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MALI at half price

To honor its anniversary, Lima’s Art Museum (MALI) will be half price to see its 11,000 works of art. This wide and representative collection of Peruvian art has pieces that range from the pre-Columbian times 3,000 years ago, to contemporary works of the past decades.

When: March 10th, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Paseo Colón 125, Parque de la Exposición
Cost: General: S/.3, Students and retirees: S/.2.50, Children: S/.1.50, Foreigners: S/.6

Patapim - Theater and miming

This show arrives all the way from Italy, where actors will create fantasy and comedy through miming and theater, fused with poetry, irony and a sense of absurdity. Mime-actor-clown Renato Curci uses his voice even with non-verbal instruments that sharpen the humor and dialogue on stage.

When: March 10, 14 and 18, 7:30 pm
Where: Auditorio Británico - Av. Javier Prado Este 2726, San Borja
For more information: 447-1135/446-8511
Free admission.

Juan Jose Chuquisengo’s last master class

The British-Peruvian Cultural Center will offer the public one last chance to witness pianist Juan José Chuquisengo teaching a group of talented young musicians.

When: From 3 pm to 7 pm
Where: Auditorio Británico - Av. Javier Prado Este 2726, San Borja
For more information: 447-1135/446-8511
Free admission.

La Construccion del Lugar Comun - Exhibition

This exhibition, presenting artwork by various artists, teachers and graduates from the Universidad Católica, inaugurates Lima’s Contemporary Art Museum (MAC-Lima). This new museum, now open to the public, will offer a space for new artwork to be displayed, including sculptures, installations, photography, videos and performance arts. 15 artists have been selected to present their artwork for this exhibition, including Sergio Abugattás, Miguel Andrade, Alejandro Jaime, Manuel Larrea and Raura Oblitas, all of whom have graduated from the Universidad Católica’s Art program.

When: Monday through Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm (Until March 14)
Where: MAC-Lima - Av. Grau 1511, Barranco
For more information: click here.
Free admission.

XIX Festival Internacional de Guitarra

ICPNA’s International Guitar Festival offers concerts with varied repertoires performed by guitarists from Peru, the US, Uruguay, Greece, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Australia, Mexico and Spain. Each concert will open with performances by promising young musicians, and the festival will culminate with Saturday’s “Noche de Guitarras del Mundo” (Night of Guitars of the World), where each of these guitarists will perform in their own style. Master classes will also be offered free of charge Monday through Friday from 11 am to 1 pm.

When: March 10th to 15th, 7:30 pm
Where: ICPNA – Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Cost: S/.15 and S/.25
For the complete program, click here.

Julita - Exhibition

Artists Julia Ortiz Elías and Julia Salinas Sánchez present an exhibition through installation, dolls and accessories, that will question the prejudices about women’s identities. The project is centered on the promotion of a product: a doll, every little girl’s toy, and all the accessories that come with it. In this way, they take a look at the different roles that women can play in Lima’s society, showing them in different stages of their lives.

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

Conversation Class

The South American Explorers Club is now offering English-Spanish conversation classes. So if you are interested in practicing in a friendly environment, join in every Monday at 1 pm.

When: Every Monday at 1 pm
Where: Lima Clubhouse - Calle Piura 135, Miraflores
For more information: 445-3306
Free admission.

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

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

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.

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