WeekSpots
Two evenings of jazz with Mailo Rakotonanahary and his classmates: a late show followed by a jam session until the club closes. A programme for fans of jazz and improvisation.
Three musicians from the French jazz and gypsy jazz scene perform standards by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli as well as songs from the Great American Songbook, acoustically.
As part of the exhibition Vive la mariée! (Long Live the Bride!), round tables explore the social and cultural issues of marriage in the Arab world, with an anthropologist and a visual artist.
As part of the Viva Mexico festival, a programme of short films in Spanish with French subtitles, followed by a discussion and then a creative workshop, to share as a family from age 5.
Recital by pianist Sophia Vaillant, whose repertoire ranges from the Baroque to contemporary composers, with a particular fondness for French women and men composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
A staged reading of the intimate story of the Jacob family, presented alongside the exhibition devoted to Simone Veil and her sisters, performed by the voices of Jeanne Balibar, Dominique Reymond and Isabelle Huppert.
As part of the 14th edition of the Viva Mexico festival, a screening of director Karla Badillo's first film, "Oca", followed by an online discussion with the director.
Classical music concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Albinoni's Adagio, and Schubert's and Caccini's Ave Maria, performed by French soloists and orchestras.
A theatrical show that traces the fate of Vivien Leigh, star of "Gone with the Wind", between glory, passion and downfall. For an adult audience fond of theatre and portraits of icons.
Vocal trio Les Swinging Poules return with a third show blending songs by Brigitte Fontaine with the Spice Girls, along with Jonasz and 1960s American swing, all in harmony.
As part of the Viva Mexico festival, a screening with French subtitles of the documentary "Mi Benjamín" by Victoria Clay Mendoza, followed by a discussion with the director, dancer Benjamin Pech and producer Marion d'Ornano.
A poetic dialogue between cello and cavaquinho, blending traditions and improvisation, as part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival.
As part of the 14th edition of the Viva Mexico festival, a screening of Nicolás Pereda's latest film, "Lo demás es ruido" (Everything Else Is Noise), followed by an online Q&A with the director.
A blues jam session hosted by Lemmy’s Tribe: a musical introduction followed by an improvised session between established artists and the talents of tomorrow, to enjoy a musical exchange.
A funny lecturer reveals the secrets of The Raft of the Medusa, Géricault's scandalous painting that shook the throne of Louis XVIII. 60 minutes of humour, art and history.
Julien Joubert sets a randomly drawn poem to music in 1 hour 10 minutes, with the audience taking part. A musical one-man show for all ages from 8 and up.
Support group for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 18 to 25, led by a psychologist and a reception officer, to learn to manage emotions and strengthen social ties.
Pianist Ramona Horvath and saxophonist Lisa Cat-Berro bring their worlds together in a quartet devoted to the great women composers of jazz, blending tribute and original compositions.
Closing night of the Viva México festival: awards ceremony and screening in French-subtitled original version of the film "A Taste of Ashes" (Un goût de cendres) by Diego Luna, followed by a meeting with the director.
An exhibition on the daily life of Auguste Comte in his apartment on rue Monsieur-le-Prince, between work rituals and social life. An immersion in his private life, for an audience curious about history and philosophy.
As part of the Paris week against discrimination, the Mémorial de la Shoah offers a workshop on the issues of sport, from the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games to the present day, based on the journeys of athletes and on activities (study of documents, debates).
A lecture by Pascal Louvrier on André Malraux, accompanied by readings of excerpts from his essay and from texts by Malraux, performed by the actress Clémentine Marmey.
Talking circles to discuss current political events, drawing on Nonviolent Communication and Mindfulness, in a safe and confidential setting.
Sonia Devillers tells the story of pianos looted by the German occupier, starting from the Enoch family's piano, and weaves into this account the story of her own family. In the presence of the author, in conversation with Amaury Chardeau.
The Katia Schiavone Trio presents its new album "This Is New": a contemporary jazz concert blending original compositions and improvisation, as part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival.
A first set to set the mood, then the stage opens up: musicians from all backgrounds, both seasoned and emerging, come together for a free and vibrant jam. Upright piano, keyboard, double bass and drums available.
Literary meet-up at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles to discover the latest books by Pascale de Trazegnies and Florence Verney, as part of the "Lisez-vous le Belge ?" (Are you reading Belgian?) series, followed by a book signing.
The LADAPT Paris Hors-murs ESAT invites you to the opening of a collective work created during a workshop led by artist and instructor François Bonnery. The creators will present their work.
A festive and friendly 4th edition designed for students, with a student village, an escape game and concerts at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.
An activity combining museum discovery and wellbeing: gentle movements, a short nap and listening to a poem, tied to a work chosen for the session. Ages 15 and up.
To mark the tercentenary of Gulliver's Travels, an evening of readings accompanied by violin around the work of Jonathan Swift, presented by the Bibliothèque historique and the Centre Culturel Irlandais.
A workshop for reading texts aloud, alone or in a group, to share a moment of exchange and togetherness. You can read in two voices, accompany yourself with images or music, call out to each other, and get a message across.
An evening at the museum to explore the exhibition L'Appel des profondeurs (The Call of the Depths), then attend Anne Paceo's Atlantis concert, blending jazz, pop and electro.
Théodore Kuzma, a young Parisian pianist, revisits bebop jazz standards and his own compositions in a trio, as part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival.
A musical road trip for piano and voice in the footsteps of Mano Solo and the American-Mexican singer Lhasa. Stéphanie Canellis takes the audience on an intimate journey to meet two singular poets.
A show that brings the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo back to life, blending images, text, music and dance, for an hour of sensitive journey around a free and resilient woman.
A show that highlights the migratory journeys of pregnant women or mothers of very young children and the failings of the medical and social care system, ages 15 and up.
Markobi, world magic champion, presents a card magic show in which improvisation and casualness conceal perfect mastery. An atypical and endearing artist, to see from age 12.
A jazz jam session hosted by double bassist Solène Cairoli: a first set, then the stage opens to musicians of all backgrounds, established and emerging alike. Upright piano, keyboard, double bass and drums available.
As part of the meeting series "Les jeudis de la BD" (Comics Thursdays), the Public Information Library welcomes author-illustrator Anne Masse. The meeting is followed by a drawing workshop.
A gathering about Jean-Claude Grumberg's book, in his presence, with a conversation and a reading. For an adult audience interested in literature and history.
An evening led by Nicolas Bernagaud to make peace with the unknown and turn it into a way of life, through sharing experiences, collective reflection and a sound projection. A participatory experience to dare to create connections.
Musina Ebobissé, a singular voice in French and European jazz, presents her new album "Now, Not Yet" with a brand-new quartet, blending persistent melodies and hypnotic rhythms.
A guided tour of the exhibition devoted to the "billet vert" roundup of 14 May 1941, based on an unpublished photographic report of 98 images found 80 years after the events.
Participatory mediation around the exhibition Couloirs irréguliers (Irregular Corridors): discovering the migratory journey evoked by the works, then free creation on a collective fresco starting from a chosen word.
Free theatre workshop for women: create the musical "À la préfecture !" (At the prefecture!). Acting, singing and dancing in good spirits!
As part of the National Architecture Days and echoing the exhibition "Hugo et l'architecture" (Hugo and Architecture), a lecture by Isabelle Saint-Martin on the transformation of church property into national heritage in the 19th century.
As part of the National Architecture Days and echoing the exhibition "Hugo et l'architecture" (Hugo and architecture), the Maison de Victor Hugo is offering a talk on how the Paris city government dealt with its heritage between 1830 and 1848.
As part of the National Architecture Days and echoing the exhibition "Hugo et l'architecture" (Hugo and architecture), the Maison de Victor Hugo is holding a discussion on the restoration of cathedrals, for ages 14 and up.
The Brussels quartet OLA TUNJI, led by saxophonist Ornella Noulet, celebrates the release of its first album with a spiritual jazz blending improvisation and the Coltrane heritage.
For the Paris Repair Days, workshops to learn how to repair clothes, bikes, soft toys, garden tools and small household appliances, with associations and reuse centres.
A creative writing workshop to free your imagination and express your emotions, guided by a professional facilitator within a small, supportive group.
Jazz concert: Marion Chrétien pays tribute to Dinah Washington, with Clément Simon on piano and Thomas Posner on double bass. For fans of jazz, soul and blues.
A discussion circle for 20-29 year olds: talk about the doubts, aspirations and challenges of your twenties, in a caring space.
A fun and educational multimodal rally on travel safety, with a prevention village and workshops for young and old, to do solo, in pairs, with friends or as a family.
Drummer Tom Peyron brings together musicians for a modern jazz set blending his own compositions and standards, including tracks from his first EP. Expect interaction and letting go.
An indie pop concert blending guitars, retro-futuristic synths and sunny melodies, somewhere between French Touch and psychedelic pop. For an adult audience who enjoy live music.
A show blending magic, mentalism and hypnosis, in which Philippe de Perthuis invites the audience to explore the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination, with mystery, sharing and laughter.
The Zoot Collectif revisits the great eras of jazz — swing, bebop, hard bop, cool jazz — with today's energy. An evening in two parts: late show, then open jam session.
A walk through the 11th arrondissement on the history of Sephardic Jews, followed by a meeting with Claudine Esther Barouhiel, author of Les Djudyos du 11e arrondissement de Paris (The Jews of the 11th arrondissement of Paris).