November 17-December 24 African music and film The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: the group Tinariwen pays homage to the Sahara, with a mix of traditional Touareg music, rock and desert blues. Photo © MariePlaneille Various locations in Paris … Read More
Through December 9 Art Nouveau experience The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T. Hôtel Mezzara, … Read More
November 2-4 Indie, rock, electro Spotlight on French groups at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris November 3-19 Focus on photos in Saint Germain Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, … Read More
Through December 31 Unbreakable actors What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films. Paris, Forum des Images Through December … Read More
October 19-22 Monster contemporary art fair Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Above: “Untitled 2016, by Harold Ancart. Grand Palais, Paris October 18-22 Asian art Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. 9, av. Hoche, … Read More
October 11-15 Montmartre grape harvest Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more. Various locations, Paris October 15 Book sale for a … Read More
October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Above: “Critical Mass–Pure Immanence” (2015), by Anne … Read More
October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Various locations, Paris Through November 12 Contemporary … Read More
September 22-October 2 Antique fair in a bucolic setting A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair makes a great weekend outing. Chatou September 23-24 Whisky-a-go-go Whisky tastings, food pairings, cocktails and more at the Festival … Read More
September 16-17 Heritage days The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. Various locations, Paris September 15-17 Happy birthday, Irish Cultural Center The center celebrates its 15th anniversary in Paris … Read More
