Here’s a round up of French cultural events to check out around New York over the next few weeks. Let us know if you have any to add to the list!
Saturday, January 21st, 12pm (discussion & screening), 1pm (screening only)
The Met: Live in HD: Roméo et Juliette
Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo star as opera’s classic lovers in Charles Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Bartlett Sher’s new production has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the sumptuous score. Music in French. For more information and tickets, visit BAM’s site: http://www.bam.org/opera/2016/the-met-live-in-hd-romeo-et-juliette
Peter Jay Sharp building
30 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Wednesday, January 25th, 7:00pm
Ada: A Literary Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
French author Antoine Bello and French journalist Maurin Picard will discuss the possibilities of artificial intelligence along with the foundations of human creativity based on Bello’s latest novel Ada at Albertine, New York’s dedicated French bookstore. Discussion in French. More details on Albertine’s website: http://www.albertine.com/events/ada-a-literary-conversation-on-artificial-intelligence/
Albertine
972 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Saturday, January 28th, 7pm-7am
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas
This all-night event will feature philosophical debates, screenings, performances, readings, and music from world renowned philosophers. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, this event is a part of the series La Nuit des Idées, a project of the Institut français Paris with events happening in 30 cities around the world on the same night. See the website for more details: http://www.nightofphilosophyandideas.com/
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Thursday, February 2nd, 7:00pm
Chocolat Screening and Discussion
Columbia University’s Maison Française will show this 2016 film following Rafael Padilla, a former slave who became a star in 19th century Paris’ Nouveau Cirque. Film followed by a moderated discussion in English. RSVP required. More information and link to RSVP @ http://maisonfrancaise.org/chocolat-film
Maison Française East Gallery
Buell Hall
515 West 116th St
New York, NY 10027
Saturday, February 4th, 4:00pm
Concert: Durey Rediscovered
Louis Durey, created music in Paris and wrote songs set to poetry by Mallarmé and Heine, Éluard, Hikmet and Audisio, and Langston Hughes. Durey’s music reflects themes of the 20th century, especially having to do with politics. This concert premieres previously unheard work. More details @ http://maisonfrancaise.as.nyu.edu/object/17-durey.html
General admission tickets are $20 and an RSVP is required. Contact NYU’s Maison Français by email at maison.francaise@nyu.edu or by phone at 212-998-8750.
La Maison Française, NYU
16 Washington Mews
New York, NY 10003
Saturday, February 11th, 8:00pm
Oh My Gad! @ Carnegie Hall
French comedian Gad Elmaleh takes on American audiences in his latest stand-up routine. The routine builds on jokes that he is known for overseas and incorporates his new observations as a foreigner living in the United States. Performance in English. Tickets are limited, call Carnegie Hall for more information at 212-247-7800. To see event details, visit https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/2/11/0800/PM/Gad-Elmaleh-Comedian/
Carnegie Hall
881 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Wednesday, February 15th, 6:00pm
French Slam Poetry Event: Résidents de la Republique
Award-winning poet, performer, and author Capitaine Alexandre will perform slam poetry and readings from his recently published work, Résidents de la Republique. Performance in French. RSVP required. For more details and to reserve, visit http://maisonfrancaise.org/capitaine-alexandre.
Maison Française East Gallery
Buell Hall
515 West 116th St
New York, NY 10027
Thursday, February 16th, 6:30pm
La Double Vie de Veronique (1991) screening and Q+A w/ starring actress Irène Jacob.
This film follows Veronique, a young french woman, and Weronika, an identical young woman in Poland of no relation, as the two navigate their parallel lives and career goals. After the film, professor Annette Insdorf will lead a Q+A session with Irène. RSVP required. For more details and to reserve, go to http://maisonfrancaise.org/double-vie-veronique.
Maison Française East Gallery
Buell Hall
515 West 116th St
New York, NY 10027
Friday, February 27th, 7:00pm
Music Performance by Irène and Francis Jacob
French actress Irène Jacob and her brother Francis will perform songs from their new album En Bas de Chez Moi in an intimate performance at Columbia’s Maison Française. Music in French. RSVP required. For more details and to reserve, visit http://maisonfrancaise.org/irene-and-francis-jacob
Maison Française East Gallery
Buell Hall
515 West 116th St
New York, NY 10027
Tuesday, February 28th, 7:00pm
Detaching from Photography- A Conversation with Valérie Belin and Quentin Bajac
French artist Valérie Belin will discuss her work with author Quentin Bajac, whose book Detaching from Photography focuses on her work. The two will discuss the experience of photography, the photographic image, and the nature of photography. More information on Albertine’s website: http://www.albertine.com/events/all-stars-a-conversation-with-valerie-belin-quentin-bajac/
Albertine
972 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10075
