SMART UP WEEK - FINAL PITCH · PEM EDUCATION

Join the final pitch of Smart Up Week at Station F as PEM Education showcases its top startups. An evening of entrepreneurship, investor exposure, and live demos in Paris.

Les Hommes préfèrent les blondes (Howard Hawks, 1953)

Screening of the 1953 Howard Hawks comedy Les Hommes préfèrent les blondes, introduced by a lecturer at La Cinémathèque Française. A Marilyn Monroe classic, the program offers witty dialogue, stylish flair, and contextual insights from the presenter.

Le festin des copains - Paris

Join Le festin des copains at ChefSquare Paris for a hands-on cooking and pastry workshop in a lively Paris kitchen. Learn French techniques from seasoned chefs, savor your creations, and enjoy a convivial morning in a stylish venue on April 9, 2026.

Orchestre de chambre de Paris, A. Marcon, A. Gadjiev

Experience a refined evening as the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris performs under A. Marcon with A. Gadjiev at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. A intimate program of masterful chamber works in Paris’s iconic venue, blending precision and warmth.

AndroidMakers by droidcon

AndroidMakers by droidcon in Paris is a premier Android-focused tech conference in English, featuring talks and networking at a dedicated conference venue. Attendees range from developers to tech enthusiasts eager to explore Android innovations, tooling, and best practices.

Trans-Europ-Express (1966) – Histoire permanente du cinéma screening

Screening of Trans-Europ-Express (1966) by Alain Robbe-Grillet as part of the Histoire permanente du cinéma program at La Cinémathèque Française. An influential, experimental feature that probes cinema form, presented in an intimate screening setting.

Ben Lerner on Transcription

American author Ben Lerner discusses his playful, moving novel Transcription in conversation with Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company. The talk explores language, memory, and form in contemporary fiction within the intimate Paris bookstore setting.

ALEX WARREN - FINDING FAMILY ON THE ROAD

American pop singer Alex Warren performs at Accor Arena in Paris on April 9, 2026. Expect a high-energy, stadium-ready show featuring hits such as Ordinary, Eternity and Bloodline, with a dynamic stage production and audience-packed energy.

Pavillon Jeune Public: Super Super

A family-friendly daytime show at Théâtre de la Commune in Aubervilliers, inviting children onto the stage at every level and even outside. Pavillon Jeune Public: Super Super blends playful scenes and imaginative moments for curious kids and their families.

Pedro Almodóvar: Attachments Retrospective

A Pedro Almodóvar retrospective at MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris, presenting a curated program of his landmark films. Expect intimate screenings and timely context that highlight his bold storytelling, vivid visuals, and influence on contemporary cinema.

Mozart & Brahms at Conservatoire Rachmaninoff

Experience a refined Parisian classical evening as Mozart and Brahms illuminate the Conservatoire Rachmaninoff. This intimate concert hall hosts polished performances of 18th- and 19th-century repertoire, delivering an atmospheric, high-quality music experience in the heart of Paris.

Classic French Sauces Workshop

Master classic French sauces in a hands-on cooking workshop at Le Foodist in Paris' Latin Quarter. Learn technique, flavor balance, and plating in a professional, practical session with tasting of finished sauces.

La polizia ha le mani legate (1975) – Italian crime film

Part of a program about Italy's Years of Lead, La Cinémathèque Française screens Luciano Ercoli's 1975 film La polizia ha le mani legate—a stylish, twisty giallo that epitomizes 1970s Italian cinema, shown in the historic Paris venue with archival context.

Carbon Based Lifeforms at La Marbrerie

Carbon Based Lifeforms bring their immersive ambient-electronic sound to La Marbrerie. Expect lush synth textures, spacey pulses, and a hypnotic live mix in the intimate Montreuil venue.

Trad futurisme : l'avenir de la musique est-il hyper-local?

Explore whether the future of music can stay local as digital networks reshape production and circulation. ARTE Tracks & Times Movement hosts a thoughtful session at Gaîté Lyrique, probing local scenes, technology, and the role of hyper-local strategies in a globally connected sound world.

Isaiah Sharkey

Isaiah Sharkey performs a live jazz set at New Morning, a renowned intimate jazz club. Expect blazing guitar lines, intricate melodies, and soulful improvisation that define contemporary jazz in a cozy, listening-room atmosphere.

Rencontre Pasolini avec Roberto Carnero (Italissimo)

At the Italian Permanent Representation in Paris, the Italissimo festival hosts Roberto Carnero for a focused talk on Pasolini. Carnero presents a comprehensive biography that treats Pasolini as a politically engaged, subversive thinker rather than a hagiography, linking his life to cinema, literature and poetry.

Alan Braxe @ Rex Club

Marilyn Monroe, actrice – Conférence par Marguerite Chabrol

A Paris talk at La Cinémathèque Française exploring Marilyn Monroe through acting schools, presented by Marguerite Chabrol. The lecture blends film history with performance training, highlighting Monroe's iconic persona and influence on acting.

Volver

Screening of Pedro Almodóvar's Volver at mk2 Bibliothèque x Centre Pompidou in Paris. A vibrant drama-comedy about family ties, resilience, and memory, starring Penélope Cruz. The program pairs a stylish Paris cinema venue with a hallmark of contemporary Spanish cinema.

Rage Against the Mainstream

An insightful discussion at Gaîté Lyrique about who dictates the codes of music today, presented by ARTE Tracks and TIMES. This event explores platforms, trends and cultural power shaping contemporary sound in a French-language setting.

Infected Rain @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge

Experience a high-energy metal night as Infected Rain headlines La Machine du Moulin Rouge in Paris. Expect thunderous riffs, pounding rhythms, and soaring vocals inside the iconic cabaret-turned-concert venue. A club-show atmosphere with a bold, heavy sound that grabs the crowd.

Marc Rougé revient sur site

Marc Rougé returns to the Comédie de Paris with a new stand-up show about starting over. Expect sharp storytelling and witty observations delivered in a lively Paris venue, blending personal insight with warm humor for an entertaining evening.

Comme Ali avec Fatima Ouassak

A provocative theatre solo by Fatima Ouassak at Comédie des 3 Bornes, drawing on the 2023 urban uprisings in France that followed Nahel Merzouk's death. The piece blends documentary reflection with charged storytelling to illuminate social justice and the voice of marginalized quartiers.