Our calendar is packed with opportunities to improve your French skills, immerse yourself in the vibrant Francophone culture, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don't miss out on our monthly social gatherings and themed celebrations that bring the community together.
Join us for a conversation with one of our favorite chefs, Aleksandra Crapanzano, who will be talking about her new book, Chocolat:
Parisian Desserts and Other Delights.
In English - free for members
Think you know a bit about everything? Or at least enough to guess confidently?
Join us for a 1-hour online game night featuring fun Kahoot quizzes on general culture: world facts, pop
culture, history, science, geography, and all those things you kind of know but aren’t sure why.
In French - free for Members
Join us for Café Chansons - a casual singalong where everyone is welcome. No singing experience (or perfect
pitch) required!
We’ll sing beloved French classics and contemporary favorites; from Piaf to Zaz. Whether you’re a karaoke star or just like to mumble
along, there’s a place for you. All levels of French welcome! Got an instrument? Bring it along and jam with us! Click
Register to see our current list of songs.
In French, free for all.
Celebrate the vibrant colors of the season in this creative watercolor workshop about the summer harvest! Participants will create a
whimsical watercolor postcard featuring the fruit or vegetable of their choice, then finish it with hand-lettered text in French or
English. Instructor Lynda Chambers will guide you through watercolor techniques such as color mixing, layering, and
creating lively botanical illustrations, along with tips for beautiful hand lettering. No previous experience is needed.
In English - $45 members - $65 non members
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French Cultural Center 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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Join us for the screening of the movie Tenor (2022). The film
tells the story of a young man from the suburbs who discovers a hidden talent for opera singing, blending urban culture with classical
music.
In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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By popular demand, the Onyx Club Boys and the captivating singer Sophie Dal-Pra
are back for another unforgettable evening of gypsy-inspired music!
Let yourself be carried away by spirited rhythms as the band reimagines beloved French and English classics in the tradition of gypsy jazz.
$30/member, $40/non members, includes refreshments.
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Bienvenue à La Conversation du Mardi!
La Conversation is held on Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month, unless
otherwise specified. It is an opportunity to get to know each other and practice speaking French.
In French, free for members and aspiring members.
Join us for a game of pétanque - and get ready for our June 6 Pétanque
Contest! No
experience required. We have a few sets of boules if you don't have any.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
The game may be cancelled in case of rain.
Free and open to all
Join us at the Alliance Française for casual French conversation with fellow members.
We provide coffee and tea, and the library is open!
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
In French - For members and aspiring members
No need to register
Join Chef Florence from Sucre et Sel for a hands‑on journey through the
sunny flavors of Provence.
This cooking class serves up four classics with a wink: olive tapenade, smoky eggplant
dip, fougasse bread and tomato tart.
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members
This month's selection is Une
vie à coucher dehors
by Sylvain Tesson
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture.
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
In French. For members and aspiring members.
Silken Sisters in Commerce: How Lyon and Paris Were Woven Together by the Silk Trade
A presentation by Roger Mummert of www.theparisproject.net in association with the
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
In English - free for for members
Join us for Café Chansons - a casual singalong where everyone is welcome. No singing experience (or perfect
pitch) required!
We’ll sing beloved French classics and contemporary favorites; from Piaf to Zaz. Whether you’re a karaoke star or just like to mumble
along, there’s a place for you. All levels of French welcome! Got an instrument? Bring it along and jam with us! Click
Register to see our current list of songs.
In French, free for all.
