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 with the Zoom link 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
Step 1 Choose an event below. Click the blue button to pay with PayPal. No PayPal account is needed: you may check out as a guest with a credit or debit card. We'll email you the Zoom link the evening before the program.
Step 2
Click the picture in the event selected and complete the registration form by 8 PM the evening before the program.
Step 3 (optional)
To add a donation, click the blue button under "Support Our Chapter." Click the plus sign to adjust the donation amount.
Questions? Write to admin@AFnorthshore.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
See individual listings for details.
February 17, 2025
1–3 PM
Voyage gourmand à travers les régions de France
France is particularly renowned for its gastronomy. From the apéritif to the dessert, from the most famous dish to the unfamiliar ones, Marine Besson invites you to tour France's culinary specialties. You will embark on a journey to discover delicious dishes while revisiting the geography of the Hexagon. And since you enjoyed the quiz on the castles of France, Marine will invite you once again to a fun game about food.
En français.
This program will be held on Zoom.
NONMEMBERS ONLY
Step 1: Click the blue button below to pay.
Step 2: Complete and submit the registration form.
March 17, 2025
1–3 PM
Les costumes de scène à la cour de France au XVIIième et XVIIIième siècles
Weriem will explore the opulent world of stage costumes at the French royal court, drawing inspiration from the illustrations of renowned artists who worked under Louis XIII, XIV, XV and XVI. She’ll examine the extravagant ballet and opera costumes, their symbolic meanings and the evolving rules that defined their design. The presentation will conclude with a look at contemporary costume designs by Weriem, whose work draws inspiration from the splendor and theatricality of the Baroque era.
En français.
Weriem is a French-Tunisian artist known for her detailed work, evocative of the performing arts. Before focusing on fine art, Weriem designed costumes for live performances. Her work was praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune as "gorgeous and evocative," "spectacular" and a "sumptuous array of period-perfect" costumes. Her costume design credits include the Royal Swedish Opera, the Boston Early Music Festival, Haymarket Opera Company and Opera Lafayette. Although always an artist at heart, Weriem's journey began with a PhD in biology (Université de Lille, France). Her love for detail and precision infuses her imagery, creating works that are rich in emotion and storytelling.
This program will take place at the Wilmette Public Library.
NONMEMBERS ONLY
Step 1: Click the blue button below to pay.
Step 2: Complete and submit the registration form.
April 5, 2025
1–3 PM
Micro ouvert
Join us at our seventh informal open mic. Read aloud a short text (under 5 minutes, please) in French (fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry, song). If you wish, tell us why you chose your piece. For inspiration, take a peek at videos from earlier open mics. Send your text—or at least your name, the title of your text, and the author's name—to micro@AFnorthshore.org by Thursday, April 3. This event is free to all. Those not presenting are most welcome.
This program will be held at Curt's Café, Evanston.
NONMEMBERS ONLY
Complete and submit the registration form.
April 14, 2025
1–3 PM
Instruments Oubliés
Learn about the origins of the guitar and lute dating back 500 years with a live musical performance and lecture by Brandon Acker. You'll see and hear up close beautiful instruments that were popular hundreds of years ago but forgotten by the mainstream musical world today.
En français. Q&A in English.
Brandon Acker is a musician specializing in classical guitar and the lute. He has toured internationally, won awards and has a popular YouTube channel featuring performances and educational videos about the guitar.
This program will take place at the Wilmette Public Library.
NONMEMBERS ONLY
Step 1: Click the blue button below to pay.
Step 2: Complete and submit the registration form.
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.
Attendance at an event of the Alliance Française du North Shore implies consent by the attendee that the AFduNS may use photos taken at that event, without restriction, for any publication, exhibit, video or other print or digital format. Please inform the event photographer if you do not wish to have your photo taken.