French Conversation Table
2023-10-07 10:00, 2023-11-04 10:00, 2023-12-02 10:00, 2024-01-06 10:00, 2024-02-03 10:00, 2024-03-02 10:00, 2024-04-06 10:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first Saturday of the month at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

Festival Champlain du Film Francophone / Champlain Film Festival
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-21 | USM – Talbot Lecture Hall, 85 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Discover today’s cinema in the French-speaking world
October 20-21, 2023 in Portland, ME
Join us for two days of movies, en francais (with English subtitles!). From Quebec to France or French-speaking Africa, the Festival Champlain brings you stories and perspectives from the four corners of the French-speaking world.
All screenings are free to the public. Register to save your spot today!

French visit of the PMA!
2023-11-30 16:00, 2024-03-06 16:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Come discover or re-discover the beautiful Portland Museum of Arts, in FRENCH! A bilingual docent will guide you around diverse exhibitions.
This free event for members of AFduME requires you to sign up as places in the visiting group are limited.
https://www.portlandmuseum.org/

“Jules au pays d’Asha”
2024-03-14 18:00 | ME
Screening of the French Canadian film “Jules au pays d’Asha” (2023, directed by Sophie Farkas Bolla), followed by a discussion with the audience
PMA, 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME / Free Event
Event sponsored by the Boston Quebec Delegation and Canadian Consulate

"Samuel de Champlain en Acadie” virtual presentation by French historian Eric Thierry
2024-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
From 1604 to 1607, Samuel de Champlain traveled through Acadie, first on the island of Sainte-Croix (Maine), then in Port-Royal (Nova Scotia). He explored and mapped the New England coast and developed relationships with indigenous communities. He lived his first North American winter there. His experience in French Acadie helped him greatly to found Quebec a year later, in 1608.
Eric Thierry is a French historian, specialized in New France history and travel literature. He published in 2019 a critical review of the complete writings of Samuel de Champlain, and will be publishing his biography this May.

All day streaming access to Quebec film “Respire” (2022, directed by Onur Karaman)
2024-03-20 | ME
Free event / Streaming link will be shared on our Instagram page

Une Soirée Musicale avec Joelle Morris
2024-03-23 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Join us in Freeport for the performance of Joelle Morris, Mezzo Soprano, singing French classic songs with accompanying pianist Mesa Schubeck!
Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport, ME
Register online, pay at the door
$15 for AFDUME members,
$25 for non members

Cooking class in French with Justine Corbi
2024-04-05 18:00 - 20:30 | ME
Bravo Maine, 559 Brighton Ave, Portland / All levels / For AFduME members only ($70 / 12 persons max)
Cook and eat dinner in French! Come home with the skills and taste to bring a French touch to your cooking. This event will cover the following recipes: Boeuf Bourguignon, Parpadelles fraiches, and Tartelettes aux framboises.

PMA visit
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Come discover or re-discover the beautiful Portland Museum of Arts, in FRENCH!
A bilingual docent will guide you around diverse exhibitions!
Mark your calendar and register.

D-Day 80th Anniversary
2024-06-15 14:00 | ME
Onias Martin was the only American soldier to die during the 1944 liberation of the small village of Bonnétable in Sarthe, France (the historical Maine province). Frédéric Gaignard, a native of Bonnnétable, and local historian grew up each year honoring the memory of Onias on the 10th of August. Frédéric will present to us the story of Onias Martin as well as explain the connection that was formed between Onias’ family in Madawaska Maine and the village of Bonnétable.

French Visit to "Veggies to Table"
2024-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Veggies to Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane, Newcastle, ME, 04553, United States
Come and discover a local organic farm which helps feed the Maine population in need. “Veggies to Table” is a non-profit organization which collaborates with hospitals, schools, YMCA, food pantries and low cost housing to bring normalcy and dignity through food donations. Everything they grow is donated to people in need.
Erica Berman and Alain Ollier will welcome you Saturday June 29, from 10am to 1pm and take you on a visit to their farm in Newcastle. Alain is originally from Paris and Erica lived for 20 years in Paris. Bring a picnic if you so desire.
Dress for the weather; in case of a big rain storm, the visit will be canceled.
Free visit (donations towards the organization “Veggies to Table” are accepted.)
Group limited to 20 people.
27 Bailey Lane, Newcastle, ME, 04553

Bastille Day Celebration!
2024-07-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Winslow Park, 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, 04032, United States
Pique-nique et pétanque
Come join us at Winslow Park in Freeport for a picnic (bring your own!) and fun activities!

Cérémonie d'ouverture des JO
2024-07-26 12:00 | ME

Festival des Nations
2024-07-27 10:00 | ME

Celebrate Acadian Heritage
2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | ME
Discover the rich history, culture, and language of the Acadian people as we explore their territories, stories, and traditions.

Soirée Musicale à Blue
2024-09-13 19:00 | Blue, 650 Congress Street, Portland, 04101, United States
Event not sponsored by AFDUME

Maine Poutine fest
2024-09-14 11:30 | Thompson’s Point, Thompson's Point, Portland, 04102, United States

L'impressionnisme a 150 ans
2024-09-19 14:00 | ME
Register here
