Celebrate la Francophonie in the Midwest

CHICAGO

FESTIVAL DE LA FRANCOPHONIE DE CHICAGO
Feb 28 – Mar 31, 2025 – In-person
The Alliance Française de Chicago proudly presents the 23rd edition of the Festival de la Francophonie, celebrating the richness of French-speaking cultures throughout March. Enjoy a vibrant program featuring improv, cinema, music, gastronomy, and a lively dance party with artists and flavors from Benin, Canada, Belgium, France, Cambodia, Haiti, Switzerland, Morocco, Togo, and Quebec.

Not to miss ! 

Feb 28: Kick Off / Soirée commune Tickets
March 11: Soirée France – Taking Back the Groove – Film Screening, Discussion & Reception – Free  Registration

Alliance française North Shore: LA CÔTE D’IVOIRE, MON BEAU PAYS
March 11, 2025 – 7:00 pm – Online – In French

Yed Anikpo’s presentation will cover the geography, economy, people, and history of Côte d’Ivoire. It will conclude on a personal note as Yed shares photos of his family and their latest vacation.This program will be held on Zoom. Registration

Empty bottle : Kokoko!
March 9, 2025 – 9:00 pm
Kokoko! is an experimental electronic music collective based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their sound is created through homemade, unconventional instruments made from scrap, and their lyrics focus on political problems within the country.

MINNEAPOLIS

MOIS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE DE MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL
March 6-27, 2025 – In-person
This year, the Alliance française Minneapolis/St Paul invites you to discover the cultural richness of Laos through art, cinema, gastronomy, literature, panels and music. More info

KANSAS CITY

STUPEUR et TREMBLEMENTS – A Theatrical Adaptation
March 8, 2025 – In-person – In French with English subtitles
In the frame of the Francophonie month in March, the Alliance française de Kansas City and Youyouyou Productions are pleased to present this satirical one-woman show led by French artist Layla Metssitane, based on the book Stupeur et Tremblements by Belgian best-selling author Amélie Nothomb.