Venez au P'tit Déj!

Alliance Française invites you to join us for

our next Meet Up for
P'tit Déj at Ganache Pâtisserie!

Enjoy French café culture at
le petit déjeuner over
delectable breakfast pastries, coffee and conversation on the last Sunday of every month!

This is a great opportunity to practice your French and meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders and all who present their
membership card will receive a 5% discount. Bon Appétit!

Les Yeux de Mona de Thomas Schlesser

• dimanche, 8 mars

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Virtual Meeting en français via Zoom - For Zoom meeting details or additional information, please email virginieperezwoods@ou.edu

• Cinquante-deux semaines : c'est le temps qu'il reste à Mona pour découvrir toute la beauté du monde. C'est le temps que s'est donnéson grand-père, un homme érudit et fantasque, pour l'initier, chaque mercredi après l'école, àune oeuvre d'art, avant qu'elle ne perde, peut-être pour toujours, l'usage de ses yeux.

• Ensemble, ils vont sillonner le Louvre, Orsay et Beaubourg.

• Grand roman d'initiation à l'art et à la vie, histoire d'une relation solaire entre une petite fille et son grand-père, Les Yeux de Mona connaît un destin fabuleux : traduit dans plus de vingt pays avant même sa parution en France, c'est un phénomène international.

• Click here for details of a Related Event: On April 16th at 3 PM CDT, AF USA is hosting a free online discussion of Mona's Eyes with Author Thomas Schlesser "Art Teaches Us about Life and Life Teaches Us About Art"

Parlez-vous français ?

Alliance Française invites you to bring your favorite café and join us for our local Café Conversation group (3rd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 12PM).

Speakers of all levels and ages are welcome
to practice their French in a
relaxed and encouraging environment!

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact our host at verobuck@gmail.com to join our local conversation group at these upcoming sessions! Participants will be contacted by email with the latest Café Conversation details.

We are meeting at All Souls Episcopal Church (in the room called the South lounge). Participants will be contacted by email with any last-minute Café Conversation details.

Location:

All Souls Episcopal Church
6400 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

(Please enter through the South Entrance facing 63rd street - the door under the Portico. We meet in the room called the South lounge)

everyone is welcome to meet up for sunday brunch!

Alliance Française & french club invite you to meet up for brunch at Paris Baguette on Memorial Rd in OKC

Look for the French flag on the table!

meet up with old and new friends over a casual brunch at
Paris Baguette bakery

Indulge in sweet or savory pastries, sandwiches,
salads & beverages

This is a great opportunity to practice your French or just meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders. Bon Appétit!

Venez au P'tit Déj!

Alliance Française invites you to join us for

our next Meet Up for
P'tit Déj at Ganache Pâtisserie!

Enjoy French café culture at
le petit déjeuner over
delectable breakfast pastries, coffee and conversation on the last Sunday of every month!

This is a great opportunity to practice your French and meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders and all who present their
membership card will receive a 5% discount. Bon Appétit!

Sirât – 2026 Oscar-Nominated Film at OKCMOA

• A 2026 Oscar nominee and winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, this visionary road movie from Galician filmmaker Oliver Laxe follows a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter within a nomadic raver community roaming the deserts of southern Morocco.

• In Spanish, French, English, and Arabic with English subtitles. (115 minutes)

• “The glorious and forbidding Moroccan desert provides the backdrop for this extraordinary psychological journey from Oliver Laxe (Fire Will Come), a Galician filmmaker of startling ambition. Sergi López plays middle-aged Luis, whose worry over the disappearance of his daughter Mar has brought him, along with his young son, to Morocco. He believes she has fallen in with a group of nomadic thrill-seekers who are in pursuit of the next big rave in the desert. Tagging along with them in a makeshift caravan in the hopes he will find Mar, Luis is pushed toward emotional and physical extremes that extend far past his everyday comprehension. Even beyond the pulsing techno soundtrack and the majestic desolation of the landscape, Sirāt (the title referring to the Islamic term for the razor-thin bridge between heaven and hell) creates a sensory experience of audacity and shock that touches the sublime. Joint winner of the Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.” -New York Film Festival

• A 2026 Academy Award nominee for Best Sound and International Feature (Spain).

AFdOKC and French Club are coming together for our recurring French Bistro Dinner

Enjoy a fun, informal Wednesday Evening out with good food, good friends, and great conversation!

  special half-price oysters on the half shell!

Wednesday, March 25th at La Baguette Bistro
6:30 PM l’Apéritif
7:00 PM le Dîner

Seating is limited, RSVP by 3/23
to save your place at the table

This is a great opportunity to practice your French in a casual social setting and meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders. Reservations are open through Monday, March 23rd, or until full.

Parlez-vous français ?

Alliance Française invites you to bring your favorite café and join us for our local Café Conversation group (3rd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 12PM).

Speakers of all levels and ages are welcome
to practice their French in a
relaxed and encouraging environment!

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact our host at verobuck@gmail.com to join our local conversation group at these upcoming sessions! Participants will be contacted by email with the latest Café Conversation details.

We are meeting at All Souls Episcopal Church (in the room called the South lounge). Participants will be contacted by email with any last-minute Café Conversation details.

Location:

All Souls Episcopal Church
6400 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

(Please enter through the South Entrance facing 63rd street - the door under the Portico. We meet in the room called the South lounge)

Panorama de Lilia Hassaine

• dimanche, 8 mars

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Virtual Meeting en français via Zoom - For Zoom meeting details or additional information, please email virginieperezwoods@ou.edu

• Hélène, ex-commissaire de police, reprend du service pour retrouver un couple et leur petit garçon, Milo. Elle rencontre les dernières personnes à avoir été en contact avec eux. Depuis que la France a basculé dans l’ère de la Transparence, ces hommes et ces femmes vivent dans un monde harmonieux, libéré du mal, où chacun évolue sous le regard protecteur de ses voisins. Mais au cours de son enquête, Hélène va dévoiler une vérité aussi surprenante que terrifiante.

• À travers cette contre-utopie, c’est le monde d’aujourd’hui que l’autrice interroge. Ce roman haletant montre des êtres en proie à leurs pulsions et à leurs fêlures derrière leur apparente perfection.

• Julie Sicard s’empare avec talent de cet inquiétant récit prémonitoire, et nous plonge dans les failles béantes de notre société de l’apparence.

Venez au P'tit Déj!

Alliance Française invites you to join us for

our next Meet Up for
P'tit Déj at Ganache Pâtisserie!

Enjoy warm and cozy café culture at le petit déjeuner over
delectable breakfast pastries, coffee and conversation on the last Sunday of every month!

This is a great opportunity to practice your French and meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders and all who present their
membership card will receive a 5% discount. Bon Appétit!

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Myriad Botanical Gardens

Although not an AFdOKC event, our friends at the Asian District Cultural Association invite you to celebrate the Lunar New Year in OKC!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year:
The Year of the fire horse!

There is a lot to offer to kick off the new year at this family-friendly event on the Devon Lawn near Sheridan and Hudson! 

• It’s the Year of the fire horse! Spend your Lunar New Year at Myriad Botanical Gardens and enjoy cultural presentations, music, crafts, activities, vendors, face painting, and Lion Dance performances! Sponsored by Super Cao Nguyen, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Renewal by Andersen.

• Free and open to the public.

Parlez-vous français ?

Alliance Française invites you to bring your favorite café and join us for our local Café Conversation group (3rd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 12PM).

Speakers of all levels and ages are welcome
to practice their French in a
relaxed and encouraging environment!

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact our host at verobuck@gmail.com to join our local conversation group at these upcoming sessions! Participants will be contacted by email with the latest Café Conversation details.

We are meeting at All Souls Episcopal Church (in the room called the South lounge). Participants will be contacted by email with any last-minute Café Conversation details.

Location:

All Souls Episcopal Church
6400 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

(Please enter through the South Entrance facing 63rd street - the door under the Portico. We meet in the room called the South lounge)

Reservations are now full for our
Mardi Gras Celebration in OKC

Tuesday, February 17th

6:00 PM Appetizers Served
6:30 PM Dinner*

Let’s Celebrate with Chef Reuben Carey
at Ruth's Creole Kitchen in OKC

Seating is limited & RSVP is required

As space is limited, RSVPs are open through February 15th or until full.
Reservations are now full. Due to the size of the private room, entry is only for those who have previously sent an RSVP.
*Everyone will be responsible for their own dinner and beverage orders

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

We Honor the Memory of
our friend Michel Buthion

Our beloved friend, restaurateur, and AFdOKC supporter Michel Buthion passed away on Feb 6th. Our deepest condolences to Michel’s family, friends, and La Baguette Bistro family from all of us in our AF community.

Michel will be remembered for many things, including his generous hospitality, love for family and friends, great food & wine, and French culture.

Rest in peace, dear friend.

Services will be held on Monday, February 16th

2:30 PM Celebration of Life Service
at Christ the King Catholic Church

3:30 PM Memorial Reception
at Will Rogers Theatre

Michel’s influence continues to resonate throughout our community, creating moments of connection, joy, and shared experiences that will live on in our hearts and
inspire us to continue this legacy.

This Sunday
Celebrate Crêpe Day et La Chandeleur 2026 with AFdOKC
et French Club!

2:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday, February 1st

After our winter storm, let’s welcome the return of the sun by celebrating one of France’s favorite traditions, La Chandeleur, during a warm and festive crêpe tasting

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Delicious crêpes will be served, along with Bretagne fun!
We will also have coffee, iced tea, Orangina, and water, although you are welcome to bring your own beverage

Space is limited, and tickets are now sold out.
Entry is only for those who have purchased advanced tickets.

Location: Stanford Court Clubhouse
6457 Masons Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73142

La Chandeleur, officially observed in France on February 2nd and coinciding with Groundhog Day in the US, is a holiday that celebrates sunlight, abundance, and blessings for the coming year.  It has a rich historical and cultural significance that blends pagan rituals, Christian practices, and culinary traditions.  It has also evolved to become National Crêpe Day, as the golden color and round shape of the crêpes symbolize the sun. 

So, let’s celebrate the French way – with a Crêpe Party!

À la Recherche du Temps Perdu , Tome I: Du côté de chez Swann de Marcel Proust

• dimanche, 25 janvier

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Virtual Meeting en français via Zoom - For Zoom meeting details or additional information, please email virginieperezwoods@ou.edu

• À la recherche du temps perdu, couramment évoqué plus simplement sous le titre La Recherche, est un roman de Marcel Proust.

• Plutôt que le récit d'une séquence d'événements, cette œuvre s'intéresse non pas aux souvenirs du narrateur mais à une réflexion psychologique sur la littérature, sur la mémoire et sur le temps.

• Le premier volume de l'œuvre légendaire de Proust raconte les souvenirs de Combray, la madeleine trempée dans une tasse de thé et, bien sûr, l'histoire d'amour entre Swann et Odette.

P'tit Déj is Canceled Due to Inclement Weather❄️

Our next Meet Up for
P'tit Déj at Ganache Pâtisserie will be on February 22nd!

AFdOKC and French Club are coming together for the 1st French Bistro Dinner of 2026

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Enjoy a fun, informal Thursday Evening out with good food, good friends, and great conversation!

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Wednesday, January 14th at La Baguette Bistro
6:30 PM l’Apéritif
7:00 PM le Dîner

Seating is limited, RSVP by 1/11
to save your place at the table

This is a great opportunity to practice your French in a casual social setting and meet new and old friends. Everyone will be responsible for their own orders. Reservations are open through January 11th or until full.

THIS SUNDAY!

Celebrate La Fête des Rois/Les Vœux 2026 with AFdOKC! Everyone is welcome! Bienvenue à tous!

12:30 - 2:30 PM Sunday, January 11th

Enjoy a Potluck Lunch, French Music, fun, and lively French Camaraderie!

👑 Galette des Rois/King Cake🥮
from Ganache Patisserie will be provided

Meet new and old friends & bring along any Francophones and Francophiles who might be interested in joining Alliance Française.
No need to RSVP!

This free event is a come-and-go potluck party, so if you can, please bring your favorite dish to share & a beverage. As this year’s potluck theme is French Christmas Market Foods, here are some ideas:

Calling all fellows!
We continue the tradition to invite you to meet up with other former fellows from years gone by at La Fête des Rois. A fun time to swap stories and memories!

Location: Fallbrook Clubhouse
3001 Fallbrook Ave, Edmond, OK 73012 (The gate will be open)

Les Vœux, Best wishes for the New Year/Meilleurs Voeux pour la Nouvelle Annee!
In France, sending best wishes for the New Year is not just something you do on January 1st. French people do it the entire month as another reason to celebrate with friends!

La Fête des Rois (The Festival of the Kings) is a 700-year old tradition in France
La Fête des Rois dates back to the 13th century and takes place on January 6th, the 12th day after Christmas, when Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings after the birth of Christ. It is often celebrated after New Year's and includes a king and a special cake. La galette des rois, is a mouth-watering puff pastry confection with almond-flavored frangipane filling.

There are three main aspects to the French tradition of La Fête des Rois:

• la galette des rois (a delicious puff pastry confection)

• the féve (a small object that is placed in the galette des rois)

• the crowning of the king (or queen).

French Up your SATURDAY!

Join the Alliance Française d'OKC for a French Pique-Nique et and Pétanque Tournament on Saturday, October 26th at Buddy’s Lawn on the UCO campus in Edmond. Pack a French pique-nique or bring your favorite take out.

Enjoy French music, a puppet show for all ages, learn to play pétanque,
cheer on your friends and compete for some great prizes!

Schedule:

10:00 AM Pétanque
12:00 PM Puppet Show for all ages
12:30 PM Break for a French Pique-Nique
1:00 PM Pétanque and French Music
2:45 PM Medal Ceremony and Wrap up

Scroll down to pre-register your teams online by Friday, October 25th
(or register on site) for a chance to win prizes! Come out to play!

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Youth, Students, and AFdOKC Members are Free!
Adult 2-person non-member teams only $10/person.