WeekSpots
The “Critical Run” is a concept by the artist Thierry Geoffroy: a moderate-paced run in which people debate social, art and political issues, from the Maison du Danemark to the Institut suédois.
First concert of the season by the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, with works by Beethoven and Berlioz.
A meeting between the historian Elsa Jamet and the writer Antonin Crenn about his novel Rue des Batailles (Street of Battles), which traces the life of a resident of a Chaillot street that disappeared in the 19th century.
An art therapy talk on modelling as therapeutic mediation, led by Nathalie Drouault, an art therapist specialising in modelling. She invites you to discover the therapeutic potential of clay through sessions with young patients.
Indie folk-rock concert by Tansky, inspired by Elliot Smith, Joni Mitchell and Big Thief, somewhere between introspective lyricism and grunge energy. The set comes out of his residency at the multimedia library.
A literary meeting with author Nathalie Skowronek and psychoanalyst Yann Diener about the book "La Voix des Saules" (The Voice of the Willows) and the power of writing, as part of Mental Health Information Weeks.
A meeting with Nadia Améziane, marine biology specialist and professor at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, to explore marine biodiversity and bioinspiration.
Two authors, Pauline Bilisari and Philippa Motte, discuss their respective relationships to creative writing and mental health, followed by 30 minutes of questions from the audience.
The Jewish Genealogy Circle presents its activities and explains how to begin or deepen Jewish genealogical research, in France and abroad.
A two-voice meeting with Amara Camara and Joëlle Le Marec about their book La Voix d'Amara (Amara's Voice), a political and poetic diary on migration.
Meet Joy Sorman about her latest book, La vie brute (Raw Life), in which she discusses her encounter with an outsider artist. Ages 16 and up.
A lecture by Anne Augereau, a prehistorian at Inrap, on the place of women in prehistoric societies and the origin of inequality between the sexes.
A meeting with Emilia Petrakis and Martin Page, hosted by Lauren Malka, to think about physical strength as a tool for self-confidence and emancipation.
A sophro-poetry workshop combining body techniques, breathing and writing, to explore the verbs "to heal" and "to care". Led by Marcella, poet and sophrologist, author of "Les gens qui soignent" (The people who heal).
A meeting with Jean-Yves Augros, artist and former French Sign Language teacher, about his large sepia photograph and his creative process. With French Sign Language/French interpreters present.
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.
Screening of the documentary “Le paradoxe du beau : des arts-thérapeutes à l’œuvre” (The Paradox of Beauty: Art Therapists at Work), followed by a discussion with art therapists. A film-and-discussion event on art therapy, for an adult audience.
As part of the Week against discrimination, a theatrical lecture on questions of "race" with Gérard Noiriel and Martine Derrier, followed by a discussion. A well-documented format accessible to all.
A musical evening that spans eras and styles, from Romanticism to rock by way of jazz, pop, folk and disco, performed by the Conservatoire ensembles and City musicians.
An exhibition by Colombian artist Fernando Garcia Quintero, inviting reflection on migration, memory and displacement through scenes of everyday Parisian life.
Three indie rock bands take the stage at Supersonic one after another: My Son The Doctor, Dalton and Café Bizarre. An evening for guitar fans, spanning slacker rock, post-punk and indie pop.
Students aged 9 to 20 from the Musical Creation and Computer-Assisted Music Laboratory compose and perform the music for a silent Charlie Chaplin film, The Count.
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.
A screening and discussion to show and give voice to the words of relatives of prisoners, through their accounts and the presentation of a manifesto for the recognition of their rights.
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.
Days devoted to repairing textiles and accessories, with creative, hands-on workshops open to everyone, as part of the National Repair Days.
As part of Mental Health Information Weeks, a half-day to discover tools for raising awareness of young people's mental health, to exchange and share resources. Open to young people aged 12 to 25 and to youth workers from all over Paris.
Free theatre workshop for women: create the musical "À la préfecture !" (At the prefecture!). Acting, singing and dancing in good spirits!
A monthly reading club led by the librarians of the Charlotte Delbo library, open to everyone: come and talk about a book of your choice or simply listen, with no obligation to speak.
An exceptional choral concert given by the 120 singers of the Salt Lake Singers, who have come from Utah. On the programme: a mix of old and modern choral classics, a cappella or accompanied on a grand piano.
These workshops, led by an English-speaking volunteer, are designed in particular to encourage public speaking, listening comprehension and spoken expression, in a calm, caring and friendly setting.
A book club for 10-14 year olds, led by the library team, with a snack so everyone can share their favourites: comics, novels, manga, board games.
A gathering to practise Chinese in a friendly and fun atmosphere, open to people learning the language, at beginner and intermediate level.
A talk by Alexandre Dimos who, based on interviews conducted since 2018, maps out a generation of Japanese graphic designers born between 1970 and 1990.
Darius Dolatyari-Dolatdoust's first solo exhibition in Paris, exploring his Iranian heritage over the past ten years through some fifty woven, sewn and drawn works, presented in a staging inspired by his performance practice.
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.
Double bass player and singer Jay Leonhart, accompanied by pianist Tomoko Ohno, performs a New York jazz concert, followed by a discussion about his book.
To close the "Jardin des langues" (Language Garden) festival, in partnership with FICEP, the Pôles langues libraries invite you to a polyglot evening with the association La Glottothèque: language practice, conversation games and a shared buffet.
Meet the writer Sylvain Prudhomme about his latest novel, De l'Autre côté du Lac (On the Other Side of the Lake), published by Les Éditions de Minuit.
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.
Alone, with friends or with family, spend an evening at the library for a moment of sharing around games. You will also discover a selection of board games you can borrow for free.
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!
A series of creative writing workshops exploring stories born on social networks: creepypasta, Instagram photo novels, the SCP Foundation and chatfics. Led by Théo Barreau and Caroline Metz of the Maelstrom collective.
As part of the Ciné-Belleville festival, screening of the film Belleville Kitchen, followed by a shared meal where everyone brings their own culinary specialty.
Concert evening with Sego, art-punk from Los Angeles with indie-pop hooks, and Alien Chicks, a Brixton band mixing punk, jazz, rap, Latin and math rock. For fans of energetic rock.
A chamber music concert highlighting patriotic European composers from the turn of the 19th century, with works by Boëllmann, Enesco, Kodaly and Sibelius.
A discussion with author and activist Lumir Lapray about her book "S'organiser" (Getting Organized), meant to inspire people to take action: defending a class, getting a classroom aide, improving working conditions, opposing a local project or winning elections.
The Saint-Germain des Prés choir and the conservatory's vocal ensemble offer you a programme centred on Fauré.
A friendly culture café at the Maurice Genevoix library to discuss your music, cinema, theatre or exhibition favourites. Open to ages 15 and up, free entry.
As part of the National Repair Days, discover the trade of repairing smartphones and mobile devices: a microsoldering demonstration and a hands-on workshop to make small repairs yourself. Companions welcome.
A dance therapy workshop where 6 parent-child pairs, children aged 4 to 6, dance, play and invent together a sensitive and joyful moment around movement. Inclusive, it welcomes children with and without disabilities, with no prerequisites.
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.
A workshop to get familiar with reading an IGN map and learn how to find your way on the routes to Compostela, organized with the association Compostelle 2000. For anyone who wants to set out on the Way of St. James for the first time.
A workshop to learn the basics of genealogical research and set out to discover your family history.
A relaxing literary time to present your latest favourites and listen to other people's, in good spirits, over a good coffee.
A workshop to go further with ChatGPT: prompt structure, memory, custom commands, specialized GPTs, NotebookLM and detection of AI-generated texts, with demonstrations and practical exercises.
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.
The Václav Havel library is organizing a Video Game Festival in all its spaces, in partnership with the Make Some Noise association: games available to play and a chance to discover music video games on arcade machines.