music / Dance
WHERE: Ateneo Theater, City of Knowledge, Panama City
WHEN: July 13th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $50.00, $40.00, $30.00 in advance
DESCRIPTION: Live performance of famed Bossa Nova musical group presenting their version of the hits of the Rolling Stones.
Click here for ticket information.
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Que Hacer Ante El Deficit De Atención
(What to Do About Attention Deficit)
Seminar
WHERE: Gustavo Mendez Pereira Room, Hospital Santo Tomas, Panama City
WHEN: July 12th, 7:00 a.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $45.00 General Public, $35.00 Students
DESCRIPTION: Seminar addressing issues related to Attention Deficit Disorder in children, how it affects them and their families, treatment strategies and advice for helping children learn
Click here for more information or phone 314-0963 or 6671-4806.
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Expo Party
Shopping / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Albrook Mall, Pasillo de Koala, Panama City
WHEN: July 13th and 14th
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: Exposition that specializes in marketing all things related to children’s parties. In one place all the products and services for organizing a party are presented. Also featured are kid’s activities, family games, kid’s workshops, discounts and promotions.
Click here for more information, email expopartypanama@gmail.com or phone 6539-5161.
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Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida
Theater
WHERE: National Theater, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
WHEN: July 15th through 20th
COST/TICKETS: Contact the theater
DESCRIPTION: This modern adaptation of Verdi’s classic love story transcends the barriers of time. With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, the show has won 4 Tony Awards and a Grammy. The story of forbidden love shared by Aida and Radames teaches us that true love is not governed by cultural differences or war, but prevails over all.
Click here for more information, email aidapanama@gmail.com or phone 6613-6001 or 6550-5414.
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Taller de Tiza Pastel (Workshop in Chalk Pastel Art)
Art & Culture
WHERE: Casa Cultural La Guaricha, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 16th
COST/TICKETS: Cost $10.00 per person
DESCRIPTION: Art class that teaches techniques in the use of pastels
Click here for more information or phone 730-7480.
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Juan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos in Concert in Panama
Music
WHERE: Rod Carew National Stadium, Panama City
WHEN: July 18th, 9:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Ticket prices from $12.00 to $150.00
DESCRIPTION: Live performance by two of Panama’s favorite singers.
Click here for ticket information.
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Kramelo’s Bazaar, 17th Edition
Fashion & Shopping
WHERE: Hotel Intercontinental Miramar, Panama City
WHEN: July 18th, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $5.00
DESCRIPTION: Chic and trendy clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, jewelry and more are on offer at this fun bazaar, with free wine for everyone!
Click here for more information or phone 6019- 4608.
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Leaf-Wrapped Tamale Festival
(Festival del Mono)
Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Bugaba District, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 18th
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: The traditional local dish known as El Mono is a tamale stuffed with meat, rice, beans and plantains. The Bijao plant provides the leaves for wrapping the tamales, which are the feature of this annual festival. Extras include music, dancing and folkloric events.
Click here for more information.
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Mi Primera Vez (My First Time)
Theater
WHERE: Teatro la Quadra, Panama City
WHEN: July 19th through August 31st
COST/TICKETS: See below for tickets
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by an internet site in the US where users described their first sexual encounters, My First Time comes to the stage in Panama. Anecdotes from comical to outrageous, anonymously provided by visitors to the official website, are presented by the actors. “You tell me your story, and I’ll tell you mine!”
Click here for more information or phone 360-2350.
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Fairs & Festivals
WHERE: Las Tablas, Los Santos Province
WHEN: July 20th through 22nd
COST/TICKETS: Not listed
DESCRIPTION: This festival is the annual celebration and veneration of Santa Librada, the Patron Saint of Los Santos Province. Many religious and cultural activities take place, including the Pollera Festival, featuring Panama’s national costume.
Click here for more information.
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My Habibi Night 2
Dance / Music
WHERE: Bar Karaoke, Calle 50, Panama City
WHEN: July 20th, 6:30 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $8.00
DESCRIPTION: Arab Dance and Karaoke are featured at this party night. Spend a fun-filled evening enjoying rumba, singing, dancing and great talent!
Click here for more information or email leylasalam@gmail.com or phone 6634-2687.
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Life In Color, World’s Largest Paint Party
WHERE: Plaza Figali, Amador Causeway, Panama City
WHEN: July 20th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $50.00, $90.00, $150.00
DESCRIPTION: Get painted and get wild at this colorful event!
Click here for ticket information.
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3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament Fun-Raiser
Benefit / Fun for Kids
WHERE: Coffee and Flower Fairgrounds Office Building, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 21st, 10:45 a.m.
COST/TICKETS: Entry fee $20.00 per two person team, or $1.00 admission
DESCRIPTION: Fund Raising event to benefit ReAL Boquete, a volunteer, non-profit group that supports recycling services and education funding. Teams test their skill in bean-bag toss type contests.
For more information email athallen@gmail.com or BoqueteHallens@gmail.com or phone 6865-7359.
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Bench Press Competition
Sports
WHERE: Spektrum Fitness Center, Brisas del Golf, Panama City
WHEN: July 25th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Entry fee $5.00
DESCRIPTION: A weight-lifters event, this competition allows strong men to show off their strength for cash prizes, LG products, and free gym membership.
Click here for more information or email jorgedeleonm@hotmail.com or phone 6679-9339.
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Web Conf Latino Panama 2013
Conference
WHERE: Panama Convention Center, Costa del Este Business Park, Panama City
WHEN: July 25th, 9:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $200.00 in advance, $250.00 at the door
DESCRIPTION: Conference covering social networks and technology that are revolutionizing the internet.
Click here for more information or phone 302-3059.
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Mujeres Como Ellas en Concierto(Women Like Them in Concert)
Music
WHERE: Casa Cultural La Guaricha, David, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 27th, 8:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00
DESCRIPTION: Live performance by guitarist Teresa Toro and vocalists Valeria Ovando and Lizi Rodríguez, who together formed this musical group in 2010.
Click here for more information or phone 730-7480.
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Proof by David Auburn
Theater in English
WHERE: Boquete Community Players Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: July 31st through August 4th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00
DESCRIPTION: Surprises, mystery and old-fashioned storytelling come together in this intriguing stage production, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner.
Click here for more information or phone 6997-9138.
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8th SKIF Pan American Championship 2013
Sports
WHERE: Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Convention Center, Hotel el Panama, Panama City
WHEN: July 31st through August 4th
COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00
DESCRIPTION: Shokotan Karate-do International Federation (SKIF) annual event that combines competitions, workshops, exhibitions, and seminars. Masters from around the globe will attend to share their expertise in this important gathering.
Click here for more information or email skifpanama2013@gmail.com.
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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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Happy Hour and Live Music
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
WHERE: Picasso Bar and Restaurante, corner of Avenida Prieta and Eisenmann, Coronado, Panama Province
WHEN: Every Wednesday evening Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., every Saturday live music from 7:00 pm
COST/TICKETS: No cover charge
DESCRIPTION: Weekly social gathering for expats, residents, and new-comers and live music with a variety of local bands
Click here for more information or phone 345-3777.
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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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Monthly Gringos in David Social Gathering
Food & Drink
WHERE: Location changes monthly, always at a local restaurant, Chiriqui Province
WHEN: First Thursday of every month, 4:00 p.m.
COST/TICKETS: Free
DESCRIPTION: Informal gathering of expats, locals and visitors who live in and around David
Click here for more information.
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