April 24
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Mercato, directed by Tristan Séguéla.
L’Arlequin, Paris
April 24-26
Climate change summit
2Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through April 27
25 Westerns
Some of the best of the West, from Fred Zinnemann’s High Noon to Howard Hawks’ Red River.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through April 27
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines. Check website for exact dates.
La Villette, Paris
April 28
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Peau d’Âne, directed by Jacques Demy.
EICAR, Ivry-sur-Seine
May 3
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
May 1-4
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 7-11
African cinema
NollywoodWeek Paris promotes cinema from Nigeria and the wider African diaspora. Pictured above: a still from the short film The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyi Ajayí, directed by Abbesi Akhamie.
Cinéma l’Arlequin, Paris
May 8-11
Pop-up restaurants
Paris’s best chefs offer bite-sized samples of their fare at Taste of Paris.
Grand Palais, Paris
May 9-11
New independent films
Filmmakers from around the world are spotlighted at ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival.
Les 7 Parnassiens, Paris
May 9-11
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
Through May 11
Retail heaven
You can buy just about anything at the century-old Foire de Paris, a gigantic pop-up store. For free admission, click here.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
May 17
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 16-18
Stimulating books
The Paris Ass Book Fair gives “an important place to marginal and untimely sensibilities, desires and aspirations, and to affirm a joyful approach to art and publishing, a taste for provocation and the absurd, an urge to stimulate minds and bodies.”
Palais Tokyo, Paris
May 18
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
May 12-19
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 23-24
Up-and-coming artists
The Festival Sous le Radar presents emerging French and international musicians of various stripes.
Communale, Saint Ouen
May 19-25
Brewer’s bash
Local bars will feature craft beers May 19-25, and 60 French microbrewers will be on hand for the Paris Beer Festival (May 24-25) at Ground Control.
Various locations & Ground Control, Paris
May 21-25
Cutting-edge design
The biggest and best in contemporary design gather for the international art festival Révélations.
Grand Palais, Paris
May 25
Giant bike rally
The Convergence Francilienne brings together riders from all over the Île de France, who converge at Bastille in Paris and parade to Invalides for a picnic. See website for routes.
Île de France and Paris
May 1-30
Celebrating cycling
Mai à Vélo celebrates and promotes all things cycling. Events in Paris include tours and cycling challenges.
Worldwide
Through June 1
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
June 5-8
Charity fashion sale
Hundreds of fashion brands have donated clothing to be sold at a 70 percent discount at the Grande Braderie de la Mode de AIDES.
Magasins Généraux, Pantin
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.