Calendar
February 2026
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Movie Night - La Nouvelle Vague by Richard Linklater
Cultural Center - MovIe Night
A love letter to the French New Wave, this critically acclaimed film begins at the moment cinema chose to reinvent itself. In the late 1950s, young critics at Cahiers du cinéma argued that the boldest film criticism was no longer written, but filmed. Leading the charge, Jean-Luc Godard persuaded producer Georges de Beauregard to finance a low-budget experiment shot on the streets of Paris, shaped by improvisation and radical formal freedom. The result, Breathless, didn’t just tell a story — it announced a revolution, redefining what films could be.
By embracing the movement’s rhythms and playfulness, Linklater turns the act of making a movie into the movie itself, capturing a fleeting moment when theory and rebellion collided.
FREE. Running time 106 minutes
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Première Scène - Student Festival of French Theater
Lycée Français De New York, 505 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021, USANow in its 27th year!
Come and applaud 11th- and 12th-grade students from schools around the world, as they perform skits in French on the theme of curiosity.
All plays will be performed in French.
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Première Scène - Student Festival of French Theater
Lycée Français De New York, 505 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021, USANow in its 27th year!
Come and applaud 3rd- to 8th-grade students from schools around the world, as they perform skits in French on the theme of curiosity.
All plays will be performed in French.
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Première Scène - Student Festival of French Theater
Lycée Français De New York, 505 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021, USANow in its 27th year!
Come and applaud 9th- and 10th-grade students from schools around the world, as they perform skits in French on the theme of curiosity.
All plays will be performed in French.
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Women Leading the Way - Official Exhibit Begins
The Carter Burden Gallery, 548 W 28th St #534, New York, NY 10001, USAAfter a five-year wait, "Women Leading The Way" is finally making its debut! Originally launched by art teacher Mireille Miller in 2020 to honor the centennial of Women’s Suffrage, the art and oral history project was paused by the pandemic—but the inspiration never faded. This winter, we are proud to showcase the talent of our Class of 2032 (Grade 6) students on the stories of the first women in their families to vote, alongside work from past student artists from across the country. Join us at the Carter Burden Gallery from February 12 – March 10 to celebrate this professional exhibition of student empowerment and faculty dedication.
Learn more about this show and The Carter Burden Network, please see below.
https://www.carterburdennetwork.org/
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Special FIlm Screening - "Al Jarreau l'enchanteur" followed by with Q&A
Cultural Center Event
A year before Al Jarreau's death on February 12, 2017, this documentary retraces his exceptional career in African-American music. The artist was used to juggling genres, and his discography swung between jazz, pop and R&B. First appearing on the scene in the 1970s, this son of a pastor and a pianist from the Seventh Day Adventist Church didn't take long to be considered one of the most original vocalists of his time.
Screening followed by a Q&A with Yasmina Jaafar, journalist and author of the book "Ils ont choisi la France"
This event is organized in partnership with French in Motion.
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Cultural Center - Dance Theater - Bang Bang
Don't miss this US Première ! bang bang is a contemporary dance work by Quebec choreographer Manuel Roque performed by two dancers. The duet uses relentless jumps and athletic repetition to push the limits of endurance, revealing both determination and vulnerability--a raw, poetic, and thought-provoking experience.
General admission $30
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Cultural Center - Hamilton the Movie, featuring a performance and QA with a cast member
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Independence, the Cultural Center of the Lycée Français de New York invites you to a special screening of Hamilton, the acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Hamilton tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through hip-hop and R&B, reimagining the USA’s early history with a contemporary voice.
The evening will conclude with an exclusive Q&A session with a member of the cast, offering behind-the-scenes insights and a live performance.
Runtime: 160 min - PG 13
FREE. Tickets here.
