Paris Update Events 08.11.17

November 8, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

Through December 9 Art Nouveau experience The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T. Hôtel Mezzara, … Read More

Paris Update Events 01.11.17

November 1, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

November 2-4 Indie, rock, electro Spotlight on French groups at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris November 3-19 Focus on photos in Saint Germain Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, … Read More

Paris Update Events 25.10.17

October 25, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

Through December 31 Unbreakable actors What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films. Paris, Forum des Images  Through December … Read More

Paris Update Events 18.10.17

October 18, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

October 19-22 Monster contemporary art fair Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Above: “Untitled 2016, by Harold Ancart. Grand Palais, Paris October 18-22 Asian art Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. 9, av. Hoche, … Read More

Paris Update Events 11.10.17

October 11, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

 October 11-15 Montmartre grape harvest Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more. Various locations, Paris October 15 Book sale for a … Read More

Paris Update Events 04.10.17

October 4, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Above: “Critical Mass–Pure Immanence” (2015), by Anne … Read More

Paris Update Events 27.09.17

September 27, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

October 7 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Various locations, Paris Through November 12 Contemporary … Read More

Paris Update Events 20.09.17

September 20, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

 September 22-October 2 Antique fair in a bucolic setting A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair makes a great weekend outing. Chatou September 23-24 Whisky-a-go-go Whisky tastings, food pairings, cocktails and more at the Festival … Read More

Paris Update Events 13.09.17

September 13, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

September 16-17 Heritage days The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.  Various locations, Paris September 15-17 Happy birthday, Irish Cultural Center The center celebrates its 15th anniversary in Paris … Read More

Paris Update Events 26.07.17

July 26, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Week events

September 8-10 New-style theater festival Les Floréales Théâtrales features young companies and rarely produced plays along with concerts and food stands. Théâtre de Ménilmontant, Paris Through mid-September Swimming in the canal The water in the Bassin de la Villette has been … Read More