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Bryan Adams - Concert

Bryan Adams will perform in Lima for the first time on April 6th at the Estadio Monumental. Adams recorded his first album in 1980, and in 1983 he teamed up with guitarist Keith Scott, drummer Mickey Curry, pianist Tommy Mandel and bass player Dave Taylor. Together they recorded “Cuts Like a Knife,” the first of his long list of hits. Adams will perform some of his best songs in Lima, promising to be an unforgettable concert.

When: April 6th, 8:30
Where: Estadio Monumental - Prolongación Javier Prado, 7596 (Between Av. Javier Prado and Carretera Central)
Cost: From S/.63 to S/.399
Tickets available at Tu Entrada.

Al Pie del Tamesis - Theater

A Peruvian man and woman chat in London, a city famous for its ghosts. During their conversation, in which they remember the good and bad moments of the past 35 years, many ghosts appear, and both their lives begin to reveal secrets as in a detective story. This meeting allows them, and perhaps their audience, to discover who they are.

When: Thursday through Monday, 8 pm (Until May 19th)
Where: Teatro Británico - Jr. Bellavista 527, Miraflores
Tickets available at Teleticket.

"Museo Travesti del Peru" – Book Presentation and Performance Festival

Giuseppe Campuzano presents his new book “Museo Travesti del Perú” (Transvestite Museum of Peru) and with it, transvestites of the past and present will transform the Centro Cultural de España into a living museum with various visual techniques. A performance festival, movies and conferences will also take place to tell the history of transvestites in Peru, from the pre-Incan times to the present day.

When: Until April 13th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.
For more information, click here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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