For your diary

Russian trio “Vertograd” at the National Theater. 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Russian Embassy and the Russian Cultural Association. Free Entrance.

“Visions of the World” collective photographic exhibit at the INAC Visual Arts gallery at the French Plaza in Casco Viejo. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 501-4034.

Concert by the Russian trio “Vertograd” at the National Theater. Free admission. Info.: 501-4111.

St. Luke’s Cathedral Grand Christmas Bazaar at Ancon (next to the Oncological Institute). Food, clothes, crafts, books, and more. Friday: 12 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info. 263-1280.

Chinese Annual Fair, at ATLAPA Convention Center. Over 100 participating companies. 1 p.m.to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

“Pacific Driftswoods” exhibit by Valerie and Yves Leblet at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 8:00 p.m.

“El zoologico de Cristal” Spanish play at Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. More info.: 393-1956.

“Transitions” exhibit by Claudia Lamboglia at the Galerias de Artes, Las Bovedas in Casco Viejo. 7:00 p.m. Info.: 6676-8093.

“The Show” interior design exhibit at The Zapadora in Potrerillos Abajo, Chiriqui. Adults $2, children free. Info.: www.thezapadora.com.

Collective photographic exhibit “Shadow Hunters” at the Contemporary Art Museum in Ancon. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 262-3380.

Polito Ibañez, Novisima Trova Cuban singer at La Casona (Casco Viejo). 10:30 p.m. $5.

Pily’s Store Christmas shopping afternoon at Exedra Books. 2:00 p.m. Info.: 6675-9212. www.pilystore.com.

Eco-tour to Coiba Island (Veraguas). $407. Info.: 238-7816 or tourism@cwpanama.net.

Eddie Herrera, Samy and Sandra Sandoval, and Gilberto Santa Rosa in concert at Figali Convention Center. Tickets $28 - $160; Blockbuster.

Audubon Society’s birdwalk for beginners: Metropolitan Nature Park. $3 residents, $5 visitors, $2 children under 12 years old. 6:30 a.m. Info.: 232-5977.

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, Causeway. Handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate and more. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free admission. Info.: 314-3369.

“Getting to know Panama” visit to the Embera indigenous community at the National Chagres Park in Colon. $65. Info.: www.panamaoutdoors.com.

Flea market at Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Christmas Carol Festival at the National Theater with the participation of local schools. 8:30 a.m. Free Entrance.

Christmas concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra in the Balboa Theater. 8:00 p.m. Free Entrance.

The American Society of Panama’s Annual Christmas / Holiday Party at Plaza Paitilla Inn. 7 – 11:00 p.m. Members $35/ Non-Members $40. info.: American.society.panama@gmail.com.

Panama Audubon Society’s Pot-Luck Dinner at the Metropolitan Nature Park, 6:30 p.m. Info.: 232-5977.

The Swiss band Radio 200K in a free concert at the Wine Bar in Cangrejo. 9:00 p.m.

Highlands Fair, Volcan

“Los 33” goodbye tour at The Gallery. Last performance. 10:00 p.m.

American Society of Panama’s Christmas Party at JFK School, Chilibre. 9:00 a.m. Volunteers welcome.

“Noel Road 25” play at La Quadra Theater. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 214-8281.

Teleton 20 – 30 at ATLAPA. Starting on 9:00 p.m. on Friday and running through Saturday.

DJ Patricia Starr at Hed Kandi Lounge in Plaza Paitilla. 9:00 p.m. $20. Info.: reloadnightlife@hotmail.com.

DJ Yves Larock at The Gallery, Plaza New York. $12 club area and $15 VIP. Info.: 265-3212.

Power metal night at Bar Epocas with bands: Unlimited, Eldars, and Santo Grial. 8:00 p.m. $2.

Vans Skate Jam and the Perico island in Causeway with live rock music. 3:00 p.m. Tickets $30 at Super Deportes.

Reebok Duathlon (6 km, 30 km, 3km) and Children’s RACE at Albrook. 8:00 a.m. Info.: www.triathlon.org.pa