What to do this week in Paris and the surrounding areas? (October 21-27)

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This week, Bonbecs, art will be at the heart of all our activities, featuring a magical getaway, non-stop concerts, a dazzling exhibition, a hilarious play, and an educational documentary. There's plenty to feed your mind from Monday to Sunday!


Monday, October 21

We're traveling in the footsteps of the Impressionist painters Monet and Caillebotte

Want to discover Impressionism in a whole new way? Great news! To celebrate the 150th anniversary of this major 19th-century artistic movement, we invite you to explore the museums, artist homes, and picturesque landscapes that left their mark. From Île-de-France to Normandy, from the cultural institutions of the capital to the stunning cathedral of Rouen and the enchanting gardens of Giverny, step into the shoes of the Impressionists and relive the emotions that inspired them, with two immersive road trips in the footsteps of Claude Monet and Gustave Caillebotte. The cherry on top? All these spots are less than an hour from Paris and easily accessible by public transport!

The Impressionist Journeys
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Tuesday, October 22

Cheers at Bibou with the sensual silhouettes of Kova

Always with a notebook and pencil in hand, ready to stroll through Parisian nights and dance at all the concerts in the capital, Kova is showcasing her entire universe in the 9th arrondissement this Tuesday, for a pop-up exhibition just the way we love it. Starting at 5 PM, come and check out her works inspired by her printmaking, in print and ink, featuring playful and sensual silhouettes. It’ll be open until midnight, so grab a little drink from the BB restaurant (right across) to toast with!

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At BBeauté and beyond 
1 Pierre-Semard Street – 9th 
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5 PM to midnight


Wednesday, October 23

We’re discovering the new light exhibition at the EDF Foundation

For its new cultural season, the EDF Foundation is taking on an exciting challenge: to create a dialogue between dance and works of art. With a display of pieces never shown to the public before, dancers and choreographers come together to interact with the creations. A beautiful connection woven between the arts that follows a very specific thread: that of light. It’s a chance to rediscover the works of Raoul Dufy, Julio Le Parc, and even Man Ray in a whole new light. And be careful, you might just be dazzled!

In the Light of Dance
EDF Foundation
6, Rue Juliette-Récamier – 7th
Until January 31, 2025
More info


Thursday, October 24

We talk about Eating Disorders with humor and grace at the Théo Théâtre

From personal stories to universal resonances. With their new play – directed by Angèle Sereni – the company Les Ograisses presents raw and quirky testimonies about Eating Disorders, a invisible illness that affects many around us. On stage, several young women who are living and battling against EDs share fragments of their lives with lightness and humor.

Ograisse
Théo Théâtre
20, rue Théodore-Deck – 15th
Every Thursday at 8:30 PM, until December 19, 2024
More info and tickets


We learn so much with the scientific film festival at the Museum 

The International Scientific Film Festival, Pariscience, is back for its 20th edition in the capital. It's a gathering for amateur scientists where you can discover a bunch of really cool films at the National Museum of Natural History. What's on the agenda? 100% free screenings – either on-site or online – of recent French and international scientific productions to fill you up with quirky knowledge, plus tons of competitions, round tables, and even Twitch sessions. Don’t forget to reserve your spot!

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Festival Pariscience
National Museum of Natural History
36, rue Geofrroy-Saint-Hilaire – 5th 
From October 24 to October 28, 2024
More info and schedule


Friday, October 25

Diving into the thrilling history of Sarah Bernhardt at the Palais-Royal theater

She brought to life the greatest works of Musset, Hugo, and Racine. She captivated Mucha, Rostand, and Cocteau. Sarah Bernhardt, undoubtedly one of the greatest French actresses, rises from her ashes on the stage of the Palais-Royal thanks to a vibrant musical play, far from the often too-academic standards of biopics. An exceptional piece, led by the young actress Estelle Meyer, whose talent is almost as great as that of the legendary lady whose shoes she steps into.

The Extraordinary Destiny of Sarah Bernhardt
Théâtre du Palais-Royal
38, rue de Montpensier – 1st
Until December 31, 2024
More info and ticketing


Saturday, October 26

Let's tap our feet at La Gaîté Lyrique with the ARTE Concert Festival

Feeling like discovering some new music? Perfect timing! ARTE Concert is treating us to three days of eclectic concerts at La Gaîté Lyrique for the new edition of its festival. What's on the schedule? Tailor-made performances that enhance each artist's unique universe, offering the audience a lively, intimate, and unprecedented experience. Marem Ladson, Bikôko, Lala &ce, Bill Ryder-Jones, Porridge Radio, St. Vincent, Kelly Lee Owens, Kompromat (the project by Rebeka Warrior and Vitalic)... All styles will shine for the greatest delight of Parisians. The cherry on top? The concerts can be enjoyed live and also replayed on your screens. 

ARTE Concert Festival
La Gaîté Lyrique
3 bis, rue Papin – 3rd
From October 24 to 26, 2024
More info


Sunday, October 27

Strolling around the sculptures of Josephsohn at the Museum of Modern Art

After bringing a fresh wave to German painting in the 80s, artist Albert Oehlen takes on the role of curator and creates a unique exhibition in the capital. Through his eyes, you'll discover the works of Swiss sculptor Hans Josephsohn, set up in the heart of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris for this occasion. It's the first retrospective dedicated to the sculptor in France, presented as a free exploration, as fascinating as it is moving. 

Josephsohn seen by Albert Oehlen
Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
11, avenue du Président-Wilson – 16th
Until February 16, 2025
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Escape with this play tinged with history at the Splendid

Get ready for a little leap back in time: this theater play takes you to Paris in 1942, right in the occupied zone, into the heart of the working life of a fabric depot. You’ll meet a boss who seems to have stepped right out of a Pagnol story, his wife, his daughter, a young Jewish-Breton employee, and an old worker who shows up with a new friend who's a total collaborator. Yet, despite it all, life goes on… 

The Star Merchants
The Splendid
48, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin – 10th
From Wed. to Sat. at 9 PM, then Sat. at 4:30 PM and Sun. at 5 PM
More info and tickets