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Fundraising Concert

Don’t miss an amazing night of music with all of these artists:

Jose Luis Madueño
Lourdes Carhuas
Particia Saravia
Tito Manrique and Cosa Nostra
Rafael Santa Cruz
Fiestanegra with Mariano Liy

When: March 3rd
Where: JazzZone – Av. La Paz 646, Miraflores
Cost: S/.20
For more information: 9706-0466

Monologos de la Vagina - Theater

The famous "Vagina Monologues" are back for an encore. Don't miss Laura Borlini, Bettina Oneto and Elena Romero in this hilarious production.

When: Friday through Monday, 8:15 pm (Until September 1st)
Where: Teatro Marsano - General Suarez 409, Miraflores
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Ciudad Tricéfala - Exhibition

The Alianza Francesa presents artist Vladimir Ramos’ latest exhibition, “Ciudad Tricéfala.” Ramos looks at urban life: the way we live, a city’s conflicts, thoughts and hopes. He transforms urban chaos into a mix of memories, colors, images and vibrations.
 
When: Monday through Sunday: 8:30 am – 8 pm (Until March 19th)
Where: L’Imaginaire Gallery, Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Free admission.

Lajos D’Ebneth - Exhibition

The British-Peruvian Cultural Center presents a two-part exhibition of Lajos d’Ébneth’s work, a Dutch-Hungarian artist who migrated to Peru in 1949. This versatile artist’s work shows complete mastery of various techniques. Much of his work is still preserved in Chaclacayo, where he designed his house under Bauhaus principles, while the rest of his pieces are in museums around the world.

Part I: 48 pieces including sculptures, collages, drawings, lithograph. (February 21st – March 16th)
Part II: 39 paintings that approach some of the XXth century’s most important artistic advances (March 27th – April 16th)

When: Monday through Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm, Sundays: 2 – 8pm
Where: Galería John Harriman - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

La Orestiada - Theater

The Universidad Católica’s Theater school, TUC, and the Greek Embassy present the theatrical production of Aeschylus’ “The Oresteia” , the only remaining trilogy of its time. However, this version places the classic piece in contemporary times, demonstrating the timelessness of this story. The production is directed by Jorge Guerra, who has already produced The Oresteia in Pittsburg and Miami and is internationally respected for his interpretation of ancient Greek texts.

When: Thursday through Monday, 8 pm
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San isidro
Cost: Thursday to Saturday: S/.25, students: S/.15, Sunday and Monday: S/.20, students: S/.10
Tickets available at Teleticket.

El Retrato de Dorian Gray – Theater

La Plaza ISIL presents a theater production based on Oscar Wilde’s only novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and directed by Roberto Angeles. Dorian Gray is the perfect example of beauty and youth. His portrait is the masterpiece of a painter who has searched for perfection his entire life. When Dorian sees his portrait, he understands that youth and beauty are the most wonderful things that exist, and swears to keep them at all costs. However, this way of life will have consequences for Dorian, for everyone who surrounds him, and even for the portrait itself.

When: Thursday through Tuesday, 8 pm (Except Sundays: 7 pm), until March 20th
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL – Larcomar
Cost: Thursday through Sunday: S/.45, students: S/.25, Mondays and Tuesdays: S/.35, students: S/.20
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Retando al video – Exhibition

Five Peruvian artists have created pieces of art including paintings, drawings and sculptures in response to five videos by recognized Spanish filmmakers. These videos look at very diverse topics including the reinvention of a contemporary city based on Sao Paulo’s shanty towns, a mother breastfeeding, and the female body. The five artists are Lalo Quiroz, Sheila Alvarado, Jaime Domenack, Christians Luna and Ana Barbosa.

When: Monday through Sunday, 9 am – 9 pm, Until March 6th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Jr. Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Album Familiar – Exhibition

Eduardo Llanos presents a reflections on lost paradises, family albums, inheritence and characters enveloped in sadness and melancholy, the joy of partying and the will to live. A fantastic reinvention that invites us to take a look at family through works of art created with acrilic painting and watercolor, mixed with collage and textile.

When: Monday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 8 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm, until March 8th
Where: Galería John Harriman - Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, Urb. Los Jardines, SMP
Free admission.

Laberinto de Monstruos - Theater

The Labyrinth of Monsters tells a fictional story of violence, set during the times of terrorism in Peru. This tragedy links the past and present, showing the main character Leo and his friends in childhood, adolescence and adult life. While the child goes through the circumstances that lead to his crime, the adult faces his dark past. Written by Peruvian playwright Cesar de María, directed by Mikhail Page.

When: 8 pm Thursday through Monday
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.25, Students: S/.15, Mondays: S/.15

Homenaje a Hilario Mendivil – Art Exhibition

The National Cultural Institute presents an exhibit in honor of Hilario Mendivil, a symbol of traditional Andean imagery, 30 years after his death. This artist's work is held as one of the country's most representative private collections. Hilario is considered to be one of the most important artists of his city, Cuzco, as his work encapsulates the religious spirit and richness found in the temples of this city. His ability to merge the Andean and Spanish tendencies is remarkable and as long as one of his descendants lives his art will continue evolving with each generation.

When: February 1st to April 22nd, 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 7pm
Where: Instituto Riva-Agüero - Jirón Camaná 459 Lima