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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: Spicy Khasso

Plein Air Concerts Music

Jun 25, 2025

As part of our beloved and ever-popular plein air concert series, the Alliance is thrilled to welcome Spicy Khasso (Mahiri Fainké) for an evening of traditional Senegalese and Malian music with a contemporary flair!
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Café Conversation : For Teens! Cafés Conversation En français

Jun 26, 2025

Want to speak French and make friends at the Alliance? Meet in-person French learners and improve your level. …
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Tasting: Wine 101 with Alicia Barrett Wine Tastings Music

Jun 26, 2025

What better way to celebrate the arrival of summertime Chi than with French wine and cheese in the Alliance’s …
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Plein Air Concert: Gabrielle Goudard—Paris en terrasse Plein Air Concerts Music

Jul 1, 2025

After a sold-out plein air concert last summer, French soprano Gabrielle Goudard is back—this time accompanied …
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Haute Couture Film

Jul 7, 2025

Haute Couture Directed by Sylvie Ohayon Distributed by UGC Distribution / Menemsha Films With Nathalie Baye, …
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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, Spicy Khasso, Maya Kamaty, Gabrielle Goudard, and Sam Dubin to perform in our jewel-box courtyard this summer!
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