The French Bring Their Dance Justice to the Andes Santiaguinos, get ready for a dance party the likes of which this city hasn’t seen in ages! Those in the know about indie electronic dance music (and with the 25 luca in hand to cover the entrance fee) are in for a treat this weekend: JUSTICE is coming to town. The French electronic duo is best known for their remix of Simian’s track “Never... 

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In a city known for its wealth of literary events, the 29th Annual Feria Internacional del Libro de Santiago, or International Book Fair of Santiago, is possibly the year’s most-anticipated. The fair, sponsored by the Chilean Book Chamber, runs from October 30th until November 15th.  The Cámara Chileno del Libro, or Chilean Book Chamber, is a coalition of publishers, distributors, bookstores... 

Patagonia sin Represas! Documentary; Patagonia – Sin Represas! (A Patagonia Free of Dams!) The Defense Council of Chilean Patagonia along with the Centro Arte Alameda are screening the documentary “Patagonia, Sin Represas!” on Thursday, October 15th at 7 PM. Entrance is free, but on-time arrival is encouraged to secure a seat. The film is in Spanish. The documentary, directed by Marcelo Viñas... 

Organizers of this year’s moonlit kayak trip expect 200 participants, up from 53 kayakers from the first run in 2005. The Travesía Nocturna de Kayak, or Nightime Kayak Crossing, organized by tourism management students at the University of Valparaíso, starts in Viña and ends in Valpo with a party on the beach. Participants are meeting at Playa Enjoy in Viña where the fleet of tiny, one-person... 

Cáñamo Magazine 4th Anniversary On Friday, October 9th, Cáñamo Magazine – Santiago’s most-read magazine devoted to cannabis culture – will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a party in Recoleta.  The party is open to the public and all are invited to toast the runaway success of the magazine. The musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by DJ Pedro Piedra (CHC),... 

Valdivia Film Festival The Valdivia International Film Festival, one of Chile’s most prestigious competitive film festivals, begins next Thursday, October 15th, and continues until October 20th. The festival, in its 16th year, has several categories for the competition: Long Films, Short Films, Young Adult Films, and Works in Progress. The festival attracts a great deal of attention in a country... 

The English Opens Doors Program The English Opens Doors Program, or PIAP from the Spanish “Programa Ingles Abre Puerta,” will hold the very first annual English Week in Chile. This program seeks to promote and expand the learning of English for Chileans throughout the country. The launch of English Week will be in Santiago on September 28, 2009 at Paseo Bulnes at 10:00 am and will feature important... 

Monjas Con Atraso For anyone looking a great place to rock out and knock back “chelas” why not try Club Mist (152 Suecia, Providencia). This intimate live music venue plays host tonight (September 12) to three of Santiago’s heaviest: Monjas Con Atraso, Mierdaster and Robot The Mimbre. Doors open at 10:30 pm. $2,500 CLP at the door.  Read More →