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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 8:30pmIf 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 2:30pmVenez 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 2:30pmThe 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 8:00pmNous 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 2:30amThe 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 2:30pmThe 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 9:00pmImmerse 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 10:00pmGet 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 5:00pmOn 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 7:00pmLooking 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 9:00pmJoin us for a night of music and conversation with a world-renowned Senegalese musician!
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