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South American Optimist Championship

If you happen to be in Paracas between March 13th and 23rd, don't miss the 2008 South American Optimist Championship. Young athletes from North and South America, ages 10 through 15 will compete in both individual and team competitions.

When: March 13th to 23rd
Where: Paracas
For more information: click here

Pick & Mix Launch Party

South American Explorer's Clubhouses all across South America will be hosting launch parties celebrating the arrival of Lonely Planet's brand new Pick & Mix downloads. Learn how Pick & Mix works, get special offers and discounts, and enjoy free drinks and food.

When: March 13th, 6 pm
Where: SAE Clubhouse – Calle Piura 135, Miraflores
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.

Un día en la vida - Beatles Tribute

The band "Un día en la vida" (A Day in the Life) will pay tribute to the Beatles at the Satchmo in Miraflores. These legendary musicians, who lead a tribute to John Lennon every December for the past 16 years, will perform four concerts during March.

When: March 13th, 20th and 27th, 10 pm
Where: Satchmo - Av. La Paz 526, Miraflores
Cost: S/.36.50
Tickets available at Teleticket.

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.

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 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.

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.

The House of Love - Concert

The House of Love is a mythical indie rock band that began in London in the 80s. Their hits include Don't Know Why I Love You, Christine, Shine on, Feel, etc. Resplandor will appear as a guest artist presenting their new album, produced by Robin Guthrie, leader of the Cocteau Twins, who will play live with the band that night.

When: March 13th, 9 pm
Where: Discoteca Voce - Av. Petit Thoars 2161, Lince
Cost: S/.105
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.

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

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

Hablapalabra - Storytelling and music

If you’re looking for entertainment this summer without having to leave Lima, don’t miss the new event Hablapalabra, a show of storytelling, music and other arts. This three-month event will feature guests from Colombia, Venezuela, USA, amongst others, and is a wonderful way to have fun while enjoying a few drinks with friends.

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm
Where: Libar - Av. La Paz 646, El Suche, Miraflores
Cover: S/.10
For the complete program, click here.