To kick things off, join us for our Holiday
Potluck on
Dec.1st from 2 to 5 pm. It’s the perfect way to ease into the season, enjoy great food, and be among francophile friends. We’ll also be
unveiling our new exhibition, featuring not one, but two talented local artists: Kathleen Hall and Jen Coon. Double
the talent, double the fun, and - who knows - maybe you'll find the perfect holiday gift you have been looking for.
Another gift idea this season is a gift
certificate with
your Alliance Française. You'll find options to gift a French class, membership, or just a $ amount that can be applied towards any
offering.
On December 6th, 6pm, Gallery
C in
downtown Raleigh invites you to an art opening featuring the French artist Fabienne
Delacroix.
Delacroix celebrated for her "Belle Époque" inspired scenes, paints in a naïve style that captures the elegance and charm of
Parisian life.
If you are craving more holiday cheers, be sure to mark your calendar for Cary Sister Cities'Holiday
Cheer and Wine gathering
- December 5th, 5:30pm. Then, on December 20th, head over to L'École'sWinter Market,
where you can find local treats and enjoy the seasonal magic.
We hope to see you there, ready to celebrate and indulge in some festive fun. In the meantime, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!
See all upcoming events here:
Dîner en Bleu, Blanc, Rouge
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French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613
$20.00 USD
Join us for a festive summer evening celebrating the friendship between France and the United States - perfectly timed
between July 4th and Bastille Day. The event will be held indoors. The Alliance Française will provide the tables, chairs, white
tablecloths, and beverages. You bring the joie de vivre in blue, white and red! Bilingual - $20/person
Join us for a discussion with Anne Higonnet, author of Liberty, Equality, Fashion, about
three revolutionary women who turned themselves into style celebrities.
In English - free for Members
Café Chansons is 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.
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Join us for the screening of the movie Le goût des merveilles, a
2015 romance film directed by Eric Besnard (Délicieux).
A widow with two young children discover a new lease of life after she hits a stranger with her car. In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
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
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.
Nasher Museum @ Dyuke 2001 Campus Drive Durham, NC 27705
$15.00 USD
Experience the Nasher Museum in French! We're thrilled to offer our first-ever guided tour at the
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
We'll explore Everything Now All At Once, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the museum's 20th anniversary with
iconic works from its contemporary collection.
In French - Members: $10 | Non-members: $15
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.
French Cultural Center 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$65.00 USD
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.
Your masterpiece might say Bonjour, Betterave!, Berry Nice!, or simply Eat Your Veggies! - the choice is
yours.
In English - $45 members - $65 non members
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$40.00 USD
By popular demand, the Onyx Club Boys and the captivating singer Sophie Del-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 Member
