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 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Peau d’Âne, directed by Jacques Demy.
L’Arlequin, 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 5
All things opera
Opera houses across France open their doors to visitors and put on performances and workshops for Tous à l’Opéra!
Various locations, France
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 2-5
African cinema
NollywoodWeek Paris promotes cinema from Nigeria and the wider African diaspora.
Cinéma l’Arlequin, 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
May 18
Late-night art
Museums stay open into the night for free and hold special events for the Nuit Européenne des Musées.
Various locations, Paris & Europe
May 11-19
All things bread
Samples, stalls and more from Pantin’s bakers at La Fête du Pain.
Parvis de Notre-Dame, Paris
May 13-20
Jazz festival
Concerts, conferences and master classes abound at Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Various locations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
May 20-26
Brewer’s bash
Local bars will feature craft beers May 20-26, and 60 French microbrewers will be on hand for the Paris Beer Festival (May 25-26) at Ground Control.
Various locations & Ground Control, Paris
May 26
Festival of Colors, Love and Spring.
Celebration of the joyous Fête de Holi. Don’t wear your best clothes in case you are caught in a shower of color.
Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris
Through 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 small-group masterclasses, agent consultations, panel discussions, and more. The Fiction/Novel and Creative Nonfiction masterclasses are full, but there are still a few spaces in Screen and TV Writing (Diane Lake), Short Fiction (Kevin Brockmeier), Travel Writing (Don George), and Poetry (Heather Hartley). Open to writers of all levels.
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.