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XVIII Grape, Wine and Canoeing Festival

Lunahuaná presents the traditional “Festival de la Vendimia”, a wonderful touristic event that can interest both locals and foreigners. This year, all kinds of social, cultural, tourist and recreational activities will take place among the beautiful landscape. On Saturday 8th, the main celebration day, visitors can enjoy grape picking, and then music and dancing as thanks for the harvest, while the grape juice begins to be extracted. To help promote Lunahuaná, PromPerú and AHORA PERU will present a video showing everything that this amazing valley has to offer: its beauty, micro-climate and the many adventure sports that make it the perfect place to spend a weekend or holiday.

When: March 7th to 9th
Where: Lunahuaná Valley
Directions: Exit the Panamericana Sur in Cañete near km. 144 and go inland about 40 kilometers

Arlequin y Colombina - Mime Shows

“Arlequín y Colombina” acting company presents two productions for the entire family to enjoy: “Muchas risas, pocas palabras” (Many laughs, few words), a four-part comedy teaching excellent values, and “La solterona y el ladrón” (The old spinster and the thief), a series of comedies by Sebastian Salazar Bondy.
To tell these stories, the company will use mime, comic, participative theater and pantomime.

When: March 5th, 7 pm
Where: ICPNA - Jr. Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

Mujeres Arriba - Stand up Comedy

Carla Arriola Prado tells comedic anecdotes and situations that women can easily feel identified with. She reveals that wome don't fall in love, cry and dream just once, but always. A show that no man should miss.

When: 7:30 pm
Where: British Auditoriums:
March 7th: Av. La Marina 2554, San Miguel
March 13th: Av. Caminos del Inca 3551, (corner with Av. Tomás Marsano), Surco
March 17th: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martin de Porres
March 25th: Av. Javier Prado Este 2726, San Borja

Free admission.

Taller Lluvia de Sol - Exhibition

The “Lluvia de Sol” (Rain of Sunlight) workshop was created in 1990 because of a common interest. Now this group of artists from Arequipa will present xylographies (wood engravings) on various topics. Participating artists will include: Ysabel Clot, José Lara, José Luis Pantigoso, Rubén Mamani and Luis Solorio.

When: Tuesday through Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Bongo Bop – Concert

Bongo Bop is a jazz sextet that arranges hits into jazz, latin, bossa nova, funk and swing. Their covers include everything from The Police, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Puben Blades and Toto. This time, they will be playing with their new sax player, Abel García, from Cuba.

When: March 7th, 10:30 pm
Where: JazzZone - Av. La Paz 646, Pasaje El Suche, Miraflores
Cover: S/.20

Basica – CD Presentation

Magali Luque is a Peruvian singer-songwriter considered to have one of the best voices of her generation. She is now presenting her first CD, “Básica”, which she will present at the Centro Cultural de España. The album is mainly acoustic, fused with elements of electronica and some eclectic sounds.

When: March 7th, 8 pm
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Nostalgias Imperiales – Exhibition

In this exhibition, Diego Gianella’s intention is to look at engraving from an unconventional perspective, relating it to binding, installations, literature and alternative printing techniques. The exhibition will be centered around the presentation of the artistic book “Nostalgias Imperiales”, which won the first book contest organized by the literature magazine Dedo Critico, the Centro Cultural de España and the NGO Runa.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería ICPNA Lima Centro - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Exposicion de XXXII Salon de Grabado - Exhibition

ICPNA has been holding the “Salón Nacional de Grabado” contest since 1966, one of the most important engraving competitions in our country. This year’s winners and participants will exhibit their artwork in ICPNA’s Juan Pardo Heeren Gallery. The first prize went unanimously to 23-year-old Luis Antonio Torres Villar of Huancayo, who won with two xylographies where he pays homage to the people of his community.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería Juan Pardo Heeren, ICPNA - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Voz y Escultura - Exhibition

Peru Ida Nomas - Photo Exhibition

Clement Gaillard’s latest exhibition, “Perú Ida Nomás” shows two years of a French photographer’s life discovering Peruvian society. As a photographer and an independent journalist, Gaillard shows a humorous and critical view of Peruvian society, looking at everything from the environment, immigration, and religion, to male chauvinism.

When: Monday through Friday: 8 am – 8 pm, Saturdays: 8 am – 12:30 pm (Until March 27th)
Where: Galería Le Carré d'art, Alianza Francesa - Av. Javier Prado Este 5595

Taller 72 Muestra Antológica - Exhibition

ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial begins with a retrospective exhibition that takes a look at “Taller 72” from 1972 to 2007. Aside from the many courses offered by this workshop, and its efforts to promote engraving around the country, its importance lies in the many artists it has prepared, many of whom have gone on to participate in international exhibitions. The history of this workshop is deeply tied with the five artists responsible for its success: Eulalia Orsero, Jorge Ara, Alberto Agapito, Cristina Dueñas and Gabriela De Bernardi, and their dedication to this extremely sophisticated art form.

When: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: Galería Germán Krüger Espantoso - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

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.

Falocity - Exhibit

Educative trip to sacred city of Caral

Visit the oldest city of the Americas by attending the 3rd Anniversary educative trip to the city of Caral on March 7th and 8th. Activities are as follows:

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.

VII Festival Saliendo de la Caja – Theater Festival

Since 2002 the Universidad Católica’s theater students have presented the festival Saliendo de la Caja. This year, they will perform:

Caminando en Familia (February 7th to 17th, 8 pm)
¡Cuidate! (February 7th to March 2nd, 7:30 pm)
El Mar y sus Misterios (February 21st to March 2nd, 8 pm)
Histericas (March 6th to 16th, 8 pm)

When: Thursday through Sunday
Where: Municipality of San Isidro - Calle La Republica 455, El Olivar, San Isidro
Cost: S/.10

Blip! - Exhibition

Blip! is all about robotics and recycling made art. Within art and technology there is a new tendency towards the use of simple gadgets or even those that have been forgotten in order to transform them into new devices related to social and artistic statements. These devices are also employed as a way to criticize the social role they possess within the consumer culture that has taken over our society.

When: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 pm to 9 pm, Sundays, 12 pm to 7 pm, until April 1st
Where: Centro Fundación Telefónica - Av. Arequipa 1155, Lima

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