We are delighted to be hosting author talks, performances, concerts, discussions, and more. Come explore the world with us!
Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir des conférences d'auteurs, des performances, des concerts, des discussions et bien plus encore. Venez explorer le monde avec nous !
March 2025 | All events accessible to English speakers
The Mois de la Francophonie is made possible thanks to the financial support of James Hislop Douglas, Villa Albertine, Consulate general of Canada in Dallas, Consulate General of Switzerland in Houston and Tulane University.
TUESDAY marCH 11
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dOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND ARTIST TALK
With Smail Kanouté, Diane Honore et Darryl Montana | 2:00 pm - 4:00pm | New Orleans Jazz Museum
Attend the screening of a documentary followed by a discussion with Smail Kanouté, Diane Honore and Darryl Montana. A moment of exchange around art, history and culture, in the presence of the artists. Meet at the Jazz Museum , in partnership with the Consulate General of France?
Wednesday marCH 12
Alliance Française
Lake Champlain Pause Midi
Paris Beyond the Eiffel Tower With Erik Trinkaus |
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Zoom
Discover Paris through the eyes of Nikki Matheson! Join us on Wednesday,
March 12, from 6-7 PM on Zoom
for a captivating talk hosted by Erik Trinkaus. Don’t miss this chance to explore the City of Light with
someone who’s lived and breathed its magic!
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MONDAY marCH 17
MUSIC& DANCE | TOUTE LA FRANCOPHONIE
Secret Venue in the French Quarter | 7:30 pm | Patrons and Guests
Fêtons
la Francophonie en grand ! Join us for a chic and unforgettable evening.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details—this is one celebration you won’t want to miss! Dress to impress & keep it
hush-hush!
TUESDAY marCH 18
THEATER | FRANCE-SENEGAL-CAMEROON
Tulane University (Lupin Theater) | 2pm and 7:30 pm (sold out) | $25
| $ 15 (members) | Bilingual
French-language
play “Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone” is a captivating performance halfway between tribute concert and theatrical
performance where French-Senegalese-Cameroonian singer Ludmilla Dabo explores the life and music of legendary jazz icon Nina Simone.
Blending powerful vocals, storytelling, and emotion, Ludmilla honors Simone’s legacy in an unforgettable tribute to one of music’s most
influential figures. In partnership with Tulane University's department of Theatre & Dance and Villa Albertine.
Sponsored by James Douglas Hislop, the Kathryn B. Gore Chair of French Studies and the Department of French & Italian at Tulane University.
WEDNESDAY marCH 19
OPEN HOUSE
AFNO | 4:30 - 6:30pm | Free
Enjoy in-person discounts, free trial classes, free placement tests, and more !
An ideal opportunity to find out more about our program and meet our team!
TUESDAY marCH 25
café pedagogique | toute la Francophonie
AFNO | 5:00pm | Free | French
Au Café pédagogique,
nous sommes persuadés de l’importance de la collaboration et
des expériences d'apprentissage partagées. Cet événement vise à créer un espace inclusif et solidaire où les enseignants en immersion
française peuvent se réunir, échanger
des idées et améliorer leurs pratiques pédagogiques.
Pour ce café pédagogique, il y aura la participation exceptionnelle de Jean Sauvignet, responsable des ressources pédagogique de la Cité Internationale de la Langue Française.
THURSDAY MARCH 20
rendez-vous
AFNO | 6:30pm | Free | English
Professor
of Art History Ruth E. Iskin’s lecture, drawn from her new book Mary Cassatt
between Paris and New York,
will shed important new light on the relationship between Cassatt, the American-born artist who became a central figure among the
Impressionists, and Edgar Degas, one of the group’s leaders.
THURSDAY EVENING MARCH 20
FRENCH KARAOKE PARTY
AFNO | 8:00pm | Free | Cash Bar
Sing, laugh, and celebrate with us! For International Francophonie Day, join our French Karaoke Night for an unforgettable evening of music and good vibes. Pick your favorite French hits and take the stage!
FRIDAY MARCH 21
SHORT films MOVIE NIGHT | toute la Francophonie
AFNO | 6:30pm | Free for members | In
French with English
This movie night purpose will expose the audience to the variation of the French language, or how it has mixed with the local language, while viewing the rich cultural mosaic of the French-speaking countries, including Louisiana, and through the camera lens, the filmmakers’ expression of their experiences.
wednesday March 12 & 26
Louisiana creole Round table | louisiana
AFNO | 5:30 pm | Free &
Public
Join us for this free social and conversation hour when you'll be able to practice your Louisiana Créole. Feel free
to bring food or drinks to share. These events are free and open to all, but donations for the Alliance Française are welcome. Mèsi for
the support!
MONDAY March 24
PRESENTATION, BOOK SIGNING and q&A | LOUISIANA
Residence of General Consul of France | 5:30 pm |
Free | In
English
Join us for a presentation and book signing with Louisiana's own Dr. Jason Theriot author of Frenchie:
The Story of the French Speaking Cajuns of World War II.
Registration is required. In partnership with Villa Albertine, Consulate General of Canada and WWII Museum.
Tuesday March 25
Exhibit opening | France
AFNO | 6:30 pm | Free | en
français
Produced on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the exhibition Olympism and Francophonie explores the links between sport and the French language. This exhibition is co-produced by CAVILAM-Alliance française, the Cité internationale de la langue française, the CREPS of Reims, and the Musée National du Sport, under the scientific curatorship of Éric Monnin, historian and sociologist of French sport and great defender of the Francophonie in the Olympic movement. Save the date: the exhibition will inaugurated on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30pm in presence of Eric Monnin and Paul Rondin, direcor of the Cité Internationale de la langue française.
WEDNESDAY March 26
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING | MOROCCO
AFNO | 6:30 pm | Free for
members / In Arabic and Hebrew with English Subtitles
Neta Elkayam and Amit Haï Cohen live in Jerusalem. Together, they created a band where they revisit and
reshape their common judeo-moroccan musical heritage. In life as on stage, they grapple with this identity duality; an attempt to heal the
wounds of exile carried by their parents. In Your Eyes, I See my Country portrays their journey to Morocco.
We wil spend the evening with the movie's filmmaker Kamal Hachkar.
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MONDAY March 31
FILM screening - French with English subtitles
AFNO | 6:00 pm | Free
& Public
Fusing documentary and art film genres, this experimental film highlights Youmbi’s conceptual project, Visages
de masques.
As artist and director, Youmbi delves into the creation of his uniquely “hybrid” masks designed to enrich and expand the canon of ritual
societies in West Cameroon and beyond, and traces their movements between the global contemporary art scene and African ceremonial contexts.
The film highlights the multiple relationships and challenges that collaborations entail, and profiles rich accounts from experts in the
visual arts sector.
Youmbi’s film interrogates the impact of colonization on the production of ritual life and masquerading in Africa today, and resists the
clichés and categorizations that confine the reception of signs and meanings from Africa.
Hervé Youmbi, born in 1973 in Bangui, Central African Republic and raised in Douala, Cameroon, is a celebrated contemporary artist deeply influenced by Africa’s complex history. Youmbi’s work explores issues of identity, power, and the legacy of colonialism through portraiture and hybrid masks bridging the gap between traditional African rituals and global contemporary art, questioning what is considered “traditional” or “contemporary.
Check out these events with our partners
French Film Festival
Prytania Theater & online | March 13-16 | Various times
Film Festival organized by the New Orleans Film Society with short and feature-length films.
Le Grand Pique Nique
West Baton Rouge Museum | March 2 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
We will be joining all 25 French immersion schools for this wonderful afternoon in Baton Rouge! Check out the full lineup of events on their website here. In the meantime, stay up-to-date with their Facebook page.
In partnership with Parents for Immersion, Louisiana Consortium of Immersion Schools (LCIS) and West Baton Rouge Museum.
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ca TOURNE A LOYOLA
Loyola University | March 11-27 | Evenings
In partnership with Villa Albertine.
Fête française
Ecole Bilingue | March 22
Visit
the AFNO's booth at this annual street festival celebrating French.
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nuit des idées
Louisiana State University | March 27
Taking place from March 27 through April 6, Night of Ideas returns this year with nocturnal arts and culture marathons in cities across the US. Join us for the first annual Nuit des idées Baton Rouge for an acoustic concert-conversation with Acadian musicians playing Cajun standards.
Events will feature late-night discussions addressing major global issues, plus live music, screenings, performances, and more, all centered this year's theme, “common ground.” Exploring the expression’s literal and metaphorical interpretations, Night of Ideas will prompt participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet?Learn more and sign up for updates at nightofideas.org
In partnership with Villa Albertine.
BRAVERY ! VICTORY ! HONOR ! OPERA !
The Spring Fiesta Townhouse | Sun, Mar 16
Prepare yourself for an exciting afternoon with NOSFA!
Join the lively celebration of the Battle of New Orleans anniversary. Travel back in time to discover the intriguing history of New
Orleans’ Gens de Couleur Libres Créole troops, Classical Composers, and Cuisine!.
An evening dedicated to exploring the stories of Louisiana's Free Men of Color and Native Americans who fought with distinction in the Revolutionary War and the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, playing a crucial role in securing victory for the United States.
The event will feature the 19th-century Créole Classical Composers' music, performed by Givonna Joseph of Opera Créole and Les Demoiselles Borne Curran, a group of local performance students. Jari Honora, certified genealogist and Louisiana historian, will present the historical context and share compelling stories of these courageous individuals.
An evening of history, music, and culture celebrating Louisiana's rich heritage.
Merci aux partenaires
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