AFMSP is proud to bring events for all levels of French speakers and Francophiles - from débutants to locuteurs natifs.
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Join us in welcoming the work of Annamarie Rose to the Alliance Française’s Vaaler Art Gallery. Annamarie is a talented local artist whose exhibition captures the passionate love stories and exotic romances of Paris.
Sound Unseen returns for their 25th annual film festival. Join the Alliance Française for the Midwest premiere of a French movie, Zenithal, at the Trylon Cinema!
Don’t miss on the unique occasion to watch the Timberwolves and Rudy Gobert for special French Heritage Day! The Timberwolves will play the Phoenix Suns in Target Center on Sunday November 17, at 2:30 pm.
Presented with our neighbors from Henry & Son, join us to savor this season’s Beaujolais nouveau together, taste some outstanding vintages for the holidays, and stock up on the best French winter wines. Join us and bring a friend -- we can’t wait to explore this season’s best wines together!
Join Alliance Française and the University Club of St. Paul on the third Thursday of each month in the club’s Member Bar for an apéritif en français.
Join us at the Alliance Française for a Francophone movie night as we watch Mon légionnaire, a poignant drama about the lives of the soldiers of the French Foriegn Legion.
“With the artist at its center, Sophie Calle: Overshare offers an extended rumination on the paradoxes of self-disclosure, raising complicated questions about surveillance and the ethics of intrusion. Calle taps into our own prying curiosities, asking us to question our own presentations of self, alongside that of others. She wonders if we’re uncomfortable yet — and why we keep on watching.”
Join us on the first Saturday of December for our annual Marché de Noël ! Explore our collection of local artists and vendors in our Christmas Market, open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join us at Café Aquì in Rochester for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel Tout le bleu du ciel, (2019) by French author, Mélissa Da Costa.
Join Alliance Française for our annual winter celebration: Fête d’hiver!
Join us for a Dance Party with DJ Jake Rudh! Dance to a mix of your favorite French and English songs, with a Christmassy touch!
With more than 20 years of experience in the Twin Cities music scene, Jake Rudh’s reputation as a versatile DJ has become his calling card. He’s known around town as a host on Minnesota Public Radio’s 89.3 The Current and founder of locally lauded Transmission dance nights.
Join Alliance Française and the University Club of St. Paul on the third Thursday of each month in the club’s Member Bar for an apéritif en français.
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel No et Moi, (2007) by French author, Delphine de Vigan.
At the occasion of Black History Month, join us for a exhibition featuring pen drawings by artist Samuel Fleming and (re)discover important black figures from French history.
Join us at the Alliance Française for a Francophone movie night as we watch Madame Hofmann.
''Sylvie has been a nursing executive for 40 years at the hospital north of Marseille. Her life is running. Between the patients, her mother, her husband and her daughter, she has always devoted her days to others. What if she decided to think a little about herself?''
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join us for a French movie night as we watch Le cours de la vie.
''Noémie, an experienced screenwriter, reunites with Vincent, her first childhood love, at the film school where he is now the director. In an extraordinary masterclass, where the intimate rubs shoulders with the universal and reality flirts with fiction, Noémie teaches Vincent and his students that the art of screenwriting is the art of living passionately.''
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join us in la Grande Salle for the last event in a series celebrating the 1,000th Jubilee of Chartres Cathedral. Organized by The American Friends of Chartres, these lectures will be led by MJ McGregor, Ph.D.
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel Le Suspendu de Conakry, (2018) by French author, Jean-Christophe Rufin.
Join Alliance Française and the Twin Cities Local and International Communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a color guard and words honoring global veterans on the Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War 1.
Join us in la Grande Salle for the second event in a series celebrating the 1,000th Jubilee of Chartres Cathedral. Organized by The American Friends of Chartres, these lectures will be led by MJ McGregor, Ph.D.
Join us at Café Aquì in Rochester for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
A l'occasion du prêt du tableau ''Au moulin rouge'', découvrez la vie nocturne parisienne au tournant du siècle à travers les yeux de Toulouse Lautrec et de ses amis artistes. Suivez la guide Anna Bethune pour cette visite expectionnelle.
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join us in la Grande Salle for the first event in a series celebrating the 1,000th Jubilee of Chartres Cathedral. Organized by The American Friends of Chartres, these lectures will be led by MJ McGregor, Ph.D.
A visit for Teens, and in French ! Meet Anna at the MIA to discover the work of French artist Toulouse-Lautrec whose artwork ''At the Moulin Rouge'' will exceptionally be on display. Discover how he and his circle of fellow artists depicted the transformation of Parisian nightlife at the turn of the century. The exhibition features a dozen rarely seen works from Mia’s collection, including French posters and drawings from the era.
Join us at the Alliance Française for a Francophone movie night as we watch Les Algues vertes, a thought-provoking film which delves into environmental and social issues with a powerful narrative. Don’t miss this eye-opening drama!
There have been five published translations of this classic novel, the most recent by Sandra Smith in 2012. Come and meet her to discuss some of the literary and cultural challenges of translating this book, with comparisons of selected passages from all the translations.
Join Alliance Française and the University Club of St. Paul on the third Thursday of each month in the club’s Member Bar for an apéritif en français.
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel Mort aux cons, (2007) by French author, Carl Aderhold.
Join us at Café Aquì in Rochester for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join the Alliance Française for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
Join us at the Alliance for an outside movie night as we watch Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cleopatra directed by Alain Chabat. This classic French comedy will transport you to ancient Egypt with a hilarious twist. Movie in French with English subtitles.
Join us for a poetic painting and drawing exhibition and discover wonderful landscapes and seascapes by artist Ilene Krug Mojsilov. Meet the artist at the opening night reception on October 3 from 6 to 8 pm!
We are honored to open our 2024 Salon du Livre with a presentation by Scott Carpenter of his new book, "Paris Lost & Found".
Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul is excited to host again this year, Salon du Livre, on Friday, September 27, from 6 pm to 8 pm & Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2:30 pm.
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel L’amour comme un empire, (2023) by Lebanese-born Swiss author, Yasmine Char.
Join us for the 7th annual Fall Fashion Show, a fundraiser for Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul.
On Sunday, September 22, from 12 to 3 pm, the Alliance Française will host the 7th Annual Fall Fashion Fundraiser, this year bringing it to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This annual event is a unique opportunity to discover local designers and boutiques, enjoy a bruncheon and bid in a silent auction, and support our non-profit organization.
Join us at the Alliance Française for a movie night featuring seven short films from Québec, part of the legendary program "Prends ça court!" which has been showcasing diverse cinema for 25 years.
Join Alliance Française and the University Club of St. Paul on the third Thursday of each month in the club’s Member Bar for an apéritif en français.
Don't miss the opportunity to meet Layla Metssitane at the Alliance Française during the closing of her remarkable exhibition!
Join us at the Alliance for a presentation of Steve Hoffman’s first book: “A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France”. The author will be discussing the inspiration, journey, and insights behind his latest work.
Join Les Navigateurs de la Littérature, our monthly advanced book club, in reading the novel No et Moi, (2007) by French author, Delphine de Vigan.
Come and join us at the Alliance for a course on wine led by David from Henry & Son. Learn about wine vocabulary, the world of wine, and more. Whether you're new to wine or looking to expand your knowledge, this class is a great opportunity to learn from an expert!
Join us for an informational session about our new French Business courses for Intermediate level French speakers who use French in their workplace. This event will take place on Zoom.
Join us at Café Aquì in Rochester for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français !
On Saturday, September 7 2024, join us at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul to celebrate the start of Fall and all things new at AFMSP!
