April 12
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Quitter la Nuit, directed by Delphine Girard.
L’Entrepô, Paris
April 12-14
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
Through April 14
Films on art
The Journées Internationales du Film sur l’Art presents recent films and homages to Patrice Chéreau, Jean-Luc Godard and Carlos Saura, plus sessions with videographer and artist Mohamed Bourouissa. Above: A scene from Barbet Schroeder’s charming documentary Ricardo et la Peinture.
Louvre, 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
March 29–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
April 6-June 2
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
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.