The Favorite Foods of French Kings & Queens
2023-11-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Henri IV had a passion for garlic and Marie-Antoinette was crazy about strawberries… Come and discover what French dishes the most famous French Kings and Queens loved to eat or nibble on, specially Le Roi Soleil
Monday | November 13 | 12:00 – 1:30pm
Véronique Courtois
Workshop in English

French Animation Fest
2023-11-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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The best of French animation returns to TRK’s screen, with complimentary cheese and charcuterie at intermission.
** In French with English subtitles **

Thursday, November 16, 2023
8:00 PM 9:30 PM
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz

French Hollywood : les acteurs et actrices françaises à Hollywood
2023-11-27 12:00 - 13:30
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Marion Cotillard, Omar Sy and Catherine Deneuve are some of the most famous French actors in Hollywood these days. But French actors, directors and screenwriters started arriving in Hollywood at the onset of cinema, first in New Jersey and then in Los Angeles.
MONDAY | NOVEMBER 27 | 12:00 – 1:30PM
VÉRONIQUE COURTOIS
WORKSHOP IN FRENCH
ADVANCED LEVEL REQUIRED

DreamLAnd by Martine Couralet-Laing
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Meet the Author!
Discovering Hollywood: Decoding life in the heart of the entertainment industry, filled with captivating anecdotes and delightful interactions with stars.
Thursday | November 30 | 6:30 – 8:00pm | In French
Level Recommended: Intermediate and above
Free Event
Parking $5 with validation

Dorado Schmitt & Sons Samson and Amati - Django Festival Allstars
2023-11-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Dorado Schmitt is joined by his sons, Samson and Amati Schmitt, creating a veritable guitar dynasty on stage, along with the brilliant rhythm guitarist Francko Mehrstein and Gino Roman on bass.

Thursday, November 30, 2023
8:00 PM 9:30 PM

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 West Pico BoulevardLos Angeles, CA, 90064United States

French BookFair
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
The French Book Fair is back
Books for Kids & Adults with Clotilde Delestre
Saturday | December 2 | 10am – 2pm | In-Person

French Comedy Club
2023-12-02 15:00 - 2023-12-03 19:00 | The Lumiere, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210, United States
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Get ready for a weekend of laughter with the French Comedy Club

The weekend of December 2nd, we’ll be showing the latest and greatest French comedies in a theater in Los Angeles (in French with English subtitles).

These films will be shown for the first time in the US just weeks after their release in France.

Welcome to Belgique
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:30
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Join us to explore the idiosyncrasies of one of the most famous francophone countries.

Let’s celebrate St-Nicholas Day as it is celebrated on December 6th.

Wednesday | December 6
11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Online
Level: Intermediate & up

How to Retire in France with Adrian Leeds
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
11:00am Pacific | In English
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
Adrian Leeds is back again to talk about the ins and outs of retiring in France and why it’s such a great place for North American retirees.
Adrian Leeds is a French property expert, HGTV personality, published journalist and author, events coordinator, marketing, public relations and communications expert. Adrian arrived in Paris in 1994 with more than 21 years of experience in marketing and public relations, not to mention a daughter. In her need to survive in the City of Light as a single mother, she created a variety of businesses devoted to assisting other expats in their quest to fulfill their dream to live in France. Her company, the Adrian Leeds Group, is a licensed real estate agency offering complete property consultation services primarily for North Americans and other Anglophones wanting to live and/or invest in France.

Celebrating the end of the year THE PARISIAN WAY!
2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:30
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Learn how to put together a French feast with delicious traditional dishes or review the trendy locations, restaurants, and cabarets Parisians and tourists alike love to visit every December.
MONDAY | DECEMBER 11 | 12:00 – 1:30PM
VÉRONIQUE COURTOIS
WORKSHOP IN FRENCH
ADVANCED LEVEL REQUIRED

Intensive Pronunciation 2 Day Workshop
2024-01-02 18:00 - 2024-01-04 19:30
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3 HOURS OF INTENSIVE CLASS TO IMPROVE YOUR FRENCH SPEAKING SKILLS.
IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday | January 2 | 6:00 – 7:30pm | Online
and
Thursday | January 4 | 6:00 – 7:30pm | Online
Level: High beginner & up

Dictée de Rentrée
2024-01-03 18:00 - 19:30
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Explore the world of Marguerite Yourcenar through our online dictée de rentrée.
Grab your pen and challenge your French writing in a fun way!
Wednesday | January 3 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Online
Level: Advanced & up
Led by Violaine de Landes

Resistance at the Museum: Arts and Culture during the German Occupation
2024-01-04 13:00 - 14:00
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Thursday | January 4 |1- 2 pm PST | In English | Online
Free for AFdeLA Members
During World War II, German forces plundered hundreds of thousands of works of art – an estimated 20 percent of all artworks in Europe – from people opposed to Nazi ideology, including Communists, Freemasons and, most prominently, Jewish families. In Paris, most of this artwork ended up in the Musée Jeu de Paume – a small museum located within the Jardin des Tuileries. During its four-year tenure as an unwilling repository for the Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg (ERR), an estimated 22,000 stolen works of art passed through the museum, where they were either transferred into the Reich, exchanged with other dealers or destroyed.
In this talk, bestselling author Bryn Turnbull will introduce you to the Musée Jeu de Paume and the astounding impact of the war on France’s art collectors and connoisseurs, as brought to life in her most recent novel, The Paris Deception.
Bryn Turnbull is the internationally bestselling author of The Woman Before Wallis. Equipped with a master of letters in creative writing from the University of St. Andrews, a master of professional communication from Toronto Metropolitan University and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from McGill University, Bryn focuses on finding stories of women lost within the cracks of the historical record. She lives in Toronto.
Follow Ms. Turnbull on:

https://www.brynturnbull.com/
Twitter: @BrynTurnbull
Facebook: @BrynTurnbullWrites
Instagram: @BrynTurnbullWrites

To purchase The Paris Deception, visit Bookshops.org.

Art Exhibition UNDERWATER Photographs by Carole Azuar
2024-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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THE EXHIBITION UNDERWATER OFFERS AN IMMERSION INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA,REVEALING THE DIVERSITY AND INTENSE COLORS OF ITS FLORA AND FAUNA, ITS DEEP BLUES, REMINISCENT OF OUTER SPACE, AS IF INVITING US ON A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY.
Thursday | January 11 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Free Event
Parking: $5 with validation

La Route des Langues USA - Online Information Session
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:00
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The Alliance Française de Los Angeles in partnership with La Route des Langues USA is offering a new program
Become a host family for a French student
Welcome a student from France during the school holidays

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz - Django à Gogo
2024-01-19 15:00 - 2024-01-21 17:00 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Friday, January 19, 2024 3:30 PM
Sunday, January 21, 2024 5:00 PM

Back by popular demand, this year marks the 2nd edition of Django à Gogo Los Angeles, a music festival dedicated to the art of the greatest guitar master who ever lived: Django Reinhardt.
This one-of-a-kind 3-day festival features a stellar lineup, including the internationally acclaimed Stephane Wrembel Band, the enchanting Aurore Voilqué on violin from France, the charismatic Simba Baumgartner from France on guitar (Django Reinhardt’s great-Grandson), the vivacious Russell Welsh hailing from the heart of New Orleans, Baltimore-based guitar virtuoso Sam Farthing, Tommy Davy on guitar, Luanne Homzy on violin (the two are part of the LA-based Trio Dinicu, specialized in Eastern European Gypsy Folk).
Nightly concerts are headlined by the Stephane Wrembel Band with special guests. The repertoire follows the Gypsy musical styles gathered through their thousand-year journey from India to Europe, forming a fantastic, colorful canvas of musical sounds.
Daily Master Classes deliver a first-class music program providing musicians of all levels and instruments access to the greatest knowledge and teachers available. The program focuses mainly on the musical style of Django Reinhardt.
Jam sessions (free) are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. No registration is required to participate, just bring your own instruments. Sessions take place in lounge or outside (weather dependent).
CONCERTS – $40 each / $100 Pass for all three >> Buy Pass Here
Friday, January 19th, 8:00pm: Concert #1
“Soirée Classique Django”
The Stephane Wrembel Band
Stephane Wrembel on guitar, Josh Kaye on guitar, Nick Anderson on drums, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass
Special guests: Simba Baumgartner and Aurore Voilqué
Gates at 7pm for cash bar and food.
Saturday, January 20th, 8:00pm: Concert #2
“Soirée New Orleans Django”
The Stephane Wrembel Band
Stephane Wrembel on guitar, Josh Kaye on guitar, Nick Anderson on drums, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass
Special guests: Russell Welch and Samuel Farthing
Gates at 7pm for cash bar and food.
Sunday, January 21st, 5:00pm: Concert #3
“All Star Finale”
The Stephane Wrembel Band
Stephane Wrembel on guitar, Josh Kaye on guitar, Nick Anderson on drums, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass
Special guests: Tommy Davy, Luanne Homzy with all other musical guests: Simba Baumgartner, Aurore Voilqué, Russel Welch, Samuel Farthing
Gates at 7pm for cash bar and food.
MASTER CLASSES – $70 each / $150 Pass for all three >> Buy Pass Here
Saturday, January 20th, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Master Class #1
Master Class: Stephane Wrembel invites Russel Welch.
Saturday, January 20th, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Master Class #2
Master Class: Stephane Wrembel invites Simba Baumgartner
Sunday, January 21st, 1:00pm-3:00pm: Master Class #3
Master Class: Stephane Wrembel invites Sam Farthing
*Notes on the Master Classes:
It is preferable to already have a basic knowledge of chords and some soloing in one style or another. However, the doors are open to all! Everyone will get the musical information they need at their own point of development. The teachers and performers have been selected not only for their ability to offer world-class concerts and instruction, but also for their good spirit and their general kindness, patience, and humor. In addition to offering students the rare opportunity to become deeply immersed in this style of music with some of the greatest teachers and performers in the world, the Master Classes will be fun and undoubtedly entertaining.
JAM SESSIONS (free)
Saturday, January 20th, 5:00pm-7:00pm: Jam session (free)
Sunday, January 21st, 3:00pm-5:00pm: Jam session (free)
No registration required for the jam sessions. Please bring your own instruments. Jam sessions take place in lounge or outside (weather dependent).

Learn French in France: Top Immersion Programs
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
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Saturday, January 20, 2024
10am PST | In English
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
Are you interested in learning French while in France so that you can benefit from a real immersion environment? We will cover three of the best programs in France: CAVILAM – AF de Vichy, AF de Paris – Île de France and the Institut de Français in Villefranche-sur-mer.
Join us as our three presenters discuss their flagship immersion programs plus the extras they offer, including cultural outings, housing and more. We’ll hear from Magali Lépron, International Relations Director at Cavilam – Alliance Française Vichy, Alan Nobili, Director of Customer Services, Communication and Business Development at the Alliance Française de Paris-Île de France and Frédéric Latty, Director of the Institut de Français in Villefranche-sur-mer.

French Cinémathèque: Les enfants des autres
2024-01-22 16:00 - 17:00
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Monday, January 22, 2024 | 4pm PT
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA in collaboration with Telescope Film
In English
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2024. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion with industry experts.
The monthly discussion will be lead by Aude Hebert. Aude has had a distinguished career in the promotion of French cinema, including positions with the Forum des Images, the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, the Paris Cinema International Film Festival, Unifrance, and Le Public Système Cinéma. She has just taken a new position as the Head of Film and TV for the Villa Albertine in Los Angeles.
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.
January: Les enfants des autres / Other People’s Children (2022)
Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Starring: Virginie Efira, Roschdy Zem, Chiara Mastroianni, Callie Ferreira-Goncalves
What does it mean to care for another person’s child? Rachel, a single, 40-year-old high school teacher must ask herself this question when she falls in love with single dad Ali — and his four-year-old daughter — in the latest from Rebecca Zlotowski.
Discussions will take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the films via streaming before attending the discussion.

On the Wine Route - Marriage of traveling and wine tasting
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Join us on a journey through four regions of France as we taste their wines with Stéphanie Burtin, a passionate tourism and oenology expert with over twenty years of experience.
Stéphanie iBurtin, personal travel designer, founder & owner of Osprey Boutique Travel
Embark on this incredible journey with Stéphanie and let her immerse you in the French “Art de Vivre.”
Thursday | January 25 | 6:30 – 8:30pm | In-Person Workshop
Level required: High beginner and & up

Netflix's series - Criminal
2024-02-05 11:00 - 2024-02-19 12:30
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Join us to discuss the series Criminal: France, the French version of Netflix’s anthology CRIMINAL series with Véronique Courtois
3-week online session in French
Monday February 5, 12 & 19 from 11am – 12:30pm
Level : Advanced & up
Emilie: Monday February 5, 2024
Caroline: Monday February 12, 2024
Jérôme: Monday February 19, 2024

Les Petits Plats de Sophie
2024-02-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Have your kids join our chef Sophie for an afternoon of cooking in French! Sophie will be making a traditional French quiche, a delicious and savoury tart.

For kids 6 years and up. No experience required. We will provide all the ingredients and tools necessary.

*Please inform us right away of any allergies

$35 Members, $45 Non-members

Wednesday | February 7 | 4:00 – 5:30pm

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz - A Night of Short French Films
2024-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90064

A Night of Short French Films – 15th Anniversary Edition
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Films in French with English subtitles.
Gates at 7pm for cash bar.
Intermission with complimentary buffet.
Suitable ages 16+
“A Night of Short French Films” has become an annual highlight of TRK’s season, showcasing a diverse array of compelling short films that embody the richness and creativity of contemporary French filmmaking.
Marking its 15th year, “A Night of Short French Films” has consistently been a platform for emerging and established French filmmakers to exhibit their talent, offering Los Angeles audiences a unique and intimate glimpse into the world of French cinema. The event has become a cherished tradition, attracting film enthusiasts, Francophiles, and cinephiles alike.
Get your tickets early, this event tends to sell out.

FRENCH GUIDED TOUR at the Getty Center
2024-02-18 10:00 - 11:30
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Quentin de La Tour, monumental pastels
Join Marie Velde, a certified instructor holding a Master’s in Fine Arts, to the Getty Center for a guided tour in French of a French artist’s exhibition.
Sunday | February 18 | 10:00 – 11:30am | At the Getty Center
Level: Advanced & up
With Marie Velde

Club du Livre
2024-02-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Following the footsteps of Gaël Faye around the Rwandan genocide through an enthralling and poetic life story!
Thursday | February 22 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
In-Person Workshop
Level : Advanced & up
With Guy Vandenbrouck
Where to buy the book

French Book Fair
2024-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
A wide selection of French books for kids and adults. There’s something for every book lover to enjoy

A Virtual Visit of the Musée Camille Claudel
2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
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Saturday | February 24 |11 am- 12 pm PT | In English | Online
Free for AFdeLA Members
Discover the sculptors of the 1900s through this virtual visit of the Camille Claudel Museum, conducted by Iris Ustunoglu of the Association Japonisme et Art nouveau 75 77.
Throughout the visit, we’ll explore different artists, sculpting techniques and various themes that occupied the artistic minds of this fascinating era of innovation and creation. Join us in admiring the beautiful art of sculpture!
Iris Ustunoglu is a Turkish student in her 3rd year of art history at the University of Strasbourg in France and the assistant intern at the Association Japonisme et Art nouveau (AJEAN 7577). Iris is responsible for content creation and the preparation of projects such as this presentation, among others.

French Cinémathèque: La nuit
2024-02-26 16:00 - 17:00
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Monday, February 26, 2024 | 4pm PT
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA in collaboration with Telescope Film
In English
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2024. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion with industry experts.
The monthly discussion will be lead by Aude Hebert. Aude has had a distinguished career in the promotion of French cinema, including positions with the Forum des Images, the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, the Paris Cinema International Film Festival, Unifrance, and Le Public Système Cinéma. She has just taken a new position as the Head of Film and TV for the Villa Albertine in Los Angeles.
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.
February: La nuit du 12 / The Night of the 12th (2022)
Director: Dominik Moll
Starring: Bastien Bouillon, Bouli Lanners, Anouk Grinberg, Mouna Soualem, Pauline Serieys, Théo Cholbi
Two detectives, Yohan and Marceau, are assigned to investigate the case of a brutally murdered woman. Yohan obsesses over the case and agonizes over the pervasive misogyny, while the older Marceau is ready to quit his job. As the case unfolds, Yohan realizes that this case is hurting him more deeply than his previous cases.
Discussions will take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the films via streaming before attending the discussion.

Le Tour de France Culinaire #2
2024-03-07 11:00 - 2024-03-21 12:30
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With Véronique Courtois
Join us to explore the culinary history of 3 French regions Alsace-Lorraine, Corse and Pays Basque along with their flagship traditional recipes and enjoy sharing tips with cooking fans.
L’Alsace-Lorraine : Thursday March 7, 2024
La Bretagne: Thursday March 14, 2024
La Provence: Thursday March 21, 2024
3-WEEK ONLINE SESSION IN FRENCH
THURSDAYS MARCH 7, 14 & 21 FROM 11AM – 12:30PM
LEVEL : ADVANCED & UP

Literature and Grammar
2024-03-07 11:00 - 2024-05-02 12:30
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Master your French grammar skills through exploring a book we think you haven’t read
March 7 – May 2
Thursdays | Online | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
With Violaine De Landes

Olympic Games
2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
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Dive into a captivating narrative, exploring the rich history and fascinating facts of the Olympic Games, spanning from Athens to Paris.
Thursday | March 7 | 6:00 – 7:30pm | In-Person Workshop
Level: Intermediate & up
With Guy Vandenbroucke
