French Cinémathèque: The French Dispatch
2025-04-28 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Online
French Cinémathèque
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films through 2025. Alliance Française members can enjoy the monthly selection followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Peter
Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety.
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France.
Monday, April 28 7 pm The French Dispatch REGISTER HERE
Language: English (2021) Directed by Wes Anderson
Editor Arthur Howitzer Jr. runs the French Dispatch, a satellite publication of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun. After he dies, the French Dispatch is set to cease operations. The magazine’s journalists assemble for a final issue – a collection of stories set in the fictional 20th century French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé.

French Navy Coast Guard Vessel: The Fulmar
2025-05-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Alliance de Française de Detroit / French Institute of Michigan, 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025, United States
(Lecture in French)
Free Event
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You are cordially invited to a special lecture by Lieutenant Commander François Mauger, presenting Mission Cadillac: From Saint-Pierre et Miquelon to Detroit.
Lieutenant Commander Mauger will introduce the French Navy vessel FULMAR and discuss its mission in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
The presentation will cover:

The French Maritime Territory, the second largest in the world
The strategic role of the Navy in protecting and enhancing these vast maritime territories
The mission and operations of the Fulmar
The unique challenges faced by vessels operating in such environments

Join us for this fascinating insight into modern naval operations and the global presence of the French Navy.
On Monday, May 5th, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. there will be 45 minute guided tours of the FULMAR, docked in Detroit: Eight total depending on interest/registration. (Visits in French or English for citizens of NATO member countries, 10 persons at a time).
BOOK YOUR VISIT HERE
Please bring your passport for the visit.
Check this link, if you need to check if you are a citizen of NATO member countries.

Groupe de Conversation May
2025-05-14 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join us at our monthly French Conversation Group. This event is free of charge and we welcome French speakers of every level.
For information, email afgpeducation@gmail.com.

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La Petite Vadrouille
2025-05-17 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Join us for our monthly French film screening followed by a discussion in English. Films are in French with English subtitles.This month’s film is La Petite Vadrouille.
Translation: LOVE BOAT
Comedy (2024) – Directed by Bruno Podalydes
Starring Daniel Auteuil Justine, her husband and their friends come up with a solution
to their money problems: organize a fake romantic cruise for
Franck, a wealthy investor.

Summer Hiatus
2025-06-04 08:00 - 2025-07-17 17:00
We are taking a short hiatus until September, 2025. Join us in September for more French films.

Annual Picnic — State of the AF de Grosse Pointe Meeting
2025-06-05 18:00 | Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave,, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
This event is free of charge to all members and we are providing everything! We request that each and every member of AFGP attend this important event.
Please join us for a very important meeting where we will present the current state of our AFGP chapter and our vision for the future. Board elections will be held at a later date. We will provide the meal. All you need to bring is your own beverage of choice (beer and wine are permitted), your enthusiasm and your ideas for the future of our organization. RSVP is necessary because the park will only allow non-residents of Grosse Pointe Woods if their name is on the RSVP list. GPW residents are welcome with their park pass. Please indicate the number coming in your group. Find us in Pavilion 1 by the marina on the far side of the canal.
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Chaleur Humaine
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
Chaleur Humaine de Serge Joncour
Ce livre est disponible sur Kindle pour $9.99

Groupe de Conversation June
2025-06-24 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Potluck Picnic
Join us at our monthly French Conversation Group. This event is free of charge and we welcome French speakers of every level.
For information, email afgpeducation@gmail.com.
NOTE VENUE CHANGE DUE TO HEATWAVE

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Bastille Day Celebration
2025-07-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Bayview Yacht Club, 100 Clairpointe St, Detroit, MI, 48215, United States
TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED
Thank you for the overwhelming response! We are at full capacity and we will not have tickets available at the door. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone!
La Fête de la Bastille
SUNDAY, JULY 13
6:00-9:00 PM
BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB
100 Clairpointe St, Detroit MI 48215
Join us and enjoy good company, live French music, dinner buffet, and drinks!
La Fête de la Bastille is a joint event of both Alliance Française chapters in Metro Detroit.

Ticket sales closed.
Thank you for the overwhelming response! We are at full capacity and we will not have tickets available at the door. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone!
All Tickets: $60 (SOLD OUT)
RSVP period is over.
If you are not able to attend you can also make a donation to help defray the event cost.
Donate Here

A Conversation with Evie Woods, author of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
2025-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
AF Federation- USA: Online Event
REGISTER HERE and a Zoom link will be sent out to you via email
Join us for a conversation with Evie Woods, author of the new escapist novel for 2025, The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris.
Our AF Grosse Pointe Cercle de Lecture decide to read an English novel for the first time and is looking forward to joining the conversation with the author of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other. Rumors were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings. But dark clouds were looming on the horizon…

Slow Flow Yoga en Français
2025-08-18 18:00 | Abloom Detroit, 248 Manistique, Detroit, MI, United States
Profitez d’une classe de yoga tous niveaux menée en français.
Sabine, membre de l’AF de Grosse Pointe et prof de yoga, nous guidera avec expertise dans le milieu idyllique des jardins de Detroit Abloom.
Pour plus d’information et pour réserver votre place:
RESERVATIONS

2025-2026 Season Opener Reception
2025-08-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Wilkinson Estate, 2 Woodland Place, Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230, United States
Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Elections
Welcome the 2025-2026 AFGP season at a landmark venue,
overlooking Lake St Clair
Join us for refreshments, good food, French music, and great company.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN ONLY TO AFGP MEMBERS WITH RENEWED 2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP , NEW SEASON MEMBERS, AND THEIR GUESTS
Purchase tickets online (preferred method) on our AFGP website www.afdegrossepointe.org
Or download the Formal Invitation, and mail the bottom stub with your check by August 15th, 2025.
Check payable to: Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe
Mail to: AF Grosse Pointe, 751 Berkshire Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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L’été dernier / Last Summer (2023)
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
AF Federation-USA, French Cinémathèque: Online Event
Director Catherine Breillat
Starring Léa Drucker, Olivier Rabourdin, Samuel Kircher, Clotilde Courau
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Anne, a renowned lawyer, lives a fulfilling life in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. When Theo, Pierre’s son from a previous marriage, moves in with them, Anne begins an intimate relationship with the seventeen-year-old that puts her at risk of losing her family and career.

Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion.
L’été dernier is available for streaming on several platforms, including free access on Kanopy.
The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.

Les Yeux de Mona
2025-09-20 10:00
Les Yeux de Mona de Thomas Schlesser

La Ferme des Bertrand
2025-09-20 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2023 Documentary – 1h 29m
Cesar award for Best Documentary
Director: Gilles Perret
A touching, compelling and endearing documentary that depicts the story of a dairy farm in the rural world of Haute-Savoie going through three generations. The film revolves around the transmission of heritage, showing how three brothers gradually hand over the torch to the new generation. Viewers are invited to share in the intimacy of this family, for whom farming is a way of life. The director is the neighbor and friend of the family who previously did a film about this family 25 years ago.

Quand vient l'automne / When Fall is Coming (2024)
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Director François Ozon
Starring Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier, Pierre Lottin
AF Federation-USA, French Cinémathèque: Online Event
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Michelle, a sweet old lady living in a picturesque Burgundy town, leads a lonely yet tranquil existence after her retirement. She is ecstatic when she finds out her grandson Lucas will spend his school vacation with her, though her complicated relationship with her daughter Valérie is tested in the process. As tensions between Michelle and Valérie grow, dark family secrets emerge.

Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.

Une Affaire de Principe
2025-10-16 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2024 Drama – 1h35m
Magritte Award, Belgium
Director: Antoine Raimbault
Brussels 2012. After the European Health Commissioner’s abrupt dismissal shrouded in secrecy, MEP José Bové and his team launch an investigation into the matter. The Commissioner is accused of corruption and influence peddling related to the tobacco industry.

Groupe de Conversation November
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

La nature humaine
2025-11-15 10:00
La nature humaine de Serge Joncour

Le Panache
2025-11-15 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2024 Comedy/Drama – 1h 33m
Director: Jennifer Devoldere
A heartfelt, warm and edifying dramatic comedy adapted from the play “Being Cyrano” that tells the story of Colin, a 14 y/o boy who takes refuge in an imaginary world to escape the violence of his father. He has just started at a new school, and panics about how he will cope since he stutters. His encounter with Monsieur Devarseau, a charismatic French teacher, pushes him to confront his fears and break out of his isolation.

Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Rd, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
LET’S WELCOME THE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
November 20, 2025 – 6:30-9:30
Assumption Cultural Center – Hellenic Room
Join members & friends for a fun evening, delicious food, new wine, french music, and exciting door prizes
Make sure you have renewed your membership for 2025-2026,
$50 per person for members and $60 per person for non-members
Please RSVP by November 14
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Apprendre
2025-12-06 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Documentaire – 2024 – 1h45m

Nominee: Cannes, Gijon International and El Gouna Film Festivals
Director: Claire Simon

A documentary that unveils the profound impact of teachers’ devotion to their
students. Witness their daily triumphs and struggles as they inspire young minds
with unwavering dedication. With care, tenacity and effort, children are trained to
become not only responsible citizens but also human beings.

Fête de Nöel
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Tompkins Community Center, 14920 Windmill Pointe Dr., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Join us for a traditional French raclette dinner of potatoes, cold cuts, side salads, and a delicious fondue of raclette cheese! Just bring your own beverage and holiday cheer! Wine and beer are permitted.
Cost: $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
PLEASE RSVP BEFORE DECEMBER 7th
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Fête des Rois and Feather Bowling at the Cadieux Café
2026-01-12 17:45 - 21:00 | Cadieux Café, 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, MI, 48224, United States
Have you ever tried feather bowling? Last year’s evening was a ton of fun and we want to do this again! Here’s your chance to spend an evening with other AF Grosse Pointe members and friends:
WHEN: Monday, January 12, 2026 from 5:45-9:00 PM
WHERE: CADIEUX CAFÉ
4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit MI 48224
COST: $10 per person, for two hours of feather bowling.
Mondays are all-you-can eat mussels at the Cadieux Café. Order and pay for food and drinks at the reserved tables.
King’s Cake will be provided to celebrate the Fête des Rois!
EVENT: Dinner at 5:45 — Feather bowling 7:00-9:00.
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Une Affaire D’Honneur
2026-01-17
Drama/History
Director: Vincent Perez
2023 – 1h41m
A duel is the last place where one can defend their honor in Paris, 1887. While dueling is banned, it persists. A charismatic fencing master and an early-day feminist battle side by side, defying the threats around them.

En attendant Godot
2026-01-17 11:00
En attendant Godot, de Samuel Beckett

La Chandeleur
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Event Location, 679 Westchester Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join the Alliance Française of Grosse Pointe for a warm and welcoming celebration of La Chandeleur, a beloved French tradition centered on crêpes, community, and conviviality. On Sunday, February 1, members are invited to gather, enjoy refreshments, and spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with their fellow members. This complimentary event is our way of sharing French culture through simple pleasures, good conversation, and time together. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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DIA Lecture: Louis XIV’s Savonnerie Carpets: The World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30
Detroit Institute of Arts,
Marvin & Betty Danto Lecture Hall
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Wolf Burchard of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
“The King’s Carpet” was made up of 92 individual pieces that were intended to cover the entire span of the Grande Galerie of the Louvre, six times the length of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Despite the monumental expense and energy lavished on this spectacular royal commission, Louis XIV appears never to have used it. With time, the notion of ‘one’ carpet was forgotten as individual pieces were given away, sold and even cut up, thus creating a dispersed jigsaw puzzle of which the pieces can be found in France, Italy, Denmark, the UK, the US and elsewhere.
For more information:
https://dia.org/events/louis-xivs-savonnerie-carpets-worlds-largest-jigsaw-puzzle

Online Presentation: Taking Measure of America
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:15
Online Presentation: Taking Measure of America – How French Cartographers Shaped “The New World” with Roger Mummert
Registration and more information available at:

https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/taking-measure-of-america-how-french-cartographers-shaped-the-new-world-with-roger-mummert/
Join us for an engaging conversation with Roger Mummert, writer and creator of theparisproject.net, and Iris de Rode, historian of the French role in the American Revolution recently seen in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. Among the first Europeans to reach North America were French explorers and cartographers. The French established a unique relationship with Native Americans, who led them deep into this vast continent and revealed its riches. The maps created from their explorations fundamentally impacted how colonizers would lay claim to enormous…

Info session for 2026 Immersion Trip to Bordeaux, France
2026-02-12 19:00
