December 2
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Trois Nuits par Semaine, directed by Florent Gouëlou.
L’Entrepot, Paris
December 3
Rosa & Bill
Natacha Henry will discuss her historical novel The French Painter and the American Showman: The Unlikely Friendship of Rosa Bonheur and Buffalo Bill. Sign up at brbookroom@gmail.com
Bill & Rosa’s Book Room, Boulogne-Billancourt
Through December 3
International jazz festival
Jazzycolors presents musicians from around the world in Paris’s national culture centers.
Various locations, Paris
December 4
Dachshunds on Parade
Hundreds of Dachshunds will take a walk together along the Seine for the Paris Sausage Walk, from 11am to 1pm.
Between the Pont Mirabeau and the Pont de l’Alma, Paris
December 3-4
Open studios
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Portes Ouvertes, with 21 artists opening their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
December 2-5
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
December 5-6
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will show avant-premières of four new films by Aborigine directors.
Cinéma L’Arlequin, Paris
December 10
Open-air art
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Galerie Ouverte: artists from Paris’s 2oth arrondissement will exhibit their work on a charming square.
Place de la Réunion, Paris
Through December 11
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals. Pictured above: from Boris Mikhaïlov’s series “Yesterday’s Sandwich,” (c. 1960-70). Courtesy Suzanne Tarasiève. Photos from the series will be posted in the streets of Paris.
Various locations, Paris and environs
Through December 12
Looking forward
GESTE Paris 2021, an art exhibition/conference, “Meta_Contra_Verse,” will include meetings with artists and installations on the theme of imagining the future. Make an appointment on the website.
10, rue Croix des Petits Champs, Paris
December 15
The streets of Aix
Léo Marchutz’s minimalist lithographs of urban scenes, especially the streets of Aix-en-Provence, will be the subject of a conference at the BibliothèqueNationale de France, which owns a collection of the artist’s works.
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Richelieu, Paris
December 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Kurt Weill, Paris-style
Singers Lucy Dixon and Perry Leopard, and accordionist Hubert de Leusse pay tribute to the composer in their show MeanWeill: Berlin to Broadway (via Paris).
Cave Café, Paris
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
November-December
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
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
December 2-January 2
A number of light installations by the famous Groupe F and others will light up the Parc de la Villette for Lumières! during the festive season.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
December 26-January 2
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of all things fairgroundf.
Musée des Arts Forains, 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
Through January 30
Evolution in lights
Mini-Mondes en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s Jardin de Plantes festive illuminations will focus on mi.
Jardin de Plantes, 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, 2023
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
Through February 18, 20233
Street art show
The exhibition Urbain de Paname,held in a former skating rink, presents the work of 30 street artists, including Banksy OBEY, Kaws and Invader.
Patinoire de Saint-Ouen
January 19-February 19
Timely contemporary art
The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and a number of events on the theme “Voir la Guerre et Faire la Paix.”