Each year since 1990, the artists of Belleville open the doors of their studios! This year’s Open House days will be held on October 2nd-5th to explore the theme “Anima, the Latin word for air, breathing, what holds us back to life”.
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After much anticipation, La Flèche d’Or has finally reopened its doors! A group of associations and collectives from eastern Paris will be the new guests of this former train station of the Petite ceinture, Paris’ disused railway, through February 2021.
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Jazz or classical music concerts, live performances, documentary films, literature, queer culture, video game: with the return of festivals, there will be something for everyone this month!
Continue reading « September 2020: Eastern Paris Event Guide »
Cultural events are back in full (physically distanced) swing! From the République neighborhood to the heights of Belleville, we’ll be your guide for this month’s selection of art exhibits.
Trained as an architect, Clément Gy plays with the shadows and lights of the urban landscape to bring Parisian streets to life. Paris Lights Up asked him a few questions, and is more than happy to share some of his artworks!
Concerts, stand-up, cinema, DJ sets and theatre: as culture comes to life in the streets and gardens of the capital, all the ingredients are there to make August a memorable month! Here’s our guide to events with our top picks across Eastern Paris.
This major musical event of Eastern Paris has adapted to the current health crisis: with around twenty concerts scheduled, the festival should be able to welcome 6,000 jazz enthusiasts in 2020, compared to 30,000 in previous years.
Continue reading « A Festival Unlike Any Other for ‘Jazz à la Villette’ on September 4th-13th »
