Sat 21 Nov · 15:30–17:00
Free
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
As part of the "Monte le Son" Festival, pianist and musicologist Jean-Pierre Armengaud gives a musical lecture on the composer Clara Schumann, with musical interludes at the piano.
Sat 21 Nov · 20:00
PORTE DE VERSAILLES, 75015 Paris
A tribute show to Daniel Balavoine, 40 years after his death, with singers from several generations performing his most beautiful songs live. A unique evening in Paris, for all his fans.
Wed 25 Nov · 16:00–17:30
Free
ages 8+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Creative workshop for children ages 8 and up, around the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, to discover the basic techniques of painting and explore one's own artistic style.
Thu 26 Nov · 19:00–20:30
Free
ages 14+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A dialogue between Mathilde Saliou, journalist and author, and Thomas Planques of the association Game Impact on the effects of digital technology on the environment and possible reasonable uses, hosted by Christelle Gilabert.
Sat 28 Nov · 10:30–11:30
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Echoing the Monte le son festival, librarians play and discuss works by women composers, both classical and contemporary. Session open to all audiences.
Sat 28 Nov · 15:00–16:30
Free
ages 10+
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A drawing workshop that gets Pokémon and the plant and animal species they are inspired by talking to each other, to discover biodiversity while practising the technique of small dots in Indian ink. Registration required, ages 10 and up.
Sat 28 Nov · 15:00–16:30
Free
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac
Meet Liza Maronese and Pauline Casaux, authors of the intercultural guide Decoding Japan (Décoder le Japon), who share advice and anecdotes to better prepare a project of expatriation to Japan.
Sat 28 Nov · 15:30–16:30
Free
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
Anne Martinetti, a French specialist on Agatha Christie, offers a talk over tea about the novelist's life and the places that inspired her work, followed by a book signing. For adults, registration required.
Sat 28 Nov · 15:30–16:30
Free
ages 5+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A musical tale full of humour with Gilles Bizouerne telling the story and Elsa Guiet on cello and vocals, to discover the adventures of Loup gris (Grey Wolf). A family show for children aged 5 to 8.
Sat 28 Nov · 20:00
PORTE DE VERSAILLES, 75015 Paris
THE WORLD OF QUEEN returns with "L'ÉTERNELLE LÉGENDE" (The Eternal Legend), a show of more than two hours that celebrates the legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen, with immersive staging and the band's timeless anthems.
Sun 29 Nov · 19:00
PORTE DE VERSAILLES, 75015 Paris
Wed 2 Dec · 15:00–16:30
Free
ages 8+
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac
An introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony for children and teenagers aged 8 to 16, organized by the Urasenke school: its rules and secrets, to better understand Japanese culture.
Wed 2 Dec · 16:00–17:30
Free
ages 8+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A creative workshop to discover stop motion: bring paper puppets to life and tell your own story, frame by frame. For children ages 8 and up, as part of the Manga Fanatics.
Thu 3 Dec · 19:00–21:00
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Screening of the documentary “Oasis of Peace” about the village of Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam, where Jews and Palestinians live together, followed by a discussion with members of Amnesty International and of the association of French Friends of NSWAS.
Thu 3 Dec · 20:30
+ 4 other dates
PORTE DE VERSAILLES, 75015 Paris
After a tour of the Zéniths of France, Murmuration Level 2 returns to the Dôme de Paris for 5 exceptional performances: more than 50 dancers on stage in choreographies by Sadeck Berrabah.
Fri 4 Dec · 14:30–16:00
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A friendly, immersive music workshop where you can discover a selection of musical instruments, led by the librarians. Open to people with visual impairments and those without.
Sat 5 Dec · 10:30–11:30
Free
ages 6+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A Saturday Reading session about the novels and life of Agatha Christie, open to children and their accompanying adults. Participants can also offer to read an excerpt related to the theme.
Sat 5 Dec · 10:30–11:30
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Storytelling sessions using kamishibai, a "paper theatre" from Japan, led by librarians for very young children from 6 months to 2 years old and for children aged 3 to 6.
Sat 5 Dec · 11:00–11:45
Free
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A dance, music and sensory exploration show for very young children, from 6 months to 3 years old, offered for the end-of-year holidays.
Sat 5 Dec · 14:00–17:00
Free
ages 7+
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
An afternoon of video games and virtual and mixed reality experiences on consoles and headsets, on the theme of Agatha Christie's investigations and puzzles. From age 7 for the video games and age 12 for the virtual reality.
Sat 5 Dec · 15:30–17:00
Free
ages 16+
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
A philosophy lecture on forgiveness, for ages 16 and up, examining crimes that cannot be time-barred and the thought of Jankélévitch. Free admission.
Sat 5 Dec · 16:00–17:00
+ 3 other dates
Gymnase du Collège Buffon, 14 Boulevard Pasteur
A Christmas concert for children aged 0 to 7 and their parents, with traditional songs and an English programme, performed by the Académie du Palais royal. Come in costume as a family!
Sat 5 Dec · 18:00–19:00
Théâtre Sylvia Montfort, 106 Rue Brancion
The La Sirène wind band from Paris joins forces with the jazz quartet Hormê for a concert of compositions by Rozann Bézier, evoking mists and storms.
Sat 5 Dec · 18:00–19:30
Théâtre Silvia Monfort, 106 RUE BRANCION
A musical gust sweeps over the Théâtre Silvia Monfort, driven at a brisk pace by the wind band of La Sirène de Paris.
until Sun 11 Oct
Free
Serre de l'orangerie, Parc André Citroën, 16 rue de la Montagne de la Fage,
Dandy Diwangkara and six other Indonesian artists are taking part in the Salon du déstructuralisme figuratif, with a series of paper works that questions the bureaucratic reality of identity.
until Sun 11 Oct
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A photography exhibition devoted to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran, on the occasion of its fourth anniversary, in tribute to Mahsa-Jina Amini and all the victims.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Square Yvette Chauviré, 18, place du Commerce
Concerts, dance and theatre programmed at the square's bandstand as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Parc Georges Brassens, 2, place Jacques-Marette
Concerts, dance and theatre programmed at the kiosk in parc Georges Brassens as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Square Franck Bauer, 26 rue Dupleix
Concerts, poetry and theatre are scheduled at Square Franck Bauer as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season.
until Sun 25 Oct
ages 5+
Espace Paris plaine, 13 rue du Général Guillaumat
"Flash" is a family musical: a young mayfly butterfly sets off in search of the Stade de France, with four actor-singers, dancers and musicians who bring a motley menagerie to life. From age 5 and for all audiences, running time 1h15.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Square Violet, 4 place Violet
A series of free events at the kiosk in square Violet: pop rock, jazz and brass band concerts, musical activities, handfit and a musical journey. For all audiences, whether families or adults.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Square Necker, 1 rue Tessier
Free events at the kiosk in Square Necker: poetry and songs from around the world, participatory and multilingual theatre, a barrel organ and light music. For all audiences.
until Sun 25 Oct
Free
Square Jean Chérioux, 260, rue de Vaugirard
A series of free open-air concerts at the bandstand in square Jean Chérioux, in the 15th arrondissement: French songs, jazz, flutes, gospel and pop covers. For all audiences.
until Sat 14 Nov
Free
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis quai Jacques Chirac
The Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris is hosting "Five Views", an exhibition bringing together five rising figures in contemporary Japanese photography.
until Mon 30 Nov
Free
Square du Clos Feuquières, 30 rue Desnouettes
A photo exhibition showing the shots of the 10 winners of an Instagram competition on Parisian biodiversity, to be discovered at Square du Clos Feuquières.
until Thu 31 Dec
Parc André Citroën, 2, rue Cauchy
The Generali Balloon of Paris, set up in André Citroën Park, offers a ride up to 150 metres to admire the capital in 360°, with scientific instruments on board measuring air quality and climate.
until Thu 31 Dec
Free
ages 55+
Club seniors Périchaux, 115, boulevard Lefebvre
The senior clubs of the 15th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.
until Sun 3 Jan
ages 12+
Le Grand Point-Virgule, 8bis Rue de l'Arrivée
After 20 years of winning over audiences with its offbeat humour and catchy music, the show ADOS returns to the Grand Point-Virgule with a new cast!
until Sun 24 Jan
Musée Bourdelle, 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
The Bourdelle Museum explores artists' clothing and staging, from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, through more than 50 textile pieces, photographs, paintings and sculptures.
until Mon 15 Feb
Musée Postal, 34 Boulevard de Vaugirard
The artist Laurent Pernot has created an exhibition about love in wartime, based on old letters kept at the museum. A journey combining video, photography, sculpture and installations.
until Sun 25 Apr
Collège Buffon, Gymnase Grelot, 14 boulevard Pasteur
Family concerts for little ones and their parents: each month, a different programme introduces singing and instruments in an intimate and friendly atmosphere, with moments of interaction.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
ages 16+
Tennis Paul Barruel, 24 rue Paul Barruel
Futsal sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in a sports activity near your home.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Gymnase Raymond Burgard, 251 rue de Vaugirard
Futsal sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity close to home.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
ages 7+
Centre sportif Suzanne Lenglen, 2, rue Louis Armand
The City of Paris invites families to a badminton and basketball session at the Lenglen sports centre, for parents and their children aged 7 and up.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Gymnase Emile Anthoine, 9 rue Jean Rey
Fitness, gentle gym and badminton sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, in a local gym.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Gymnase Fédération, 16 bis rue de la Fédération
Nordic walking, badminton and volleyball sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity near your home.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Piscine Blomet, 17, rue Blomet
Fitness and stretching sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, at the Blomet swimming pool. A local sports activity to stay in shape close to home.
until Sun 4 Jul
Piscine Emile Anthoine, 9, rue Jean Rey
The City of Paris invites families to get moving together at the Emile Anthoine swimming pool, with sports activities for parents and their children aged 3 to 7, no booking required.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Centre sportif Suzanne Lenglen, 2, rue Louis Armand
Futsal sessions run by the City of Paris sports coaches, open to everyone as part of the Paris Sport Proximité programme.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Centre sportif Charles Rigoulot, 14 avenue de la porte brancion
Tennis sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity near your home. Eight people per time slot.
until Sun 4 Jul
Free
Street Workout de l’Ile aux Cygnes, allée des cygnes
General physical training sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, to take part in a sports activity near your home.
Tue 13 Oct → Sun 8 Nov
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
An exhibition of illustrations by Magali Bonniol from the six Cornebidouille albums, with audio excerpts read by the author Pierre Bertrand. For children who love little ones' favourite witch.
Fri 16 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
Parc André Citroën, 2, rue Cauchy
For Halloween, Parc André Citroën is transformed into an immersive trail of 13 worlds combining sets, actors, special effects and fireworks, to enjoy with family, friends or colleagues.
Mon 19 Oct → Thu 22 Oct
ESJ Paris, 129 rue de l'abbé Groult
A four-day course at ESJ Paris for high school students who want to find out about journalism careers and get a taste of television, print, radio and video reporting.
Fri 23 Oct → Sat 19 Dec
LE BAL BLOMET, 33 Rue Blomet
Twice a month, Bal Blomet hosts original, festive and colourful cabaret evenings, where artists and performers come together for a unique experience.
Sat 24 Oct → Sat 12 Dec
ages 15+
Musée Bourdelle, 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
An introductory workshop on the technique of clay modelling: each participant copies a bronze work by Antoine Bourdelle and leaves with their own model. For adults and teenagers aged 15 and over.
Thu 12 Nov → Sun 15 Nov
Parc des Expositions, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles
The largest consumer trade fair dedicated to French manufacturing: more than 1,000 exhibitors organized by sector (fashion, beauty, gastronomy, home, children, services), with a Craft Village and the presentation of the Made in France Grand Prix awards.
Tue 17 Nov → Sat 21 Nov
Free
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac
Two ikebana exhibitions in autumn colours, on the occasion of the visit of Iemoto Akane Teshigahara, grand master of the Sogetsu School. Various styles of compositions, traditional and contemporary, to discover.
Tue 24 Nov → Wed 6 Jan
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
An exhibition that follows Agatha Christie along the routes of travel, in her novels as in her life, through the settings that fed her work. In collaboration with the specialised libraries of the City of Paris.