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The top 10 weekend outings in Île-de-France

2020-01-24T12:28:31.663Z


Humor festival at the Institut du monde arabe, Chinese New Year, Sneakers summit… Ask for the weekend program for January 25 and 26 in


A weekend to put on your sneakers, celebrate the entry into the year of the metal rat, laugh at the Institute of the Arab world or honor the scallops ... Our 10 ideas for outings in Paris and in the others cities of Ile-de-France.

1. The IMA Comedy Club

Laugh together about our differences. This could be the slogan of the IMA Comedy Club which takes place this weekend at the Institute of the Arab World (Paris, Ve). For three days, fifteen humorists will follow one another on stage. Wary Nichen, Wahid Bouzidi, Ayoub Marceau, Nordine Ganso, Observateur Ebène, Laura Domenge and Samia Orosemane will open the ball on Friday. Artists already well established in the middle of the Parisian stand-up and others less known having played in Marrakech, New York or Abidjan, "to make other voices heard", insists Marie Descourtieux, director of cultural actions of the IMA, better known for its exhibitions, concerts and quality debates.

Saturday, it is Paul de Saint-Sernin, Kamel Abdat, Marie Reno, Lenny M'bunga, Nadia Roz, Yassine Hitch and Yacine Belhousse who will rock their best valves. In closing, Sunday, the actor Redouanne Harjane will deliver his show in full. "Laughter is universal," rejoices Nadia Roz, mistress of ceremonies for Saturday evening. Charlie Chaplin has conquered the world without even speaking. In 2020, I think we need lightness. And laughing together at the IMA brings a little lightness to this world of brutes! "

For this third edition of the festival, a novelty: a humor prize will be awarded by a jury of professionals. But the organizers also wanted to play the training card and respond to the growing attraction for stand-up. For the first time, a "humor manual" workshop is organized to explain to young shoots the workings of the profession. A round table called "When the web meets the stage" will also decipher the phenomenon of humor videos on social networks. Meetings targeting a teenage audience, completely free (Saturday at 6 p.m.). "The manual of the perfect humorist," sums up Marie Descourtieux.

Where: Institute of the Arab World (IMA), 1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard (Ve).

When: Friday January 24 at 8 p.m., Saturday January 25 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday January 26 at 5 p.m.

How much: from 12 to 20 euros per evening. 3-day festival pass from 25 to 40 euros.

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2. Chinese New Year in Paris

Chinese New Year on the forecourt of the Eiffel Tower in 2019./Christine Anne Lau

Goodbye, the Earth Pig! The Chinese New Year begins with the Metal Rat. In Paris, the festivities were launched this Monday, January 20. They will last until Sunday February 2. Many events are scheduled in the capital. Our selection.

Saturday. The Chinese New Year will be celebrated at the foot of the Eiffel Tower from 11 a.m. to noon with the traditional Dragon and Lion dance. A parade of 16 dancers will perform traditional dances specially imagined for the event. On the same day, around thirty artists will parade on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré side in a rhythmic and wild procession. This colorful ballet, made up of dragons, lanterns and shimmering colors, will be at work from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Otherwise, the Federation of Chinese Martial Energy Arts invites you to discover Chinese martial arts. She is waiting for you from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Foyer International des Étudiantes (free entry), 93, boulevard Saint-Michel.

Sunday. The Marais will be celebrating with its Dragon parade. It will leave from Place de la République around 2 p.m. and then go through Rue du Temple, Rue de Bretagne, Rue de Turbigo and Rue Beaubourg. The dancers will be dressed in traditional costumes. Exhibitions, martial arts demonstrations, concerts and conferences will also be held as part of Chinese Culture Week.

And after ... The big parade which attracts some 200,000 people each year will start on Sunday 2 February. From 2 p.m., the streets of the 13th arrondissement will be animated in dance and music by around forty groups dressed in traditional costumes. The procession will notably pass through avenue d'Ivry, avenue de Choisy and boulevard Massena.

3. The Summit Sneakers

It has been a long time since we have said "tennis", much less "sneakers": be trendy, wear "sneakers". And it is also a culture that loves artists, musicians… In Paris, the Sneakers Summit takes to the heights with debates like “The 1990s and the culture of sneakers”, “Street sneakers on the big screen”. Spike Lee, the next president of the Cannes Film Festival, will be present through photos of his films in an ephemeral “museum” of sneakers, just like “Forrest Gump”: yes, the character played by Tom Hanks crosses the United States running and his sweetheart offers him the first Nike designed "just to run". We will also play street basketball, we will learn urban sliding sports. For all ages, after all.

Where: Summit Sneakers, at the Paris Event Center, 20, avenue de la Porte-de-la-Villette (Paris XIX).

When: January 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How much: 11 euros, 16 euros for the 2 days.

Find out more : www.sonofsneakers.sneakers-summit.fr

4. Crazy cinema in Argenteuil

The most discerning moviegoers have certainly noted the dates of January 24 and 25 in their diaries. All the more if they cherish the Japanese seventh art. These Friday and Saturday, a new clap for the Cinglés du cinema festival at the Espace Jean-Vilar d'Argenteuil in Val-d'Oise. This international fair attracts collectors each year in search of the rare pearl: posters from all eras, DVDs, film reels, old cameras and other derivative products…

For its 32nd edition, the event puts a spotlight on Japanese cinema. Until Sunday, the Jean-Gabin and Figuier-blanc cinemas will screen the greatest classics of directors Yasujirô Ozu, Satoshi Kon or Hayao Miyazaki. Other activities around the land of the Rising Sun will be offered during these two days. With, in particular on the program, manga, cosplay workshops and arcade machines.

When: Friday 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 25 January from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Until 26 for screenings.

Where: Jean-Vilar area; Jean-Gabin and Figuier-blanc cinemas.

How much: 5 euros on Friday, free entry on Saturday. Cinema screenings at 3.50 euros.

Find out more: www.argenteuil.fr

5. Free entry to the Acclimatization Garden

The flying gondola, one of the attractions of the park at Bois de Boulogne./LP/ELM

It's Christmas again at the Jardin d'Acclimatation! Until Sunday, the Bois de Boulogne amusement park has in any case decided to offer a gift to its visitors: free entry. An offer that applies to everyone, young and old, Parisians or tourists, and which saves 5 euros per person, or 20 euros for a family of four.

Inside, the more than 40 attractions, from “Mechanical Mice” to “The Astrolabe”, via “The flying chairs”, remain payable: the ticket costs 2.90 per unit and the fifteen book , 35 euros. But to start the year off really well, the Garden wanted to be even more generous. Two of the most famous and oldest rides, "The Enchanted River" and "The Little Train" are also open until Sunday. A way for the park to thank its faithful, already 3 million visitors since the reopening in June 2018, and, without doubt, to attract new ones.

Where: Bois de Boulogne, Parix XVI.

When: until Sunday.

How much : free entry.

6. The Cinematographic Days in Saint-Denis

New releases, classic films, releases, rarities or experimental cinema… It is on the program of the 20th Dyonese Cinematographic Days which begin this Friday in Seine-Saint-Denis. The event is gaining momentum, since it now extends over a period of 15 days and invests in five cinemas in the department: L'Ecran de Saint-Denis, Studio d'Aubervilliers, Etoile de La Courneuve, Espace 1789 in Saint-Ouen and Espace Paul-Eluard in Stains. The theme "Life is a dream" will be the common thread of the rich programming of more than 70 films between surrealism, fantasy or science fiction. The most obstinate moviegoers will be able to enjoy it without restraint with the festival pass at 21 euros.

These Days will be an opportunity to explore the cinema of the brothers Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu, guests of honor. The Cinematographic Days begin on a high note this Friday, with the screening of David Lynch's “Lost Highway” at the Cinéma l'Ecran. Among other highlights, screenings-meetings with actor Sergi López, carte blanche given to Alain Damasio, polymorphic author, or a meeting with actress Bulle Ogier…

When: from Friday January 24 to Saturday February 8.

Where: cinemas L'Écran de Saint-Denis, Studio d'Aubervilliers, l'Etoile de La Courneuve, Espace 1789 in Saint-Ouen and Espace Paul-Eluard in Stains.

How much: festival pass at 21 euros. See other rates on the event website.

Find out more: the full program

7. The feast of Saint-Jacques in Paris

Sautéed, breaded or au gratin. The shell will be in all sauces during the feast of Saint-Jacques. This 13th edition gives pride of place to free tastings by producers at Place des Abbesses in Paris. The chefs will even compete in inventiveness during a competition to delight our taste buds.

The pleasures of the mouth, but not only: the Montmartre hill turns into a village in the Côtes-d'Armor during the festivities with its giant market, its folk songs and its dancers in traditional costumes. Strolling among the stands, we stop to learn the basics of the fishing industry. For a complete immersion, sellers will offer fish at the auction on Sunday after 5 p.m. Brittany, as if we were there.

When: Saturday January 25 and Sunday January 26.

Where: Place des Abbesses (18th century).

How much: free.

Find out more: CCI Côtes-d'Armor

8. Old games in Houdan

The tavern games were placed on the counters of the hostels, to amuse the customers. The keep of Houdan (Yvelines) exhibits twelve, to play with family and friends during the visit to this tower at the end of the 12th century.

Laughter comes out the most around shuffleboard, like Dutch billiards, bungee table or Nicolas billiards, where the four players blow pears on a cork ball to be the first to put it in a hole. Children love the pirate ship, where they aim for wooden men with a crossbow. The balance game, the oldest known game, consists of placing wooden pieces on a hanging tray, without dropping them. As for the sliding table, where we slide a puck into the opposing goal, we find it modernized in game rooms in a blowing tray version.

When: Saturday January 25 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 26 until 5 p.m.

Where: at the Houdan keep, Place de la Tour, in Houdan (Yvelines).

How much: access to the games included in the entry ticket, 4 euros, 2 euros for 6-18 year olds, free up to 6 years old.

Inquire: 07.68.71.40.21.

9. Off piste festival

Like every year, the free multidisciplinary festival Hors pistes takes over the Center Pompidou. The event, which is in its fifteenth edition, questions the news through striking images around a specific theme. The central exhibition measures the crowd that has been sweeping the streets for more than a year, around the world. From Khartoum to Santiago, from Beirut to Hong Kong, from Algiers to the Champs-Elysées ... But also on our television and smartphone screens. In the digital age, images are there everywhere, all the time.

The festival will notably include works by Clemens Van Meyer, John Rafman and Refik Anadol. The floor will be given to artists thinkers during conferences which will include the art historian Georges Didi-Huberman, the filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski, the curator Julia Marchand or the philosopher Paul B. Preciado.

When: January 24 to February 9

Where: Center Pompidou, in Paris (IVe)

How much: free

10. Salon Vivez nature

Learn all about the benefits of snail slime, nettle and dandelion. Thanks to the “Vivez Nature” fair which takes over the Grande Halle de la Villette, take care of yourself with the help of numerous tips, more or less unusual, distilled by the 150 exhibitors, experts and enthusiasts of organic and well-being. during free conferences or do-it-yourself events.

So, rub yourself in the different workshops to better recycle, make your own toothpaste for the whole family or an ecological "solid" shampoo. You can also leave with your precious home made face cream and all in one. Just put the one stuffed with chemicals in the closet!

When: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 24 to Monday 27 January

Where: Grande Halle de la Villette, 211, avenue Jean-Jaurès (19th century).

How much: 5 euros. Free upon presentation of an invitation and for those under 25.

Find out more: vivez-nature.com

Source: leparis

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