Please note: The Alliance Française de Chicago will be closed from 07/04 - 07/05 in observance of Independence Day.
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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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Haute Couture

Film

Jul 7, 2025

Haute Couture Directed by Sylvie Ohayon Distributed by UGC Distribution / Menemsha Films With Nathalie Baye, Lyna Khoudri, Pascale Arbillot 2020, Comedy-Drama, 1h41, France When a bold young thief (Lyna Khoudri) crosses paths with a retiring Dior seamstress (Nathalie Baye), an unexpected apprenticeship sparks a powerful bond—Haute Couture, directed by Sylvie Ohayon, is a heartwarming tale of second chances, timeless craftsmanship, and the beauty of passing on a legacy.
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Author Talk: Judith Umlas—Âmes Sœurs et Inconnues Lectures and Workshops

Jul 8, 2025

Join us for a special chat with author Judith Umlas and her translator Valerie Galinsky about Judy’s novel …
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Staging the Orient: Photography & the Western Imagination Lectures and Workshops

Jul 8, 2025

The Alliance is thrilled to partner with the University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient …
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Café Conversation : For Teens! Cafés Conversation En français

Jul 10, 2025

Want to speak French and make friends at the Alliance? Meet in-person French learners and improve your level. …
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Bastille Day Afternoon Event 2025 Bastille Day

Jul 12, 2025

We invite you and your whole family, from oldest to youngest, to celebrate Bastille Day at the Alliance with …
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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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