December 7-8 Recovery in song and dance Zoe Ní Riordáin, winner of the Performance Award created in memory of the director, producer and scriptwriter Romilly Walton-Masters, presents an experimental performance called “Recovery,” combining original pop-styled songs and contemporary choreography. Centre Culturel Irlandais, … Read More
December 1-4 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 1-3 Organic food and wine fair Vinibio and Bio … Read More
November 23 Metropolitan music A concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of the program that auditions and accredits musicians to play in the halls of the Paris Métro. L’Olympia, Paris December 1-2 Wine fair The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries … Read More
November 17-December 24 African music and film The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: the group Tinariwen pays homage to the Sahara, with a mix of traditional Touareg music, rock and desert blues. Photo © MariePlaneille Various locations in Paris … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
