Euphrate
2024-09-26 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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“Euphrate”
Written, acted and directed by Nil Bosca
Thursday, September 26th at 8:00pm
Students/Senior Tickets: $30
Regular Admission Tickets: $40
Gates at 7pm for cash bar and baguette sandwiches.
**In French with English supertitles.**
In an explosive one-woman show, Nil Bosca’s Euphrate intertwines dance and theater to unleash her phenomenal expressiveness and her stunning energy.
After winning audiences and critics over with humor and finesse at the Avignon Off Festival last summer and after selling out at the Théâtre de la Cité Internationale last fall, Nil Bosca performs two dates in the US this fall: one at Princeton University and one at TRK.
This show is a must-see for those who favor detours over straight paths and for those seeking the inspiration to pursue their life’s true calling.
Directed by Stanislas Roquette & Olivier Constant
Writing collaborators: Alexe Poukine & Hassam Ghancy
Assistant director: Jane David
Choreographic counsel: Chrystel Calvet
Sound: Stephanie Verissimo
Lights: Genevieve Soubirou
Décor: Cerise Guyon
Collaborator: Frédéric Le Van
Euphrate is a young French woman born to a French mother and a Turkish father. She fumbles through school, trying figure out out what to do with her life. Euphrate explores; she confronts life and breaks rules, she finds anchors and support, and she visits her father’s native Anatolia in Turkey where she meets a kindred spirit in Afife Jale (1902-1941), Turkey’s first Muslim actress. Euphrate becomes Nil Bosca’s theatrical double, recounting the long journey of a young woman towards autonomy. Between returning to her roots and tearing away from her origins, Euphrate invents herself.
Made possible with the support of DRAC, de la Région Île-de-France, du département du Val-de-Marne, d’Anis Gras – le lieu de l’Autre, du Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar, de l’ECAM, de l’Abbaye du Reclus, Centre d’information et de documentation jeunesse, de l’Auberge de jeunesse Yves Robert, de L’étoile du nord, de Nouveau Gare au Théâtre et de l’Institut Français de Turquie.
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Fille d’un père turc et d’une mère française, Euphrate est une lycéenne en classe de terminale qui rencontre des difficultés avec le système scolaire. Outre ses résultats assez médiocres, elle doit prochainement exprimer son choix d’orientation professionnelle : un vrai casse-tête.Elle en vient alors à se demander quelle incidence sa double culture a pu avoir sur la construction de son identité. Dans un dialogue plein d’humour avec son père, elle part à la rencontre de ses racines turques et de ses souvenirs d’enfance. Entremêlant la danse et les mots, le spectacle raconte avec la liberté d’un corps joyeux le long chemin vers l’affirmation de sa propre parole de femme.
**En français avec surtitres en anglais.**

Timothy Corrigan Book Signing
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Timothy Corrigan is one of the world’s leading interior designers.
TIMOTHY CORRIGAN
AT HOME IN FRANCE: INSPIRATION AND STYLE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY
WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
COCKTAIL TO FOLLOW

Vincent Dedienne
2024-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Vincent Dedienne – Un soir de gala
Auteurs : Vincent Dedienne, Juliette Chaigneau,
Mélanie Le Moine, Anaïs Harté.
Mise en scène : Vincent Dedienne et Juliette Chaigneau
Scénographie : Lucie Joliot
Création lumière : Kelig Le Bars
Chorégraphie : Yan Raballand
Le 25 octobre à 20h
Tickets: $45
**En français avec surtitres.**
« Le nouveau maestro du rire français » Le Parisien
« Un véritable bijou d’humanité » Télérama Sortir
« Irrésistible et émouvant » Le Monde
« Un one-man-show au-dessus de la mêlée » Libération
« Surdoué, à part, inclassable » Le Figaro
« C’est un bijou d’humour, de poésie » Elle
C’est un spectacle qui ressemble à la Louisiane, à l’Italie…
Il y a des personnages dedans, des jeunes, des vieux, des gentils-comme-tout, des cinglés, des optimistes et des foutus. Des héros et des ordures… Des gens. Tous différents et tous réunis pour Un soir de gala. Leur point commun, c’est que c’est moi qui les joue. A capella.
Après avoir fait le tour de mon nombril dans mon précédent spectacle, j’ai décidé de tourner un peu autour des vôtres… si ça chatouille, tant mieux.
Vincent.
P.S : En revanche, il n’y a pas de linge étendu sur la terrasse, et c’est dommage.
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Vincent Dedienne – Un soir de gala
Writers: Vincent Dedienne, Juliette Chaigneau, Mélanie Le Moine, Anaïs Harté.
Directed by: Vincent Dedienne and Juliette Chaigneau
October 25 at 8:00pm
Tickets: $45
**In French with English supertitles.**
Vincent Dedienne is a contemporary French actor, comedian, writer, director, and columnist.
Dedienne brings his second one-man show “Un soir de gala” to Los Angeles. The show won a prestigious Molière award for comedy in 2022.
In “Un soir de gala”, Dedienne demonstrates the full extent of his stage language, affirming his taste for whimsical words, unexpected situations, and dancing bodies. He chooses humor as the common thread, delicately and precisely sketching the portrait of characters usually left in the shadows.
“Less funny is more funny,” confesses the author and actor, who weaves a dramatic web where the paths of some and others sometimes intersect and intertwine in a finely balanced choral harmony.
A theater encounter that surprises and delights.

Veronique's Workshop - Celebrating the End of the Year the Parisian Way
2024-12-16 11:00 - 12:30
Come celebrate the end of the year with a Parisian flair!
Learn how to put together a French feast with delicious, traditional dishes. We’ll also review the trendy locations, restaurants, and cabarets that Parisians and tourists alike love to visit every December. This workshop will be in FRENCH (advanced level required) and all ages are welcome!
Member: $30 / Non member : $45
When: Monday, December 16th
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

"Speakerines": the Stars of French Television of Yesteryear
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
“Speakerines”: the Stars of French Television of Yesteryear

Come and discover emblematic stars of French television of the past. Everyday, the “speakerines” used to announce the tv shows for the day, bringing their charm and impeccable enunciation of the French language. A fun and a nostalgic trip to French culture.

Advanced levels welcome
Online Workshop

Monday, February 3rd 2025, 11 am – 12:30 pm.

Non-Member: $45

The Great Sportswomen of France - Véronique's Workshop
2025-02-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
The Great Sportswomen of France – Véronique’s Workshop
If the names of Suzanne Lenglen or Colette Besson don’t ring a bell, then come and discover the greatest French sportswomen from the early 20th century to the present. An entertaining trip down memory lane.

Workshop in French
Advanced Level
Online Workshop

Monday, February 24th 2025, 11 am – 12:30 pm.
Member: $40.50
Non-Member: $45

From Script to Screen!
2025-03-10 11:00 - 2025-04-21 12:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
To All Admirers of the French Actress Audrey Tautou!
Join Véronique Courtois to explore a cinematic journey with Audrey Tautou!
This workshop will combine readings of the screenplay of the movie HORS DE PRIX/ PRICELESS starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh and discussions of the film version [Free on Amazon.com with a Prime subscription or $3.99 without a subscription].
Workshop in French
Advanced level recommended
Activity meeting dates
From Monday March 10 to April 21 2025
*Meets every Monday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

French Intensive Complete Beginner Class
2025-03-17 18:00 - 2025-04-10 20:00 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Learn the complete basics of French and how to navigate everyday situations in 4 weeks! This 4 weeks online intensive classes for complete beginners starts with the very basics of French such as the pronunciation of the French alphabet, the numbers, and moves on to basic phrases of practical French that you can start using straight away. You will learn how to introduce yourself, ask for someone’s basic information, express your likes and dislikes, book an accommodation, and understand and give directions.
Grammar topics:
– Articles le, la, les, l’, un, une, des ,de la, du
– Possessive adjectives
– Prepositions with countries
– Present tense
There is no prerequisite for this class. After completing this level, you will move on to A1-Beginner 2.

Discover Belgium Workshop
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Small Country, Big Delights – Discover the Many Faces of Belgium!
Let’s celebrate Francophonie Month together!
Join us for a fun workshop dedicated to Belgium, where French is one of the official languages. Belgium is rich in history, culture, and traditions!!
In-person workshop will be presented in a mixture of French and English

NETFLIX SERIES SOLEIL NOIR [UNDER A DARK SUN]
2025-11-03
NETFLIX SERIES SOLEIL NOIR [UNDER A DARK SUN]
6-WEEKS ONLINE THEMATIC CLASS :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the series Soleil Noir a 6 episode series featuring Isabelle Adjani.
Participants will be expected to watch one episode before class and answer some questions about the episode. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Mondays: November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th; December 1st and 8th, 2025 at 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Advanced level & above

Activity meeting dates
From November 3rd through December 8th, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm.

NETFLIX FILM [I'M NOT AN EASY MAN]
2025-11-13
NETFLIX FILM [I’M NOT AN EASY MAN]
SINGLE CLASS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the film Je ne suis pas un homme facile.
Participants are expected to watch the movie before class and answer some questions about the film. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Thursday November 13th
Advanced level & above
$45.00 / $30.00 for members

Activity meeting dates
Thursday November 13, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm

Sip n' Paint
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Sip & Paint Workshop
Thursday | November 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of creativity and relaxation — en français et en anglais! Join us for a cozy Sip & Paint workshop, conducted entirely in French, where we’ll sip on wine and let our creativity flow onto the canvas. No experience needed — just come ready to unwind and have fun. You’ll leave with a beautiful piece of art to show off.
Level : no skill required/everyone is welcome
Location: Alliance Française de Los Angeles
Member $50/Nonmembers $65
Workshop Policy: Workshops and Cultural Events are non-refundable. A credit minus a $10 processing fee (valid 6 months) will be issued to your Alliance Française de Los Angeles account to be used for another workshop if you cancel in advance up to one business day prior to the workshop.
Activity meeting dates
Thursday November 13th
From 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Online TCF B2 Preparation
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
2 HOURS ONLINE WORKSHOP led by Violaine de Landes, TCF certified instructor
Get ready for the TCF B2 exam with this focused prep class! You will review everything covered on the exam—listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing! This is the perfect workshop for anyone planning to take the TCF soon.
Saturday November 15 from 9 am to 11am

NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS - Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris (in English)
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS – Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris
(in English)
In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be IN ENGLISH
This illustrated lecture will explore the long and eventful history of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, from its foundation in 1163 to the devastating fire on April 15, 2019, which destroyed its attic, roof, and iconic spire.
The story of Notre-Dame de Paris begins in 1163, when Bishop Sully laid the first stone on the Île de la Cité, at the heart of medieval Paris. One of the earliest Gothic cathedrals, it took 182 years to complete. Over the centuries, this architectural marvel hosted defining moments in French history, including the coronation of a young King Henry VI of England, the marriage of the future Henri IV and Marguerite de Valois, and the crowning of Napoléon I as Emperor.
After falling into neglect during the Revolution, Notre-Dame was restored by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who added the iconic spire that tragically burned in 2019.

Russell Kelley is Vice President of the Alliance Française Miami Metro and the author of The Making of Paris: The Story of How Paris Evolved from a Fishing Village into the World’s Most Beautiful City (Lyons Press, 2021) and Walking Through the Ages of Paris – Ten Historical Walking Tours Through the City of Light (Lyons Press, to be published in 2026). He has lived in Paris for over 30 years – and next to Notre-Dame for the past 20 years – and attended the first mass celebrated in the rebuilt cathedral on December 8, 2024.

NETFLIX FILM [HONEYMOON CRASHER]
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:30
NETFLIX FILM [HONEYMOON CRASHER]
SINGLE CLASS ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the film Lune de miel avec ma mère.
Participants are expected to watch the movie before class and answer some questions about the film. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Thursday December 4th
Advanced level & above
$45.00 / $30.00 for members

Activity meeting dates
Thursday December 4, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm

Macaron Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Petit Chou, 6007 Washington blvd, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Join us for an exciting macaron class using the Swiss meringue method! Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to pipe these delicious French sandwich cookies.
Our expert instructor will guide you through achieving the perfect macaron shell, ensuring a smooth surface and delightful texture. In addition, you’ll learn to make a delicious buttercream filling.
Explore different techniques and variations to elevate your macarons to a professional level.
By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create stunning and tasty macarons, along with a box of your beautifully crafted treats to take home.
Duration: 2 hours. 6-8PM
Wine and snacks will be served
Address: Petit Chou 6007 Washington blvd. Culver City CA 90232
Parking: street parking
Activity meeting dates
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm.

Notre-Dame – After the Fire: The Redesign of the Surroundings of Notre-Dame de Paris with Bas Smets, Landscape Architect and Founder of Bureau Bas Smets (In English)
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00
Notre-Dame – After the Fire: The Redesign of the Surroundings of Notre-Dame de Paris with Bas Smets, Landscape Architect and Founder of Bureau Bas Smets (In English)
In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be IN ENGLISH.
In 2022, the City of Paris announced that the team led by Belgian landscape designer Bas Smets won the competition to reimagine the area surrounding Notre-Dame Cathedral. Bas Smets will describe how the team plans to redesign the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the underground parking spaces beneath it, the Jean XXIII square located behind the cathedral, the Seine riverbanks, and the adjacent streets, in order to create a microclimate to mitigate the effects of climate change. This extensive project is scheduled to begin in 2025 and end in 2030.
This event will be IN ENGLISH.

Speaker: Bas Smets received master’s degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Leuven and in Landscape from the University of Geneva. In 2007, he founded Bureau Bas Smets in Brussels, whose designs explore new ways to transform the city into an urban ecology, capable of producing cooling microclimates to counter climate change. In addition to his design work, Bas Smets has taught at various schools of architecture in Europe. In 2023, he was appointed Professor in Practice at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
Moderator: Russell Kelley is Vice President of the Alliance Française Miami Metro and the author of The Making of Paris (Lyons Press, 2021) and Walking Through the Ages of Paris (Lyons Press, to be published in 2026).

NETFLIX SERIES NERO, L'ASSASSIN
2026-01-13 11:00 - 2026-03-03 12:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
NETFLIX SERIES- NERO, L’ASSASSIN
8-WEEKS ONLINE THEMATIC CLASS :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the series Néro, l’assassin a 8 episode series featuring Pio Marmaï.
Participants will be expected to watch one episode before class and answer some questions about the episode. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Advanced level & above
Activity meeting dates
From January 13 through March 3 , 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm.
