AFMSP is proud to bring events for all levels of French speakers and Francophiles - from débutants to locuteurs natifs.
Many of our events are available to our community at no cost.
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Join us for ceramic artist and painter Karima Duchamp’s exhibition!
Join authors Anna Alexis Michel, Matthew Farnsworth, and Aby M'baye for a conversation about Our Stories of America, a collection of short stories exploring America through diverse Francophone perspectives.
Alliance Française - Mpls/St Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome all to an informal monthly conversation group in French
Fête de la Musique is back in 2026 with a special line up of local musicians curated by Philippe Gallandat. Enjoy a Father's Day afternoon on the patio at Utepils and a moment de convivialité with friends from Alliance Française.
Join us at Brit’s Pub on June 22 at 4 pm to watch France’s second group-stage match in the 2026 World Cup!
Join Alliance Française young adult group for a fun afterwork at La Doña! Have conversations in French in a chill atmosphere and make some new friends.
Join us at Brit’s Pub on June 26 at 2 pm to watch France face Norway in the 2026 World Cup!
Join us for a French movie night as we watch Les Magnétiques (2021), directed by Vincent Maël Cardona.
Join the Dakota County Historical Society for the Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the Sibley Historic Site on Saturday, June 27 from 12 pm to 4 pm!
Join AFMSP in welcoming the American Friends of Lafayette over zoom to discuss the Marquis and his contribution to the American Revolution!
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français!
Damien will read you a passage and you will write down what you hear. À la manière de Pivot, Damien vous prévient que cette dictée sera très difficile !
Join us at the Alliance Française for our annual Bastille Day celebration on Tuesday, July 14, from 5 to 8 pm!
Join us at the Alliance on July 23 at 6 pm for the opening of L’accouchement, an exhibit featuring paintings by Sabine Medowokpo. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged!
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Sharon Marquart about feminist movements in Iran and France. This discussion requires an intermediate or higher level of French.
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
Join us at the Alliance on August 27 at 6 pm for the France en Lumière, an exhibit featuring photography by Robi Chakraborty. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged!
Come see Minnesota United FC take on Orlando City SC! A ticket purchase supports Alliance Française!
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
Join us for the Annual Meeting of Members on June 16 at 6pm, in-person at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul - Joly Center for International Understanding.
Join us at Brit’s Pub on June 16 at 2 pm to watch France take on Senegal in the 2026 World Cup!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Rejoignez-nous pour un viste guidée au Minneapolis Museum of Art en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français!
For the sixth year, Breizh Fest, the festive celebration of Brittany, France, will be celebrated at the Minneapolis Cider Company! Join us on Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 9 pm for a family-friendly evening with delicious food, live music, awesome kids activities, and traditional Breton dance with lessons... exactly as you would experience it in French Brittany during a “Fest Noz”!
Join les FranCopains for a chill conversation en français at La Doña Cervecería!
Alliance Française - Mpls/St Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome all to an informal monthly conversation group in French
Join One Film One Federation’s movie night!
Join us at the Alliance on May 14 at 6 pm for the reception for Pierres et Soleil, an exhibit featuring paintings by Michele Yates. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
Join us on a bike ride to celebrate Europe Day 2026, in collaboration with Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota and the Germanic American Institute!
Join us for our Annual Gala Benefit to support AFMSP’s core mission in the Twin Cities.
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français!
Join the Alliance Française young adult group to speak French in a fun afterwork setting at La Doña Cervecería.
Join us for a French movie night as we watch La Vallée des fous (2024).
Alliance Française - Mpls/St Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome all to an informal monthly conversation group in French
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussions of the themes, characters and context of a book selected by our staff.
AFMSP is offering French Business courses for speakers who use French in their workplace. Join us on Zoom for a free Information Session.
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français!
Join us at the Alliance on April 2 at 6 pm for the opening of Caen Noir et Blanc, an exhibit featuring photographs by Tom Stoffregen. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged!
As the closing event of our Mois de la Francophonie, we invite you to a panel discussion on Tunisia!
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Discover traditional and contemporary music from Tunisia at this free concert, brought to you by Alliance Française Minneapolis/St Paul!
AFMSP is offering French Business courses for speakers who use French in their workplace. Join us on Zoom for a free Information Session.
Our doors are open from 1 pm to 3 pm, come say Bonjour and discover all that AFMSP has to offer!
Alliance Française - Mpls/St Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome all to an informal monthly conversation group in French
Join us for a delicious class on making quiche with Chef Aurélie!
