Through November 12
Calder Unfolding
The Almine Rech gallery presents a major exhibition of the work of Alexander Calder, including the mobile pictured above: “Untitled” (1963).
Almine Rech, Paris
November 13
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Riposte Féministe, directed by Marie Perennès & Simon Depardon.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
November 9-13
Photography books
Eighty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 9-13
Fine art fair
Eighty-six galleries will participate in this year’s Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale, one of the top-rated art fairs. Pictured above: Fernand Leger’s gouache “Flying Objects” (1932) will be shown by Galerie AB.
Carrousel du Louvre & online, Paris
November 10-13
Hit it!
Hip Tap Project and Friends presents the Percussive Dance Festival, featuring body percussion, percussive dance, jazz-rock, tap dance, jazz roots, voice, rhythm in movement and stomp. The Nov. 10 performance has been postponed due to Métro strike.
Various locations, Paris
November 10-13
Mega-photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris
Through November 15
Homage to Serge
The Gainsb’Art project shows works by some 40 artists inspired by France’s beloved enfant terrible and troubadour Serge Gainsbourg (1928-91).
Yoxeone Art Gallery, Paris
November 10, 11 & 17
Calling all naked art lovers
Special visits to the exhibition “Hyperréalisme. Ceci n’Est Pas un Corps” are scheduled for nudists only by the Fédération Française de Naturisme and the Association des Naturistes de Paris.
Musée Maillol, Paris
November 11-17
World cinema festival
Recent fiction films on political and social issues are screened at the annual Un État du Monde festival.
Forum des Images, Paris
November 19
Book launch
Everyone is invited to the launch of Paris The Right Bank–A Flaneur’s Guide. RSVP via the contact form on www.aflaneursguide.com
La Belle Hortense, Paris
Through November 19
Actor, inventor
Retrospective of the films of the brainy and beautiful Hedy Lamarr.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 3-19
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
November 16-20
DIY assistance
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 18-20
Foodies on foot
ParisLocal introduces participants to some of Paris’s best eco-responsible food artisans and shops. Sign up for events
Various locations, Paris
November 14-21
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
November 18-21
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre
Through November 27
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde.
Various locations, Paris
November 9-27
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music, from Yemen blues to Andalusian soul at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
November 17-27
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 24-27
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the 40th annual Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through November 28
Master filmmaker
Retrospective of the work of the great Akira Kurosawa.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 19-29
LGBTQI+ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
Through December 11
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
November 18-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through December 31
Temporary cultural center
The massive former Tati department store at Barbès has been turned into a temporary cultural center – complete with art gallery, radio station, library, workshops and cafeteria – by the Union de la Jeunesse Internationale.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
November 17-January 10
The lights go on
A list of all the holiday illuminations in Paris. The most famous, on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 20 at 5pm.
Various locations, Paris
December 1-January 31
Olympic Games tickets
Sign up during this two-month window if you want to buy tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Online
Through February 9, 2022
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.