Living in Peru : your everyday companion

Cocina y Zona de Servicio - Theater

Martina and Javier invite a couple of old friends to have dinner (it's been 10 years since they last saw them). One of them has become a big TV celebrity, and the other is Jorge's ex-girlfriend. Jorge has had a huge fight with his wife and is spending a few days over at Javier and Martina's. Also invited are Freddy (Martina's brother and fervent poker player) and his most recent one-night stand. A hilarious comedy that will have you laughing your head off!

When: Thursday through Tuesday, 8p.m. Until Feb. 28
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL, Larcomar - Av. Malecón de La Reserva 610, Miraflores
Cost: S/.37
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Visitando al Sr. Green - Theater

After a small incident, successful New York executive, Ross Gardiner is sentenced to a period of community service. His task? To regularly visit the recently widowed elder, Mr. Green. As time passes, what starts as an ironic and hilariously funny relationship between two men who hate the sight of each other, evolves into a more profound and touching story, when they both discover that, despite their differences in age and values, they are more alike than they could ever imagine. Written by Jeff Baron, Visitando al Sr. Green (Visiting Mr. Green) is a witty and highly entertaining comedy which you must not miss.  

When: Thursday through Monday, 7:30 p.m. Until March 14
Where: ICPNA Auditorium - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.25, Students and S
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Ferias Itinerantes del Libro in San Miguel - Book Fair

The Cámara Peruana del Libro (Peruvian Chamber of Books) starts the year with a very interesting initiative - a project that attempts to diffuse and promote books and literature in all areas of Lima. The event is called Ferias Itinerantes del Libro, a book fair that will first take place in San Miguel and then taken to other districts of the Peruvian capital, like Magdalena, Barranco, Pueblo Libre, Callao and Jesús María. A total of 50 000 book titles will be offered at the fair, along with very entertaining cultural activities.

When: Feb. 13 - March 2
Where: Parque Juan Pablo II, San Miguel

 

"Museum Treasures" - Exhibition

When: November 9th - April 2010
Where: Casa O´ Higgins. (Jirón de la Unión 554)
Free Admission
lrepetto@pucp.edu.pe, ira@pucp.edu.pe, or call 626-6600 extensions 6600-6616-6618. Webpage: http://www.pucp.edu.pe/ira.

 

National Museum of Peruvian Culture inaugurates “Charamuray and its pottery”

When: Tuesday November 17th at 12:00m
Where: Museo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana (Av. Alfonso Ugarte 650, Cercado de Lima)
Call 423-5892 or write to mncp@inc.gob.pe

 

Inmaculada Tradición, Rasgos de Incahuasi - Photography Exhibition

Artist Miguel Ángel Mejía will delight you with 40 full-color photographs presenting the very picturesque village of Incahuasi.  Located 6 hours away from Chiclayo and 3800 m above sea level, this colorful little village (whose name means House of The Inca in Quechua) is a melting pot for culture, tradition, mystery and joviality. The opening ceremony will take place on Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.

When: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 8 p.m. Ends Feb. 28
Where: Galería Municipal de Arte Pancho Fierro - Psje. Santa Rosa 114, Centro de Lima
Free Admission

 

Tour Parapente LimaVision - Sightseeing Event

Bearing in mind that Lima is the only capital city in South America with a full view of the sea, the Asociación Peruana de Instructores de Tandem (Peruvian Association of Tandem Instructors) has decided to organize a tour that allows people to discover Lima from a whole new perspective. The Tour Parapente LimaVision offers you the chance to feel the adrenaline of watching Lima on one side and the vastness of the Pacific Ocean on the other, while paragliding 8 km along the Costa Verde. Flights are operated by expert tandem instructors and reach a maximum height of 500 - 700 m above the city. Feeling adventurous?

When: Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ends Feb. 20
Where: Next to Parque del Amor - Malecón Cisneros, Miraflores
Cost: S/.120
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Cajón Workshop with Camilo Ballumbrosio - Music Workshop

This summer, don't miss the opportunity to learn to play the Peruvian cajón, a traditional percussion instrument in Peru's musical history. The workshop has been organized by the Municipality of San Isidro, and will be in charge of prof. Camilo Ballumbrosio, who plays the cajón since the early age of 4. There will be 2 groups: Children (8 - 15 years old) and Adults (15 and over).

When: Children: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 - 10:30 am (Starting January 13th), Adults: Mondays and Wednesda
Where: Centro Cultural El Olivar - Calle La República 455, San Isidro
Cost: San Isidro Residents: S/.80, N
To sign up visit Centro Cultural El Oliver, call 5139000 extension number 1805 or write to denice.guevara@munisanisidro.gob.pe

 

Sombreros: Historia y Moda - Exhibition

Throughout the 20th Century, hats have played quite a significant role in Peruvian society, particularly in the 40s and 50s. Sombreros: Historia y Moda (Hats: History and Fashion) is an exhibition that gathers the private hat collections of Mocha Graña, Mari Solari and Ernesto Fernández Montagne, and takes the viewer on a wonderful journey, from the austerity of the post-war decade to the glamour of the 50s. It was also during this period of time that hats were regarded as a symbol for social status and began being imported all the way from London, Paris, New York and Buenos Aires. Opening Ceremony: January 13th, 7:30 pm.

When: Until February 28th
Where: Centro Cultural Británico - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores

 

Oscar Niemeyer - Exhibition

As part of the cultural programme for the Brazilian Week in Lima, an exhibition that gathers the most significant works of Pritzker Winner Architect, Oscar Niemeyer, has been organized. Niemeyer is internationally recognized for his influence in Modern Architecture, as well as for his participation in the construction of Brasilia. The architect has recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.

When: Mondays through Saturdays: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm (Until March 26th)
Where: Museo de Arte del Centro Cultural San Marcos - Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222 Parque Universitario, Centro Histórico de Lima
For more information call 619 7000 extension number 5214

 

Art in Galería Arte San Francisco

At the heart of Barranco, Lima's bohemian quarter, where artists and poets are born every day, lies the new art gallery "Arte San Francisco". The gallery is located at the Plaza San Francisco, a beautiful plaza surrounded by magnificent colonial architecture where you will also find the Iglesia San Francisco (San Francisco Church) and the poet José María Eguren's home. The gallery has various displays, including antiques, and painting and sculpture exhibitions.    

When: Mondays through Saturdays: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Galería Arte San Francisco - Plaza San Francisco 208, Barranco
Free Admission