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 | Cordova Tapas & Wine 93 Albert Street
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What now? Join the Alliance Française du Manitoba at Cordova bar for an après Nuit Blanche afterparty. Francophone and francophile DJs will spin French-inspired experimental and rare electronic tracks, from Femminielli to Flavien Berger, going all night for a real nuit blanche. Step into an interactive poetry machine to add your own French touch to the dance floor. …


 | Alliance Française du Manitoba
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What lessons can be gathered from a discussion between two writers who share stories that make us question the very ideas of morality and forgiveness? Join Rhéal Cenerini and François Gilbert at Alliance Française for Sowing Compassion, one of the first sessions of the Thin Air International Writers Festival. Expect an evening of lively exchanges with these two talented artists. Appetizers and drinks will be served. …


 | Manyfest (Lakeside Lounge Stage)
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Did you love our event Discotheque on Ice in February? The Alliance Française DJs are back for a scorching free summer event!

Alliance Française du Manitoba, in collaboration with ManyFest Winnipeg, invites you to celebrate the summer heat by busting out your coolest moves. Local francophone and guest francophile artists from all over Canada will spin French inspired disco and electronic tracks, from Ceronne to Daft Punk, at the Lakeside Lounge Stage. Keep the summer going and join us for dancing under the stars! …


 | Alliance Française du Manitoba
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To celebrate the start of the new school year, l'Alliance invites you to its first Kids' Movie Night! "A Cat in Paris" is an Oscar-nominated cartoon that tells the story of Dino, a cat who lives his life between two houses. By day, he lives with Zoé, the daughter of the police chief. By night he scales the roofs of Paris with Nico, a skilled burglar. Meanwhile at the police station, Zoé's mom needs to stop a jewel thief and keep her eyes on a piece of art coveted by the criminal Costa. The movie is rated PG but does have some moments that might be sad or scary, so it is recommended for kids over five. It is in French with English subtitles. The movie is free and so is the popcorn! …


 | Gimli Theatre 72 2nd Avenue
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Xavier Legrand | France | 2017

The Gimli Film Festival is once again offering a French language series this year and the Alliance Française du Manitoba is proud to present one of these films. CUSTODY is the story of a broken marriage which leads to a bitter custody battle for a son who is forced to fight for himself.

The film will screen July 27 at 10:30am and July 28 at 5:30pm …


 | Boulevard Provencher
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The French community and the Alliance Française du Manitoba invite Winnipeggers to celebrate Bastille Day, France’s National Day. "Blues Blanc Rouge" is the ideal way to mark this special occasion. This free public event will consist of live music, as well as artisanal cheese and wine tastings. With the support of la La Maison des artistes visuels and Le 100 NONS, we will bring life, culture and entertainment to the gardens surrounding Saint-Boniface’s old city hall. …


 | Sculpture Garden, Old City Hall, Saint-Boniface
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This year again, the French community and the Alliance Française du Manitoba invite Winnipeggers to celebrate Bastille Day, in a demonstration of French joie de vivre. From 5 to 9 pm, Blues, Blanc, Rouge is a free outdoor event with music by Kelly Bado, artisanal cheese, waffles and wine tastings, and more!  …


 | Alliance Française du Manitoba
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On Tuesday, July 10th, starting at 1PM, an unprecedented francophone sportive dual will be held: France-Belgium, for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Russia! Free pizza will also be offered ! Don't miss this occasion that may see France reach the World Cup final ! …


 | West End Cultural Centre
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Alliance Française du Manitoba is excited to partner with Jazz Winnipeg to present Guillaume Perret at the 2018 Winnipeg Jazz Festival! Perret is a virtuoso jazz saxophonist, keyboard player, and composer from Annecy, France. After recording two excellent albums with his group Electric Epic, French saxophonist Guillaume Perret went solo with Free in 2016: with funky grooves and abstract harmonies, impressions of a retro-futurist Africa and post-psychedelic U-turns, it’s a fusion of all forms of jazz, where all influences collide. He will join Manchester-based leftfield piano trio GoGo Penguin at the West End Cultural Centre. …


 | 934 Corydon Avenue
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Join the Alliance Française du Manitoba in welcoming the summer with a free performance by talented local bilingual artist Rayannah.

Rayannah creates soundscapes from scratch by running voice, breath, synth and percussion through loop pedals. Underscored by intricate beat-making, her visceral lyrics in French and English rise above it all, offering a glimpse into her experiences both dark and sweet. Having released her debut EP Boxcar Lullabies in 2015, Rayannah is now unveiling music from her forthcoming album, beginning with her first single, En attendant demain. …


 | 934 Corydon Avenue
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There is nothing like a fun night of board games with good people… en français s'il vous plaît! The night is free and open to everyone from children to adults, from beginners to game-addicts. There will be a range of games, some well-known and some new ones, whether you are looking for strategy or silliness, competition or collaboration. It will be a fun and relaxed opportunity to meet new people and play in French!                  …


 | Alliance Française du Manitoba
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Friday June 8th 7pm | FREE Ciné/FEEL presents Patients (2017) by Grand Corps Malade & Mehdi Idir

"Patients" is the story of a rebirth, a chaotic journey of victories and defeats, tears and bursts of laughter, but above all encounters: we do not heal alone. "Patients" is one of these movies that will change your life and transport you far far away. It would be a mistake to not give a chance to an experience like that. The story is touching and beautiful, the tone is rough but funny as well. Acting is simply amazing and incredibly natural. …


 | Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre
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Multilingual Spoken Word Night | May 3 | 7pm | Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre -FREE

An open mic, hosted by Amber O'Reilly and Sébastien Gaillard, open to all: francophones, anglophones, franglophones, and everyone else. Come share your words, bring your voice and your instruments, and the crowd will be there to listen. Rhéal Cenerini will be the writer-in-residence for the evening and will read extracts from his new play ''the enemy of the people,'' which will be published at the end of June in Les Éditions du Blé. …


 | Université de Saint-Boniface
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April 21 | 1:30pm- 6:30pm | Université de Saint-Boniface Room 1214 +1218 - FREE

Come discover this little salon full of poetic ideas and experiences presented by Maison Gabrielle-Roy. Experienced franco-manitoban authors and budding writers alike will come together to share their works-in-progress. There will be readings, a poetry marathon, exchanges with the authors as well as a francophone editor, a conference on author's rights, and more. You can also participate, at home or in the street, through Facebook Live to add your perspective! Kids and adults welcome! …


 | Alliance Française du Manitoba
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19h | FREE Ciné/FEEL presents Nocturama by Bertrand Bonnello ("Saint Laurent," "House of Tolerance")
With Finnegan Oldfield, Vincent Rottiers, Hamza Mezian

Morning in Paris. A group of disillusioned young people each play their part in a strange game weaving through the metro and streets of the capital. They have a dangerous plan and act on it with precision. Their work is done. The night begins. …


 | Université de Saint-Boniface (FREE)
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Dans la cadre des célébrations de la Francophonie du mois de mars 2018, participez à une dictée extraite de l'oeuvre de Gabrielle Roy, organisée parLa Maison Gabrielle-Roy et l'Alliance Française du Manitoba en partenariat avec la Bibliothèque Gabrielle Roy à Québec.  Qu'importe le nombre de fautes sur votre copie, le résultat reste anonyme ! Tous les participants inscrits peuvent gagner un des 3 lots offerts. Pas de perdant, pas de gagnant. Un simple tirage au sort parmi tous les participants inscrits à la dictée 2018 désignera 3 gagnants, qui se verront offrir un lot. …


 | Winnipeg Cinematheque ($6 for students & members)
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From March 15 to March 18
"Kidnappers, Scammers & Party Animals"! The Alliance Française French Film Festival is back for its fourth edition! Organized by Alliance Française du Manitoba and Winnipeg Cinematheque as a part of the 23rd edition of the French Language and Francophonie week, the Alliance Française French Film Festival is an invitation to discover films from different times and places and experience the sophisticated, vibrant and daring films from France. All films are shown at Winnipeg Cinematheque and come with English subtitles. …


 | Centenial Concert Hall & Saint-Claude Church
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Invited by the WSO, conductor Yaron Traub, Music Director of the Orquesta de Valencia, directs a tour of Spain with french guitar virtuoso Gaëlle Solal. Gypsy castanets, flamenco guitar, jota dance, Iberian sunshine… an antidote to February’s fury. Manuel de Falla was the soul of Spanish music for half a century. On Sunday afternoon, Gaëlle will head for Manitba's countryside and play a recital in the church of Francophone village Saint-Claude. …


 | At the Forks on the Ice Trail (FREE)
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Presented by Alliance Francaise du Manitoba and part of Rendez Vous on Ice, this is a party on the ice with a great line up of local dj’s and performers brought together to share their love of French music from Serge Gainsbourg to Daft Punk!
Come dance the night away!  …


 | Maison Gabrielle-Roy (FREE)
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Sign-up starts at 7pm, show at 7:30pm
For the fsecond event of the 2017-2018 Spoken Word series, let's meet at Maison Gabrielle Roy in Saint-Boniface to share our words and keep building a community of poets! The event is hosted by   Amber O'Reilly. …

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