Bon Jeu
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Novel, 643 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Practice your French while playing games !

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
In his 1825 Farewell Tour of America, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Vermont on June 28-29. A few months from now, our state will celebrate the bicentennial of his visit. In anticipation, this month’s Pause-Midi will feature two speakers discussing America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!
Free event but registration is needed here.
NOT SPONSORED BY AF DU MAINE

Conférence OH ! Le peintre Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806)
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
The Alliances Françaises of Portugal, Spain, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Accueil de la Haye are delighted to join forces once again to bring you another in a series of lectures on the essentials of French culture. Let yourself be guided by Giulia FRANCESCHINI during an online lecture on The painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806).
This event is free but you need to register here.
Event not sponsored by Alliance Francaise du Maine.

French Conversation Table
2025-04-19 10:00, 2025-05-03 10:00, 2025-05-17 10:00, 2025-06-07 10:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first and third Saturday of the month at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

Portland Rendezvous
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | AC Hotel, 158 Fore St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
“Portland Rendezvous,” is a casual gathering of francophiles and francophones, who meet twice a month on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm during “Happy Hour” at the AC Hotel in Portland’s East End. The only “rule” is that one must speak only French. To join, sign up through Meetup. You will be asked to briefly tell why you’d like to join, then you’ll become a member! The group is organized by co-leaders -Jennifer Wolcott and Gladys Baudelot.
“Portland Rendezvous”: https://www.meetup.com/portland-rendezvous/

Music from QUEBEC
2025-04-26 16:30 - 22:00
Genticorum will be at Merrymeeting Hall, Bowdoinham on April 26th!
With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards (including Ensemble of the Year in 2024) as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music.
“Genticorum have brought the music of Quebec and the North Eastern seaboard – coastline that drips with song traditions carried there by centuries of seafaring – to the world. Their fourth album draws on the imagery of the voyage, with an intoxicating mix of flute, fiddle, feet, guitar and three-part harmonies.”
-THE INDEPENDENT
Please RSVP here if you are able to make it.
Event not sponsored by Alliance Francaise du Maine

Summer Wine Tasting
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Grippy Tannins, 16 Middle St, Suite 101, Portland, ME, United States
Discover French rosés and white wines with the Alliance Française du Maine.
Light refreshments will be served.
Register here

Meet the author of "French Boy"
2025-06-12 18:00 | Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization, 92 Congress Street, Portland, United States

Portland Sea Dogs Franco-American Heritage Night
2025-06-18 18:00 | Hadlock Field, 271 Park Avenue, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
Buy tickets here

Conférence OH ! Le peintre Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)
2025-06-19 14:00 - 15:00
The Alliances Françaises of Portugal, Spain, Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands, together with the Accueil de la Haye, are delighted to be joining forces once again to bring you another in a series of lectures on the essentials of French culture. Let Giulia FRANCESCHINI guide you through an online lecture on the painter Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894).
This event is free but you need to register here.
Event not sponsored by Alliance Francaise du Maine.

Pétanque!
2025-06-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 55 Hennessey Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011, 55 Hennessey Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Come join us for a friendly game of pétanque – the quintessential outdoor sport of Southern France – and speak some French while you’re at it. Please be sure to register if you want to play (it’s free!), as the number of players is limited to 8. And if you just want to parler français, then please join us too! Drinks will be provided; please bring a snack to share.
Register here

French Visit to "Veggies to Table"
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Veggies to Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane, Newcastle, ME, 04553, United States
Register here

Conversation with Chase Cormier, author of "Mal"
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Good Medicine Collective, 231 York Street, Portland, United States
Join us for a conversation with Louisianan author Chase Cormier, author of “Mal“. Cormier recounts his relationship with his crusty grandfather, a butcher in Opelousas, via their shared common language and family recipes. We are delighted to have Chase join us for this special evening! Note that the conversation will be in French, but an interpreter will be present to make the event accessible for those who may need une petite aide.
This is a free event, but we ask that you please register so that we know how many guests to expect.
