Join the French American Cultural Days on March 15 in San Francisco for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Francophonie and the arts, blending creativity, culture, and innovation. This all-day event promises an unforgettable experience for art lovers, families, and Francophiles of all ages.
Join this celebration organized by the French American Cultural Society, FACS, in partnership with Lycée Français in San Francisco and the Consulat Général de France in San Francisco, in honor of International Francophonie Day and experience how art and culture transcend borders.
A kaleidoscope of arts
The French American Cultural Days is an immersive event blending all the arts—including music, cinema, literature, visual arts, dance, and more—through engaging performances, exhibits, and workshops.
Highlights of the event:
Discover the full program and featured artists in this video presentation.
A conference with the internationally-renowned sculptor Milene Guermont
Dance: A live stage performance from the San Francisco Ballet Youth Academy
Live Museum Tour: A virtual visit to the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in Villers-Cotterêts, France.
Storytelling for Kids: La parole qui chemine, Fred Leblanc’s live show for children aged 9-11. In French.
Fashion Show: Original designs by students from the Academy of Art University.
Live Painting: A performance inspired by Victor Hugo, from artist Sébastien Pridmore.
Architecture and Design conference with visionary designer Dominique Maxime Genauzeau.
Photography: “Inside Out” project, featuring portraits of students from the French American community taken by local photographer Fred Aubé.
Music and Tech: performance by the San Francisco Girls Chorus and original live digital music from local artists.
Cinema: An exclusive screening of a French film with English subtitles (film to be revealed in January with our partner French Premiere).
Friendship Art Project (Projet Amitié) : see how children will illustrate Franco-American friendship with the help and guidance from their French school.
And much more! With workshops, poetry recitations, art installations, and gastronomy, there’s something for everyone.
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cultural celebration!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Lycée Français of San Francisco, 1201 Ortega Street, San Francisco
🎟️ Tickets: $10 (Free for children under 13 and seniors 65+) $20 for the exclusive movie screening (limited seating)
