Celebrate la Francophonie in the Midwest
Festival
Laos. Mois de la Francophonie at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul
Multiple locations
Feb 28 - Mar 31, 2025
March is Francophonie month! Throughout the Midwest, virtual and in-person events will celebrate the many facets of the French-speaking world through cinema, gastronomy, literature, music and more.
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 Tickets
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.
In partnership with
Alliance française de Chicago
The Alliance Française de Chicago is over 120 years old and is part of an international network of over 1,100 Alliances and affiliated cultural centers worldwide. It is the second oldest Alliance Française in the US and second largest after the Alliance Française in New York City. Classes are offered for all ages and levels of French, leading to certifications in French for professional purposes or simply for experiencing another language and its various cultures. It also hosts an impressive array of events, bringing notable lecturers to Chicago: authors, filmmakers and directors, winemakers, chefs, designers, historians, actors and performing artists.
Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul
The mission of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, an independent chapter of the Alliance Française worldwide network, is to serve our community by promoting the use and appreciation of French language and cultures through language classes, cultural programs, social events and information resources in Minneapolis and St Paul (MN).
Our vision is to build a community of people passionate about francophone culture in all its global diversity, and want to become–through high-quality native language instruction along with authentic and exciting cultural activities and social events–the indispensable destination for all things French!