Things to do in Paris 4th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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The Holocaust on Stage La Shoah au théâtre

Sun 18 Oct · 14:00–16:00
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

A study day on how theatre, since 1945, has staged the Holocaust and its memory, through talks by researchers.

Edouard Pennes, Django afternoon at 38Riv Jazz Club Edouard Pennes, Django afternoon au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sun 18 Oct · 15:00–16:00 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Édouard Pennes and Julien Cattiaux pay tribute to Django Reinhardt as a duo, for an intimate encounter around gypsy swing. For all those who love the virtuosity and emotion of gypsy jazz.

5th edition of the International Musical Friendships Festival 5ème édition Festival Amitiés Musicales Internationales

Sun 18 Oct · 16:00–18:00 Free
Église Saint-Merry, 78 rue Saint-Martin

The festival brings together amateur artists from around the world — doctors, business leaders, lawyers and researchers — who perform in concert like professionals.

Xavier Belin & Baptiste Poulin, "Crossing" at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Xavier Belin & Baptiste Poulin, "Crossing" au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Sun 18 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A French jazz duo, made up of saxophonist Baptiste Poulin and pianist Xavier Belin, exploring interaction, listening and creativity between two musicians in tune with each other.

Outdoor Sketching Walk Workshop Stage Balade croquis

Mon 19 Oct → Wed 21 Oct
Paris - Ateliers / SAMPAIX, 28 rue Lucien Sampaix

An outdoor sketching workshop to draw from life across Paris: everyday scenes, architecture, light and the movement of passers-by, sketchbook in hand.

Juliette Delas, Release Party at 38Riv Jazz Club Juliette Delas, Release Party au 38Riv Jazz Club

Mon 19 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Juliette Delas celebrates the release of her second EP "Retrouver les trésors" (Rediscovering the Treasures) with her trio, blending jazz, folk, song and improvisation.

A story to draw, a memory to write: Simone Veil. My sisters and I Une histoire à dessiner, une mémoire à écrire : Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi

Tue 20 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

After the guided tour of the exhibition Simone Veil. My sisters and I, a workshop where adults learn letter writing and children illustrate a comic strip of an episode in the life of the Jacob family. For families, children aged 10 and up.

Cyril Drapé Quartet, New compositions at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Cyril Drapé Quartet, Nouvelles compositions au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Tue 20 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Double bassist Cyril Drapé presents his personal project, surrounded by musicians well known on the jazz scene. Music inspired by the New York scene, with plenty of room left for improvisation.

Morphing, Dancefloor for kids - ages 3 and up at 38Riv Jazz Club Morphing, Dancefloor for kids - dès 3 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Wed 21 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 3+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Morphing, a trio led by Antonin Leymarie, offers a dancefloor for children blending world music, groove and playful samples. A concert to share as a family, ages 3 and up.

Antoine Pierre Quartet, Standards & Compositions at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Antoine Pierre Quartet, Standards & compositions au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Wed 21 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Modern jazz: Belgian drummer and composer Antoine Pierre brings together three musicians from the Paris scene for an evening where standards and original compositions interweave.

Meet SOS MÉDITERRANÉE Rencontre avec SOS MÉDITERRANÉE

Wed 21 Oct · 19:30–21:30 Free
Maison de la Conversation, 10 Rue Maurice Grimaud

Meet volunteers from SOS MÉDITERRANÉE to learn about their sea rescue missions, followed by a discussion with the audience, as part of the closing of the exhibition Couloirs irréguliers (Irregular Corridors).

THEY GREW UP DURING THE NIGHT ILS ONT GRANDI PENDANT LA NUIT

Wed 21 Oct · 21:00 + 1 other date
1 PLACE DU MARCHE ST CATHERINE, 75004 Paris

Mentalist Gabriel Werlen explores the mysteries of chance, intuition and luck through sensory, funny and unsettling experiments, and invites us to shift our perception of reality.

Theater: The Permanence of Dreams Théâtre : La Permanence des rêves

Wed 21 Oct · 21:00–22:40 + 11 other dates ages 15+
Théâtre La Reine Blanche, 2bis Passage Ruelle

Paradis settles for three days and three nights on a hill to shout out the anger of women who refuse to live in fear in public spaces and to walk together against this violence. Four characters, four voices move through this story.

Flöcön musical awakening, 2 months to 3 years at 38Riv Jazz Club Éveil musical Flöcön, 2 mois à 3 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Thu 22 Oct · 11:00–12:00
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Flöcön, a gentle and sparkling musical awakening for the very young: colorful voices, chirps and sound objects to amaze little ears. From 2 months to 3 years.

Joseph, Jean, Claude and the others… Joseph, Jean, Claude et les autres…

Thu 22 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

A workshop and a tour for families, ages 10 and up, to discover the story of Jewish children in France under the Occupation through film excerpts. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Carte blanche for Gautier Garrigue in concert at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Carte blanche à Gautier Garrigue en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Thu 22 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Gautier Garrigue brings together a top-flight cast for a new repertoire of compositions in several chapters on the theme of the universe: a celestial jazz, abundant and spellbinding.

Roda De Paname

Thu 22 Oct · 20:00–22:00
Peniche Marcounet, 14 Quai de l'Hôtel de ville

A samba concert in a circle, where musicians and audience sing French and Brazilian classics together, in a friendly, shared atmosphere.

Drawn Concert "Le voyage de Claude" (Claude's Journey), Ages 7 and up at 38Riv Jazz Concert dessiné Le voyage de Claude, Dès 7 ans au 38Riv Jazz

Fri 23 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A drawn concert in which the Claude Trio blends jazz and storytelling while watercolorist Sophie Bataille draws live the story of Claude, a little heroine who overcomes her fears. A 45-minute show for young audiences, ages 7 and up.

PERFORMISSIMA 3

Fri 23 Oct → Sat 24 Oct Free
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, 127-129 rue Saint-Martin

Third edition of the international performing arts festival at the Wallonia-Brussels Centre, a performance marathon bringing together around fifty artists from Brussels, Wallonia and about ten countries.

Alexandra Ridout Quartet, Jazz from NY at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Alexandra Ridout Quartet, Jazz from NY au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Fri 23 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Jazz concert with trumpeter Alexandra Ridout, born in the United Kingdom and based in Harlem, who presents her compositions with her quartet. For an adult audience of jazz fans.

STONE COMES TO THE TABLE STONE PASSE À TABLE

Fri 23 Oct · 21:00 + 1 other date
1 PLACE DU MARCHE ST CATHERINE, 75004 Paris

David Stone, magician and showman, presents a funny and energetic magic show at the Double Fond. Not recommended for children under 10.

Theater: Martine au viol Théâtre : Martine au viol

Fri 23 Oct · 21:00–22:20 + 7 other dates ages 16+
Théâtre La Reine Blanche, 2bis Passage Ruelle

A humorous theater show about sexual assault, performed by the Compagnie Le Rire d'Ariane. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Sara Miette tells the story of MPB, concert at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26 Sara Miette raconte le MPB, concert au 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26

Sat 24 Oct · 15:00–16:00 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A Música Popular Brasileira concert carried by the voice of Sara Miette, accompanied on piano by Edouard Ravelomantsoa, in an intimate jazz club in the Marais.

Cultural and sports walk - City Centre route Marche culturelle et sportive - Parcours Centre

Sat 24 Oct · 15:00–17:00 + 1 other date ages 14+
Maison de Victor Hugo, 6 place des Vosges

A brisk walk with cultural stops in the museums of the City of Paris, including short muscle-strengthening exercises suitable for everyone. From age 14.

The Swap Market La Trocante

Sat 24 Oct · 15:00–18:00 Free
Maison de la Conversation, 10 Rue Maurice Grimaud

A community-minded swap market where people exchange items in good condition using a points system, in a spirit of friendliness, reuse and encounters between neighbourhood residents and visitors.

Hillai Govreen Quartet, Jazz from NY at 38Riv Jazz Club Hillai Govreen Quartet, Jazz from NY au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sat 24 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Saxophonist and composer Hillai Govreen presents her contemporary jazz quartet, balancing structure and freedom, rooted in the New York scene.

Sunday at the Farm Dimanche à la Ferme

Sun 25 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date
Ferme Montsouris, 17 Vla Saint Jacques

A friendly family get-together: a show by artists in residence, followed by a parent-child circus and magic workshop, with a wooden games area and food on offer.

The Klarsfelds - The Memory Fighters Les Klarsfeld - les combattants de la Mémoire

Sun 25 Oct · 11:00–13:30 Free
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

Discover the battles of a lifetime: hunting down Nazis, delivering justice, writing the history of persecution and helping to build the memory of the Holocaust.

Family Sunday at the musée du quai Branly - First Nations Dimanche en famille au musée du quai Branly - Premières Nations

Sun 25 Oct · 14:00–18:00
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Branly

An afternoon for the whole family to discover the arts and cultures of the First Nations of the American Northwest: storytelling, creative workshops and a collaborative mural, from age 3.

Herbin, Derache, Cairoli, Django afternoon at 38Riv Jazz Club Herbin, Derache, Cairoli, Django afternoon au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sun 25 Oct · 15:00–16:00 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Solène Cairoli, in residence at 38Riv, brings together a trio to explore the repertoire of the legendary Django Reinhardt: double bass, saxophone and accordion. A moment of gypsy jazz for enthusiasts.

Gabriel Fauré - Requiem GABRIEL FAURÉ - REQUIEM

Sun 25 Oct · 16:00
19 bis rue Saint-Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris

Concert of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and works by Massenet, performed by the CLASSIK Ensemble Orchestra and the Tempestuoso Choir, with Yin Le Seignoux (soprano) and Jean-Charles Dunand (baritone and conductor).

Music for the Soul - Carlos Intrieri Ricci (Solo Piano) Musique pour L' âme - Carlos Intrieri Ricci (Piano Soliste)

Sun 25 Oct · 16:00–18:00 Free
Église Saint-Merry, 78 rue Saint-Martin

Solo piano concert by Carlos Intrieri Ricci, an Argentine pianist and harpsichordist living in France, with a programme blending classical music, baroque music and film music.

Hillai Govreen & Artur Vidal in concert at 38Riv Jazz Club Hillai Govreen & Artur Vidal en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sun 25 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A clarinet-saxophone and seven-string guitar duo explores the links between jazz and Brazilian choro, in an intimate performance blending improvisation and tradition.

Dylan Choisi Trio in concert at 38Riv Jazz Club Dylan Choisi Trio en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Mon 26 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A contemporary jazz concert blending revisited traditional Guadeloupean rhythms with improvisation, led by drummer Dylan Choisi and his trio. An evening for fans of jazz and improvised music.

Halloween: Play Werewolf for Real in Paris Halloween : jouez au loup-garou grandeur nature à Paris

Mon 26 Oct · 21:00–23:00 + 8 other dates ages 12+
Le Secret de l'Île, 9 quai de Bourbon

For Halloween, the game of Werewolf becomes a life-size murder party: 24 costumed players, led by actors in the vaulted cellars of Île Saint-Louis, must unmask the traitors before the final judgment.

A story to draw, a memory to write: Simone Veil. My sisters and I Une histoire à dessiner, une mémoire à écrire : Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi

Tue 27 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

After the guided tour of the exhibition Simone Veil. My sisters and I, a workshop where adults learn letter writing and children illustrate a comic strip of an episode in the life of the Jacob family. For families, children aged 10 and up.

Nina Gat Trio, Jazz & Compositions at 38Riv Jazz Club Nina Gat Trio, Jazz & compositions au 38Riv Jazz Club

Tue 27 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

The Nina Gat Trio offers intimate contemporary jazz, blending original compositions, pop, ambient and folk, for an experience of bewitching gentleness.

MÉLI-MÉLIÈS Film Concert, Ages 4 and Up at 38Riv Jazz Club Ciné-concert MÉLI-MÉLIÈS, Dès 4 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Wed 28 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 4+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A film concert for young audiences following in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, cinema pioneer and illusionist, where music and images bring his fantastical worlds back to life. To discover as a family, ages 4 and up.

Deconfin/Nyberg/Bäckman live at 38Riv Jazz Club Deconfin/Nyberg/Bäckman en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Wed 28 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A jazz trio — piano, double bass, drums — brought together by a long-standing friendship, blending original compositions and reworked standards in the great tradition of jazz trios.

Mary Lou Williams, Little Piano Girl musical reading, ages 7 and up at 38Riv Lecture musicale Mary Lou Williams, little piano girl, Dès 7 ans au 38Riv

Thu 29 Oct · 14:00–15:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A bilingual musical reading (English and French) about Mary Lou Williams, jazz pianist and composer, followed by listening to some of her pieces and a time for discussion. For the whole family, ages 7 and up.

Joseph, Jean, Claude and the others… Joseph, Jean, Claude et les autres…

Thu 29 Oct · 14:00–16:30
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

A workshop and a tour for families, ages 10 and up, to discover the story of Jewish children in France under the Occupation through film excerpts. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Everything You Need to Know About the Death Business Tout savoir sur le business de la mort

Thu 29 Oct · 19:00–20:00 Free
Bibliothèque publique d'information, 40 avenue des Terroirs de France

As part of the "Tout savoir sur" (Everything You Need to Know About) lecture series, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is holding a discussion on the death business: end of life, funerals, insurance, cemeteries and inheritance.

Don't Worry Ne vous inquiétez pas

Thu 29 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
Maison de la Conversation, 10 Rue Maurice Grimaud

A two-part show and discussion: the stage adaptation of the testimony "Papa, viens me chercher !" (Dad, Come and Get Me!), followed by an exchange with the audience and the association Meduz about child prostitution in France.

Camille Bertault takes the stage: jazz and compositions at the 38Riv Jazz Club Carte blanche à Camille Bertault, Jazz & compositions au 38Riv Jazz Club

Thu 29 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Camille Bertault, winner of the 2023 Victoire du jazz award for vocals, presents a quintet repertoire blending song, improvisation, spoken word and Brazilian influences, mixing tracks from her albums with unreleased material.

Emily Terndrup: Offspring (A Modern Frankenstein) Emily Terndrup : Offspring (A Modern Frankenstein)

Fri 30 Oct → Sun 1 Nov
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt, 2 place du Châtelet

In her solo, Irish dancer Emily Terndrup blends intimate confession with a reflection on the life of a woman dancer: to create or to procreate? With the help of Dr. Frankenstein, she analyses the condition of the artist-mother with sincerity and self-deprecation.

Madame Classique and Monsieur Jazz, Ages 7 and Up at the 38Riv Jazz Club Madame Classique et Monsieur Jazz, Dès 7 ans au 38Riv Jazz Club

Fri 30 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date ages 7+
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Louise&Dexter get jazz and classical music talking to each other on a single piano, four hands, for a family concert. A musical show suitable for ages 7 and up.

Bath Abbey Choir

Fri 30 Oct · 17:30–18:30 Free
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, 99, rue Saint-Antoine

The Bath Abbey Choir, made up of 20 boys and 12 adults, performs a concert of sacred choral music under the direction of Huw Williams.

Cipher, Norwegian jazz concert at 38Riv Jazz Club Cipher, Norwegian jazz concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Fri 30 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Cipher, a new Norwegian jazz quartet, presents its first self-titled album: a coded musical language, the fruit of a unique chemistry between four voices from the Scandinavian scene.

Magic Comedy COMÉDIE MAGIQUE

Fri 30 Oct · 21:00
1 PLACE DU MARCHE ST CATHERINE, 75004 Paris

Gaëtan Bloom, a world-renowned magician, presents a funny and inventive magic show at the Double Fond, praised for its subtlety and humour.

Cinema show: The Horrible Little Cinematograph / Halloween special Ciné spectacle : L'Horrible Petit Cinématographe / spécial Halloween

Sat 31 Oct · 14:30–16:00 ages 6+
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, 73 avenue des Gobelins

A cinema show to make the whole family shiver: devils, ghosts and witches from painted images and the earliest silent films mingle with the magic lantern, followed by a snack. Ages 6 to 120.

Melissa Lesnie - I Want to be Evil, at 38Riv Jazz Club Melissa Lesnie - I Want to be Evil, au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sat 31 Oct · 15:00–16:00 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A jazz cabaret afternoon on a Halloween theme, with dark and mischievous standards sung by Melissa Lesnie, accompanied on piano and theremin. For adults and older children curious about a mysterious atmosphere.

Discovery concert | Celebrate the bride with the Zahratane ensemble Concert découverte | Célébrez la mariée avec l'ensemble Zahratane

Sat 31 Oct · 16:00–17:10
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard

A discovery concert in which the songs and instruments of the Jewish and Muslim traditions of the Maghreb celebrate the bride, carried by two voices, an oud and percussion.

Dom Ingham, live at 38Riv Jazz Club Dom Ingham, en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sat 31 Oct · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

A contemporary jazz concert by violinist Dominic Ingham, joined by a quartet of musicians from the Paris scene, featuring original compositions and arrangements.

Splendors and Miseries of the Camondo House by Ruth Zylberman Splendeurs et misères de la maison Camondo de Ruth Zylberman

Sun 1 Nov · 14:00–16:00 ages 16+
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy L'Asnier

Documentary by Ruth Zylberman about the Camondo family, Sephardic Jewish collectors who settled in Paris in 1870, whose last descendants were murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Screening in the presence of the director, in conversation with historian Jean-Marc Dreyfus.

Hispanic Trio, Django Afternoon at 38Riv Jazz Club Hispanic trio, Django afternoon au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sun 1 Nov · 15:00–16:00 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

The Hispanic Trio, led by guitarist and singer Romain Vuillemin, blends gypsy jazz and Hispanic repertoire, with piano and double bass. An intimate concert for fans of jazz and Latin music.

"Poesia dell'evocare" - ENRICO DAMIANO VALLONE "Poesia dell’evocare" - ENRICO DAMIANO VALLONE

Sun 1 Nov · 16:00–17:30 Free
Église Saint-Merry, 78 rue Saint-Martin

Classical guitar concert by the Italian guitarist Enrico Damiano Vallone, a winner of international competitions, as part of his work as a soloist.

A Century of Love and Shame by Esther Hoffenberg Un siècle d’amour et de honte d’Esther Hoffenberg

Sun 1 Nov · 17:00–20:00 ages 16+
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy L'Asnier

Premiere of Esther Hoffenberg's documentary, which traces the history of her maternal family in Silesia through three generations of women. In the presence of the director, ages 16 and up.

Baptiste Ferrandis & Abdallah Abozerky in concert at 38Riv Jazz Club Baptiste Ferrandis & Abdallah Abozerky en concert au 38Riv Jazz Club

Sun 1 Nov · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

ZAMAKAN, a duo made up of Baptiste Ferrandis on guitar and Abdallah Abozerky on saz, explores a new path between jazz and Middle Eastern music, built on improvisation, daring and virtuosity.

Véra Campos - ORiCHALQUE TRIO at 38Riv Jazz Club Véra Campos - ORiCHALQUE TRIO au 38Riv Jazz Club

Mon 2 Nov · 19:30–20:30 + 1 other date
38Riv Jazz Club, 38, rue de Rivoli

Véra Campos, a young drummer with a degree, forms a trio with piano and double bass for poetic, imaginative music inspired by Brad Mehldau and Milton Nascimento.

The Contemporary Reception of Avicennian Prophecy La réception contemporaine de la prophétie avicennienne

Tue 3 Nov · 19:00–20:00 Free
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard

A lecture on the contemporary reception of the Avicennian theory of prophecy in the work of the Pakistani thinker Fazlur Rahman, as part of the Falsafa events at the IMA.