Cultural & Arts Programs

Cultural events & programs throughout Greater Seattle

We are dedicated to promoting French-speaking cultures in order to foster relationships between people of all nationalities, ethnicities, and races. We organize cultural activities and programs for adults and children that present a comprehensive look at francophone cultures in the 21st century. 


Notre-Dame de Paris, Part 1: Before the Fire

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Online via Zoom

Free for AF members! 
With Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris (in English). This illustrated lecture will explore the history of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, from its foundation in 1163 to the devastating fire on April 15, 2019, which destroyed its attic, roof, and iconic spire.


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The Bilingual Advantage | FASPS | Dec 4

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Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island

The Alliance Francaise de Seattle is proud to sponsor this conference at the French-American School of Puget Sound. Jérémie Séror of the University of Ottawa will present a keynote speech on bilingualism and preserving language acquisition in the age of machine learning.


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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Dec 5

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Obec Brewing
22 Places Remaining

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"Joyeux Bazaar" Holiday Market | Dec 6

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Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

A joyful, global holiday market supporting artisans and nonprofits. Enjoy cultural goods and community spirit!

Complete program and performance schedule now available.

FREE ADMISSION





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Notre-Dame de Paris, Part 2: After the Fire

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Online via Zoom

Free for AF members!
With Philippe Villeneuve, Chief Architect of Historical Monuments and Lead Architect for Notre-Dame Cathedral (in French with English or French captions). This lecture will provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most significant architectural restoration projects of our time.





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SAM Talks: Seattle's Food Culture | Dec 11

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Seattle Art Museum

Discover the landscape of Seattle's food culture and its relationship with global cooking traditions during this special edition of SAM Talks. AFSeattle board member, Daisley Gordon, will share his perspectives as chef and co-owner of Cafe Campagne alongside chef, food writer and founder of Serious Eats, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. The panel discussion will be moderated by KUOW's Ruby de Luna.

Free with museum admission.





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Happy Hour in French [Online] Dec 12

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Online via Zoom

From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, practice your French in a casual online discussion, drink in hand!

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Ciné-Salon | King Georges | Dec 13

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Seattle Art Museum

Join us for a bilingual discussion about the film, King Georges, at the Seattle Art Museum. We invite you to delve deeper into the film after the screening with AFSeattle instructor, Giuseppa De Luca. The film is a documentary about "fiery French chef" Georges Perrier and his efforts to prevent Le Bec Fin, a 40-year-old French restaurant that he started in Philadelphia, from closing.





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Dictée à l'Alliance: Holiday Special

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
$5.00 USD
2 Places Remaining

Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us for your favorite French exercise: the dictée, in-person at the Alliance Française de Seattle. For this special event celebrating the holidays, we will be exploring excerpts from two Francophone authors, who will be revealed at the start of the dictée.

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Notre-Dame de Paris Part 3: The Redesign of the Surroundings

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Online via Zoom

Landscape Architect Bas Smets will describe how his team plans to redesign the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the underground parking spaces beneath it, the Jean XXIII square located behind the cathedral, the Seine riverbanks, and the adjacent streets, in order to create a microclimate to mitigate the effects of climate change.





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Ciné-Salon | Kings of Pastry | Dec 27

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Seattle Art Museum

Join us for a bilingual discussion about the film, Kings of Pastry, at the Seattle Art Museum. We invite you to delve deeper into the film after the screening with AFSeattle instructor, Giuseppa De Luca. The film is a documentary about Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of the French Pastry School in Chicago. Learn more about his return to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs in this 3-day event, the winner of whom receives the coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) from President Sarkozy - a dream for every pastry chef. 





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The Gleaners and I | Ciné-Salon | Jan 9

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Online via Zoom
$10.00 USD

Watch the film at home, then join our ciné-salon online to discuss it in French, and connect with others through our shared love of cinema and Francophone cultures.

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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Jan 9

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Obec Brewing
60 Places Remaining

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Storytime in French | Jan 10

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
10 Places Remaining

Join us for Storytime in French at the Alliance, every Saturday morning in room 207.

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La Galette des Rois 2026

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2515 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
$25.00 USD
57 Places Remaining

Let's ring in the new year with our traditional Galette des Rois! Galettes provided by the French bakery La Parisienne, and French ciders served by French Ciders and Spirits. In partnership with UFE Seattle.





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Drink and Draw with Nicholas Enevoldsen

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Obec Brewing
$50.00 USD
4 Places Remaining

Explore how light and shadow can turn the everyday into art. With a drink in one hand and a pencil in the other, you'll create your own still life or abstract interpretation inspired by the forms and textures of local produce and gastronomy. Guided by local artist and instructor Nicholas Enevoldsen, this workshop is perfect for beginners.

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Storytime in French | Jan 17

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
10 Places Remaining

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Dictée Gourmande at SAM

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Seattle Art Museum
3 Places Remaining

Join us for your favorite French exercise: the dictée, in-person at the Seattle Art Museum. For this special event celebrating the Farm to Table exhibition at SAM, we will be exploring two excerpts related to French gastronomy, which will be revealed at the start of the dictée. Put your French skills to the test at this free event occurring during the Saturdays at SAM program.

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Workshop: La Méthode Actionnelle

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Online via Zoom

Join us for a professional development workshop on the "Task-Based Approach" in French language teaching.





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Happy Hour in French [Online] Jan 23

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Online via Zoom

From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, practice your French in a casual online discussion, drink in hand!

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Storytime in French | Jan 24

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
10 Places Remaining

Join us for Storytime in French at the Alliance, every Saturday morning in room 207.

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Cirque du Soleil: ECHO

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Marymoor Park, Seattle

January through March 2026. A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.
AFSeattle members get 20% off select seats/dates!





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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Jan 30

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Princess & Bear Wines
60 Places Remaining

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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Feb 6

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Obec Brewing
60 Places Remaining

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The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2023 cultural programs are supported by arts Fund.