by MerciSF | 31-08-2026 | Agenda, Movie, News, See All Alice DiopBAMPFABerkeleyFrench cinemaSaint OmerUC Berkeley
Alice Diop, one of the leading voices in contemporary French cinema, whom Le Monde called “the new face of French cinema” in 2022, will be at UC Berkeley starting September 3 for a series of film screenings and events organized in part with the Department of French.... 
by MerciSF | 10-06-2026 | Agenda, Music, News, See All Afro HouseBerkeleyFrench ArtistsFrench ElectroFrench touchGoing Out
If you missed him at Coachella this year, you will get another chance this fall. French DJ HUGEL will bring his signature Afro House sound to the iconic Greek Theatre on Saturday, November 7, 2026. One of France’s biggest electronic music exports, HUGEL... 
by MerciSF | 9-06-2026 | Beauty, Clothing, News, Shopping Ba&shBay AreaBerkeleyFrench FashionShopping
If your wardrobe could use a touch of Parisian chic, mark your calendar: French fashion brand ba&sh is bringing its popular sample sale to Berkeley this week. This week, fashion lovers will have the opportunity to shop a curated selection of women’s apparel,... 
by MerciSF | 26-05-2026 | Agenda, Movie, News, See All BAMPFABay Area cultureBerkeleyFilm noirFrançois TruffautFrench cinemaFrench New WaveJean-Pierre Melville
For nearly three months and through 12 iconic films, BAMPFA celebrates the golden age of French film noir with French Noir: From the Shadows into the Light, a major retrospective dedicated to the masterpieces of French crime cinema and noir. From June 4 to August 28,... 
by MerciSF | 13-02-2026 | Agenda, Conference, Movie, News, See All BerkeleyEast BayFilm FestivalFrancophone CinemaFrench films
From March 3-6, 2026, the École Bilingue de Berkeley will host the inaugural edition of EB Cinéma Week, a vibrant new film festival celebrating Francophone culture and emerging international filmmakers. Designed as both an educational experience for students and a... 
by MerciSF | 19-01-2026 | Education, News BerkeleyBilingual EducationEast Bay
In a world where information is abundant and change is constant, curiosity remains one of the most valuable skills a young person can develop. It nurtures critical thinking, creativity, empathy and adaptability–core traits that prepare students to thrive in any future... 
by MerciSF | 11-10-2025 | Education, News BerkeleyBilingual SchoolEast BayInternational Education
In the heart of Berkeley, École Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) is a vibrant, international community where children from preschool through 8th grade grow as confident, curious, and compassionate learners. Founded nearly 50 years ago, EB blends the best of French and... 
by MerciSF | 13-09-2025 | Agenda, Conference, See All ArchitectureBerkeleyBernard MaybeckFrench-language eventGuided ToursJulia MorganVisit in French
Each year, the European Heritage Days invite the public to discover sites and buildings that are usually closed or little-known, through unique tours and special openings. Inspired by this initiative, L’Esprit San Francisco is organizing the fourth edition of the...
