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Hey there 👋 I’m Daniela, and every week I round up the coolest events in Paris — most of them free or affordable. Each edition is a bit different depending on what’s happening. Here's what I’d add to your calendar for May 19–25:
During the Week:
19/05: Querer Screening @Instituto Cervantes (Free Entry with RSVP) 🎬
A powerful screening of two episodes of Querer, presented with ARTE, followed by a panel on gender-based violence with a lawyer, a producer, and a forensic expert. In Spanish with French subtitles.
19/05: CLASSIQUE Bar 4-Year Anniversary (Free Entry) 🎂
One of my go-to cocktail bars is turning 4! Expect natural wine, cocktails, free champagne, street food, and good vibes all night.
20/05: LEGS by Hassan Hajjaj @193 Gallery 🖼️
A vibrant ode to legs reimagined as symbols of culture, style, and movement. Pop art meets Moroccan flair in this bold and playful exhibit.
+ Information | Add to Calendar21/05: Open Yarn Paris Knitting Club @Le Relais de Belleville (Free Entry) 🧶
A cozy knitting club with drinks, music, and community. All levels welcome. Bring your own materials & project.
21/05: Big Mamma’s 10th Birthday Bash @La Felicità (Free Entry) 🎉
Spritz, DJ sets from Breakbot & Dabeull, dazzling drag performances, and Italian party energy all night long.
22/05: Opening Night: Veilleurs by Lou Benesch @Ad Astra Gallery (Free Entry)🎨
Dreamlike watercolors where plants, animals, and mythology collide. Opening night on Thursday at Ad Astra Gallery.
22/05: Piano Concert by Noémie Ochoa @Espace Ochoa (Pay-what-you-can) 🎹
A subscriber pick! Pianist Noémie Ochoa offers an intimate concert blending classical pieces with her own original compositions.
22/05: France is Organic! Mini Food Festival (35€) 🌿
A foodie celebration of organic living with menus by top chefs, tastings from local producers, and open-air DJ sets by Baccus and DJ Falcon. Ticket includes access plus one starter, one main, and one dessert.
22/05: (OUIIII) Feminist & Erotic Literature @Maison de la Poésie (10€) 📚
An evening exploring feminist and erotic literature, led by Axelle Jah Njiké and novelist Wendy Delorme. Expect an open conversation about desire, pleasure, intimacy, and the voices of women past and present.
22–25/05: Festival Jogging @Le Carreau du Temple (10€) 🧘♀️
Move your body with Pilates, Afrovibe, HIIT, pole dance & more. Most classes just 10€.
22–25/05: Jardins, Jardin feat. CHANEL Garden @Villa Windsor (16€+) 🌿
A garden design festival in the Bois de Boulogne with workshops, installations, and the immersive CHANEL garden tracing sandalwood’s path from forest to fragrance.
During the Weekend:
23–24/05: Festival Sous le Radar @Communale Saint-Ouen (18.54€+) 🔦
Two nights of immersive live music, DJs, and AV shows spotlighting emerging artists
23–25/05: Jardin Bonheur Festival @Parc de la Planchette (Free Entry) 🌸
A whimsical garden weekend in Levallois with 70+ exhibitors, workshops, nature games, and barefoot trails.
24/05: Champagne Tasting 2025 @Maison de la Mutualité (28–40€) 🥂
An annual event by Terre de Vins featuring Champagne houses, cooperatives, and independent winemakers. Includes tastings, producer meet-and-greets, and optional masterclasses.24/05: Nocturnes Danse @Fondation Louis Vuitton (10–20€) 🩰
Dance, circus, and performance art come alive in the Hockney galleries. A magical one-night experience.24–25/05: Weekend of Possibilities @Climate Academy (Free Entry) 🌍
A 2-day fest of talks, performances, and workshops on climate, culture, and imagination.
24–25/05: Paris Beer Festival Finale @Ground Control (7€) 🍻
Wrap up the city’s biggest craft beer fest with 60+ brewers, talks, eats, and good energy.
25/05: Roller Dance Party @Le Carreau du Temple (Free Entry) 🛼
A roller disco with live DJs in an indoor hall. Grab your skates or rent some on site.
Pop-Ups & Markets:
Still around from last week — worth popping by if you haven’t yet!
Bonne Maman @Bonne Maman Boutique 🍓— jam workshops, chocolate mousse, and a garden swing in the Marais.
Good Girl Coffee @Galerie Joseph ☕ — Red velvet café by Carolina Herrera with fun lattes and DJ sets (until May 24).
Paloma Wool @CURRENT 👗 — Dreamy knits and slow fashion from the cult Spanish brand.
Summer Fridays x Café Kitsuné @30 Rue du Vertbois ☕ — Beauty meets coffee in this pastel-toned pop-up with exclusive drinks and skincare treats (until May 25).
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À la semaine prochaine 🦋✨
Daniela