FRENCH CULTURAL EVENTS - Upcoming Events

The Alliance Française de Denver hosts dozens of French and Francophone cultural events in our Denver location. We host French Happy Hour every last Thursday of each month, with the exception of June, July, October, and December (due to other events/holidays) a French book club as well as a European one and Wine Tastings! Let's not forget the Annual Gala, Bastille Day celebrations and the Fête de la Musique! 

Theater Workshop

Theater Workshop

 This workshop is meant for anyone who wants to improve their French, loves theater, and wants to have some fun! Open to French speakers from upper-beginner to “used-to-be fluent”, participants will get to know each other through and gain confidence speaking through games and improv. The first of future workshops, dedicated participants may have the opportunity to plan and prepare for short pieces from the Francophone world.

About the Teacher: Ronan moved to Colorado From Paris in 2015. He has over 20 years of experience in theater as an actor, director, and teacher. Most recently, he played Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac with the Wheat Ridge Theater Company, and Dr. Givings in The Next Room with the Theater Company of Lafayette.

Location: 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204 


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September Wine Tasting

September Wine Tasting

Many people say that wines from the Rhône Valley are their favorite French wines, and if you are one of them, we have the tasting for you!  Certified Sommelier Greta Arendsen will lead us through our third class in this wine education series focusing on the Northern and Southern Rhône.  This class will feature varietal wines of Syrah and Viognier from the Northern Rhône and blends from the Southern Rhône. You will learn the history of the region, specifics about allowable grape varieties and winemaking techniques, and have the opportunity to taste outstanding natural wines from small producers.  Space is limited, get your tickets soon! Santé!

Members: $45
Non-members: $50
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5 à 7 August 2023

5 à 7 August 2023

Come join us for French conversation and a drink! It's the perfect time to celebrate the end of summer before labor day weekend! 

Location: 571 Galapago St Denver, CO 80204

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm 

Members: $5 
Non-members: $10[...]

Denver Sister Cities Wine Tasting

Denver Sister Cities Wine Tasting

Denver Sister Cities and the Alliance Française de Denver are happy to partner together for this month's wine tasting! 

Join us for a unique French and American wine tasting event led by Cécile Guillou, a professional sommelière from a 3 Michelin stars restaurant in Paris who did a student exchange to Denver eight years ago. Explore the flavors and aromas of six different wines, including a white rosé and a red from the Rhône Valley and Napa Valley. During the event, Cécile will provide a short introduction to wine tasting, including the different phases of the process, and present slides of the regions where the wines are from. The event will include three rounds of wine tasting, during which Cécile will pour the wines and provide insight into their characteristics. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to expand your wine knowledge while enjoying delicious wine and sister city friendship! $45 for members of Alliance Francaise and Denver Sister Cities International* and $50 for Non-members.

*Please note: If you are a Denver Sister Cities member and not an Alliance Française member, please call our office to register with the discount: +1 (720)-568-9976. 

Location: 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 6:30- 8:00 pm[...]

Bastille Day 2023

Bastille Day 2023

Come help us celebrate le 14 juillet ! Bring food to share and something to drink! The Alliance will be providing grilled meats for the barbecue along with some beer and wine. Please RSVP so we know how many people to plan for! 

We are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday! 

Location: 571 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204 

Admittance: FREE with RSVP[...]

Rino Summer Art Market

Rino Summer Art Market

L'Alliance Française de Denver will be participating in the Bastille Day Aft Market as a French Vendor! Come say hi! 

LOCATION:
RiNo ArtPark at Arkins Park

CATEGORIES: Art Events | RiNo Sponsored

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

  • Saturday, Jul 15, 2023  12pm - 4pm


Presented by: RiNo Art District in collab with Fireside

Hey, Art Lovers! Come hang and enjoy local art, good music and tasty food! We’ll be celebrating Bastille Day with French tunes + 30+ local vendors.

RiNo's Second Summer Art Market will be held at RiNo ArtPark on Saturday, July 15th from 12-4pm! Denverites can enjoy live music by Maria Maria and DJ Ellechemist, shop 30+ local RiNo artists’ prints/goods, play some Crazy Golf, and participate in DIY screenprinting (for the first 100 attendees)! Did we mention Comal will be open for some tasty eats? Plus, Denver Public Library will be doing a storytime for families + kids during the market from 12-1pm.

Browse all the participating vendors and celebrate Bastille Day with us! We can't wait to see you there!

(poster design by @johnnydraco_)[...]

July Wine Tasting

July Wine Tasting

Un, deux, trois … soleil!  Summer is here and it's time for a wine tour of the South of France, focusing on the style this region is known for: rosé! Our second class in this wine tasting series will look at wines grown near the Mediterranean, with IGP, VDP and AOCs from Provence, Languedoc and Roussillon.   We will taste three remarkable rosé wines as well as a couple of earthy reds and a crisp white.  You will learn how rosé is made, why they are so popular, market trends and how to avoid mass-produced plonk.  We will also explore the geography, climate, key grape varieties and appellation. There will be regional food parings in this class, too!

Class will be held on Thursday, July 13th at 6:30pm at 571 Galapago. 

 Make sure you reserve your tickets early as the space is limited to 27 people.  In English. Santé! [...]

Fête de La Musique 2023

Fête de La Musique 2023

Come join us in celebrating France's annual Fête de La Musique ! This event will be celebrating La Francophonie, all French speaking countries, with French music all day and live music from 4-6 pm. There will be French inspired snacks until they run out! If you are a member or become a member of the Alliance Française de Denver and register for the event, you will receive a free 10 oz beer!* 

Time: 3 to 8 pm

Location: Mother Tucker Brewery, 1132 W Dillon Rd, Louisville, CO 80027 

Remember the location is in LOUISVILLE, Colorado! 

*Beer under 9.8% ABV excluding tip. [...]

June Wine Tasting

June Wine Tasting

Would you like to learn more about French wine but don't know where to start?

Are you looking to make friends, have fun while also improving your wine knowledge and savoir faire?  Bonne nouvelle!

We are kicking off an educational wine tasting that is just for you! Join us Thursday, June 15th for a relaxed dégustation at 571 Galapago St! Certified sommelier, Greta Arendsen, will lead you through a guided tasting of wines from a specific region of France.  Starting on June 15th with the Loire Valley, you will learn the history of the region, geography, key varietals and taste some stellar examples of the wines.  We will also discuss wine and food pairings and common wine terms and regulations. 

Please sign up if you are interested in learning more about French wine and meeting like-minded Francophiles. Class will include six different wine tastings with a few snacks. The class will be taught in English. Santé ! 

Members: $45

Non-members: $50


Time: 6:30-7:30 pm 
Location: 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204[...]




Past Events

French Night with the Colorado Rapids Soccer Team

French Night with the Colorado Rapids Soccer Team

Friends, families, and players are invited to the French Language Night where they will receive special discounted ticket pricing for the Rapids home match on March 18th . Anyone who purchases will receive access to an exclusive post-game French interview with Kevin Cabral Tickets are available on a limited first come first serve basis. Come cheer on the Rapids and participate in this fun French night at the stadium! 

Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Park,  6000 Victory Way, Commerce City , CO 80022 at 7:30 pm 

Members: $25 
Non-members: $30 [...]

French Night with the Rapids

French Night with the Rapids

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Annual General Meeting - 2022 @ ISD

Annual General Meeting - 2022 @ ISD

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Meditation in French

Meditation in French

Join us for our monthly meditation sessions in French with Sandi.  In September, the theme is « Regarder profondément les quatre aliments de ma consommation quotidienne ».[...]

Womenful Voice

Womenful Voice

Learn about Haiti, enjoy some Haitian food, while listening to a presentation by Womenful Voice, a mentorship program for young girls in Haiti.  [...]

Bastille Day Festivities

Bastille Day Festivities

This year, in partnership with The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce, and Denver Sisters Cities Brest, we are hosting a four-day event at Larimer Square.
This event is FREE, and everyone is welcome..[...]

Bastille Day Festivities

Bastille Day Festivities

This year, in partnership with The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce, and Denver Sisters Cities Brest, we are hosting a four-day event at Larimer Square.
This event is FREE, and everyone is welcome..[...]

Fête de la Musique - Boulder Opera

Fête de la Musique - Boulder Opera

Purchase your VIP ticket for our very private event with Boulder Opera's show "Le French Affair".  This one-hour program will be held on the terrasse of the Bistro Vendôme, in Larimer Square, from 4:00-5:00pm.  The event is limited to a maximum of 50 guests.


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Meditation Session in French

Meditation Session in French

Join us for our monthly meditation sessions in French with Sandi.  In May, the theme is « Restaurer la beauté en moi-même (Restore the beauty in myself) ».[...]

5 à 7 - February 10, 2022

5 à 7 - February 10, 2022

Join us February 10, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm  ! Parlez Français at our monthly French conversation happy hour! All levels of French-speakers are welcome! Enjoy sipping on some wine and eating some French cheese and charcuterie while meeting other francophiles and francophones.[...]

Club Tricot

Club Tricot

Would you like to speak French while knitting?  All AFD members are invited to bring their project and join our Club Tricot!  Knitters will meet once a month to chat en français and knit.[...]

Compagnie Hervé Koubi

Compagnie Hervé Koubi

Mixing capoeira, martial arts, and contemporary dance, this 14 all-male virtuoso ensemble hails from Algeria, Morocco and the Mediterranean basin. All current AFD members are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of a $15 discount on all tickets . [...]

5 à 7 French Happy Hour (01/20)

5 à 7 French Happy Hour (01/20)

Our most popular event goes beyond the walls of the Alliance Française de Denver! Join us January 20, 2021 from 5 to 7 pm at Denver's best French American wine bar.[...]

Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois

Join us on Saturday, January 8th from 2 to 4pm, and enjoy the French culinary tradition of Galette des Rois! A fun event celebrated by French families which traditionally dates back to Roman times.[...]

5 à 7 French Happy Hour (12/16)

5 à 7 French Happy Hour (12/16)


Our most popular goes beyond the walls of the Alliance Française de Denver! For the second time, we will take you to Denver's best French American wine bar. Exceptionally, Denver's most famous French DJ, Titi de Nice, will also be here with his turntables to play some live music.[...]

Open House

Open House

Find Your French Connection this Winter at the AFD. Visit Colorado's only French language school and cultural center. Discover our resources, French classes and more! To celebrate the start of the winter session, we would like to invite you to join us for our Free Winter Open House, Saturday, December 11th, between 2 and 5 pm. [...]

Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

All current AFD members are welcome and encouraged to join us for our Annual General Meeting. As a nonprofit organization, the Alliance Française de Denver is governed by a Board of Directors. This meeting takes place every year to ensure our members can decide and vote in the election of our Board.[...]

Café Culturel : French Grand Opera and Ravel

Café Culturel : French Grand Opera and Ravel

Join us for this exceptional Café Culturel in partnership with the Boulder Opera. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about french opera composers and their works. [...]

WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING

Lir M.

I'd like to start this off by thanking you for teaching me so much French. You were a great teacher and you helped me learn so many new things. I'd also like to apologize for missing a lot of lessons, although I'm sure that I would've rather gone to them. Again, you are the best teacher I've ever had, and it's sad to say goodbye to you.


Lir M.

Stephen G.

Alliance Française de Denver created a wonderful virtual environment where I spent my Summer vacation; visiting the winemaking area of Bouzy; celebrating Bastille Day; learning how to cook with flowers; touring historic châteaux and beautiful villages; all in the safety and comfort of my home.

A real treat for any Francophone person; especially having a daily place for French chat to try out and maintain colloquial skills.


Stephen G.

Sue T.

Anne is fantastic! The material is fast paced for this "old dog" to learn new tricks, but we could not go slower. It has been very helpful to prepare me for my trip to France.


Sue T.

Cristina G.

A great place to learn and practice French while getting acquainted with French culture and interesting people. I definitely recommend AFD and their events. Je parle français! Et vous?


Cristina G.

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