The Alliance Française de San Francisco: Grand Re-Opening of its Theater with the Traditional Beaujolais Nouveau

The Alliance Française of San Francisco is celebrating the grand reopening of its theater with a touch of elegance, while honoring the beloved French tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau!

The evening promises a variety of entertainment, starting with a live music band performing from 6 PM to 8 PM, accompanied by a delectable selection of French specialties to savor, including charcuterie, cheese, and, of course, French wine.

Dany, a French DJ passionate about electronic music, will then take the stage to host the evening, ensuring a friendly atmosphere conducive to socializing, enjoyment, and dancing.

Learn more about the theater
The theater of the Alliance Française of San Francisco, opened in 1986 under the name “Théâtre de poche,” has a rich history intertwined with French theater. It is hosted by the Alliance Française of San Francisco, which is the oldest in the United States, founded in 1889 by four journalists. It’s worth noting that André Ferrier, a pioneer of French theater, was a member of the board of directors of the Alliance Française.Over the years, the theater has hosted various cultural events, including International Francophonie Day, Make Music Day, and celebrations related to French craftsmanship. It has also been the venue for theatrical performances, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, and notable events such as the recent book signing by famous musician Ibrahim Maalouf in October 2022.Recently, the theater underwent significant renovations, including refurbishing walls, screens, floors, lighting systems, spotlights, sound systems, and cinema projection.

Noémie Hérail, Director of AFSF, explains that “these improvements will provide a high-quality environment for a variety of events. The renovation work aims to provide optimal conditions for film screenings, concerts, DJ sets, conferences, and many other cultural events.”

The reopening of the theater is scheduled for November 16, coinciding with the celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau, and these enhancements aim to bring together a diverse audience within the theater to celebrate the diversity of the Francophonie through various cultural events.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a young and fruity red wine made from Gamay grapes grown in the Beaujolais region of France. Traditionally, it is released for sale every year on the third Thursday of November, just a few weeks after the grape harvest. This tradition, originally commercial in nature, also offers an opportunity for families and friends to come together before the end of the year.

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