Cusco Clubhouse Events
Every week the SAE Clubhouse in Cusco holds various events with the aim of introducing travellers to the South American continent and to one another. The various events include language classes, movie nights, as well as food & drink nights. Scroll down for pictures and reports on recent events.
Watch this space for the latest news on what's happening at SAE in Cusco!
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| 06-Aug-08 |
Pub Quiz
Join us for our Pub Quiz at the Real McCoy Restaurant (Plateros 326). Come along and test your knowledge and meet other travellers!
Only 5 soles to play! Special happy hour drinks prices all night!
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| 07-Aug-08 |
Peruvian Food & Drink Night
Our world renowned chef Carmen will be unveiling a delicious buffet of the best traditional Peruvian food & drink.... a great way to try good food, in good company!
s/.15 for members, s/.18 for non-members
*Includes a Pisco Sour*
6pm at the Cusco Clubhouse
*YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AS PLACES ARE LIMITED!!!*
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| 14-Aug-08 |
TEFL Talk
If you are teaching English now or are thinking of teahing English, this is the event for you. With 10 years experience in 6 countries around the world, our presenter will give you an idea of what it's like to teach English, the opportunities that are out there and where to go next. 2pm in the Clubhouse. FREE for members. 5 soles for non members
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| 21-Aug-08 |
Traditional Andean Music Night
What is a Cusquenian Charnago? Have you heard a Huamanga Harp? We are very pleased to have a representative of Apalaya Cultural Centre come and show us the difference. Listen to a demonstration of traditional Andean instruments and then have a go yourself!! 5 Soles for members and 8 Soles for non-members.
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| 28-Aug-08 |
Latin American Film Night - Frida
Join us to watch the biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who, with husband Diego Rivera, took the art world by storm. The film tells the story of how Frida channeled the pain of a crippling injury, her stormy marriage and a string of illicit affairs into her work.
*Free popcorn for all and beer for sale!*
Free for members, 5 soles for non-members. 6pm at the clubhouse
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REGULAR EVENTS
PERUVIAN FOOD & DRINK NIGHT
Our Peruvian Food & Drink Nights are quite possibly the most popular event we have. On these evenings a buffet of a number of local dishes is prepared a a batch of pisco sour is made. This is a great opportunity not only to try some of the local dishes but also to meet other travellers passing through Cusco and to share your stories of exploring South America.
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Carmen our excellent chef preparing the food before everyone arrives.
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It's a great time to meet new people and enjoy great local food. |
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Heather and a member making some pisco sour - a local drink. |
The food just before everyone started digging in. |
FILM NIGHT
About once a month we show a film that has a Latin American theme and/or setting. A number of the films we show are either docu-dramas or films with some biographical content. Below are examples of some of the films we show at the clbuhouse. If you have any ideas for films you think are worth showing let us know and we will do what we can.
PUB QUIZ
An event that has grown considerably in popularity is our Pub Quiz. We started the quizzes at the end of 2007, after the success of the event in Quito, and it has been growing in popularity since then. Recently we've had them at a popular restaurant, The Real McCoy, where everyone can enjoy some food specials and 'happy hour' drinks while playing the game.
QUECHUA CLASS
Another popular event is the Quechua Class for beginners. Quechua has been spoken in this region for centuries and was around before the rise of the Inca Empire. Even today it is still spoken by many in countries such as Peru. Bolivia and Chile. For these classes we arrange to have an experienced teacher who is a native Quechua speaker to teach the basics.
Notes are provided.
SPECIAL EVENTS
LONELY PLANET "PICK & MIX" LAUNCH EVENT
On 13 December a group of people including volunteers and staff from SAE teamed up with Proyecto Selva Inca on a chocolatada trip. This annual trip involved this team of people travelling to remote regions of the jungle to bring some Christmas cheer, around 2000 toys and lots of hot chocolate to the thousands of children who live there. Thanks to all of those who contributed to the success of the trip - whether in the form of donations (toys and money) as well as those who gave of their time to go on the trip.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
On Monday, 24 December a number of SAE members and the staff got together to celebrate Christmas. The clubhouse closed early and we all headed down to the Real McCoy restaurant where we had a lunch with all the trimmings required for the occasion. There was turkey, stuffing, pig-in-blankets, fruit-mince-pies, trifle and a number of other extras on the menu. A good time was had by all who attended with some relaxing on the leather sofas well into the evening. Thanks to the Real McCoy owners and staff for a great time.
CHOCOLATADA - WITH PROYECTO SELVA INCA
On 13 December a group of people including volunteers and staff from SAE teamed up with Proyecto Selva Inca on a chocolatada trip. This annual trip involved this team of people travelling to remote regions of the jungle to bring some Christmas cheer, around 2000 toys and lots of hot chocolate to the thousands of children who live there. Thanks to all of those who contributed to the success of the trip - whether in the form of donations (toys and money) as well as those who gave of their time to go on the trip.
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