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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 26 - June 1:
During the Week:
26/05: Rock Dance Party @Concorde Atlantique (10–13€) 🕺
Start your week dancing on the Seine. Rock4You turns a riverboat into a floating party every Monday with beginner and intermediate rock dance classes, then two dance floors until midnight.
27/05: Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba @Concorde Atlantique (10–13€) 💃
Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba all in one night aboard a boat on the Seine. Join for classes from 7 PM, then dance till nearly midnight across three music rooms. No partner needed.
27/05: Secret Film Club – The Chimera @Studio des Ursulines (8–9€) 🎬
A poetic tale of myth, crime, and loss set in 1980s Italy. Watch The Chimera then stay for a thoughtful discussion led by a director and a film professor.28/05: Yoga with Jenny @Jardin21 (12€) 🧘
Outdoor yoga in the calm of Jardin21, please bring your own mat. Stretch, breathe, and reset midweek.28/05: Club de Escucha: Amor y Literatura @Instituto Cervantes (Free Entry) 🎧
A thoughtful listening session and discussion around the podcast "Sabor a querer" exploring love and literature. This event is held in Spanish.28/05: Workshop: Inventing Our Low-Carbon Lives @Climate Academy (Free Entry) 🌍
Explore low-carbon living with this interactive and imaginative climate workshop at Académie du Climat.28/05: Wine + Paint (Wellow Edition) @Parc Monceau (20€) 🎨🍷
Grab a glass and a brush for this guided painting night at Parc Monceau. No experience needed.
Book your Spot | Add to Calendar29/05: Rose Garden Tour @Jardin des Plantes (Free Entry) 🌹
Take a mini-tour of the rose garden with scientific guides. Discover 350 varieties of roses and the history of this fragrant, colorful garden.
29/05: Casa Baba – Beach Night Party @La Beach Paris (10.99€) 🌴
A Thursday night beach party in Paris with deep house, afro house, and more. Live DJs, food, drinks, and your toes in the sand.
Buy Tickets | Add to Calendar30/05: Scrapbooking Workshop @Étagère Café (25€) 📔
Turn paper scraps and personal memories into creative keepsakes at this chill workshop. Supplies and a drink included.
During the Weekend:
31/05: Feminist Spring Party @Les Amarres (Free Entry) 💜🔥
A festive night with activist karaoke, drag, DJs, and feminist community energy. Hosted by Nous Toutes Île-de-France. Donation suggested (€10). LSF accessible.
+ Information | Add to Calendar31/05: Pan Becomes Human – Music & Fashion Performance (Free Entry) 🎭
A myth reimagined through flute and fashion. Join flutist Serena Huang and designer Rodrigo Barros for this immersive storytelling night.31/05: Improvised PowerPoint Comedy Show @La Pomme D'eve (Free Entry + Pay-What-You-Can) 🎤
Comedians deliver absurd PowerPoint presentations they've never seen before. A chaotic night of stand-up meets improv. Event held in English.31/05: Beginner Roller Skating Classes @Paris 20e (14–18€) 🛼
World Skate Vibes hosts weekly beginner sessions. Learn to skate or improve your skills with supportive coaches.01/06: Club Tartine DJ Brunch Set @Seven Heaven (Free Entry) 🍞🎧
Good tunes and tartines at this dog-friendly café brunch with Club Tartine DJs.01/06: Free Sunday @Musée de l'Orangerie (Free with RSVP) 🖼️
Visit Monet’s Water Lilies free on the first Sunday of the month. Book a time slot in advance.01/06: Ruta Cervantes – Gabriel García Márquez in Paris (15€) 📚
Follow Gabriel García Márquez’s footsteps in this Spanish-language walking tour of his Paris years.
Psst... Sunday is the first Sunday of the month! 🖼️ That means many museums in Paris offer free entry. Check your favorite museum’s website to see if they’re participating this time around.
Adventures & Day Trips:
29-31/05: Fêtes Jeanne d’Arc @Rouen (Free Entry) ⚔️
A medieval festival in Rouen with reenactments, artisan markets, fire shows, and fantasy creatures. Costumes encouraged!31/05–01/06: Fête Médiévale @Dourdan (Free Entry) ⚔️
Step into the Middle Ages at the 29th edition of Dourdan’s beloved Fête Médiévale! Over one festive weekend, the town transforms into a living history village filled with knights, artisans, falconers, and troubadours.
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À la semaine prochaine 🦋✨
Daniela