Cultural Center

Experience French & Francophone culture in Portland

The Cultural Center is at the heart of the Alliance Française de Portland’s mission, bringing French and Francophone cultures to life through a year-round program of film, literature, art, music, ideas, performances, talks, and community gatherings.

From longstanding programs to special events and collaborations with cultural partners in Portland and beyond, the Cultural Center creates opportunities to discover, exchange, connect, and experience the diversity of the Francophone world—whether you speak French or simply have a passion for its cultures.

Our Upcoming Events

14
Oct
Cercle Littéraire: Octobre 2026

Cercle Littéraire: Octobre 2026

Join us for Cercle Littéraire, where literature comes to life through engaging discussions en français. This month, we're discussing Tahar Ben Jelloun's Au plus beau pays du monde.

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17
Oct
Online masterclass: Explore Mont Blanc: a guided exploration of the Mont Blanc terroir through scent

Online masterclass: Explore Mont Blanc: a guided exploration of the Mont Blanc terroir through scent

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18
Oct
Arts sur glace (Arts on Ice) : An Intimate Evening with Montréal's Contemporary Skating Company Le Patin Libre

Arts sur glace (Arts on Ice) : An Intimate Evening with Montréal's Contemporary Skating Company Le Patin Libre

October 18th | 5 pm

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MY FAMILY ABROAD A Community-Based Cultural Exchange Program

MY FAMILY ABROAD A Community-Based Cultural Exchange Program

Info session for adults and teen exchange: 4 dates in October

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23
Oct
AUTUMN PALETTE: PAINTING THE TREES WITH THE MASTERS

AUTUMN PALETTE: PAINTING THE TREES WITH THE MASTERS

October 23

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25
Oct
October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 25

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26
Oct
French Cinémathèque: Miséricorde

French Cinémathèque: Miséricorde

Partner Event with La Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA
4pm Pacific Time

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30
Oct
Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

October 30, 5:30pm. 

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06
Nov
From Observation to Graphic Narrative - Workshop + Q&A with Graphic Novelist Ziyed

From Observation to Graphic Narrative - Workshop + Q&A with Graphic Novelist Ziyed

Nov 6 | 5-6pm

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06
Nov
Club BD (Graphic Novel Club)

Club BD (Graphic Novel Club)

November 6

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French Immersion In Vichy - Information Session

French Immersion In Vichy - Information Session

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15
Nov
November Wine Tasting & Seminar Champagne

November Wine Tasting & Seminar Champagne

November 15

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French Community Night With Portland Trail Blazers

French Community Night With Portland Trail Blazers

November 25: Sidy Cissoko and the Trail Blazers take on the San Antonio Spurs and French superstar Victor Wembanyama!
• Early entry for player warmups • Post-game free throw • Trail Blazers or croissant pin

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05
Dec
Community Holiday Celebration & Open House

Community Holiday Celebration & Open House

Dec 5 | 4-6pm

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10
Dec
From Life to Comics - A Graphic Storytelling Workshop for Tweens & Teens

From Life to Comics - A Graphic Storytelling Workshop for Tweens & Teens

Dec 10| 4:30-5:30pm

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26
Feb
Club BD (Graphic Novel Club)

Club BD (Graphic Novel Club)

February 26

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Vichy 2027: Language & Culture Immersion Trip

Vichy 2027: Language & Culture Immersion Trip

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Our Recurring Events

French Animation Celebration

French Animation Celebration

Annual Celebration of French and Francophone Animation Cinema

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Le Mois de la Francophonie

Le Mois de la Francophonie

Annual Celebration of French Speaking Countries. March.

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Club BD

Club BD

Graphic Novel Book Club. Quarterly Meetup.

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Night of Ideas

Night of Ideas

Annual marathon of philosophical debates, performances, readings and more.

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Bastille Day Celebration

Bastille Day Celebration

Annual Celebration of French Culture, Arts, Sport, Music, Cuisine, Wine and Community

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Youth Film Festival

Youth Film Festival

Annual Festival of French and Francophone Cinema for Youth

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Soirée Québec

Soirée Québec

Annual Movie Screening and Post-screening Discussion

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Soirée Jeux

Soirée Jeux

Monthly Gathering

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Weekly Conversation Groups For Different Levels

Weekly Conversation Groups For Different Levels

Weekly Events For Multiple Levels

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Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Every Third Sunday of The Month

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Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Monthly Event

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Our Past Events

28
Sep
French Cinémathèque: L'Etranger

French Cinémathèque: L'Etranger

Partner Event with La Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA
4pm Pacific Time

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27
Sep
September Wine Tasting and Seminar

September Wine Tasting and Seminar

September 27

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25
Sep
Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

September 25, 5:30pm. 

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PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

OFFICE HOURS

The Alliance office is open Mon–Thu, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Fri, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., plus during evening and Saturday classes. Check our homepage for occasional closures.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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