There is always something to do in Paris. To help you navigate this cultural frenzy, we have compiled a list of the top 10 events not to be missed in May. What's on the agenda? Lots of drawings, art sales for a good cause, and new places to urgently try out. You won't be bored!
From May 2nd to May 8th, the Paris/Berlin International Encounters will take place all over Paris to showcase the works of numerous artists, who are invited to share their experiences and reflections on new audiovisual practices. Performances, VR programming, exhibitions, carte blanche events, screening sessions... throughout the week, visitors will have access to a multitude of events across the capital, and it's all free of charge! Among them? An unprecedented retrospective of the work of Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, who received the Jury Prize for Memoria at the last Cannes Film Festival.
International Paris-Berlin Meetings From May 2 to 8, 2022 On-site and online More info
Paris Beer Week
If wine has almost become a religion in France, the citizens never hesitate to enjoy a pint of beer. And Paris Beer Week understands this perfectly by launching a festival in honor of this refreshing drink. From May 2 to 8, this event will celebrate artisanal and independent beer with about thirty activities: tastings, meetings with beer brewers, beer and food pairing, conferences and workshops, public brewing demonstrations, an amateur brewing competition, and a Grand Final at Ground Control... Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just curious, this is an event you won't want to miss!
For the occasional or curious consumer, thirsting for knowledge, the Paris Beer Week invites you to discover the beer culture of our homeland, in a warm atmosphere.
Paris Beer Week - Grand Final From May 7th to 8th, 2022 GROUND CONTROL 81 rue de Charolais - 12th 12pm to midnight on Saturday and 12pm to 9:30pm on Sunday More info
Le Solid'Art Paris
From May 5th to 8th, 2022, the first edition of Solid'Art will take place in Paris. Under the guidance of the Secours Populaire, this grand gathering of artists aims to help underprivileged children go on vacation. The inaugural edition of Solid'Art in Paris will be held in the spacious Carreau du temple (1800 m² exhibition hall). The salon will be sponsored by JACE, a famous street artist known for his expressive faceless characters called gouzous. Within the aisles of this immense solidarity exhibition, around 110 artists will sell their creations and encourage buyers to make maximum donations to finance the traditional Forgotten Vacation Day organized every year by the association. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, street art... There will be something for everyone's taste and budget.
The street artist JACE, the salon's patron, created this series.graphy especially for Solid'Art (Jace "Give your heart joy" 50x70cm - 100 Copies - Anagraphis Edition).
Solid'Art (free admission)
Carreau du Temple
4 Rue Eugène Spuller - 3rd
From May 5th to 8th, 2022
From 6pm to 10pm on Thursday, from 11am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
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The Paris Fan Festival
Throughout a whole weekend, Pop Culture will be celebrated at the heart of the Paris Fan Festival. From May 7th to 8th, film, series, comics, manga, and video game heroes will strut alongside real stars like Matt Smith, seen in The Crown and Doctor Who, and Charlie Heaton, aka Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things. While many superhero costumes will be on display, vehicles and accessories made by cinema professionals will also be showcased.eacute;ma will also be the centerpiece of the festival. Visitors will also have the chance to discover the work of an FX workshop, showcasing the molding process that allows for the creation of armor pieces and the stunningly realistic characters.
Paris Fan Festival Paris Event Center 20 Avenue de la Porte de la Villette - 19th From May 7th to May 8th, 2022 From 10am to 7pm and 6:30pm on Sunday More info
The Inauguration of Europa Experience
As the elections have just shaped our last few weeks, some of you may have rediscovered a burning passion for the politics that govern our world. How does the European Union work? How does its policies and financing affect a musician, a police officer, a scholar, a dancer? What is happening right now in the European Parliament and the European Commission?From May 14, 2022, Europa Experience Paris will answer all these questions in a playful and interactive way. Through a multimedia journey, role-playing games, augmented reality installations, and a 360-degree immersive cinema, the public will be able to immerse themselves in a unique and educational experience to understand future topics.
Europa Experience Paris
28, place de la Madeleine – 8th
Free entrance
Opening on May 14, 2022
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The cultural race Run my City
Do you dream of discovering Paris like a tourist but don't have time to waste? Run My City played by Salomon offers you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful monuments of the capital... by running. With this sporty formula, culture-loving runners can choose between two routes of 9 or 15 kilometers to explore the Parvis du Musée d'Art Moderne, the historic RATP bus, the Palais Galliera, or the Cité de l'architecture et du Patrimoine. After two triumphant editions, a new start is given on May 15th. Put on your sneakers and explore the corners of Paris on your own or with others to boost your cardio.
Back for a new edition, this grand contemporary drawing fair celebrates the diversity of pencil strokes, from established artists to emerging talents. Originally scheduled for March, the event will now take place at the Carreau du Temple from May 19 to 22, 2022. Comic book panels, graphic novels, caricatures, animations, and other sketches will be showcased.Illustrations from the past fifty years will showcase the artistic buzz in Europe... Like every year, over 70 international galleries will come to present hundreds of artists and thousands of artworks to celebrate this art. During this event, six artists will also try to win the Drawing Now prize, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Drawing Now Art Fair Carreau du temple 4 rue Eugène Spuller - 3rd arrondissement From May 19 to 22, 2022 From 11am to 8pm every day and until 7pm on Sundays More info
Paris Print Fair
At the same time as the Drawing Now Art Fair, a new cultural event focused on printmaking will take place in the capital. For four days, from May 19 to 22, 2022, the Paris Print Fair will arrive on the cultural scene with around twenty exhibitors from France, Ireland, Monaco, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany. Tracing the history of printmaking from the 15th century to the present day, this fair invites visitors to immerse themselves in the diversity of this discipline, which continues to captivate modern artists after having...
.his event is organized by the Chambre Syndicale du Dessin, de l'Estampe et du Tableau (CSEDT), and it aims to welcome experts, collectors, and art enthusiasts. It brings together artists who excel in different mediums, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. These talented artists draw inspiration from past masters like Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt. The event promises to be a delightful experience for all who appreciate the beauty of art.
Paris Print Fair Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers - 6th From May 19th to 22nd, 2022 From Thursday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm and on Sunday until 6pm More information
Menart Fair
Menart Fair wants to portray a bright and enchanting orient. After the success of its first edition last year, the event is back from May 19th to 22nd (just like before!). What's on the agenda? Artists from the Middle East, from Lebanon to Syria and Palestine, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. During this exhibition, the public will have the opportunity to discover the work of creators from Gulf countries and North Africa. With this spotlight on an unknown artistic scene, Menart Fair promises a dialogue between cultures and establishes itself as an ideal platform for artists to shine.
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