Four Queens - An insider's first look at a new musical set in medieval France
2026-03-12 16:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
ONLINE — Four sisters from medieval Provence who, incredibly, all become queens: of France, England, Germany and Sicily. The new musical Four Queens brings their fascinating yet little-known story to dramatic life.
Join us for a developmental reading of the script (book & lyrics, music to come) where six actors transport you back to 13th century Europe, teeming with holy wars, civil wars, and personal betrayals. These sisters also find themselves at war – sometimes as allies, sometimes as enemies – as they confront their greatest challenge: will their family love, and their beloved Provence, survive?
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Le Fil (An Ordinary Case)
2026-03-28 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director: Daniel Auteuil
2024 – 1h 55min.
Rating: 18+
This film is a thriller based on a true story in which a man is accused of murdering his wife. His lawyer must defend him against all odds – and especially against himself.

Trois Amies
2026-04-11 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Romantic Comedy/Drama
Director: Emmanuel Mouret
(2024) 1h 57min.
Three friends navigate complicated and unpredictable love lives in Lyon. Their relationships unravel after one of them leaves her husband, who then disappears. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, explores themes of love, infidelity, and friendship through a series of intersecting and unstable romantic affairs, with a focus on the characters’ internal conflicts and choices.

Cercle de Lecture - La Vie Secrète d'un Cimetière
2026-04-18 10:00 | MI
Benoît Gallot raconte son quotidien au Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, révélant la vie humaine, animale et naturelle cachée dans ce lieu dédié aux morts.

Members Only Event: French Wine Tasting
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Grosse Pointe History Center, 375 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
Join us for a special members-only event celebrating the rich heritage of French winemaking.
Local sommelière Andrée Lux will lead an engaging and educational French wine tasting on Sunday, April 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Grosse Pointe History Center
Please note that this event is open exclusively to members, with attendance free of charge. Due to the intimate nature of the experience, participation is limited to 20 members.
RSVP at the link below by Thursday, April 16 to secure your spot.
RSVP — Members ONLY
We look forward to sharing this enriching afternoon with you and continuing to bring our community together through French culture and conversation.

May Film - TBD
2026-05-09 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Cine Club takes a summer break after the May Cine Club and will return in September 2026. No films in June, July or August.

ANNUAL PICNIC/Membership Meeting & Elections
2026-06-04 18:00 | Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave,, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
Menu: Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages, salads, side dishes and desserts will be provided
Cost: Free of charge to all AFGP members & their families
What to bring: Just your own choice of beverage
(beer and wine are permitted)
NEW THIS YEAR: FRANCE TRIVIA!
RSVP IS NECESSARY! Park entrance is only permitted to non-residents of GPW if their name is on the RSVP list.

Please indicate the number coming in your group.
Find us at Pavilion 1, by the marina, on the far side of the canal.

RSVP ONLINE
or CALL 313-516-8417
(text or leave a message)
Event PDF

Bastille Day
2026-07-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Bayview Yacht Club, 100 Clairpointe St, Detroit, MI, 48215, United States
The Alliance Française de Détroit/French Institute of Michigan and the Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe will again host the traditional Bastille Day celebration this year in partnership.
Join us and enjoy good company in celebration of Bastille Day 2025 at Bayview Yacht Club, which is a chic and relaxed waterfront spot on Lake St. Clair. Guests will enjoy Live French music, cocktails and a dinner buffet.
Price: $60
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Groupe de Conversation August
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Patterson Park, 16006 Essex Dr, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
We’ll be meeting at the park, weather permitting. This is a potluck, so please bring something to share and your own beverage of choice. (Beer and wine are permitted).
This park is only open to local residents and their guests, so you may not be admitted unless you RSVP!
This event is free of charge. It is sponsored by Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe and you do NOT have to be a member to attend.

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La cuisinière des Kennedy (Valérie Paturaud)
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
The true life story of Andrée Imbert, an orphaned girl from the Drôme region of France, whose culinary passion and talent led her to the United States, where she became the personal family cook for the iconic Kennedy family.

Group Immersion Trip to Saint-Malo
2026-09-06 | MI
Group Immersion Trip to Saint-Malo
September 6-19

First installment due March 28

Join members of the Alliance Française de Detroit on a French immersion trip in Saint-Malo, which offers an unforgettable combination of learning, exploration, and authentic cultural discovery. It is the perfect setting to improve your French while embracing the charm and rhythm of Breton coastal life.

LINK TO THIS: https://www.afdetroit.org/group-immersion-trip-to-saint-malo-france-2026/#/

Groupe de Conversation September
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | MI

J’emporterai le feu (Leila Slimani)
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
J’emporterai le feu is the concluding 2025 novel of Leïla Slimani‘s historical family saga trilogy, Le Pays des autres. The phrase echoes a pivotal directive in the book: to break free from the weight of roots and the past, burn down old constraints, and carry the inner fire of independence forward.

Le Répondeur (Date Change)
2026-09-19 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Change of Date
Originally scheduled for September 12th.
Comedy-Dramedy
Director: Fabienne Godet
2025 – 1h42min.
A struggling voice impersonator takes on a job pretending to be a famous author on the phone, leading to complex and humorous situations he starts to embody the writer’s life. A clever and original film that questions modern communication and identity.

2026 Immersion Trip - Bordeaux, France
2026-09-24 | MI
This trip is fully booked.
Join members of the Alliance Française de Detroit on a French immersion trip in Saint-Malo, which offers an unforgettable combination of learning, exploration, and authentic cultural discovery. It is the perfect setting to improve your French while embracing the charm and rhythm of Breton coastal life.

For A2-level to C2-level students (from advanced beginners to advanced learners)
Two housing options: homestay (organized by the program) or hotel (booked on your own)
Mornings are dedicated to language learning, with some afternoon cultural activities.

The French History of Detroit, 1701-1840
2026-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
All ages are invited to hear author Charles G. Bird discuss his works, The Straits of Detroit and Cadillac’s Detroit and The French Era of Detroit.
Books will be available for purchase and signing afterwards.
The lecture is FREE but to attend you must register.
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Groupe de Conversation October
2026-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Have you ever attended one of our French Conversation Meetups? Every month we welcome new guests from throughout metro Detroit with levels of fluency from intermediate to native francophone.
We meet at Village Grill in Grosse Pointe and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Attendance is free, simply purchase your own food and drink. For more information and to RSVP, click the button below. You can also email afgpeducation@gmail.com.

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Un belle vie (Virginie Grimaldi)
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | MI

Une Part Manquante
2026-10-24 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Director: Guillaume Senez
Drama: 2024 /1:38
A touching and profoundly moving drama on parenthood and cultural divides, and the aching persistence of love. Everyday, Jay travels throughout Tokyo in his taxi, looking for his daughter, Lily. In the nine years since he has divorced from his wife, he has never been able to get custody of his daughter, due to severe child custody laws in Japan. Having given up hope of ever seeing her again, he is about to move back to France when Lily hops in his cab. But she doesn’t recognize him. Jay is thrust into a powerful reckoning with loss, identity, and fractured family ties.

La reine du labyrinthe (Camille Pascal)
2026-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Pascal’s novel explores the high-stakes 18th-century conspiracy behind a massive diamond necklace that threatened the crown and foreshadowed the French Revolution.

L’inconnue du portrait (Camille de Peretti)
2026-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | MI

Le barman du Ritz (Philippe du Collin)
2027-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
