December 7-8
Recovery in song and dance
Zoe Ní Riordáin, winner of the Performance Award created in memory of the director, producer and scriptwriter Romilly Walton-Masters, presents an experimental performance called “Recovery,” combining original pop-styled songs and contemporary choreography.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
November-December
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through 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 suburbs
Through December 9
Noise in the library
Festival Monte le Son: This year’s festival in Paris libraries features on guitar music.
Various location, Paris
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, Paris
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 22
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
December 8
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Jeune Femme, directed by Léonor Serraille, preceded by a themed cocktail party.