Soulages: A Retrospective
Freeing the Light
When a friend heard that I was going to see a retrospective of the work of Pierre Soulages at the Fondation Gianadda in Martigny, Switzerland, she said, “But it’s all just black, isn’t it?” Well, no. First of all, Soulages has used … Read More
Vantre Restaurant
Bistro with Three-Star Service
Vantre may look like an unassuming Paris bistro, but its staff has some very impressive credentials. That is obvious at once from the deep wine knowledge even on the part of a very young waiter, and by the large book … Read More
Jan Fabre: Sexual Belgian Folklore & Sexual Belgian North Sea
Sexy Belgium
Warning: this is an X-rated exhibition, with representations of penises and vaginas galore, but never has “porn” been so sparkly and glamorous – so much fun! For the first show to be held in contemporary art dealer Daniel Templon’s second Paris … Read More
The back of the Opéra Garnier seen in the distance from the top of the Printemps department store. © 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).
June 21
Dancing in the street
The Summer Solstice festival, the Fête de la Musique, brings free music, good and bad, into the streets of Paris and now the world.
Various locations, Paris
June 21-23
Outdoor films
Films sous les Etoiles offers free films in the park.
Parc de Saint Cloud
July 1-4
Cheap Cinema
See first-run films for €4 in participating cinemas during the Fête du Cinéma.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 30
Malcolm McDowell
A retrospective of the actor’s long career.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through June 24
International cuisine
For the Refugee Food Festival, 15 restaurants in Paris (and in 13 other cities 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
Through June 27
Dutch Sex Wave
The sexual revolution of the 1970s as seen in Dutch films.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through July 4
Master of thrills
Retrospective of the films of Brian De Palma.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
June 21-24
Street art festival
The Festival Et 20 l’Été livens up the street of the 20th arrondissement with music, theater, dance and more.
Various locations, Paris
June 22-24
Rock for AIDS
Book now for the three-day AIDS-benefit rock festival Solidays.
Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris
Through June 22
Franco-American film festival
The Champs-Elysées Film Festival presents American independent films, French and American short subjects, and premieres attended by cast and crew.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 22
Carolyn Carlson’s summer festival
Festival June Events, founded by choreographer Carolyn Carlson, looks at the links between dance and music of all sorts.
Various venues, Paris
June 23-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
Through June 25
Jewish cultural festival
The Festival des Cultures Juives presents films, theater, concerts, exhibitions and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
June 22-24
Improv Weekend
Three days of theatrical improvisation during the Les 72h d’impro de Paris festival.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 30
Multidisciplinary music festival
From the website: “Learn and unlearn, code and decode the world; four verbs that define a festival.” If that grabs you, Festival ManiFeste is for you.
Ircam & Centre Pompidou, Paris
Summer 2018
Summer Party
The Mona Bismarck American Center opens up its townhouse and garden for a series of summer parties called Mona Darlin’ featuring electronic music.
Mona Bismarck American Center, Paris
Through July 5
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint Denis
Through Oct. 6
Dance in historic sites
Monuments en Mouvement offers free dance performances in national monuments like the Pantheon in Paris, the Abbaye de Cluny and châteaux.
Various locations
June 22
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Demi-Soeurs, directed by Saphia Azzeddine and François-Régis Jeanne.