For your diary

Jazz night at Platea Bar, Casco Viejo. 10:30 p.m. Info.: 228-4011

Jazz nights at Red String Café, Ave Federico Boyd. Info.: 214-3235.

Tango presentation by the Argentinean Tango Academy of Panama at Pizza Piola. Tango lessons from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. for $5. Info.: 263-4668.

Salsa dance lessons at Paradise Banquet Hall (corner of Via España and Via Brazil). $5. doors: 5:00 p.m. lessons: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

VII Encuentro Internacional de Guitarra at the National Theater. Concerts by renowned classical guitar artists from around the world. Organized by the Panama Guitar Association. Tickets for sale at Blockbuster, $5 - $30. Info.: 213-2401.

Tihany Spectacular Circus at Albrook Mall, a captivating Las-Vegas style dance production with David Copperfield-style art of illusion. Tuesdays – Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Fridays – Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays noon, 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 - $37 at Famacias Metro, Subaru Calle 50, Hometek and Extreme Planet.

“Fotos de señoritas y esclusas” play in Spanish at the Anita Villalaz Theater. Wednesdays to Saturdays 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 6:00 p.m. Tickets $8-$10 presale at Argossy and Allegro, $10-$12 at the door. Info.: 6701-9772.

“Gorditas”, play in Spanish of four ambitious women trying to enter the world of publicity. Teatro La Quadra. Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. $12, $10 on presale. Info.: 214-3595.

Carlos Cadavid’s exhibit “Entretelas” at Imagen Gallery (end of Calle 50 with Via Porras). Info.: 226-2649.

Collective art exhibit by international artists Baju Wijono, James Mathison, Pablo Griss at Dgriss Art Gallery (Torre de las Americas, Punta Pacifica). 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Info.: 201-5550 / dgrissgallery@gmail.com.

“Fumar es Nocivo” (Smoking is harmful) art exhibit by Felipe Diaz at Diablo Rosso gallery in Calle 48, Bella Vista. Info.: 3998826.

“Dr Doolittle” play in Spanish at Teatro Aba. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. every Sunday. $5. Info.: 237-2185.

“Materias blandas” (soft materials) interactive exhibit by the Pompidou Center in Paris, directed towards children and youngsters to stimulate the observation of everyday objects. Contemporary Art Museum, Ancon. Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free Entrance. Info.: 262-8012.

Expat Party at In-Fusion Bar (Calle 51 E. across Tower Suites Hotel). 8:00 p.m. Free Entrance, Free Raffles. $1.25 beers and $1.75 tragos. All Welcome. Info: 227 - 6645.

Salsa dance lessons at Paradise Banquet Hall (corner of Via España and Via Brazil). $5. doors: 5:00 p.m. lessons: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Hiking at the Camino de Cruces. $35, includes lunch, guide, transportation, and a commemorative tshirt. Info.: www.ecoviajerospanama.com.

Tour to the caves at lake Bayano. Info. on prices and time: 261-5043.

Gala cultural dinner show, awards and dance at the Paradise Banquet Hall, celebrating the 9th official Black Ethnic Day in Panama. Enjoy Afro Panamanian cuisine, folklore dances, and a unique designers fashion show. Tickets $27, Argosy Book Store on Via Argentina. Proceeds for charity. Info.: Martha Olton, Coordinator 391-5188.

Books and arts circle at Exedra Books. $5. 10:00 a.m. – noon.

EXPATS WEST meet and greet at Restaurant El Rincon in Coronado. Everyone is welcome. A buffet style dinner is offered at $10. 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Please RSVP at the restaurant: 6676-4834.

Crafts fair at ATLAPA convention center.

Belly dance cardioton 2009 by Proyeccion Leyla Salam and Sandybell Start your fitness right studio at the 12 de Octubre Powerclub. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. $8, or $14 for two. RSVP: 6683-1497.

“Presidente de la Republica” classic at hipodromo President Jose Remon, prize of $85,000 in 2,100 mts for all three year-old horses. Info.: 217-6060.

English literature book exchange at Rhino’s Restaurant (Federico Boyd Avenue) on a one-on-one basis. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. All are welcome.

American Society of Panama’s new board installation dinner at the City Club, Calle 50. 7:00 p.m. Pay as you go bar, price and menu TBD.

Victor Victoria, a musical comedy in Spanish written by Blake Edwards, music by Henry Mancini at the Teatro en Círculo. Info.: 261-5375

Joe Arroyo and his orchestra at the Ocean Club in the Figali Convention Center. Doors 8:00 p.m. show 10:00 p.m. Tickets $28 – 59; Blockbuster.