Le Festival des Alliances Françaises de Louisiane
Louisiana boasts the most Francophone population in the entire United States, and this holiday season, the state's two chapters of Alliance Française are coming together to host several initiatives and events to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our little Francophone world. Events will be held in person (safely) in both Lafayette and New Orleans, as well as online! See the schedule below for details:
October 24: Ciné-Club—Head over to the Alliances Françaises of Lafayette headquarters (735 Jefferson St.) for a viewing of Le Mystère Henri Pick. 7 pm.
October 31: Boîte á histoires—Bring the little ones to the NOLA headquarters for a reading of Hansel and Gretel and craft workshop. 1:30 pm–3 pm. $35;$25 for members. Ages five and older.
November 9: Apéro Louisianais—Join Alliances Françaises of Lafayette and New Orleans for an apéro via virtual happy hour. Meet French-speaking and French-loving friends from all over the state, with your favorite drink in hand. 7 pm–8 pm.
November 11: What is Culturethèque?—Learn about the advantages of the AFNO's online library Culturethéque in an online setting. 6 pm–7 pm. Free.
November 14: Petits Penseurs—Foster deeper thinking in growing minds with a children's French philosophical workshop, themed around the question: What is a hero? 1:30 pm–3:30 pm at the NOLA headquarters. $10; $5 for members. Ages six to nine years old.
November 20: Ciné-Club—Head over to the Alliances Françaises of New Orleans headquarters (1519 Jackson Ave.) for an outdoor viewing of Le Mystère Henri Pick. 7 pm. Free for AF members; $5 to the public.
November 22: Frenchgiving—Gumbo and pétanque at Girard Park in Lafayette. 7 pm–8 pm. Free for AF members.
November 24: Ciné-Club Discussion—Join other francophones in a virtual discussion of the film Le Mystère Henri Pick. 6 pm–7 pm. Free.
December 5: Book Swamp—Purchase used French books and swap with friends at the NOLA headquarters. 1 pm–4 pm. Free.
December 10: Book Club—Join in an online discussion of the book La Vraise vie by Adeline Dieudonné. 1 pm–3 pm. Free.
December 12: Open House de Noël—Meet the AFNO team and learn about its upcoming course and events calendar at the Alliances Françaises of New Orleans headquarters. 3 pm–5 pm. Free.
December 12: Boîte á histoires—Bring the little ones to the NOLA headquarters for a reading of Snow White and craft workshop. 10 am–11:30 am. $35;$25 for members. Ages five and older.
December 12: Petits Penseurs—Foster deeper thinking in growing minds with a children's French philosophical workshop, themed around the question: What is love? 1:30 pm–3:30 pm at the NOLA headquarters. $10; $5 for members. Ages six to nine years old.