March 24
Guns begone
The international March for Our Lives protest calling on U.S. lawmakers to pass common-sense gun safety legislation will take place in Paris on March 24 at 2:30pm. A pre-rally Day of Action will be held at the American Church in Paris on March 22 at 7pm to register Americans to vote, hear from gun control activists, write to legislators, and make posters for the march.
Place du Trocadéro, Paris
March 18-20
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €4.
Various cinemas, France
March 17, 24, 31
Humanitarian theater project
On Saturday afternoons this month, the Good Chance Theatre presents the freewheeling “Hope Show,” by and for the immigrant community and friends. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance by writing to hopeshow@goodchance.org.uk.
La Bulle Humanitarian Centre, Porte de la Chapelle, Paris
March 20-April 14
“Transdisciplinary” festival
Étrange Cargo presents original contemporary performances.
Ménagerie de Verre, Paris
Through March 18
St. Patrick’s Festival
The Irish Cultural Center is celebrating for a whole week with various events and concerts, complete with Paris’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade (March 17 at 1pm) and ending on the 18th with a concert by virtuoso accordionist Sharon Shannon.
Irish Cultural Center, Paris
March 16-19
Massive book fair
The Salon du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
March 17-May 6
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through March 31
Jardin Intime
Photographs by Françoise Huguier, exhibited in support of Reporters without Borders.
Galerie VU, Paris
March 23-24
Take home a winemaker
Winemakers from Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux come to Paris to offer tastings of their products in wine bars and private homes for the event J’Irai Déguster chez Vous.
Various venues, Paris
March 14-April 1
Louis Malle Festival
The great French director’s films are in the spotlight for two weeks.
Cinémathèque Française
March 13-20
Israeli cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Israelien presents features, short films, classics and more.
Cinéma Majestic Passy, Paris
Through March 18
Antique fair on the Impressionists’ island
The spotlight is on Russian art at this edition of the Foire de Chatou.
Chatou
Through July 29
100% Doc
All about documentary films: screenings, talks, workshops and online offerings.
Forum des Images, Paris
March 8-11
Craftspeople on film
The Festival Internationale du Film sur les Métiers d’Art is a juried festival of the best films on artisanship.
Cinéma Le Méliès, Montreuil
March 16
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Retour Du Héros, directed by Laurent Tirard. Screening at 7pm, comedy show at 8, film at 8:30.