The Paris Chapter: 30 Oct - 5 Nov
Halloween celebrations, puppy yoga, medieval mind-reading, theatre impro, free museum entry, language exchange, French jazz, Brazilian guitar, documentary screenings and more.
What are you most excited about at the moment? It’s one of my favourite questions to pose, a surefire way to turn small talk into something richer - to have the pleasure of seeing your companion light up in front of your eyes.
My response: building community. I am so incredibly energised by the conversations, deep connections and creative opportunities happening in this space. Every single person I’ve conversed with this past week has expressed a desire for deeper, more authentic connection; to feel seen, accepted, to recognise a piece of themselves in others, to feel part of something larger than themselves.
The ideas are bubbling, and beautiful things are coming soon: ways for you to meet each other, for our respective communities to overlap, for us all to take a step forward together. If you’re also musing on these topics, or if you have a specific request on the community front, don’t be a stranger.
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Art salve
Hôtel de la Marine (1e)
Ohh, the grandeur… get a Versailles-esque fix without leaving the city. The recently reopened Hôtel de la Marine overlooks Place de la Concorde, offering a time capsule to the 18th century and its Baroque pleasures.
Their immersive audio guides - a must, as there are no placards - are surprisingly high-tech: a peek into the future of museum visits as you peruse the past.
17€. The ‘Parcours Appartements des Intendants et Salons & loggia’ is the one you need to view the apartments. Book your spot.
Events
Missed the last edition and want to know what’s on this weekend, 28-29 Oct?
Mon 30
Roberta Metsola, La Sorbonne (5e), 7 - 8pm
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will be speaking at the Sorbonne at the invitation of the magazine Le Grand Continent.
[FR] Free. Reservation required
Tues 31
Morphé, La Villette (19e), 2.30pm, through Sun
This solo theatre piece by Simon Falguières is a “wordless poem about the birth of the world”, covering how to talk about war and the art of resistance to a child.
17€. Buy your ticket
Dracula, Philharmonie de Paris (19e), 6.30pm
A screening of the 1931 silent film classic, set to music by Philip Glass and performed by the Philharmonie orchestra.
31€. Buy your ticket
Reforming the Female Form, American Library (7e), 7.30 - 8.30pm
Author and art critic Lauren Elkin will be discussing an alternative narrative of art history, painting a “vivid portrait of art as a celebration of beauty, excess, sentimentality, touch, and the politics of the body”.
[EN] Free. Reservation required
Halloween Symphonic, Folies Bergère (9e), 8pm
Another Halloween orchestra find, this time a mini-concert with music from cult horror films such as The Shining, The Exorcist, Jaws, Halloween, Psycho and Aliens.
20€. Reserve your spot
Fiesta de los murtos, La Bellevilloise (20e), from 8pm til late
Concerts, DJ sets, screenings, face-painting and Mexican food, providing 10 hours of non-stop cumbia, salsa and reggaeton music. Dress-ups encouraged.
16.50€. Buy your ticket
Wed 1
Question d’argent by Claire Simon, Centre Pompidou (2e), 5 - 6.30pm
Three of the renowned French filmmaker’s early documentaries will be shown (each 30 minutes, shot on Super 8), providing a reflection on the power of money via portraits of people close to her.
[FR] 5€. Reserve your spot
Lives of Performers by Yvonne Rainer, Centre Pompidou (2e), 7 - 9pm
A brutal and revealing examination of a romance, Lives of Performers analyses the dilemma of a man who cannot choose between two women. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Rainer.
[FR/EN] Free. Full details
Mundo Lingo Paris, Bar la Maizon (11e), from 7pm
Practice your language skills and socialise with those from different backgrounds, in this casual, highly international cultural exchange.
Free. Full details
Atelier Essai Impro (11e), 8 - 10.30pm
A theatre impro workshop for those wanting to develop their creativity, improve their public speaking or simply expand their comfort zone. The class is tailored to beginners and covers the essential techniques of improvisation.
[FR] Free trial class. Reserve your place
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Thur 2
ARTE Concert, La Gaîté Lyrique (3e), through Sat
A three-day festival featuring a mix of established and up-and-coming musical talents, with a focus on female artists. Each day has a specific theme, from pop & electro to rock to folk & piano.
Free. Reservation required
Et si on se déplaçait autrement? L’Académie du Climat (4e), 7 - 8.30pm
A youth-led discussion questioning our relationship with travel, and proposing alternatives to rethink the future of mobility.
[FR] Free. Reservation required
Mind-reading and Middle English Narrative, Reid Hall (6e), 7 - 9pm
Mind-reading from an academic perspective: less magical, more daily mental practice? This intimate talk explores mind-reading in the medieval period, drawing from religious, intellectual, and literary traditions.
[EN] Free. Reservation required
Yves Duteil, Folies Bergère (9e), 7 - 9pm
Some smooth French jazz to ease what looks to be a rain-filled week, in this cosy concert by Yves Duteil at the historic Folies Bergère.
30€. Grab your ticket
Le Règne Animal, Luminor (4e), 7 - 10pm
Mingle with cinephiles and get your “French film with English subtitles” fix. Le Règne Animal is a high-concept thriller looking at how a family adapt to a world of animal-human hybrids.
[FR/EN] 11€. Reserve your spot
Leo Middea, Le Consulat (11e), 9pm
“A modern take on bossa and samba canção, with a touch of old-school soul” awaits in this evening with Brazilian singer/songwriter Leo Middea.
15€. Buy your ticket
Fri 3
Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel, (1e), through Sun
Interested in the preservation of both tangible and intangible culture? Head to the Carrousel du Louvre: over 300 exhibitors and more than 40 talks will be unfolding over three days, along with art restoration demos.
[FR] 12€. Reserve your place
Lusafrica 35th Anniversary, La Bellevilloise (20e), 7 - 11.30pm
A gathering of Portuguese-speaking artists for this special birthday celebration, with the spotlight on those from Cape Verde and other African countries.
28€. Buy your ticket
Moonwalk One, Musée des Arts et Métiers (3e), 7.30pm
Previously unseen footage from Apollo 11’s attempt to walk on the moon. The screening will be followed by a discussion with space and geopolitics of technology researcher Paul Wohrer.
[FR/EN] Free. Reservation required
Quand j’étais blanche, Maurice Ravel Conservatory (13e), 7.30pm
A choreographic journey exploring “how to live the story of two opposing cultures”. Fatima Ndoye, born to a Senegalese father and a Swiss mother, journeys to Africa in this personal tale of identity and finding balance.
10€. Buy your ticket
Sat 4
Puppy yoga, secret location, various times
Puppy yoga reached its fever pitch pre-summer, and has now settled to the point where you can actually get a ticket. The class involves 20 minutes of straight yoga, and 40 minutes of guided puppy play.
[FR] 45€. Reserve your spot
Sun 5
First Sunday free, multiple museums
Paris has a permanent roster of museums free on the first Sunday of each month, which come November expands to also include Musée Rodin, Chateau de Versailles and the Panthéon. Check out the full list
Bal Argentine, Cirque Électrique (20e), 7pm
La Típica Folklórica will be bringing the Chacarera, Zamba, Cueca and other dances to life, accompanied by the Argentine Traditional Music School Orchestra. Sit back and watch the pros dance, or join in the fray.
7€. Buy your ticket
Sevdaliza, La Cigale (18e), 8pm
Close out the week with singer/songwriter Sevdaliza mixing electro, indie and futuristic R&B, with some audiovisual creations to boot.
33€. Buy your ticket
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Jenni
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