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Bastille Day

Raise a glass to liberté, égalité, fraternité! Join us on July 12 for a spirited Bastille Day celebration with French music, festive bites, games, and good company.

Watch a recap of last year’s Bastille Day celebration here!

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Plein Air Concert: Maya Kamaty—Réunionese Kreol Urban Pop

Music Plein Air Concerts

Jul 16, 2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the kreol urban pop of Réunionese singer Maya Kamaty in Chicago! As part of the Alliance’s beloved plein air concert series, we are thrilled to welcome Maya for a concert full of traditional Ruénionese Maloya rythms and global electro energy.
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Film Screening: Au Menu—Menus-Plaisirs: Les Troisgros Film Series: Au Menu Film

Jul 19, 2025

To wrap up our 2024/2025 gastronomy-themed film series, “Au Menu,” we are thrilled to bring you Frederick …
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4-Week French Classes for Adults School

Jul 21, 2025

4-Week Adult Classes Starting July 21st Online & On-site Don’t hold off on learning French any longer! …
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Launch Party: Transat' 3 En français

Jul 24, 2025

The Alliance is honored to host an intimate and celebratory evening of poetry and translation to launch the …
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Back to School French Bootcamp for Teens! School Kids and Youth

Jul 28, 2025

Back to School Bootcamp - A2/B1 Monday, July 28th to Friday, August 1st from 5:40-7:40 p.m. Get ready for the …
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Plein Air Concert Series

As part of our beloved plein air concert series, the Alliance is thrilled to welcome Greta Pope, Gabrielle Goudard, Maya Kamaty, and Sam Dubin to perform in our jewel-box courtyard this summer!
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