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 24-25
Happy birthday, La Villette
Paris’s largest park, on the site of the former slaughterhouses, celebrates its 35th anniversary with exhibitions, performances, architectural tours and more.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
March 22-25
Art fair
Drawing Now focuses on contemporary drawing. Above: “Nursey Figurines,” by Cat Roissetter/The Cob Gallery.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 23-25
Contemporary drawing fair
Ddessin presents 20 galleries featuring the work of young artists.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
March 21-26
Drawing fair
The Salon du Dessin presents 39 top galleries specializing in Old Master, modern and contemporary drawings.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
March 28
Kinetic art auction
Art director, fashion-world figure and designer Alexandre de Betak‘s collection of kinetic art and design goes under the hammer. Exhibition: March 22-28.
Piasa, Paris
Through April 13
Suburban jazz festival
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris
Various locations, Seine-Saint-Denis
Through April 14
“Transdisciplinary” festival
Étrange Cargo presents original contemporary performances.
Ménagerie de Verre, Paris
Through April 1
European film festival
L’Europe autour de l’Europe screens rarely seen European art films by the likes of Estonian director Jaak Kilmi and Lithuanian Audrius Stonys.
Various venues, Paris
March 23-April 1
International documentary film festival
Cinéma du Réel presents 150 films, 43 in competition.
Various locations, Paris
March 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
Through 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
Through April 1
Louis Malle Festival
The great French director’s films are in the spotlight for two weeks.
Cinémathèque Française
Through July 29
100% Doc
All about documentary films: screenings, talks, workshops and online offerings.
Forum des Images, Paris
March 23
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Jusqu’à la Garde (Custody), directed by Xavier Legrand. Cocktails at 7pm, film at 9pm.