From horses to art walks, sufi music and burlesque, there’s plenty happening around Paris to enchant and inspire you this week!
A galloping good time
To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Salon du Cheval de Paris is pulling out all the stops. In addition to the internationally-renowned Longines Masters of Paris race, the 9-day event features the Nuit du Cheval, a blend of equestrian show and high-level sporting ability, and the World Arabian Horse Championship, a chance to see the world’s most beautiful pure-bred horses. Participate in initiations, demonstrations and workshops for everyone from beginners to experts.
When: November 26 – December 4, 2016, see WEBSITE for full program
Where: Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center, ZAC Paris Nord 2 93420 Villepinte 2
Let your imagination roam
Sponsored by the Maison des Cultures du Monde, the Festival de l’imaginaire is a fabulous multi-cultural performance arts festival featuring classical chants, modern dance, puppet theater, exhibits and more. From traditional Kashmiri sufi music to good ol’ Texas fiddling, you’ll find something to transport you to another land.
When: through December 16, 2016
Where: see their WEBSITE for full program
Sunday art walk
For the second year in a row, the city of Paris opens its galleries on a Sunday with Un Dimanche à la Galerie. Discover the rich variety of art the city has to offer in over 100 galleries, entirely FREE to enter. Special activities like brunches, performances and meetings with the artists will make this a perfect Sunday stroll. At the end of the day, vote for your favorite exhibit on the event WEBSITE.
When: Sunday November 27, 2016, 12pm-7pm
Where: see WEBSITE for participating galleries
21st Century Salon Talk
Looking for a way to mingle, have fun, and get a shot of culture at the same time? Check out the monthly Salon Sessions at the Paris jazz club, Club Rayé: 25€ per person will get you one cocktail, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a featured guest speaker, such as American choreographer and burlesque performer Brian Scott Bagley in December and Financial writer, Kary Bheemaiah, in January of 2017.
READER DEAL: Mention INSPIRELLE to receive a special 5 Euro special discount when you buy your ticket at the door in cash.
When: 1st Wednesday of every month, 6pm
Where: Club Rayé, 26 rue Dussoubs, 75002 Paris