March 2023: le mois de la Francophonie
Celebrate French-speaking cultures and the French language with us!
March is the month of Francophonie: the celebration of the French language all around the world.
In 2023, the Alliance Française de Seattle is curating a strong and diverse program of in-person and virtual events to engage the community
of Francophiles in this month-long global celebration. Discover our March events below, including some local and international
partnerships.
Click on any event to find out more or RSVP.
Collaborative Poetry Project
Tap into your imagination and write a short poem for the Night of Ideas and World Poetry Day!
DUE BY MARCH 20
Dictée dans le monde de Françoise Sagan
Wed, March 1 at 6pm
VIRTUAL
Night of Ideas
First Seattle Edition
Friday, March 3 at 6:15pm
IN PERSON
In collaboration with Villa Albertine, Seattle ARTS and Historic Seattle
Sophrology (French Mindfulness)
Friday, March 3 at 1:15pm
IN PERSON
Online Happy Hour in French
Friday, March 3 at 5:30pm
VIRTUAL
Cirque du Soleil in Seattle
March 4 & 5
IN PERSON
AF Members receive a 20% discount code - refer to our member perk email on 3/2!
Exhibit: Alegria and Other Emotions
Open for viewing: March 6 - 30, 12pm - 4pm or by appointment.
Room 204 (Library)
IN PERSON
Sophrology (French Mindfulness)
Friday, March 10 at 1:15pm
IN PERSON
Maya Smith:
Exhibit
Opening
Friday, March 10 at 5pm
IN PERSON
Join us for the launch of the exhibit Alegria and Other Emotions, and meet artist Maya Angela Smith!
Ciné-Salon: "Marcher sur l'eau" by Aïssa Maiga
Friday, March 10 at 3pm
VIRTUAL
Films are open for viewing to all until 3/31. In partnership with Fédération AF USA.
Bike Repair Workshop in French
Saturday, March 11
10am - 1pm
IN PERSON
With a former AFSeattle instructor. All French levels welcome!
Wine Tasting with Château de Pommard
Saturday, March 11 at 3pm
IN PERSON
Discounted for AF members!
In partnership with La Parisienne French Bakery.
Soirée Profs/ Auteur avec Édouard Manceau
Monday, March 13 at 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Open
to all local French teachers
French Happy Hour at the Alliance
Friday, March 17 at 5pm
IN PERSON
French Theater:
"J’aime beaucoup ce que vous faites" by the Seagulls
March 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 8pm
IN PERSON
Discounted tickets for AFSeattle members. Event in French only!
French Fest at Seattle Center
Sunday, March 19
IN PERSON
In partnership with France Education Northwest.
Au Revoir le Bonheur (Free for AF members)
Monday, March 20 only!
VIRTUAL SCREENING:
LIMITED SPACE, RSVP REQUIRED
In partnership with Fédération AF USA
Dictée à l'Alliance: Polina Panassenko
Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30pm
IN PERSON
For levels B1 and above
Picasso the Foreigner
Thursday, March 30 at 2pm
VIRTUAL
In English. Offered by the Federation des Alliances Francaises USA. Free for AF members!
One Film One Federation
Enjoy two Francophone films until 3/31!
VIRTUAL
In partnership with Fédération AF USA
One Film One Federation
Enjoy two Francophone films until 3/31!
VIRTUAL
In partnership with Fédération AF USA
AFSeattle is a 501(c)(3) educational and cultural non-profit organization registered in the state
of Washington in 1987. It is a member of an 800+ network of Alliances Françaises
around the world and aims to promote French language and Francophone cultures towards a variety of programs. Discover AFSeattle's
membership program and ways to support here.
