Dear members of the AFDC, 

Due to the snow storm, our facilities will be closed Tuesday, February 11, from 2:00 PM until Thursday, February 13 at 10:30.

Restez bien au chaud!

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday 20th February 2025 — 7:00pm

    Paris Bistro Life, an illustrated lecture by Gary Lee Kraut

    Paris Bistro Life, an illustrated lecture by Gary Lee Kraut

    Thursday 20th February 2025
    7:00pm to 8:30pm

    If you’re hungry for overseas travel, you’ll love Gary Lee Kraut’s presentation about Paris bistro life.

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  • Saturday 1st March 2025 — 1:00pm

    March 1, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    March 1, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    Saturday 1st March 2025
    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    Venez découvrir l'art africain lors de nos visites guidées en français au Musée National de l'Art Africain le 1er mars 2025!

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  • Sunday 2nd March 2025 — 1:00pm

    March 2, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    March 2, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    Sunday 2nd March 2025
    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    The Alliance Française of Washington DC is pleased to partner, once again, with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art to organize these guided tours in French as part of the month long DC Francophonie Festival.

    The tours will include highlights of the museum’s current exhibitions, with special attention to artists from Francophone Africa. Participants in the tour are assured a diverse group of works and historical time periods.

    These tours are free, but registration is mandatory.

    The 1 ½ hour tours will take place throughout the festival on the following dates:

    Saturday: March 1 st, 8 th,15 th, 22 nd and 29th: 1pm-2:30pm

    Sunday: March 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23rd , and 30th : 1pm -2:30 pm

    Thursday: March 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, and 27th 1pm -2:30pm

    Your guide will meet you at the Reception Desk on the Ground Level.

    The National Museum of African Art is located at 950 Independence Ave., SW

    Metro: Smithsonian, Exit Independence Avenue

    For additional information on the museum and its exhibitions please visit https://africa.si.edu

    Note: These tours are intended for individuals or families. Should your school or organization wish to schedule a group of 10 or more persons, then please send a request to culture@francedc.org

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  • Wednesday 5th March 2025 — 6:00pm

    Dictée de la Francophonie; 5e édition - ONLINE

    Dictée de la Francophonie; 5e édition - ONLINE

    Wednesday 5th March 2025
    6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Nous vous invitons à tester votre écriture en français avec nous le 5 mars à 18h00 EST !

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  • Thursday 6th March 2025 — 1:00am

    March 6, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    March 6, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    Thursday 6th March 2025
    1:00am to 2:30am

    The Alliance Française of Washington DC is pleased to partner, once again, with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art to organize these guided tours in French as part of the month long DC Francophonie Festival.

    The tours will include highlights of the museum’s current exhibitions, with special attention to artists from Francophone Africa. Participants in the tour are assured a diverse group of works and historical time periods. These tours are free, but registration is mandatory.

    The 1 ½ hour tours will take place throughout the festival on the following dates:

    Saturday: March 1 st, 8 th,15 th, 22 nd and 29th: 1pm-2:30pm

    Sunday: March 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23rd , and 30th : 1pm -2:30 pm

    Thursday: March 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, and 27th 1pm -2:30pm

    Your guide will meet you at the Reception Desk on the Ground Level.

    The National Museum of African Art is located at 950 Independence Ave., SW

    Metro: Smithsonian, Exit Independence Avenue

    For additional information on the museum and its exhibitions please visit https://africa.si.edu

    Note: These tours are intended for individuals or families. Should your school or organization wish to schedule a group of 10 or more persons, then please send a request to culture@francedc.org

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  • Saturday 8th March 2025 — 1:00pm

    March 8, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    March 8, 2025 - Tours in French Language - National Museum of African Art

    Saturday 8th March 2025
    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    The Alliance Française of Washington DC is pleased to partner, once again, with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art to organize these guided tours in French as part of the month long DC Francophonie Festival.

    The tours will include highlights of the museum’s current exhibitions, with special attention to artists from Francophone Africa. Participants in the tour are assured a diverse group of works and historical time periods. These tours are free, but registration is mandatory.

    The 1 ½ hour tours will take place throughout the festival on the following dates:

    Saturday: March 1 st, 8 th,15 th, 22 nd and 29th: 1pm-2:30pm

    Sunday: March 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23rd , and 30th : 1pm -2:30 pm

    Thursday: March 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, and 27th 1pm -2:30pm

    Your guide will meet you at the Reception Desk on the Ground Level.

    The National Museum of African Art is located at 950 Independence Ave., SW

    Metro: Smithsonian, Exit Independence Avenue

    For additional information on the museum and its exhibitions please visit https://africa.si.edu

    Note: These tours are intended for individuals or families. Should your school or organization wish to schedule a group of 10 or more persons, then please send a request to culture@francedc.org

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  • Thursday 13th March 2025 — 7:00pm

    Sampling Plant-Based Cosmetics for a Better Future for Your Health

    Sampling Plant-Based Cosmetics for a Better Future for Your Health

    Thursday 13th March 2025
    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Immerse yourself in a world where beauty meets nature's best kept secrets- love, science, and the power of plants.

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  • Friday 21st March 2025 — 7:00pm

    Nuit de la Poesie 8eme edition

    Nuit de la Poesie 8eme edition

    Friday 21st March 2025
    7:00pm to 10:00pm

    Get ready for an evening full of poetry celebrating the diversity of the Francophone world!

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  • Saturday 22nd March 2025 — 2:00pm

    AUTHORS WANTED - Premier Salon du Livre Francophone - Washington DC

    AUTHORS WANTED - Premier Salon du Livre Francophone - Washington DC

    Saturday 22nd March 2025
    2:00pm to 5:00pm

    On recherche des auteurs francophones pour le premier salon du livre francophone de Washington! Inscrivez-vous ci-dessous!

    Authors Wanted for the First French-Language book Fair of Washington DC. Sign up below!

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  • Saturday 22nd March 2025 — 2:00pm

    First French Language Book Fair in DC -Salon du Livre Francophone 03/22/25

    First French Language Book Fair in DC -Salon du Livre Francophone 03/22/25

    Saturday 22nd March 2025
    2:00pm to 7:00pm

    Looking for books in French language of by French-speaking authors? Come to the first ever French Language Book Fair of Washington DC!

    Vous cherchez des livres d'auteurs du monde francophone? Venez decouvrir vos prochaines lectures lors du Premier Salon du Livre Francophone de Washington DC!

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  • Thursday 27th March 2025 — 7:00pm

    Music & Conversation with Cheikh Ibra Fam

    Music & Conversation with Cheikh Ibra Fam

    Thursday 27th March 2025
    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Join us for a night of music and conversation with a world-renowned Senegalese musician!

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