Trois B
Juggling with Three Balls
I love meatballs. Who doesn’t? Well, vegetarians, I guess, but even they can eat at Trois B, a new restaurant in the 19th arrondissement specializing in “balls.” It is not the only one, however. The first one, reviewed here, had … Read More
Dora Maar
The Price of A-musing Picasso
Photographer and painter Dora Maar (1907-97), who was Picasso’s lover for eight years, beginning in 1936 (“I wasn’t his mistress,” she once said, “he was my master”), is probably best known today as “The Weeping Woman” in Picasso’s portraits of … Read More
Le Maquis
Taming the Maquis
Not much is happening gastronomically out near the northern edge of Paris, although there are some cool places like the eco-friendly café/restaurant the Recyclerie. Now, however, a modest little bistro with equally modest prices and above-average food has opened. It’s … Read More
The gleaming new facade of the former Samaritaine department store on Rue de Rivoli in Paris. 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).
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.
Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
June 13 & 14
Innovation in tech
Cutting edge, sustainable technology takes center stage at the free Futur.e.s Festival.
Mobilier national – Galerie des Gobelins, 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
Through June 15
Short film festival
Côté Court presents all kinds of short-form art: videos, films, essays and fiction.
Various locations, Paris and suburbs
Through June 16
Extraordinary festival
The Institute for Research on Extraordinary Experiences presents curiosities of arts and science at Le Festival de l’Extraordinaire.
10 Rue Volney, Paris
June 19-23
Accessible innovation in film
Today’s most daring and creative methods of storytelling are on show to the public at NewImages Festival.
Forum des Images, Paris
June 13-23
Jewish cultural festival
The Festival des Cultures Juives presents films, theater, concerts, exhibitions and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
June 14-16
Paris in print
A selection of books on Paris will be presented at this year’s Paris se Livre.
Tour Montparnasse, Paris
June 15-16
Pre-loved jumble sale
La Fête de la Récup’ is a huge two-day sale of upcycled objects, accompanied by performances and workshops about sustainable living.
La Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
June 18 and 25
Free concerts
Talented violinists perform in the Marais at 12:30 on these dates. No reservation necessary.
Eglise des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
June 13-23
Jewish cultural festival
The Festival des Cultures Juives presents films, theater, concerts, exhibitions and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 29
Multidisciplinary music festival
From the 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
June 14
Celebrating the independent bookshop
The fifth annual Pari des Libraires will see Parisians celebrate their local independent bookshops.
Various bookshops, Paris
June 14-17
Sweet salon
Everything you ever want to know about dessert at the Salon de la Pâtisserie.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through June 16
Festival of audiobooks
Actors, authors and musicians come together to celebrate audiobooks for Vos’x Salon du Livre Audio.
Mairie de Montreuil, Montreuil
Through June 26
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the sixth edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events including theatre and cinema.
Various locations, France
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
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 20-23
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 21-23
Rock for AIDS
Book now for the three-day AIDS-benefit rock festival Solidays.
Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris
June 18-25
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
June 22-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 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
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
Through July 3
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint Denis
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.
77 avenue du docteur Arnold Netter, Paris
June 13
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Crevettes Pailletées (The Shiny Shrimps), directed by Cédric Le Gallo and Maxime Govare.