L’Altro Frenchie Restaurant
An Italian Frenchie
As he was when Frenchie Pigalle first opened, the Frenchie empire founder, chef Gregory Marchand, was on hand to watch over the proceedings during the first full week of operation of his latest restaurant, L’Altro Frenchie, a.k.a. The Italian Frenchie, … Read More
Médée
Stage Magic
Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s opera Médée (called a tragédie lyrique) has had a lot of waiting to do. The dramatist Pierre Corneille wrote his version of the Medea myth as early as 1634, at the beginning of his career. Thomas Corneille, 19 … Read More
Madame de Sévigné
Dearest Daughter . . .
The fact that the life of Marie, Marquise de Sévigné (1626-96) has, as far as I am aware, never been made into a feature film before is perhaps unsurprising. How does one remain true to the reason her name is … Read More
Harbinger of the Olympics: giant statues of sports figures sponsored by Nike in front of the Palais Brongniart, the former Bourse de Paris. Photo: N. Hammond
What's Happening in Paris This Week
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
April 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents HLM Pussy, directed by Nora El Hourchd.
Club de L’Etoile, Paris
April 19-21
New independent films
Filmmakers from around the world are spotlighted at ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival.
Les 7 Parnassiens, Paris
April 19-21
Women entrepreneurs
The theme of Festival Empow’Her this year is “Act for a Feminist World.”
Centquatre, Paris
April 20
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on April 16 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
April 26
Œnological journey
Wine expert Charlie Arturaola guides a voyage through Chinese vineyards during his latest Travel in a Glass of Wine dinner. Wine and three-course meal included. Reservation required.
Novotel Belleville, Paris
Through April 28
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines.
La Villette, Paris
April 27-28
Exhibitions, performances, escape games, cosplay shows and more await fans of everything from manga to heroic fantasy, Star Wars and superheroes at the Paris Fan Festival.
Paris Expos, Porte de Versailles, Paris
May 2-5
Charitable art sale
The Solid’Art contemporary art fair is also a charitable event that raises money to send children from low-income families on vacation.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
May 1-12
Retail heaven
You can buy just about anything at the century-old Foire de Paris, a gigantic pop-up store.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
April 6-June 2
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers. Pictured: “Ilinx” by Jeremy Appert.
Centquatre, Paris
Through June 2
Indoor/outdoor street art
The Colors festival invites street artists to decorate an abandoned house, this one in a Paris suburb. Reserve online.
37, ave. Roger Salengro, Champigny-sur-Marne
June 2-7
Literary lessons
This year’s weeklong Paris Writers Workshop will feature masterclasses and more led by Lan Samantha Chang (director of the Iowa Writers Workshop), Jennifer Lauck, Kevin Brockmeier, Diane Lake, Heather Hartley and Don George. Early-bird registration is now open.
Reid Hall, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.