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El Mejor Regalo - Theater for Children

A mischievous elf causes trouble in the store where Pocho works. The owner, a grumpy old man, deaf and forgetful, thinks its Pocho’s fault and forces him to work all night, on the day of his birthday… and the elf will soon reappear. Directed by Giuliana Gaona.

When: March 15th, 11:30 am
Where: Auditorio Británico - Av. Javier Prado Este 2726, San Borja
Free admission.
For more information: 447-1135/446-8511

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

The History of Railways in Peru - Exhibition

The Universidad Católica's Cultural Center presents Peru’s railway history through 100 photographs of locomotives and coaches belonging to historian Elio Galessio. The history of Peru’s railways includes over 75 railroads, of which only 6 are still functioning. The exhibition will include guided visits, a conference, old movies, videos, maps, old books and miniature trains, aiming to revalue Peru’s industrial archaeology and cultural heritage.

When: Monday through Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm (Until March 28th)
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Free admission.

Sonidos Vivos - Concert

Two years ago, Peruvian composer Lucho Quequezana won a Unesco prize to travel to Canada. There, he created an amazing musical fusion with musicians from Turkey, China, Venezuela and Vietnam. And now, Peruvians will have a chance to see them as well.

When: March 14th, 15th and 16th, 8 pm
Where: Teatro Peruano-Japonés - Av. Gregorio Escobedo 781, Jesús María
Cost: From S/.35 to S/.60
Tickets on sale at Teleticket.

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.

Pinocho - Theater for children

An old man named Gepetto creates a wooden puppet called Pinocchio, and wishes he would have life. His fairy godmother decides to grant his wish, but leaves him in his wooden body, assigning Jiminy Cricket as his conscience. Unfortunately, Pinocchio doesn't listen to him and gets into trouble because he wants to become a real boy. This classic tale comes to life on stage to entertain the entire family.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm (Until August 31st)
Where: Teatro Julieta - Pasaje Porta 132, Miraflores (near block 2 of Schell)
Cost: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Cazadores de Sombras – Photography exhibition

16 Spanish artists will show us the uncertainty of urban landscapes, the unthinkable reconstruction of a physical space, the mystery of night, portraits of faces with closed eyes, and shadows that register the unimaginable. These images, which show us an aspect of contemporary Spanish photography, have been chosen because of their ability to evoke uncertainty. Before coming to Lima, this exhibition participated in the 2007 International Photographic Summit in Bogota.

When: Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm (Until April 27th)
Where: Museo de Arte, Centro Cultural San Marcos – Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario
Free admission.

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.

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.

Hansel and Gretel - Theater for Children

Hansel and Gretel are the children of a poor lumberjack. Afraid of hunger, their stepmother convinces their father to take them into the woods and abandon them. Hearing her plan, the chidren collect little white pebbles and leave a path to guide them home. Once they return, their stepmother sends them back into the woods, but this time, they only have breadcrumbs to leave behind. The forest animals eat these and Hansel and Gretel lose their way. How will they get back home?

When:  Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm (Until July 27th)
Where: Auditorio Miraflores - Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
Cost: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

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.

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp - Theater for children

Aladdin was raised among tramps in Agrabah, he is a daring guy that pulls occasional stunts to survive, and sometimes he steals to buy his food. Despite that, he has a generous heart and is willing to put himself in danger to save his beloved Jasmine. His life will take a big turn when he finds a genie in a lamp.

Where: Auditorio de Mirafores - Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
When: Saturdays and Sundays 5:30pm (Until July 27th)
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Falocity - Exhibit

Desafio Peru 8 mil, Asia - Adventure Race

When: March 14th to 16th
Where: The route is secret until the race begins
For more information: click here or write to peru8mil@terra.com.pe

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