Festival de la Francophonie • Concert: Cadill'Rock

Come on out for a family-friendly classic rock concert exploring the shared heritage of France and the Great Lakes region! Cadill’Rock, a group of musicians from Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac’s hometown of St-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, France, will lead us on a musical journey in the footsteps of the founder of Detroit and Governor of the Louisiana Territory - which included Illinois!

Festival de la Francophonie • Dance Party: Swaré Konpa

The popular Swaré Konpa with DJ Frantz moves from the Haitian American Museum of Chicago to the Alliance for one night only from 8 to 11 p.m.! Everybody is invited to get initiated to the romantic moves of the Konpa by our dance teachers.

Festival de la Francophonie • Cooking Workshop: Vegetarian Couscous with Chef Ali

Join Chef Ali for an intimate and engaging cooking workshop at the Alliance Française. Duration: 1.5 hours Structure: Participants will enjoy a complimentary cup of refreshing mint tea before being divided into teams of two at eight stations, each equipped for hands-on cooking.

Festival de la Francophonie • La Magie du Chocolat: From Bean to Bar

Join us for a journey into the world of chocolate, brought to you by experts from Barry Callebaut, the global leader in chocolate indulgences. From the origins of cocoa to the art of chocolate making, discover the fascinating process behind your favorite treats.

Festival de la Francophonie • Film Screening: Tales of the Francophone Midwest

Come close this year’s edition of Festival de la Francophonie with a family-friendly screening of Brian Hawkins’ animated shorts recounting Missouri French folktales. Hawkins’ shorts are complemented by Québécois director André Gladu’s documentary short C’est pu comme ça anymore about the Francophone community of La Vieille Mine (Old Mines, MO).