February Events in Paris: Our Top Picks
February 8, 2012
For those of you lucky enough to be heading to Paris this month and looking for some interesting things to do, here is a roundup of great events and general goings on. Amusez-vous bien! – Erin Dahl
Carams
La musique
February 23: Brooklyn rockers Real Estate, whose albums are consistently rated Best New Music by Pitchfork and the like, will perform at Nouveau Casino.
February 24: Pop-dance producers Simian Mobile Disco, a British duo that broke off from previous band Simian, will perform a DJ set at La Machine du Moulin Rouge.
Dave Bloom
Les arts
Through February 19: Les Femmes savantes, a favorite amongst Molière’s work and a satirical criticism of the ridiculous préciosité that penetrated 18th century French salons, is showing at the Théâtre de la Tempête.
Through February 19: Chic! Une grande maison at Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine – a look into the history of Paris architecture, specifically the lovely hôtels particuliers that dot the city. Child friendly.
Through March 15: You may know Maxim’s for its resto and boutique, but they also have an exhibition space and this month “Moi, Sarah Bernhardt” is on show. Bernhardt, often thought of as the world’s first and most famous actress, paved the way for female performers to come. Now you can take a peek into her life and passion.
Matt Mansfield
Through March 25: The Maison Européenne de la Photographie’s current special exhibition showcases Brazilian photography over the past 60 years, portraying the country’s consistent search for identity. Don’t forget to stroll through the permanent collections!
Through April 6: If you have an affinity for LatAm photography, be sure to check out FOTO/GRÁFICA at Le Bal as well, a survey of Latin American photography over the past century.
Jules Morgan
Misc.
Every Friday: La Dernière Goutte, an inviting cave in the 6th, hosts Le Wine-Down, a free wine tasting with noshes from 5-7:30pm. What better way to end the week and rub elbows with locals?
Through February 14: Traveling to Paris with votre amour for la Saint Valentin? The city will be making personal love notes public for the day, so submit your sentiments to the Mairie de Paris by the 8th to see them posted on signs all over Paris.
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Written by Erin Dahl for the HiP Paris Blog. Looking for a fabulous vacation rental in Paris, London, Provence, or Tuscany? Check out Haven in Paris.
Written by Erin Dahl
Erin has had a whimsical affair with Paris since her first trip as a
wide-eyed teenager, and has never looked back. Though she currently
lives in New York City, daydreams of sauntering the stone streets of
her favorite city are commonplace. Erin works in Public Relations and
loves to cook, bake and constantly rediscover New York while she’s not working with Haven in Paris.
Website: Erin Dahl
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We will be in Paris from 25 April to 10 May. Looking for contemporary art, especially glass and metal. Knoiw about the Bastille show on the 26th. What else is happening? Where should we go?
Thank you for the this great post! We are heading over tomorrow for the first time and I can’t wait. Totally going to check out a few of these spots.
You make me want to get a plane ticket TODAY!!!! What an artsy city, it just speaks to me!
Nancy
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I have fond memories of La Derniere Goutte and the fish restaurant opposite owned by the same American if I’m not mistaken. Nice post