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Saint Patrick's Day at Murphy's

Murphy's Irish Pub will be open from 9 am for Irish Breakfast. There will be beer and spirits offers all day and all night. There will also be roast lunch available from 2-5pm, Beef and Pork. In the evening there will be live music from 3 bands. First, the Roosevelt College Band, who will start off the festivities. Then the World Famous HOAX will be performing Irish Classics under the pseudonym Celtic Fusion as they do every St Patrick's Day. Then to finish things off, The Glammers will play late into the night.

When: March 17th
Where: Murphy's Irish Pub - Schell 627, Miraflores

Saint Patrick's Day with Fluid and Dubliner's

Fluid and Dubliner’s Irish Pub are getting together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! Start the day with a full Irish breakfast including eggs, bacon, baked beans, mushrooms with toast and jam. During the day, enjoy Irish drinks at discount prices. Then at 8 pm, the real celebration begins with live music, beer drinking competitions and 80’s and 90’s music provided by a DJ.

When: March 17th
Where: Fluid Restaurant - Calle Berlin 333, Miraflores
For more information: www.fluidperu.com

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.

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.

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.

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 17th: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martin de Porres
March 25th: Av. Javier Prado Este 2726, San Borja

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.

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.

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