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Hi! I’m Daniela, and I created this newsletter to give you a curated overview of unique things happening in the city so you don’t miss out. Here’s what I’d add to the calendar for this week (April 28–May 4):
During the Week:
28/04: Neo Draws @Cortado Café (Free Entry) ✨☕
Artist Neo The Head is taking over Cortado Café (a Spanish coffee shop in the 3ème) with limited-edition cups, cute drawings (available at the café and online), and a tattoos & wine party on May 1st! Stop by anytime between April 28 and May 4 to soak in the creativity.
29/04: Free Yoga/Pilates Class @Olybe Studio (Free Entry) 🧘♀️
Unwind after work with a free yoga or Pilates class at Oly Be, starting at 6 PM in the charming Passage Saint-Vivant at Bercy Village. Certified instructors will guide the session, with all equipment provided on-site. To join, simply create an account on Oly Be, enter the code BERCYVILLAGE, and sign up for the class of your choice!
29/04: Brazilian Film Festival @L'Arlequin Cinema (~10€) 🎬
The Brazilian Film Festival is happening this week at L'Arlequin. A nice chance to catch new films, discover indie stories, and see a bit of Brazil on the big screen.
Buy Tickets | Add to Calendar30/04: Club de Escucha @Instituto Cervantes ( Free Entry) 🎧
Join the Spanish podcast listening club Club de Escucha at Instituto Cervantes! Each month, explore a curated podcast (from fiction to current events) and chat about it with other participants. Open to native speakers and anyone looking to practice their Spanish!
01-04/05 : Solid’Art Paris @Le Carreau du Temple (Free Entry) 🎨
Over 110 artists are taking over Le Carreau du Temple for Solid’Art, a contemporary art fair where you can browse, meet the artists, and support Secours Populaire, a French nonprofit that fights poverty and discrimination.
During the Weekend:
02/05: Free Night Visit @Musée des Arts et Métiers (Free Entry) 🏛️
Explore the Musée des Arts et Métiers for free this Friday from 6 PM to 9 PM during their evening opening. Innovation, design, and history in a stunning space!
02/05: Free Night Visit @The Louvre (Free Entry) 🏛️
Visit the Louvre for free this Friday after 6 PM! Free admission applies every first Friday of the month (except July and August).
03/05: DIY Basics Workshop @LaREcyclerie ( 5€) 🛠️
Learn how to drill, saw, and sand like a pro in a fun, beginner-friendly workshop at La REcyclerie! Perfect for anyone wanting to master the basics of DIY.
03/05: Free Night Visit @Bourse de Commerce (Free Entry) 🖼️
Discover the Pinault Collection for free this Saturday evening at the Bourse de Commerce, open to all from 5 PM to 9 PM.
04/05: Free Visit @Musée du Quai Branly (Free Entry) 🌍
Enjoy free access to the Musée du Quai Branly this Sunday and explore incredible collections from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Timed tickets are required!
Good to Know:
Win free train tickets by calculating your carbon footprint 🚆🌱
SNCF Voyageurs and ADEME are teaming up for Earth Day! Take a quick quiz to find out your carbon footprint — and get a shot at winning 3 round-trip train tickets while you’re at it. (Open until April 29!)
👉 Take the quizThe tennis courts at Jardin du Luxembourg are open again! 🎾
Good news for tennis lovers: after two years, the courts at Jardin du Luxembourg are finally back and they’re way easier to book now. Perfect excuse to play a match in one of the prettiest spots in Paris.
👉 Book your courtOpen Call for Short Films 🎬✨
Jardin21 is teaming up with @morticia.films to host an open-air short film screening this summer — and they’re looking for films! No theme, no time limit, just a chance to share your work and get some visibility.
Deadline to submit: end of May.
Got a cool event coming up? Send it my way! I’m always looking for new gems to share.
À la semaine prochaine 🦋✨
Daniela