Through April 30
Jonas Mekas retrospective
A retrospective of films by the experimental film director on the occasion of the centenary of his birth.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through April 29/June 5
Irish artists in Paris
The Irish Cultural Centre is featuring exhibitions of the work of Siobhán McDonald and George Bolster. Above: from Siobhán McDonald’s show “The Week the Sun Touched the Earth.”
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
April 29-May 1
Farm-fresh
Les Toqués de l’Agriculture introduces young French farmers noted for their innovations to the Paris public in the company of famous chefs, including Sylvestre Wahid, Blanche Loiseau, Tom Meyer and Rebecca Lockwood.
Esplanade of the Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Through April 22
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris. Above: Angolan-Congolese blues musician Sam Mangwana.
Various venues, Seine-Saint-Denis
Through April 23
Lit festival
The libraries and cultural institutions of Seine-Saint-Denis present Hors Limites, a festival of the department’s literature.
Various locations, Seine-Saint-Denis
April 21
Restored movies in concert
Retour de Flamme will present previously unseen movies by the earliest female filmmakers, with piano accompaniment.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through April 30
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines.
La Villette, Paris
Through June 4
Ukrainian cooks
Three refugees from Ukraine serve up their country’s traditional dishes at Daniel Rose’s restaurant La Bourse et la Vie, renamed La Borscht et La Vie for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds going to charities supporting victims of the conflict.
La Bourse et la Vie, Paris
Ongoing
Notre Dame in AR
The history of the iconic Parisian landmark, from its construction in the Middle Ages to the 2019 fire, is chronicled in augmented reality. Reservation required.
Collège des Bernardins, Paris
Through May 19
Un-still life
The thinktank Forum Vie Mobile presents The Lives We Lead, a photography collection documenting the changing, in-motion lives of a diverse range of people living across France.
Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.
Various venues, France
Through August 21
Inflatable art
For Pop Air, the artworks of 15 international artists are blown up and made inflatable for visitors young and old to enjoy. In collaboration with the Balloon Museum in Rome. Above: An inflatable work of art, © Cupid’s Koi Garden by ENESS.
La Villette, Paris
Through May 22
Contemporary art festival
The first Festival Jeu de Paume is a multidisciplinary exhibition with photography, video installations, sculpture and performances.
Jeu de Paume, Paris
April 22-24
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
Through May 29
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through June 16
All things Ulysses
To celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of James Joyce‘s novel, Shakespeare and Company is holding a series of online readings.
Shakespeare and Company, Paris
April 22
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Notre-Dame Brûle, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
Ongoing
Save the Musée de l’Éventail
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to help save the Musée de l’Éventail, Paris’s museum of fans and fan-making.