Monthly Programs and Special Events
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Monthly programs begin at 1 PM (CST) and doors open at 12:45 (12:55 for online programs). See the monthly bulletin and Meetup for event venues, Zoom links and other details.
The evening before each program, we'll send an email reminder, including Zoom links for virtual meetings, to those who RSVP.
* Members of the Alliance Française du North Shore: Free
To register, please RSVP at Meetup or send your RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org.
* Members of the AF DuPage: Free
To register, send your first RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org with “DuPage” in the subject line. You may RSVP at Meetup for subsequent monthly programs and retrieve Zoom links on that site.
* Nonmembers: $10
To register, click the blue button in the event you select by 8 PM the evening before the program. The payment link will appear after you submit the form. You may pay with PayPal, a credit or debit card, or Venmo.
Questions? Write to admin@AFnorthshore.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
See individual listings for details.
July 19, 2025
1:30–3:30 PM
Un jour de fêtes nationales
The Alliance Française du North Shore invites its members, members of the AF DuPage and their guests to celebrate the Fête Nationale de France as well as national holidays of other francophone countries. If you’re an expat from a francophone country, please share one of your special celebrations (under 5 minutes, please). Canadian? How do you celebrate Canada Day? Haitian? How do you celebrate the Jour de l'Indépendance?
Weather permitting, we’ll play pétanque. Please bring a snack or drink to share and a French-themed game, if you like.
To be held in Glenview. We'll send the address to those who click here to RSVP by July 14. This event is free.
Venez fêter avec nous.
25 juillet 2025 : 17h
27 juillet 2025 : 13h
Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World
Nous invitons nos membres ainsi que les membres de l’Alliance Française DuPage à rejoindre Gigi Kuhn pour découvrir Gustave Caillebotte. Ce séminaire en français se déroulera en deux temps :
vendredi 25 juillet, de 17h à 18h sur Zoom : présentation de la vie de Caillebotte et des raisons pour lesquelles il est souvent considéré comme l'artiste oublié du mouvement artistique
dimanche 27 juillet, de 13h à 14h30 à l'Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue : Gustave Caillebotte : Painting His World. Cliquez ici pour acheter vos billets. Nous nous retrouverons à 12h45 dans le hall de l'entrée de Michigan Avenue.
Chaque membre de l'AFduNS peut inviter une personne ; les deux doivent s'inscrire sur le même formulaire. Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire avant le 23 juillet. Il y a une cotisation de 15$. Le nombre de places est limité. Questions ? Écrivez à caillebotte@AFnorthshore.org.
September 4, 2025
7–8:30 PM
Book Discussion: A Northern Light in Provence
Are you intrigued by the south of France? Curious about the topography, botany, culture and poetry of Provence? Join AFduNS President Karen Baldwin in a discussion of A Northern Light in Provence, by Elizabeth Birkelund.
Ilse Lund leaves her Greenland village to translate the works of an elderly Provençal poet and finds her life irrevocably changed in this tender and romantic novel set in a French village.
She becomes captive to the air, the sun, the vibrant spring colors, and the dulcet sounds of the Provençal dialect. And soon enough, Ilse is captive to the poet, too.
Their warm camaraderie is disturbed when the poet’s son shows up and turns his attention on Ilse. Suddenly, she is forced to learn another language, one her translation skills have not prepared her to decode.
With an eye and ear attuned to the sensibilities of French life, Elizabeth Birkelund has created a love story about a woman forced to choose between the security of her quiet northern home and possibly the life of her dreams.
Click here to watch a video conversation with the author.
In English, with post-discussion conversation in French. We'll send discussion questions in advance to those who RSVP. Members may RSVP on Meetup or at president@AFnorthshore.org.
This program is free to all and will be held at the Glenview Public Library.
NONMEMBERS ONLY
Click below to complete the registration form.
14 septembre 2025 13h30–15h
Découvrez le Loop
Nous invitons nos membres ainsi que les membres de l’Alliance Française DuPage à découvrir le Loop lors d'une visite guidée par Gigi Kuhn. La visite mettra en lumière l’influence majeure de l’architecture française et européenne. Explorez d'élégants bâtiments de style Beaux-Arts, de grands boulevards et des monuments historiques façonnés par les idéaux européens du XIXe siècle.
Cette visite à pied interactive en français révélera les liens culturels de Chicago avec Paris.
Rendez-vous à 13h30 au Chicago Cultural Center devant la vache en bronze au coin de Washington Street et Michigan Avenue en face du Millenium Park (78 E. Washington).
Chaque membre de l'AFduNS peut inviter une personne ; les deux doivent s'inscrire sur le même formulaire. Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire avant le 8 septembre. Il y a une cotisation de 15$. Le nombre de places est limité. Questions ? Écrivez à loop@AFnorthshore.org
September 15, 2025
Monthly Program
See you in September.
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Video Recordings of Past Events
Click an image to watch a video recording. Video recordings of past monthly programs and the Déjeuners de printemps are available on the Members Only page.
We offer many opportunities to practice your French and have fun while doing so. Our Meetup site lists event details and accepts RSVPs.
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