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.
Welcome to Duke's annual French Film Festival!
Each screening will be introduced by specialists and followed by an interdisciplinary Q&A session to foster dialogue.
Held at the Rubenstein Arts Center Film Theater at Duke University
The film series is free and open to the public.
Movies are in French with English subtitles
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Ciné-Club is rescheduled from Jan 25 to Feb 1st because of the weather forecast.
Join us for the screening of the Golden Globe nominee Intouchables (Untouchables,
2011,) a playful and heartwarming portrayal of an unlikely friendship between a quadriplegic and his unconventional caregiver. Based
on a true story.
In French with English subtitles - Free for all
Note: The event was moved from 1/24 to 1/25.
Live in the Wilmington area? Join the AF Wilmington Annex to celebrate "La Chandeleur" (Crêpe Day) at Far
From France Bakery & Bistro.
Reserve your table by calling Far from France at (910) 833-5002 - limited to 30 people!
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 us for a game of pétanque! 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
Taking Measure of America - How French Cartographers Shaped “The New World” with Roger Mummert
A presentation by Roger Mummert of www.theparisproject.net in association with the
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
Among the first Europeans to reach North America were French explorers and cartographers. The maps created from their explorations
fundamentally impacted how colonizers would lay claim to enormous portions of North America - and how emerging nations would later redefine
those claims.
Free for Members
To whet our appetites for the Art in Bloom exhibition, scheduled for March
18-22, 2026, docent Diane Beckman will lead us on a tour of a dozen art works selected by NCMA in advance of the March
event.
Art in Bloom is a five-day floral fundraiser in support of the North Carolina Museum of Art which features the stunning creativity of
floral designers from across the state and beyond. Floral designers interpret works of art in the People’s Collection.
In French
Book your spot early; space is limited!
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North Carolina Museum of Art - 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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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.
Come celebrate La Chandeleur with us - the French tradition of indulging in delicious crepes!
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 1-3pm
Location: 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh, NC 27613
$15/person
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Umstead Park Sal's Branch Trail
Sal's Branch Trail is a 2.5 mile loop located on the northeastern side of Umstead State Park. The trail offers a gentle
stroll through pines and hardwoods, and starts at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking space in front of the Visitor Center. Friendly
dogs on a leash are welcome!
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
A hosted discussion about Petite
Maman (2021)
Director: Céline
Sciamm
Participants are encouraged to watch the film
via streaming before
attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.
In English, free for AF 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, $10 for non members
Join Kevin Soucie as he whisks you away on a musical journey through the classics and hits of French chanson. From the legendary Jacques
Brel, Édith Piaf, and Charles Aznavour
to modern favorites and a few beloved Québécois artists, there’s something for every Francophile, music lover, and anyone
who just really likes singing in another language.
Bring your love for French music, your singing voice, and your joie de vivre!
$15/person - includes refreshments
With one of the most significant Asian art collections in the southeastern United States, the Ackland Art Museum boasts the strongest Asian
art holdings in North Carolina. The collection spans a casual 4,500 years, from 2,500 BCE to today, so get ready for some serious time travel! The tour is led in French with Docent Katherine Shen.
In French - $10 Member / $15 Non Member
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Ackland Museum, 101 S. Columbia St Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
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$15.00 USD |
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12 Places Remaining |
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.
