Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings
Mystery and Meaning
Much to her regret, Sally Mann first became famous, or should I say infamous, with the photos she took of her young children in the 1980s and ‘90s as they ran around the family’s country property in the summer, often … Read More
La Bécane à Gaston Restaurant
Too Much Like Home
Another week, another slightly disappointing restaurant. This is getting tiresome. Once again, a friend and I had high hopes for a bistro, La Bécane à Gaston, based on word-of-mouth recommendations. Decor-wise, La Bécane resembles the restaurants I have reviewed in … Read More
Romanès Cirque Tzigane
The Magical World of a Romani Circus
Billed “the last Tzigane circus in the world,” the Romanès Cirque Tzigane has been entertaining Paris audiences in its tiny candlelit châpiteau for 25 years. The fact that it is a circus is almost irrelevant, however, for the circus arts … Read More
A roofless Notre Dame almost two months after the fire. Photo © Paris Update
What's Happening in Paris This Week
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
Throughout June
International cuisine
For the Refugee Food Festival, restaurants in Paris and around the world will invite a refugee chef into their kitchens to concoct specialties from their home countries, from Georgia to Syria and Sri Lanka.
Various locations, Paris
June 29
Fun on the canal
At Canal on Scène, activities for kids and teens during the afternoon, and dancing and a “pyrotechnic spectacle” for everyone in the evening.
Bassin de la Villette, Paris
June 29
LGBT+ Pride
LGBT in the streets. The parade starts at 2pm on Place du 18 Juin 1940, Montparnasse, and ends on Place de la République, where a concert will be held until 10 pm.
Paris
Through July 14
Chopin a go go
Every summer, the Festival Chopin fills the Bois de Boulogne with master’s piano music.
Orangerie du Parc de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne
June 28-30
Improv Weekend
Three days of theatrical improvisation during the Les 72h d’Impro de Paris festival.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 16
The Paris of yesterday
For the 80th anniversary of renowned Paris photography collection Roger-Viollet, Bercy Village is decorated with thirty black-and-white photos showing the architecture, history and daily life of 20th-century Paris.
Bercy Village, Paris
Throughout the summer
Musical migrations
Take a holiday without ever leaving Paris as bands play music from across the world at Poisson Lune. Above: one of many novelty food vendors found at this unique spot.
Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
Through June 27
Chinese cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Chinois en France brings films and stars to cities in France, including Paris.
Various locations
June 27-29
Outdoor films
Films sous les Étoiles offers free films in the park.
Parc de Saint Cloud
Through June 29
Multidisciplinary music festival
From the Manifeste website: “Learn and unlearn, code and decode the world; four verbs that define a festival.” If that grabs you, this festival is for you.
Ircam & Centre Pompidou, Paris
July 7
Bag of Books Sale
SOS Help hosts their popular annual sale, where as many books as you can fit in a standard bag will cost you just €5.
St. Joseph’s Church, 50 avenue Hoche, Paris
July 4-13
Eclectic music festival
Days Off presents acts ranging from David Byrne to Etienne Daho.
Philharmonie de Paris
Through July 11
The sexual revolution on screen
Films highlighting drag, politics and freedom are screened for Libérations Sexuelles, Révolutions Visuelles.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through July 21
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through July 6
Spotlight on accessibility
For Paris Disability Month, events take place throughout the city to combat prejudice and increase accessibility.
Various locations in Paris
Through July 28
Art meets cinema
An imagined path is drawn between the lives of Pablo Picasso and his admirer, renowned Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini in the exhibition “Quand Fellini Rêvait de Picasso.”
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
June 30-July 3
Cheap Cinema
See first-run films for €4 in participating cinemas during the Fête du Cinéma.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 22
Focus on graphic design
The Biennale International de Design Graphique Chaumont is a four-month festival of workshops, group discussions, concerts and conferences on the subject of graphics creation.
Various locations, Paris
Throughout the summer
Outdoor jazz
The Paris Jazz Festival offers free weekend concerts in the park (admission to park: €6).
Parc Floral, Paris
Through July 3
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint Denis
July 2
Free concert
Talented violinist Yuro Kuroda performs in the Marais at 12:30. No reservation necessary.
Eglise des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
Through August 6
Retail sales
The official biannual six-week sales period.
Retailers all over France
Through August 31
Balloons in Bercy Village
After her colorful umbrella installation was well-received last year, Portuguese artist returns to decorate Bercy Village with colored balloons. Other decorations and a bubble pool will provide summer entertainment.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through October 15
More than a food market
Experience a new 5000 square-meter food market with a focus on healthy eating, featuring art and performance, at Le Marché Pop.