Ready for this highly rainy week? You'll need to hang on, because as you know, nothing stops us. Festivals, theater, shopping, yoga, parties... promise, you'll forget that the sky is gray.
We shake our heads to the rhythm of hip-hop at the Forum des Halles
From May 9th to 13th, the heart of the Forum des Halles will beat to the rhythm of trap, jersey drill, rap, and drill. In the context of the second edition of Centrale Place, a series of outdoor and indoor concerts will take place right in the center of Les Halles. Five days to discover emerging artists, exceptional projects, and even enjoy some free concerts.
Centrale Place: Indoor: La Place - Hip-Hop 10, passage de la Canopée - 1st Outdoor: Westfield - Le Forum des Halles 101, porte Berger - 1st From May 9th to May 13th, 2023 More info and tickets
Wednesday, May 10th
We dream of Argentina in the show Tango y Tango
Juan loved, danced, despaired. Jeanne wants to learn, she is bursting with desire. Ida sings and the bandoneon plays. All three traverse the history of their country, its wars and its myths, all in a milonga in Buenos Aires, between tango steps and drinks at the bar. A beautiful promise of a text by the novelist, screenwriter, and director Santiago Amigorena, directed by Marcial Di Fonzo Bo.
Tango and Tango Théâtre du Rond-Point 2Bis, avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt – 8th From May 10th to May 27th, 2023 at 8:30pm More information and tickets
We are going to see an amazing contemporary dance show at CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Amateurs, professionals, and simply curious individuals in the world of performance arts are in for a treat at CENTQUATRE-PARIS until May 17th. And for good reason, contemporary dance is the guest of honor for the 11th edition of Séquence Danse Paris. In total, there are 12 shows animating the corridors of this artistic hub in the 19th arrondissement. Pieces performed as a group, solo, or duet that showcase the fervor and power of contemporary dance. This Wednesday, discover 3 pieces danced by the Ballet de l'Opéra de Lyon, choreographed by Frenchman Pierre Pontvianne and American William Forsythe.
Dance Sequence Festival CENTQUATRE-PARIS 5, rue Curial - 19th From April 1st to May 17th, 2023 Pierre Pontvianne / William Forsythe at 9pm this Wednesday, May 10th More info
Thursday, May 11th.
We are living a unique musical experience with Cercle at Nexus
Cercle never ceases to amaze us. This time, the team is setting up their equipment at the hybrid club Nexus in Pantin. With One Way, Cercle promises us a game of shadows and light with a surprise artist placed inside a mirrored cube, whose identity will only be revealed towards the end of the event. We admit, for now, it sounds a bit obscure as a show, but when it's signed by Cercle, we can only say yes!
One Way, Cercle Nexus 100, avenue du Général Leclerc – Pantin May 11, 2023 from 7:30 PM to 11:55 PM More information and tickets (waiting list)
We listen to the intoxicating piano melodies of Katinka Von Richer
We spend a Thursday evening in music with the incredible performance of Katinka Von Richer. As an ultra talented pianist, she takes us into her hyper whimsical world, at the border between classical music and contemporary art. More than just a piano concert, her show is a true musical experience, not to be missed under any circumstances.
@Danièle Vella
Katinka Von Richer Show International City of Arts 18, rue de l'Hôtel de Ville - 4th Thursday, May 11, 2023 More information and ticket office
Friday, May 12th
We celebrate craft beer at the Paris Beer Festival
If wine is almost a religion in France, beer is right behind. And Paris Beer Festival understands this well by launching a 100% malt and hop event ! Whether you are a beer enthusiast, an occasional consumer, or simply curious and thirsty, this event invites you to discover the brewing culture of our country in a warm atmosphere. To do this, we discover all the partner breweries that organize a multitude of activities (pairing, concert, quiz, dinners...). When the weekend comes, we meet at Ground Control for the "Grand Final" accompanied by 60 breweries for tastings,In conferences and concerts in a crazy atmosphere.
Paris Beer Festival Ground Control 81, rue du Charolais – 12th From May 8th to 14th, 2023 More info and tickets
We're partying at the Paris Beer Festival!
Niche de La Madrague
10 days, 10 cruises, 7 all night long parties until 6am, this is the promise of La Madrague, the mini-festival on the water dedicated to electronic music, especially house music. From Chez Damier to Braxe & Falcon, including AMS and Jersey, the most influential artists of the French Touch and house music scene will be joined by those who will animate the electronic landscape in the years to come. Let's embark on board La Madrague, Quai St Bernard, Paris 5.
La Madrague From May 11 to 21, 2023 10 cruises departing from Quai Saint-Bernard – 5th arrondissement More information and tickets
Saturday, May 13th
Filling up on good products at the Normandy Market
If we talk to you about Normandy, what comes to mind? The foam crashing against the cliffs on the Normandy coast? Half-timbered houses surrounded by apple trees? Mont Saint-Michel? Well, unless we take you on a trip to Normandy, it seems difficult to bring all that back to Paris. However, we can bring you its gastronomy! Cheeses, oysters, scallops, cold cuts, ciders, spirits... From May 12th to 14th, 2023, during the day and in the evening, the Normandy Market takes over the Saint-Victor neighborhood in the 5th arrondissement with around fifty producers to introduce you to the best of Normandy's local produce.
Normand Market Port de la Tournelle - 5th From May 12th to 14th, 2023 Friday 12pm to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm More info
Let's have a Yoga & Culture relaxation session
It's the weekend: it's time to take a break and focus on yourself. For this, head to the Winter Garden of the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum, in the 17th arrondissement, for a well-deserved yoga session. Clarys Nony, art historian and yoga teacher, will show us the vinyasa postures and guide us through a meditation session in a contemporary painted artwork alongside the works of the painter Jean-Jacques Henner. Don't forget your yoga mat!
Yoga & Culture Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum 43, avenue de Villette
We are going to discover the superb Céladon ceramics in their new shop
One and a half years after the opening of its first shop in Oberkampf, Amélie inaugurates her second shop in northwestern Paris, in the heart of the famous Batignolles district, this Thursday, May 11. The beautiful brand of ceramic tableware, "made in" Portugal, invites you to discover its latest pieces (plates, mugs, bowls, salad bowls, vases, etc.) with colorful and original enamels!
Céladon 68, rue Lemercier - 17th arrondissement Opening on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 2pm and from 3pm to 7pm More info
Sunday, May 14
Let's get some fresh air in Chantilly for the Garden Day
A lovely Sunday, filled with nature and fresh air. This weekend, on May 13th and 14th, we're heading to Chantilly for the Garden Days. A must-visit event, where biodiversity is at the heart of all discussions. Over 200 renowned European nurseries and exhibitors will be there. Just a stone's throw away from Paris, garden enthusiasts come together to meet, share, discover, visit, learn, and celebrate plants. With the Château de Chantilly as a picturesque backdrop, it's a complete escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
We're going to see a puppet cabaret at the Theatre de l'Atelier
You definitely won't get bored during the queer season at the Theatre de l'Atelier in May! Particularly, we're excited to see the puppet cabaret HEN (a non-binary Swedish pronoun) and follow a hybrid character who transforms into a woman or a man according to their desires, always with a touch of insolence and sarcasm, along with a punchy musical background.
