"Le Temps d'un Été" screening
2025-03-11 10:00 (America/New_York) | Olin Arts Center, Bates College, 75 Russell St, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Join us for the first of two FREE screenings of “Le Temps d’un Été” by Louise Archambault and Marie Vien. This moving Québécois film follows Marc Côté, a street chaplain and parish priest who, after years of exhaustion, decides to take a group of homeless people on a much-needed retreat to the Bas-du-Fleuve region. In French with English subtitles. We screened this film during last year’s Champlain Film Festival, and it was so well received that we’ve decided to show it again. Discussion to follow screening. Brought to you thanks to the generous support of the Délégation du Québec à Boston.

Paris Beyond the Eiffel Tower
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00
Are you planning a trip to Paris but have already visited all the usual sites? Are you tired of fighting the crowds to get into the Eiffel Tower and the Musée d’Orsay? Would you like to spend more time where people speak French—and answer you in French? Or is this your first visit to Paris, and you want to see more than the Tour Eiffel? Nikki Matheson will take you on a virtual tour of some lesser-known sites in Paris, places that reflect more on the lives of Parisians than the Parvis Notre Dame. Along with these sites, she’ll show you some of the ubiquitous street art that gives life to the city’s neighborhoods.
Presenter: Nikki Matheson
Nikki Matheson lived and worked in Paris for 14 years and has been a student of this enthralling city ever since. Living in Vermont since 2000, she has continued her bilingual life, teaching French across the state and serving as a translator and interpreter. We know her well through her long-term teaching at the AFLCR.
Language: English
Host: Erik Trinkaus
Place: Zoom
Click here to register
Not sponsored by AFduME.

Portland Rendezvous
2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:00, 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 | 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/

Une Soirée Musicale – Joelle Morris Chante Edith Piaf
2025-03-14 19:00 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening with the incomparable mezzo-soprano Joelle Morris who will delight us with Edit Piaf classics accompanied by pianist Sean Fleming. Tickets are $12 for students and $25 for General Admission. AFDUME members use the code “AFME” for a 20% discount. This is a small venue and seats go fast so buy your tickets now!

French Conversation Table
2025-03-15 10:00, 2025-04-05 10:00, 2025-04-19 10:00, 2025-05-03 10:00, 2025-05-17 10:00, 2025-06-07 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!

"Mémère's Famous Crêpes/Les Crêpes Célèbres de Mémère" Book Launch
2025-03-17 18:00 | Brunswick Public Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Celebrate the launch of the book “Mémère’s Famous Crêpes/Les Crêpes Célèbres de Mémère” by Tony Perry. An endearing story about his mémé’s crêpes, and how making them with her is one of his fondest childhood memories. Meet Tony and learn more about this heart-warming book, and how to make crêpes!

"La Francophonie in Maine: Qu'est-ce que c'est?"
2025-03-19 18:00 | Franco-American Collection, 51 Westminster St, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
“La Francophonie in Maine: Qu’est-ce que c’est?” Join us to hear a panel of French speakers from Burundi, Canada, Chad, France, Haiti, Ivory Coast and the U.S. discuss the French-speaking experience in Maine. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Franco-American Collection of the University of Southern Maine, the Alliance Française du Maine, La Délégation du Québec à Boston, the Consulate General of Canada in Boston, Villa Albertine, TV5 Monde. Reception to follow. To RSVP for this free event please email anna.faherty@maine.edu.

“Le Temps d’un Été” screening
2025-03-22 12:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Join us for the second of two FREE screenings of “Le Temps d’un Été” by Louise Archambault and Marie Vien. This moving Québécois film follows Marc Côté, a street chaplain and parish priest who, after years of exhaustion, decides to take a group of homeless people on a much-needed retreat to the Bas-du-Fleuve region. In French with English subtitles. We screened this film during last year’s Champlain Film Festival, and it was so well received that we’ve decided to show it again. Discussion to follow screening. Brought to you with the generous support of the Délégation du Québec à Boston.

Quebec's Le Vent du Nord Returns
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Old South Church, 235 Main St, Farmington, ME, 04096, United States
Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord Returns To Farmington
Old South Church Concert Series welcomes Le Vent du Nord (North Wind) back to Farmington on Saturday, April 12 at 7pm. The Quebec based band previously performed at Old South on Mother’s Day 2024. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Admission for the concert is adults $30 and students $25 (12 years old and up/college students must present current ID). It is highly recommended that 1/Tickets are purchased online with a small processing fee at www.farmingtonucc.org/events, OR 2/Reserved by calling 207-491-5919 by 1pm the day of the performance. Tickets will be available at the door as space allows.
Event not sponsored by Alliance Francaise du Maine

Bon Jeu
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

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.
