For your diary

Saturday September 13

Lounge nights at Las Terrazas (Multiplaza Pacific) with cocktails and appetizers. Info.: 300-9462.

“Teoria en Vuelo” play by Milvia Martinez at the National Theater. 8:00 p.m. $5 - $20. Tickets at Diablo Rosso, Steps, Hombre de la Mancha at Multiplaza.

Interactive Visit to the Embera indigenous group community. Chagres National Park. 7:00 a.m. $60 per person. panama_outdoors@yahoo.com.

Getloose Session Part 3. The Gallery. Info.: 265-3212.

Viewing of the Canal Zone documentary by Frederick Weisman. Contemporary Art Museum. 3:00 p.m.

Art for the Earth Festival. Concert with Cienfue, Filtro Medusa, and Pureza Natural. Plaza Herrera en San Felipe. Info.: mayteez@prsolutions.com.pa.

Saturday Sept 13 –15

Exhibition of caricatures of the Spanish artist Andrés Rábago and Greenpeace’s photographs at the Chiriqui Autonomous University.

“Spiral World” exhibition by Argentinean-Panamanian artist Ash Olivera at Exedra Books.

Saturday Sept 13 – 16

Exhibit by Panamanian artists Candy Barberena at the City Club Panama (Creditcorp bank on 50th St, 29th floor). Info.: 210-1366.

September 13 – 20

Doodles by Mayi Carles, exhibit at Arlene Lachman gallery. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Sept 13 – 21

UNICEF photographs exhibition at Albrook Mall, penguin entrance. Info.: 390-3365.

“9 pulgadas” (9 inches) comedy play at Aba Theater. Tuesday to Friday 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. $10. Info.: 260-6316.

Saturday Sept 13 - 24

II Panama Restaurant Week 2008. 11:00 a.m. Different restaurants in Panama City. For participating restaurants: www.panamarestaurantweek.com.

Saturday Sept 13 – 26

Simultaneous expositions by artists Emily Zhukov and Mauricio Gomez Jaramillo at ArteConsult gallery. Info.: 302-2646.

Saturday Sept 13 – 28

“Cita a ciegas” (blind date) play at La Quadra Theater. Tuesday to Friday 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Info.: wwww.teatrodepanama.com.

Saturday Sept 13 – 29

“A Chorus Line” play at Teatro en Circulo. Directed by Bruce Quinn. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 4:00 p.m. Tickets on sale at Teatro en Circulo (261-5375) and Physical Models (269-3535).

Saturday Sept 13 – Oct 4

“Exposicion y la palabra se hizo musica”. Casa Gongora in Casco Antiguo. Free Entrance. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Sept 13 – Oct 12

“Pulgarcito” play at Teatro La Quadra. Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m; Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children and $7 adults. Info.: 214-8281.

Sept 13 – October 21

8th Biannual Panama Art exhibit, themed the former Panama Canal Zone. Contemporary Art Museum. Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info.: http://www.bienalpanama.org.

Brooke Alfaro paintings exhibition. Biodiversity Museum. Amador Causeway. Info.: 314-1396.

Sea Fair in Bocas del Toro

Sunday September 14

Rappel at the Chagres cavern. $60. Info.: 6668-1842.

XVII Beaches, coasts, and rivers clean-up 2008. 9:00 a.m. Info.: limpiezadeplaya08@yahoo.com.

Wednesday September 17

Jazz music at Las Terrazas (Multiplaza Pacific). Info.: 300-9462.

Launch date of the “Un pasaje a la biodiversidad” documentary about the National Park La Amistad. Teatro Anita Villalaz. 7:00 p.m. Info.: 305/3114 or arteporlatierra@penuma.org.

Wednesday Sept 17, 18

The 8th Panama Art Biennial academic conferences on The Panama Canal Area. Jose Dolores Moscote Auditorium at the University of Panama. Mornings and Afternoons. Info on conference titles: http://www.bienalpanama.org/.

Thursday September 18

First salsa festival at club K’os. 7:30 p.m. Entrance: $35. Info.: 260-3622.

Ladies’ night at Starlight in Calle Uruguay. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Boxing Festival at Figali Convention Center. Tickets $12 and above, Blockbuster. Info.: 262-3130.

Roberto Delgado’s Orchestra at Veneto Casino. 10:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept 18 – 21

XXI Capac Expo Habitat 2008. ATLAPA. Thursday and Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

“Garden City: progressive planning and the Panama Canal” photo exhibit. Manuel E. Amador room at the University of Panama. Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.