 Carnaval MetroCity / MetroCity Carnival Fairs & Festivals WHERE: Cinta Costera, Panama City WHEN: February 28th through March 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. COST/TICKETS: Free DESCRIPTION: Five days of celebration will kick off the month of March! The culeco water trucks will be cooling the crowds, three stages will offer performances day and night, and parades each evening will be followed by music and dancing. Photo: visitpanama.com Click here for more information. |  ¡Carnaval! / Carnival! Fairs & Festivals WHERE: all around the country WHEN: February 28th through March 4th, COST/TICKETS: Admission varies by event and location DESCRIPTION: Celebrations will take place in cities all over Panama. Click on these locations for more details: Penonome - Las Tablas - Los Santos, Santiago, Aguadulce - Chitre, Ocu, Pedasi Click here for more information about Carnival. | XXXIII Gran Feria Afroantillano / XXXIII Grand Afro-Antillean Fair Fairs & Festivals/ Fun for Kids WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City WHEN: March 1st and 2nd, 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $2.00 for children, $5.00 for adults DESCRIPTION: The 100th anniversary of the Panama Cabal is the theme of this year's fair, which will feature shows, food, handicrafts and special activities for kids. Click here for more information. | Bid 4 Boquete Wine Tasting, Live Auction, Yard Sale and Silent Auction Fund Raiser  WHERE: Flower and Coffee Fairgrounds and Boquete Community Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province WHEN: March 1st and 2nd COST/TICKETS: Free for some events, admission for others DESCRIPTION: Annual two-day event that raises funds for numerous charitable groups in Chiriqui via social events, sales of various types and auctions of art, fine goods and services. This is the big event that Boquete looks forward to all year! Click here for more information |  Chocolate Con Amor / Chocolate With Love Food & Drink WHERE: Janson Coffee Farm, Volcan, Chiriquí Province WHEN: March 2nd, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Yoga 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Free, Choco Yoga class $5.00 per person DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an afternoon devoted to the indulgence of everything chocolate, then relax with the yoga class that follows Click here for more information. |  American Fair Fairs & Festivals WHERE: The American Embassy Grounds, Clayton, Panama City WHEN: March 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Free DESCRIPTION: A special event to introduce the English-speaking public to civic groups, volunteer efforts, religious and community activities and others in the capital city Click here for more information. |  Concert with Randy Piggott Music / Fund Raiser WHERE: Valle Escondido Amphitheater, Boquete, Chiriquí Province WHEN: March 8th, 6:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00 per person DESCRIPTION: Benefit concert of live music and ol' fashioned humor featuring Randy Piggott, who played and toured with Willie Nelson and others. For more information email joycecsmall@gmail.com |  Taller de Formación y Actualización: Bartenders / Workshop in Bartending Course WHERE: Top Quality Training Center, El Dorado, Panama City WHEN: March 10th through 13th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: Professional course for those who want to work as bartenders, or perfect their skills. Other courses in Wine Selection and Cocktails will also be offered in March. Click here for more information. |  Cursos de Modas/ Courses in Fashion Design Course WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City WHEN: March 10th and throughout the month COST/TICKETS: Cost varies per course DESCRIPTION: A number of classes in fashion design and fabrication will be offered, including basic design, bathing suits, dresses, merchandising, children's clothing and more. Click here for more information or email fashionpro@hotmail.es |  Concierto de Piano / Piano Concert Music / Fund Raiser WHERE: Oratorio San Felipe Neri, Casco Antiguo, Panama City WHEN: March 11th, 7:30 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $100.00 per person DESCRIPTION: Alexander Panizza will perform in this benefit concert to raise funds to continue the restoration of the Oratorio Neri, where the concert takes place. Click here for more information, phone 6678-8882 or email ricardo@hermanosgago.com | Fairs & Festivals WHERE: Plaza V Centenario, Casco Antiguo, Panama City WHEN: March 11th through 15th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: Art, fashion and creativity are the focus of this annual event, with live performances, expositions, workshops and much more Click here for more information. | Zorro El Musical / Zorro the Musical Theater WHERE: Teatro en Circulo, Panama City WHEN: March 11th through April 6th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: With the great music of the Gypsy Kings, this show tells the story of the legendary hero of the people, Zorro. Click here for more information. | Feria Internacional de David / David International Fair Fairs & Festivals WHERE: International Fairgrounds, David, Chiriquí Province WHEN: March 13th through 23rd COST/TICKETS: Minimal entrance fee DESCRIPTION: The biggest event of the year in David, this fair has it all! Livestock, vendors of all kinds, displays, exhibitions, discos, food and drink and even rides for the kids! Click here for more information. | Receive our Where & When Event Calendar every month All Types of Events WHERE: Any where and Every where in Panama WHEN: Every month, all year long COST/TICKETS: Free DESCRIPTION: Tell your friends about Where & When so they can sign up for our mailing list and join the in-crowd!! We'll make sure you all know what's happening around Panama, and send you all the details of our special offers, directly to your inboxes. Click here for more information or email info@panama980.com to sign up. |  Sex Please, We're Sixty Theater in English WHERE: Boquete Community Players Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province WHEN: March 14th through 16th COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00 per person DESCRIPTION: A medication mix-up results in hilarious mischief in this farce that takes place in a bed and breakfast Click here for more information. |  Primera Dulce Expo / First Sweets Expo Food & Drink WHERE: Albrook Mall, Pasillo del Koala, Panama City WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 10:00 a.m. COST/TICKETS: Free DESCRIPTION: Over 30 participants will be on hand at this first-ever expo of sweet treats. Prepare to indulge yourself! Click here for more information. |  Exhibición de Liga Mayor de Béisbol / Major League Baseball Exhibition Sports WHERE: Rod Carew Stadium, Panama City WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 7:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets from $17.00 to $165.00 DESCRIPTION: The New York Yankees and Florida Marlins will come to Panama for two games as part of the Legacy Series, this time honoring the great Mariano Rivera Click here for ticket information. | Theater WHERE: Teatro ABA, El Cangrejo, Panama City WHEN: March 15th through April 13th COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office DESCRIPTION: The heart-warming story of a boy raised by Franciscan monks, his upbringing, education, and relationship with his guardians and their religion. Click here for more information. | Food & Drink / Music /Dance WHERE: Various bars, pubs and restaurants in Panama City, Coronado, Bocas del Toro and Boquete WHEN: March 17th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: While Saint Patrick's Day is not a big event in most of Panama, look for parties where you find lots of English-speakers!! Wear your green and go Irish! | Fernando Savater: Ética De Urgencia / The Importance of Ethics Conference WHERE: Harmonio Arias Madrid University, Curundu, Panama City WHEN: March 18th, 5:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00 and $50.00 DESCRIPTION: Ethics, corruption, social networks, internet, and abuse of power are the topics that will be addressed by this highly respected and influential speaker Click here for more information. | Descárate con la Azcárate en Isabella Theater WHERE: Isabella Nightclub, Panama City WHEN: March 19th, 8:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $35.00 per person DESCRIPTION: An evening of stand-up comedy is in store Click here for ticket information. | Festival Abierto 2014 / Open Festival 2014 Fairs & Festivals WHERE: Parque Omar, Panama City WHEN: March 22nd and 23rd COST/TICKETS: Free DESCRIPTION: The three supremely important themes of this festival are Culture, Science, and Education, all coming together to stress the importance of respecting and protecting our environment Click here for more information. |  VI Festival Internacional de Artes Escénicas / 6th International Performing Arts Festival Music / Dance / Art & Culture WHERE: Various venues in Casco Antiguo, Panama City WHEN: March 25th through April 3rd COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: Performers from at least nine countries will participate in this year's event that includes theater groups, dance troupes, circus acts, children's plays, workshops, classes and more. Click here for more information. |  Expocomer Commercial WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City WHEN: March 26th through 29th COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00, $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00 DESCRIPTION: Annual trade show that presents the latest and greatest in construction, services,food and beverage, textiles and accessories, and technology Click here for more information. |  La Oreja de Van Gogh in Concert Music WHERE: Latitude 47, Marbella, Panama City WHEN: March 26th, 8:00 p.m. COST/TICKETS: Tickets $75.00, $95.00 and $120.00 DESCRIPTION: Live performance of the popular musical group Click here for more information. |  Festival de Jazz El Peligro / Peligro Jazz Festival Music WHERE: Old Town, David, Chiriquí Province WHEN: March 27th through 30th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: Numerous musicians will perform live at this first ever jazz festival in David, organized by Casa Cultural la Guaricha and Antonio Singh Click here for more information. |  Océano A Océano / Ocean to Ocean Sports WHERE: Panama Canal Basin, Panama Province WHEN: March 30th COST/TICKETS: Not listed DESCRIPTION: A historic bicycle touring event! Ride from the Caribbean to the Pacific along the canal basin! Click here for more information. |  Something Different at the Beach Food & Drink WHERE: La Teca Restaurant, Village Mall, Coronado WHEN: Every Tuesday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. it's Tapas and Happy Hour. COST/TICKETS: Per the menu DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the best food paired with the perfect wine at La Teca 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. |  Special Events and Menus Food & Drink / Music WHERE: The Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay, Colon Province WHEN: Every Thursday evening the team offers up something special COST/TICKETS: No cover charge, prices per the menu DESCRIPTION: Our team prepares specialty dishes, hosts theme parties or presents live music Click here for more information or phone 433-0471. | 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. | |
