Theater, gardening, dance, stand up, flea markets and concerts: there will be something for everyone this month in eastern Paris! As the health and social crisis shows no sign of slowing down, you will also find several initiatives to help the most vulnerable in your neighborhood.
Please note that due to the situation, changes remain likely — although they meet all current recommendations, feel free to check ahead of time to make sure events are maintained.
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Thursday · 1st
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Theater – “Bérénice” by Les Tréteaux de France
Fourteen dates from October 1st-18th – €26/€15/€10
Grande Halle de la Villette – 239 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
lavillette.com
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Friday · 2nd
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Street performance – “Beaux présents dorés” by Julien Marcland
8:30pm – Book at resa@leratrait@org – Donation-based
Rue du Retrait, 75020 Paris
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Saturday · 3rd
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Affordable shopping – Braderie de la Solidarité : Home & Decoration
11am-6pm – Free admission
Association Autremonde – 30 Rue de la Mare, 75020 Paris
FB Page
Arts – Nuit Blanche
Several events and performances will be happening across the capital and neighboring cities. In eastern Paris, check out the cultural festivities organized by local artists in Belleville and the surprising inventions brought by compagnie Décor Sonore to the historic Place des Vosges.
8pm-2am – Paris and other cities
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Sunday · 4th
Solidarity – Gratiferia: 100% Free Market
11am-4pm
Aires 10 – 2 Rue du Buisson Saint-Louis, 75010 Paris
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Concert – Fabio & Natale at Lou Pascalou
5:30pm-8:30pm
Lou Pascalou – 14 Rue des Panoyaux, 75020 Paris
FB Page
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Monday · 5th
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Legal Advice – Bus de la Solidarité
October 5th-9th – 10am-7pm – Free
Place de la République, 75003 / 75010 / 75011 Paris
www.barreausolidarite.org
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Tuesday · 6th
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Stand Up – The Bootleg Bar Comedy Club
Every Tuesday – 8pm
The Bootleg Bar – 55 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris
FB Page
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Wednesday · 7th
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Solidarity – Support the striking workers of Biocoop – Le Retour à la Terre
5pm – Donation-based
La Flèche d’Or – 102 Bis Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
FB Event
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Local Life – Debate about the future of the école Piver site
Starting at 6:30pm
Le Bouquin qui bulle – 19 bis rue de l’Orillon, 75011 Paris
www.unitedbelleville.com
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Thursday · 8th
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Work – Paris pour l’emploi
October 8th-9th – 9am-6pm
Grande Halle de la Villette – 239 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
www.carrefoursemploi.org
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Friday · 9th
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Visit for ‘Semaine Bleue’ – Discover Street Art
2pm-4pm
41 avenue de Flandre, 75019 Paris
mairie19.paris.fr
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Open House Days – Portes ouvertes des Ateliers d’artistes de Montreuil
October 9th-11th – Free admission – Montreuil
www.montreuil.fr
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Saturday · 10th
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Local Life & Solidarity – Pétanque tournament
Starting at 2pm
Boulodrome du Square Villemin, 75010 Paris
quartierpartage.blogspot.com
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Sports & Feminism – Sine Qua Non Run
6pm – Parc de la Villette, 75019 Paris
sinequanonrun.com
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Circus for all audiences – “Fanfare décadente”
Many dates between October 10th and December 29th – 3pm – €16/€11
Cirque Électrique – Place du Maquis du Vercors, 75020 Paris
cirque-electrique.com
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Sunday · 11th
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Workshop – Learning the Langue des Signes
Aimed at 6-9yo / open to adults – October 10th-11th – 3pm-4pm – €7
Borealia – 33 rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris
borealia.eu
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Amateur Sports – Vrai Foot Day
Stade Pershing – Route Bosquet Mortemart, 75012 Paris
vraifootday.sofoot.com
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Monday · 12th
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Revolutionary screenings – “Parasite” by Bong Joon-Ho
7:30pm
Les Fleurs Arctiques – 45 Rue du Pré Saint-Gervais, 75019 Paris
lesfleursarctiques.noblogs.org
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Tuesday · 13th
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Solidarity – A new season for the Repas Solidaires by Quartier Rouge
7pm
La Flèche d’Or – 102 Bis Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
FB Page
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Conference-Debate: Travelling the globe differently
7pm-8:30pm – Also live-streamed
La base – 31 Rue Bichat, 75010 Paris
FB Event
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Wednesday · 14th
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Tourism – Presentation breakfast at Welcome City Lab
9:30am – Free admission
Welcome City Lab – 14-16 rue Soleillet, 75020 Paris
welcomecitylab.parisandco.paris
Thursday · 15th
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Stand Up – Jason Brokerss : “21ème seconde”
Many dates from October 15th-November 14th – 9pm
La Scala – 13 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris
lascala-paris.com
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Friday · 16th
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Affordable shopping – Vide-dressing
October 16th-18th – 11am-midnight
L’Eau et les rêves – 9 Quai de l’Oise, 75019 Paris
www.penichelibrairie.com
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Saturday · 17th
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Craftsmanship – Journées de l’artisanat de Belleville
October 17th-18th – 2pm-7pm – Belleville Neighborhood
www.artisansdebelleville.fr – FB Page
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Solidarity Protest – Marche des Sans-Papiers
Time and meeting point to be confirmed
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Sunday · 18th
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Affordable shopping – CrushON Vintage Market
1pm-8pm – Free admission
Point Éphémère – 200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
pointephemere.org
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Monday · 19th
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Musical and illustrated conversation – “De la peinture dans les bulles”
Event held in the context of the exhibit ‘Catherine Meurisse – ‘La vie en dessin’ – 7pm – Free admission
Bibliothèque publique d’information – 19 Rue Beaubourg, 75004 Paris
agenda.bpi.fr
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Tuesday · 20th
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Stand Up – The Juicy Punchline Comedy
Every Tuesday – 9pm-10pm – In English
Juicy Pop Restaurant – 21 Rue des Rigoles, 75020 Paris
Eventbrite
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Wednesday · 21th
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Street art walk – From Les Halles to Beaubourg
10:30am-noon – Other dates in October – €25/€19/Duo parent-child €39
Meet at Canopée des Halles – Porte Lescot, 75001 Paris
vvpam.com
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Thursday · 22nd
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Historical visit – “Faubourg Saint Antoine, craftsmanship and revolutions”
3pm-5pm – Other dates in October – €15
Meet at 3 Place de la Bastille, 75004 Paris
Eventbrite
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Friday · 23rd
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Cinema – Paris’ International Lesbian and Feminist Film Festival
October 23rd-31st
Several venues including cinema Le Brady (39 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris), the 10th arrondissement city hall (72 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris), Le Bar’Ouf (182 rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris)
www.cineffable.fr
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Saturday · 24th
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Inktober – Tattoo Village Festival 2020
October 24th-25th – 1pm-11pm – €7€/5€
La Bellevilloise – 19-21 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
www.labellevilloise.com – FB Event
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Gardening workshop – “Growing at home when you don’t live in a castle”
Green workshops every Saturday – 4pm-5:30pm – €25
La Cité Fertile – 14 Avenue Édouard Vaillant, 93500 Pantin
citefertile.com
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Culture – Art & Book Fair
2pm-8pm – Free admission
Magasins généraux – 1 Rue de l’Ancien Canal, 93500 Pantin
magasinsgeneraux.com
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Sunday · 25th
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Ecology & Solidarity – Stand récup’ vêtements
Every Sunday – 11am-1:30pm – Free
L’Ortie Roule – 47 rue des Orteaux, 75020 Paris
coudacoud.org
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Monday · 26th
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Stand Up – “Le Loup Comedy”
Two sessions at 7pm and 8:30pm – Every Monday and Sunday Night – Free with Drink/Food Purchase
INKA – 13 Boulevard du Temple, 75003 Paris
FB Page
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Tuesday · 27th
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Arts – “Peach Garden”, a performance by Hayoun Kwon
October 27th-November 8th – Many sessions between noon-6:30pm – €8/€5/€3
Le Centquatre – 5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris
www.104.fr
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Dance – “Les mardis bachata avec Léo & Manue”
Every Tuesday – Beginners 8:30pm-9:30pm – Intermediate 9:30pm-22:30pm – €15
École de danse Kim Kan – 64 rue Orfila, 75020 Paris
www.ecolededansekimkan.com
Wednesday · 28th
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Stand Up – “Nulle Blague Ailleurs”
7:45pm-9:15pm
Nul Bar Ailleurs – 18 rue de Cotte, 75012 Paris
FB Page
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Thursday · 29th
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Concert on the canal – “Yaïa, romances séfarades électriques”
8pm – €10
Péniche Anako – Bassin de la Villette facing 34 quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris
penicheanako.org
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Friday · 30th
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Voguing – “My Sisters Lives Matter Ball”
6:30pm-midnight – €13/€10
La Gaîté Lyrique – 3 bis Rue Papin, 75003 Paris
gaite-lyrique.net
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Saturday · 31st
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Feminist Halloween – Readings and discussions around witches
4pm-6pm
Le Bouquin qui bulle – 19 bis rue de l’Orillon, 75011 Paris
hasarts.wixsite.com
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Want to know more about exhibitions happening this month? Find our top picks here!
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Illustration:
Street art by Demoiselle MM (instagram.com/demoisellemm) – Rue de la Mare, Paris 20°