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I Festival Claro

Claro's first musical festival and contest culminate March 29th and 30th. On Saturday, watch the finalists in the categories Andean, Criolla and Tropical, ending in a concert performed by Calle 13, as well as Bartola and Laurita Pacheco, amongst others. On the 30th, watch the finals for the Song, Fusion and Rock & Pop categories, and a concert by La Quinta Estación, Anna Carina Copello, Marcelo Motta, and others.

When: March 29th and 30th, 7:30 pm
Where: Parque de la Exposición
Cost: S/.60 to S/.200
Tickets available at Teleticket.

La Manta - Concert

Jesus Christ Superstar – Theater

The Municipality of Lima presents the rock opera “Jesus Christ Supersar” performed by students of the acting workshop directed by Daniel Manchego. This stunning musical composed by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the story of the political and personal confrontations between Jesus and Judas, shown from Judas' point of view. This modern take on the story caused quite a controversy when it was first performed on Broadway in 1971 and has become a cultural phenomenon that continues to be performed around the world.

When: March 29th, 7:30 pm
Where: Sala Alzedo - Jr. Huancavelica 251, Center of Lima
Cost: S/.5
Tickets for sale at the Teatro Segura ticket booth. (Jr. Huancavelica 265, Center of Lima)

Flashback - Concert

The Satchmo presents Flashback and their show "Vueven los buenos tiempos" (The Good Times are Back), where they will perform hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Don't miss the best of ABBA, The Beatles, Queen, Santana, Soda Stereo, Toto, Donna Summer, Enanitos Verdes, Miguel Rios, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and many others.

When: Saturdays at 10:30 pm
Where: Satchmo - Av. La Paz 538, Miraflores
Cost: S/.31
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier - Exhibition

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier, outstading Dutch artists living in Peru, will present an exhibition of their best works as one of the cultural activities programmed for the EU-LAC Summit to be held in Peru. Lika Mutal’s "Pulso de la Montaña", is made up of twelve sculptures made in various types of stone. Gam Klutier will present “Señales de Luz” with large paintings in acrylic.

When: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am – 7:30 pm, Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm (Until May 8th)
Where: Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso - Jr. Ucayali 391, Lima
Free admission.

Belinda and Kudai - Concert

Belinda and Kudai, two of the leading Latin pop artists today, will be offering a joint concert in Lima. Belinda, the Mexican pop star considered the new queen of Latin pop, recently won Best Solo Artist and Best Video at the MTV 2007 Awards. Chilean group Kudai has evolved since their appearance in 2001, and are now very popular in Lima as well, with songs on the radio like "Sin Despertar," "Ya Nada Queda" and "Tú."

When: March 29th, 9 pm
Where: Explanada Sur Estadio Monumental - Av. Javier Prado Este 7596, Ate Vitarte
Cost: S/.64 to S/.307
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Chau Misterix - Theater

Set in a suburb in the 50’s, two girls and two boys entering puberty begin to live their first adult experiences, with their passions, pain, and the inevitable contact with betrayal that destroys their paradise. 10-year-old Ruben is very curious about the world around him, but sometimes his parents and friends can't satisfy his demands. Ruben finds refuge in imagining that he is Misterix, a superhero, and through him he can imagine that he in handsome, tall and strong, that women adore him, and of course, that he doesn't need those stupid glasses. However, in growing up, Ruben will soon have to accept reality, and say goodbye to Misterix, and the omnipotence that came with him, forever.

When: Thursday through Monday, 8 pm (Until May 12th)
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Edipo Rey – Theater

Director Mateo Chiarella’s adaptation of “Oedipus Rex” returns to the stage after participating in the International Theater Festival of Puerto Montt and going on a short tour in the south of Chile. This unique take on Sophocles’ classic drama shows us Oedipus’ difficulties through four “punk” youths, demonstrating the impossibility of being able to control power.

When: Thursday through Sunday, 8 pm (Until April 27th)
Where: Auditorium of the Municipality of San Isidro - Calle La República 455, El Olivar, San Isidro
Cost: General: S/.20, Students: S/.10

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.

Chabuca... dejame que te pinte – Exhibition

Artist Jaime Domenack presents an exhibition centered around the life and work of Peruvian composer Chabuca Granda. He employs painting (including collage and acrylic), installation, object art and video art to portray Peru’s beloved Chabuca 25 years after her death.

When: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday through Sunday: 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm (Until March 30th)
Where: Pancho Fierro Gallery - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas, Lima
For more information: 315-1543
Free admission.

30 Years of Theater for the Children and Youth of Peru - Exhibition

In honor of International Children and Youth’s Theater Day, the Centro Cultural de España presents an exhibition of posters, photographs and historical documents of children’s theater from 1977 to 2007. In addition, a series of conferences will take place.

When: March 18th to 30th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

La Familia Fernandez – Theater for Children

La Familia Fernandez shows us the daily life of a family, with great simplicity and subtle humor. Tati, Sofi and Micky question their parents from a child’s point of view, showing us their dreams, personal secrets, games, solidarity, and other values. This is a musical comedy that everyone in the family can identify with and enjoy.

When: Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm (Until June 29th)
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL - Larcomar, Miraflores
Cost: Adults: S/.25, Children: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

El Lenguaje del Fierro - Exhibition in Cusco

Sculptor Judith Ayala presents “El Lenguaje del Fierro” (The Language of Iron), where she uses metal, giving her work religious and cosmic meaning. In room 1 she exhibits sculptures constructed around the symbolic values of life: growth, unity, the cosmic order of existence, the expansion of energy. Room 2 shows us The Creation of the World, a large-scale sculpture reminding us of the legends of how the world was created.

When: Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 6:30 pm (Until March 31st)
Where: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de la Municipalidad del Cusco - Municipal Palace, Cusipata Square (Regocijo Square), Cusco (for a detailed map, click here)
Free admission.

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.

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

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