La Semaine de la Francophonie, Toronto’s premiere annual Francophone festival of arts and culture, celebrates its 15th anniversary with eight days of music, theatre, visual art, film, and food.
From March 20 to 28, la Semaine de la Francophonie will showcase the best Canadian Francophonie has to offer. As one of the biggest events of its kind in Toronto, la Semaine… will offer activities in French at various venues across the city.
Here are some highlights of events taking place across the city. Lots to sample, so take note!
Friday, March 20, 5-11 PM
Retro rock n’ roll dance party with Cherry Chérie
Barbara Frum Atrium | Cash bar
FREE EVENT
Sunday, March 22 at 2 PM
Pinocchio dans ma valise (Pinocchio and Me) by Cie Vox Théâtre
Presented by Prologue aux arts de la scène and Toronto Public Library
Toronto Public Library | North York Central Branch | 5120 Yonge St.
FREE EVENT
Sunday, March 22 at 8 PM
Hit and Run, 24 Hours of Theatre
(Three playwrights and 15 actors)
Presented by Productions 88
Aki Studio Theatre – 585 Dundas St. E.
FREE EVENT
Information & Reservations: [email protected]
Tuesday, March 24 & Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
Documentary film: Sur les traces de Padejo (Following Padejo) by Alexandre Loukos
Presented by CinéFranco
Alliance française Theatre
FREE EVENT
Information & Reservations: [email protected]
Thursday, March 26 at 8 PM
Jazz concert: Maxime Bender Quartet
Alliance française Theatre
Tickets: General 20$ | Members 15$
Students and seniors 10$ | Partners 17$
Information: [email protected]
Other events include Qui décidera de l’avenir de la francophonie? (Who will decide the future of the Francophonie?) an important and timely forum on the future of the Francophonie, at Glendon College. This FREE forum takes place Friday, March 27 at 9:30AM.
I attended some event at la Semaine… last year at the suggestion of a good friend. I was not sure what to expect, but in the end, I had a fun time. For those of you, fellow fans of, or new to la culture francophone, I certainly recommend. For the complete festival schedule, including dates, times, venues and ticket prices visit semainefrancotoronto.com.
