Bastille Day 2025
Jul
14
5:00 PM17:00

Bastille Day 2025

Join us at the Alliance Française for our annual celebration. Our 2025 edition will occur Monday, July 14th from 5 to 9 pm and will feature live music, a vendors market, traditional French food, entertainment for the whole family and some birthday surprises as we celebrate our 50th anniversary as a non profit!

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Ciné Club - Les Goûts et les Couleurs
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Ciné Club - Les Goûts et les Couleurs

Join us at the Alliance Française for a Francophone movie night as we watch  Les Goûts et les Couleurs (2022)

''Marcia, a passionate young singer, is recording an album with her idol Daredjane, a rock icon of the 1970s, who suddenly disappears. To release their album she must convince Daredjane’s heir, Anthony, a small-town market vendor who has never liked his distant relative, let alone his music. Their two worlds clash between good and bad taste, popular and chic, sincerity and lies. Unless love happens, of course…''

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French Heritage Night at the Lynx - Minnesota Lynx VS New York Liberty
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00

French Heritage Night at the Lynx - Minnesota Lynx VS New York Liberty

Join Alliance Française at Target Center for the rematch of last year’s WNBA finals, Minnesota lynx VS New York Liberty! Two-Times Olympic champion and former Lattes Montpellier’s player Napheesa Collier will take on French Olympic finalist Marine Johannès! Use the link and code on the flyer to purchase your ticket and a co-branded hat! Offer expires on August 4th.

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Petit Potager: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil) Event
Jun
28
11:00 AM11:00

Petit Potager: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil) Event

  • Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you have a green thumb? Do you have leftover materials from your garden such as compost, lawn clippings, plants, shade cloth, or more that you would like to donate to our new children’s learning garden? Join us on Saturday, June 28 at 10 am for our first Petit Potager event: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil)!

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Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Join the Dakota County Historical Society for the Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the Sibley Historic Site from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This event was created in partnership with the Quebec Office in Chicago, Alliance Francaise MSP, and the French American Heritage Foundation, as they work to bring to life Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste by taking elements of the past and present traditions to create a unique, new celebration that will honor French-Canadians, Canadians, and French culture. The event will include live music by French speaking performers as well as presentations from keynote speakers regarding the history of French-Canadians in Minnesota.

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French for Business Courses - Free Virtual Information Session
Jun
14
11:00 AM11:00

French for Business Courses - Free Virtual Information Session

AFMSP is offering French Business courses for speakers who use French in their workplace. Join us on Zoom for a free information session about the upcoming French Business classes beginning on June 26, 2025. During the information session we will present the class format, its content, and answer any of your questions.

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Ciné Club - La page blanche
May
30
6:00 PM18:00

Ciné Club - La page blanche

Join us for a French movie night as we watch the movie La page blanche.

''When Eloise wakes up, she has no memories of her past. Her friends, her job, her family, her life: she truly is a mystery to herself. Patching a few pieces together, Eloise manages to find her flat and her job. However, with no recollection of who she was, she finds herself navigating someone else life. As the days go, Eloise discovers who she was and is not fond of it. Eloise realizes her amnesia is an opportunity. It is time for a fresh start!''

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Breizh Fest  2025
May
30
4:00 PM16:00

Breizh Fest 2025

For the fifth year, Breizh Fest, our festive celebration of French Brittany, will be celebrated at the Minneapolis Cider Company!

Join us on Friday, May 30th, from 4 to 10pm for a family-friendly evening with delicious food, live music, awesome kids activities, and traditional Breton dance with lessons... exactly as you would experience it in French Brittany during 'a 'Fest Noz''!

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An American in Paris
May
16
to May 18

An American in Paris

  • E.M. Pearson Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sway through the streets of 1950s Paris with Peter Davison's An American in Paris. This ballet is inspired by the musical starring Gene Kelly and set to memorable George Gershwin melodies, such as "I Got Rhythm." Follow along as Jerry, our aspiring American painter, works to succeed in both art and love. 

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French Cinémathèque - The French Dispatch (2021)
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

French Cinémathèque - The French Dispatch (2021)

French Cinémathèque is the Federation of AF USA’s collaboration with Telescope Film. Each month, they choose a Francophone film currently available to strea. Watch it independently, and come together for a free conversation in English hosted by Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety. This month’s movie is The French Dispatch, directed by Wes Anderson.

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