In France, as soon as the sun shines, it's time for the "apéro" (French Happy Hour) ! A fresh glass of rosé, friends, a patio and a sun umbrella are all that's needed to enjoy the lazy days of summer.

Experience  'l’apéro” and ‘l’été” (summer) at Alliance Française de Washington on Friday, June 12 at 7pm with a Summer Wine Tasting. 

Throughout  this tasty evening, discover 5 French wines accompanied by artisanal cheese.

Michael, DCanter's wine shop's owner,  will teach you the differences between the wines, vineyards, and their history.

Even if each wine has its own story, taste, color, and flavor, they all bring you summer on your palate.

Discounts will be available for wines tasted during the evening that you would like to buy right away.

Do not miss this fantastic wine journey through France on Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm.Check out the wine list here (TBC) : 

 A bientôt ! 

Sarah Pickup-Diligenti              Gérard Beck                                         Sandrine Avner 

Executive Director                     Academic and Deputy Director          Cultural Coordinator

CONVERSATION ON TARTUFFE

AFDC Dupont I

Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm

This event is in French!

Join esteemed Artistic Director Dominique Serrand to discuss Moliere and his satirical play Tartuffe, in conversation with Jean-Francois Hans, General Delegate of the Fondation Alliance Francaise in the USA.

ATTEND! 

One of the most famous amongst Moliere's plays, Tartuffe will be performed at The Shakespeare Theater, from June 2 thru July 5.

AFDC members get a 20% discount. Email: cultureaf@francedc.org to get your code. 

THE MARQUIS' LEGACY: LAFAYETTE

AFDC Dupont I

Wednesday June 17, 7:00pm 

To celebrate the return of the Hermione, Lafayette's reconstructed ship to the US, Alliance Francaise is welcoming Laura Auricchio, author and Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies,  The New School in NYC, and a specialist of 18th century History and Art. 

Ms. Auricchio will present, discuss and sign her biography of Le Marquis.

In English. 

ATTEND!

FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

Dupont Circle

Sunday, June 21, 11:00 am - 7:00pm

FREE!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS !  

Once again the Alliance Française de Washington brings this French June 21  tradition to DC. This year AFDC is in partnership with Dupont Festival.

For kids: craft workshops to create instruments; short programs of music and dance.

For adults: Bands playing French and American songs.

Please email Sandrine at cultureaf@francedc.org if you want to volunteer on this day.

SUMMER IN FRENCH

Summer Camps

AFDC Dupont | 9:00am - 3:30pm

June 22 - August 14

Summer Camp at Alliance Francaise: choose your theme!

From DIYs' to cooks, to scientists, to fairy tales, the environment, Legos and much more, your child can learn French differently and actively.

ENROLL YOUR CHILD!

TAKE IT RIGHT BACK: 

WORKS BY PAULA DOEPFNER

Goethe Institute | 

812 Seventh Street NW

Exhibition & Artist Talk

May 5 - July 3, 2015

Berlin-based artist Paula Doepfner works with natural shapes, materials and products such as flowers and ice, alongside iron and glass, as material ways of conveying stories, processes, feelings, and utopias. Her often ephemeral works, such as sculptures from melting ice and flowers, allude to universal stories of fragility and transience, violence and resistance.