Things to do in Paris 13th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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THURSDAY 15/10 - MUNE CONCERT JEUDI 15/10 - MUNE CONCERT

Thu 15 Oct · 20:00–22:00
Bateau El Alamein, Quai François Mauriac

Intimate concert by MUNE, a pop folk artist with an airy voice, on the boat El Alamein. An immersive world accompanied by a moon-instrument, for a mostly adult audience.

Chinese conversation workshops Ateliers de conversation en chinois

Fri 16 Oct · 17:45–18:45 + 3 other dates Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A gathering to practise Chinese in a friendly and fun atmosphere, open to people learning the language, at beginner and intermediate level.

Screening - Rester Vivant by Romain Multier and Colin Péguillan Projection - Rester Vivant de Romain Multier et Colin Péguillan

Fri 16 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 13e arrondissement, 31 rue Bobillot

Documentary about Fred, a lonely man from the Marais who investigates the death of Jim Morrison to reinvent his life. A sensitive portrait of difference and loneliness.

Your turn! Board game evening (15 and over) A vous de jouer ! soirée jeux de société (15 ans et +)

Fri 16 Oct · 19:00–21:15 + 1 other date Free ages 15+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Beginner or expert, solo or with family, come and try the multimedia library's board games! Strategy, bluffing, quizzes, luck, every player for themselves or in cooperation, there will be something for every taste!

Romantic Ragas - North India Ragas Romantiques - Inde du nord

Fri 16 Oct · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

Concert of romantic ragas from North India: Ranajit Sengupta on sarod and his son Rajarshi on the 19-string Indian mandolin, accompanied on tabla by Kousik Banerjee.

My first health and environment workshop at the PMI center 49 Masséna Mon premier atelier santé environnement au centre de PMI 49 Masséna

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 1 other date Free
Centre de PMI 49 Masséna, 49 boulevard Masséna

A free workshop for expectant parents and parents of newborns, led by specialists, to create a healthy environment during pregnancy and the baby's first months.

Pink October at the Dunois Swimming Pool Octobre Rose à la Piscine Dunois

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–17:00
Piscine Dunois, 70, rue Dunois

The Dunois swimming pool is holding a day of awareness-raising and activities around the fight against breast cancer, with a giant aqua fitness session, gentle exercise, charity stands and a concert.

The Big Story Hut (ages 4-8) La cabane des grandes histoires (4-8 ans)

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–11:15 + 1 other date Free ages 4+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

One Saturday a month, the story hut welcomes children ages 4 to 8 for a magical hour of storytelling full of discoveries, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbors or friends.

Arts Therapies and Mental Health Forum Forum Arts-Thérapies et Santé mentale

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30–17:30 Free
Maison de la vie associative et citoyenne 13ème arrondissement de Paris, 31, rue Bobillot

Awareness workshops and information stands on arts therapies, with closed-group workshops by registration for care and support professionals, and an open information forum with organizations and associations present.

Storytime for Toddlers L'heure du conte des tout-petits

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–11:45 + 3 other dates Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Stories and songs for toddlers aged 0 to 3 and their families, at storytime.

Introduction to Vinyl Cutting Workshop (15 years and up) Atelier d'initiation à la découpe vinyle (15 ans et +)

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00–13:00 Free ages 15+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

An introductory workshop on the media library's vinyl cutter: cutting stickers, decorating objects, pop-up or papercraft, using 2D vector drawing software. From 15 years old.

"The Brain at the Table, or the Making of Taste" with Hirac Gurden "Le cerveau à table ou la fabrique du goût" avec Hirac Gurden

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–16:00 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A talk by neurobiologist Hirac Gurden on taste: the five senses, pleasure, memory and the social sharing of food. Open to the general public, as part of Taste Week.

🎌 Manga Mad: Speak Up! 🎌 Mordus du manga : Donnez de la voix !

Sat 17 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 9+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

As part of Manga Mad, an introduction to dubbing workshop led by professional actor Alexis Bourtereau, so you can bring your favourite characters to life. Ages 9 and up.

Board Game Evening (ages 12 and up) Soirée jeux de société (12 ans et +)

Sat 17 Oct · 18:00–20:00 + 1 other date Free ages 12+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

One Saturday a month, the media library hosts a board game evening open to all curious players, ages 12 and up, to explore its selection of games in a friendly atmosphere.

Le Petit Mish-Mash - Yiddish, Romani, Romanian and Moldovan music Le Petit Mish-Mash - Musiques yiddish, tsiganes, roumaines et moldaves

Sat 17 Oct · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

Three musicians brought together around klezmer and Romani music get their cultures talking to each other for a fresh reading of these ancestral repertoires, between Romanian dances and transfigured klezmer melodies.

The Voice and the Vibration, Japanese Singing Workshop with Fumie Hihara La Voix et la Vibration, Atelier de chant japonais par Fumie Hihara

Sun 18 Oct · 10:00–13:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A Japanese singing workshop led by Fumie Hihara, a musician specialising in the koto and the shamisen: exploring the breath, working on pitch, and learning traditional Japanese melodies.

SLOPE

Sun 18 Oct · 19:30
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

Concert by the band SLOPE, blending hardcore, heavy grooves and a crossover spirit of funk, hip-hop and grunge, in the vein of Rage Against the Machine or Beastie Boys. A must for fans of energetic live music.

Film Workshop Course Stage Atelier Cinéma

Mon 19 Oct · 10:00–13:00 + 4 other dates ages 10+
Centre Paris Anim' Baudricourt, 6 rue Simone Weil

A short film-making course led by Kody: young people take part in front of and behind the camera with professional equipment, to learn methods, cultures, creativity and techniques.

Painting workshop Stage de peinture

Mon 19 Oct · 14:00–16:00 + 4 other dates ages 15+
Centre Paris Anim' Baudricourt, 6 rue Simone Weil

A painting workshop to let your creativity flow and create a work with your own hands, in a friendly atmosphere. All materials are provided, and no knowledge of painting or drawing is required.

BORIS Guest BORIS Guest

Tue 20 Oct · 20:00
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

The Japanese trio BORIS returns to the stage for the 20th anniversary of its cult album Pink, with the tour "Do You Remember Pink Days?". An intense and immersive concert in the band's noisy, psychedelic and incandescent world.

Modern 4-Count Rock Dance Evening in the 13th Soirée dansante Rock 4 Temps moderne dans le 13ème

Tue 20 Oct → Wed 21 Oct ages 18+
Digital Village, 21, rue Albert Bayet

A dance evening devoted to modern 4-count rock, an accessible and friendly partner dance. You don't need to come with a partner or know how to dance: you learn, you improve and you dance with everyone.

Support group - talking about sexist and sexual violence Groupe de parole - parler des violences sexistes et sexuelles

Wed 21 Oct · 18:30–20:30 Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 13e arrondissement, 31 rue Bobillot

Monthly support group run by the association The Witches' Society to speak about your experience of sexist and sexual violence and to talk about your healing journey. Open to women and gender minorities.

LIGNE10 x Tate Ammonia x Capitaine Sky

Wed 21 Oct · 20:00–23:00
La Dame de Canton, Quai François Mauriac

A concert evening aboard a legendary junk moored in Paris, with three bands offering folk rock, danceable pop and dreamy pop soul. For adults and older teens who love live music.

Take Me Out: Oh Hiroshima + Barrens live in Paris! Take Me Out : Oh Hiroshima + Barrens en concert à Paris !

Fri 23 Oct · 19:30–22:30
Petit Bain, 7 port de la Gare

Post-rock concert at Petit Bain: Swedish duo Oh Hiroshima present their new album, supported by the trio Barrens.

Reading Bar Bar à lectures

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–17:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

As part of the Month of the Imaginary, the Virginia Woolf multimedia library invites you to a Reading Bar concocted by the theatre company Les Écriés: readings of excerpts from fantasy and science-fiction novels, whispered in your ear, to share with the family.

Concert by the Q5 brass quintet Concert du quintette de cuivres Q5

Sat 24 Oct · 16:00–17:30 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A classical music concert for all, performed by the Q5 brass quintet, mixing serious works and popular pieces.

Role-Playing Game Night (16 and over) Soirée jeu de rôle (16 ans et +)

Sat 24 Oct · 18:00–23:00 Free ages 16+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

The médiathèque, in partnership with the Opale Rôliste association, is offering a role-playing game night for anyone who enjoys adventure, teamwork and challenges. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, everyone will find a table to welcome them.

MARKO HIETALA

Mon 26 Oct · 19:00
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

Modern 4-Count Rock Dance Evening in the 13th Soirée dansante Rock 4 Temps moderne dans le 13ème

Tue 27 Oct → Wed 28 Oct ages 18+
Digital Village, 21, rue Albert Bayet

A dance evening devoted to modern 4-count rock, an accessible and friendly partner dance. You don't need to come with a partner or know how to dance: you learn, you improve and you dance with everyone.

Haute Couture

Wed 28 Oct · 19:00–20:00 + 3 other dates
Théâtre Le 13e Art, 30, avenue d'Italie

A contemporary dance piece by Josépha Madoki that twists the codes of fashion to turn them into a choreographic arena where bodies assert themselves and norms explode.

"We Did Not See the Days Go By" and "Ardentes" "Nous n’avons pas vu passer les jours" et "Ardentes"

Fri 30 Oct · 20:30–22:30
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A theatrical reading about the writer couple Simone Schwarz-Bart and Yann Plougastel, followed by a choreographic creation by two dancers on a woman's view of her own body.

Vietnamese Conversation Workshops Ateliers de conversation en vietnamien

Sat 31 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Vietnamese conversation workshops, led by a Vietnamese volunteer reader, for beginner learners. A friendly and fun time to chat.

Musical Breakfast - Voice, What You Can Do! Petit déjeuner musical - Voix, ce que tu peux faire !

Sat 31 Oct · 11:00–13:00 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A musical breakfast about surprising voices: extreme ranges, androgynous voices, royal voices, strange timbres and voices used as instruments. Free admission.

Readings or a spell, Melville celebrates Halloween! Des lectures ou un sort, Melville fête Halloween !

Sat 31 Oct · 18:00–20:00 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Horror stories and activities for young and old, with the scariest costume welcome: story times, game and activity stands, a literary aperitif and a costume vote.

Sensitive States #2 — Live painting performance & improvised piano États sensibles #2 — Performance de peinture live & piano improvisé

Mon 2 Nov · 19:00–21:00
Rêva, 133 avenue de france

A live performance in which an artist paints a large-format canvas while a pianist improvises in real time. The audience watches the creative process unfold, in a dialogue between painterly gesture and music.

Hermeto Pascoal’s Mothership

Mon 2 Nov · 19:30–20:30
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Nave-Mãe (Mothership) brings together the musicians who played with Hermeto Pascoal on stage and in the studio for decades and who now offer tribute concerts with a 100% Hermeto repertoire.

Take Me Out: Lol Tolhurst live in Paris! Take Me Out : Lol Tolhurst en concert à Paris !

Mon 2 Nov · 20:00–22:30
Petit Bain, 7 port de la Gare

Lol Tolhurst, founding member of The Cure and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performs a concert in Paris, with a setlist tied to his album "Los Angeles" and his post-punk career.

Hermeto Pascoal’s Mothership

Mon 2 Nov · 21:30–22:30
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Nave-Mãe (Mothership) brings together the musicians who played with Hermeto Pascoal on stage and in the studio for decades and who now offer tribute concerts with a 100% Hermeto repertoire.

Hermeto Pascoal’s Mothership

Tue 3 Nov · 19:30–20:30
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Nave-Mãe (Mothership) brings together the musicians who played with Hermeto Pascoal on stage and in the studio for decades and who now offer tribute concerts with a 100% Hermeto repertoire.

Hermeto Pascoal’s Mothership

Tue 3 Nov · 21:30–22:30
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Nave-Mãe (Mothership) brings together the musicians who played with Hermeto Pascoal on stage and in the studio for decades and who now offer tribute concerts with a 100% Hermeto repertoire.

DISCO

Wed 4 Nov · 19:00–20:00 + 3 other dates
Théâtre Le 13e Art, 30, avenue d'Italie

A dance performance by Josépha Madoki, a leading figure in Waacking in France, which summons the energy of disco and club nights as a space of resistance and collective healing.

Kristof Négrit "State of Mind" Kristof Négrit « État d’âme »

Wed 4 Nov · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Guadeloupean drummer-percussionist Kristof Négrit presents "État d'âme" (State of Mind), a concert blending Guadeloupean rhythms, modern jazz and afrobeat influences, with saxophone, piano and double bass.

Minino Garay & friends

Thu 5 Nov · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
JASS CLUB PARIS, 141 Rue de Tolbiac

Minino Garay, an Argentine percussionist, takes up residence at the JASS Club and brings together a trio with guests from Argentina, Switzerland and elsewhere, for a meeting of tradition and modernity.

Meet the Queens of the Woods: at the heart of the Bois de Boulogne Rencontre - Les Reines du Bois : au cœur du bois de Boulogne

Fri 6 Nov · 19:30–21:30 Free
Bibliothèque Marguerite Durand (BMD), 79 rue Nationale

An evening of personal accounts and discussion around the photo exhibition "Les Reines du Bois" (The Queens of the Woods), devoted to South American trans women who work as prostitutes in the Bois de Boulogne, offering a humane look at lives that are all too often despised.

Back to the Roots - Tunisia Retour aux sources - Tunisie

Fri 6 Nov · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A musical journey around the qanun, the emblematic instrument of Mediterranean Arab music, led by Tunisian virtuoso Hend Zouari, accompanied by the duduk, cello and percussion.

Baby-and-parent circus workshops for family fun Ateliers cirque baby-parents pour s'amuser en famille

Sat 7 Nov · 10:00–11:00 ages 2+
RueWATT, 18, rue WATT

A movement and circus discovery workshop for children aged 2 to 4 accompanied by their parents, where little ones and grown-ups explore together through the joy of play.

Our Local Birds: Parent-Child Nature Drawing Workshop Les oiseaux de chez nous : atelier de dessin naturaliste parents-enfants

Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–16:30 Free ages 6+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A family nature drawing workshop, from age 6, to learn how to draw the birds of the Île-de-France region from photographs, led by a nature artist. Drawing materials provided.

Aerial circus workshops for adults Ateliers cirque aérien adultes

Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–17:00 + 1 other date ages 16+
RueWATT, 18, rue WATT

Workshops to discover aerial circus apparatus (rope, trapeze, fabric, straps, hoop), led by artists of Cirque Fièr·e·s, to try or take up circus practice again.

Breaths of the Reed - J.A Jayant - India Souffles du roseau - J.A Jayant - Inde

Sat 7 Nov · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

Commemorating the centenary of T.R. Mahalingam, flautist J.A. Jayant brings together his most gifted students for a historic European tour: an ensemble of five Carnatic flautists, joined by percussionists.

Contemporary German Cinema by Gregory Coutaut Le cinéma allemand contemporain par Gregory Coutaut

Thu 12 Nov · 19:00–20:30 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Journalist Gregory Coutaut offers an overview of German-language auteur cinema of the last 25 years, between ghosts of History, internationally renowned actresses and irresistible comedies.

Friday 13: public screening of the film and live recording of "Monster Squad" Vendredi 13 : projection du film et émission "Monster Squad" en public

Fri 13 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free ages 16+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

Screening of the horror film Friday 13 (1980, original version with French subtitles), followed by a live episode of the show Monster Squad devoted to horror cinema.

"Mademoiselle Maya in Full Voice" enchants the Théâtre Stéphane Gildas « Mademoiselle Maya en Ut Intégral » enchante le Théâtre Stéphane Gildas

Fri 13 Nov · 19:30–21:00
Théâtre Stéphane Gildas, 16, rue de Tolbiac

A show blending theatre and songs: Mademoiselle Maya welcomes the audience into her little 1900s parlour, with risqué double-entendre texts, previously unpublished letters and piano. For an adult audience.

In the Wake of the Orient - Syria Dans le sillage de l'orient - Syrie

Fri 13 Nov · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

Concert of classical Arab songs and music by the Duo Sawt Al-Chark: repertoire of Oum Kalsoum, traditional songs from Aleppo and Aramaic sacred chants, with oud and percussion.

Fun screening: A Thousand and One Fairytales Séance ludique : Mille et une féeries

Sat 14 Nov ages 6+
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, 73, avenue des Gobelins

A silent film screening in flamboyant colours, populated with fantastical creatures and tales from the Arabian Nights, with a pianist improvising live. For young and old alike, ages 6 and up.

The Creative Secrets of Mademoiselle Kiss, Drag Queen and Costume Designer Les secrets de création de mademoiselle kiss, drag-queen et costumière

Sat 14 Nov · 11:00–12:30 Free ages 15+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A meeting with Mademoiselle Kiss, drag queen and alter ego of costume designer Quentin Lefèbvre, who will talk about creating costumes and makeup. Ages 15 and up.

Pride Festival: screening of the film "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s" Festival des Fiertés : projection du film "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s"

Sat 14 Nov · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 16+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Screening of the documentary "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s" ("Habibi, a Song for My Friends") by Florent Gouëlou (80 min), followed by a discussion with the director, as part of the Pride Festival.

Pride Festival: Bad In Black Festival des fiertés : Bad In Black

Sat 14 Nov · 18:00–22:30 Free
Gymnase Thomas Mann, rue des Cadets de la France Libre

A friendly badminton tournament played entirely in the dark: the court, net and shuttlecocks glow under black light, with music playing. All levels are welcome.

Hindustani music workshop Atelier de musique hindoustanie

Sun 15 Nov · 13:00–16:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A workshop to explore how ragas work and their fundamental principles, and to enrich your musical practice by bringing your instrument (sitar or other).

Sitar for Soul - North India Sitar for soul - Inde du nord

Sun 15 Nov · 18:00–19:30
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A Hindustani classical music concert: Deepsankar, the fourth generation of sitar players, and Abhirup Roy, a tabla virtuoso, in a dialogue between sitar and the rhythms of northern India.