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Figuras Recortadas – Exhibition

Piero Quijano presents Figuras Recortadas (Cut-out figures) where he pays tribute to some of his favorite artists, including Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Blondie, among others. Even further, this exhibition pays tribute to those who admire these artists and who listen to their music with their ears against the speaker.

When: Monday through Friday: 10 am – 2 pm and 4 – 8 pm, Saturdays: 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martin de Porres
Free admission.

Karol Radziwonowicz – Piano Recital

Polish pianist Karol Radziwonowicz returns to Perú to perform pieces by Chopin, Paderewski and Szymanowski, great Polish composers. Radziwonowicz is a renowned musician who has performed concerts and participated in festivals around the world, including Canada, Japan, Uruguay, India, Austria and France.

When: May 19th, 7:30 pm
Where: ICPNA – Jr. Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

A traves del horizonte – Exhibition

“A través del horizonte” (Through the horizon) presents a varied selection of drawings, paintings, engravings, ceramics and “retablos” created by Lima artist Alfonso Respaldiza Rojas (1945 – 1991). Respaldiza was one of the Peruvian artists that questioned the uncomfortable divide in Peruvian art between “cultural” and “popular.” His reinterpretation of rural icons and elements show the social and political changes our country went through between the end of the 60’s and the beginning of the 80’s.

When: Monday through Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm (Until June 1st)
Where: Centro Cultural Ccori Wasi - Universidad Ricardo Palma - Av. Arequipa 5198, Miraflores
Free admission.

IMPRO con CH! – Improv Show

Enjoy this show that innovates the art of improvisation by exploring new games such as Radio Impro, 10 minutes of fame, and the speech, among others, where the public will also participate. The show is directed and performed by Carlos Palma and José “El chato” Cerna, and conducted by Alberto Nué.

When: 7:30 pm
Where: British Auditoriums:
May 19th: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martín de Porres
May 29th: Av. Caminos del Inca 3551, Surco (corner with Av. Tomás Marsano)
Free admission.

Peruanos y peruanas como tu – Photography Exhibition

“Peruanos y peruanas como tú” (Peruvians like you) presents a series of photographs portraying people in various jobs or activities typical of Lima (taxi driver, combi singer, maids, etc.). These images show us the resources people have had to use in order to get through difficult economic times. The photographs will be accompanied by a video that begins a dialogue through the images. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cecilia Podestá, creator of the exhibition, will be there to print out the photographs that the audience choose.

When: Monday through Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm (Until May 30th)
Where: Centro Cultural de España. Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Belinda Tami - Art Exhibition

After two years in Europe, Belinda Tami has returned to Lima to present a year and a half’s worth of work. These 18 large format paintings, where she begins to incorporate grays, whites and yellows into her palate, demonstrate the maturity of the techniques she’s been exploring these past years.

When: Until May 22nd
Where: Club Empresarial - Vía Principal 165, Torre Real III, San Isidro
Free admission.

La Papa - Exhibition

This exhibition presents the winning pieces of the Visual Arts Competition organized to commemorate the International Year of the Potato. This will include the two winning works, “My fair Lady Huamantanga (Naturaleza muerta)” an installation by Giuliana Migliori and “El cuarto del rescate” by artists Maria Teresa Ascoy, Jorge Polar and Guillermo Quiroz, as well as the pieces that obtained honorary mentions. These pieces were chosen out of 126 works to pay tribute to the potato, Peru’s emblematic tuber, one of the eight most important on the planet.

When: Monday through Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Misericordia - Theater

One day after the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11th, Ben is in his lover, Abby’s, apartment. On TV the images of the chaotic day play over and over, as Ben avoids answering his wife’s insistent cell phone calls, while Abby complains about his lack of sensitivity towards the terrorist attacks. Ben finds an opportunity in this chaos: creating a new identity and running away with his lover. While the people in the city try to escape a tragedy, Ben wants to run from responsibility, and Abby tries to escape her need to be loved.

When: Friday through Monday, 8 pm (Until June 30th)
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.25, Student: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Iconos - Exhibition

The word “icon” was traditionally the name used to designate worshipped images in the Christian church. However, through time and with the help of media, its original meaning has radically changed, to now include “heroes” of all sorts: those who struggle with repressive battles against everything that can be considered an excess in the epic existence of postmodern men and women, such as Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. This collective exhibition includes works by Carlos Basadre, Piero Quijano, Cherman, Jaime Higa, Magaly Sánchez, Claudia Coca, Haroldo Higa and Jaime Romero.

When: Monday through Friday: 10 am - 7 pm (Until May 27th)
Where: Corriente Alterna- Av. de la Aviación 500, Miraflores

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.

Conversation Class

The South American Explorers Club is now offering English-Spanish conversation classes for foreign residents learning to communicate in Spanish and survive in Peru. So if you are interested in practicing in a friendly environment, join in every Monday at 12 pm while enjoying delicious Thai food at Fluid in Miraflores.

When: Every Monday from 12 to 2 pm
Where: SAE Clubhouse - Piura 135, Miraflores
For more information: 445-3306 or 9756-3624
Free admission.

Grand Masters of Peruvian Art - Exhibition

"Grand Masters of Peruvian Art" is an ambitious exhibition dedicated to works by Santiago Rojas, Edilberto Merida, Jesus Urbano and Mamerto Sanchez. Come visit and learn about some of Peru's most distinguished artists.

When: April 25 - May 31, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Sala Raul Porras Barrenechea - Av. Larco 77, Miraflores
Free Admission

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.