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

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

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18
Oct

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

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

October 23

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25
Oct

October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 25

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26
Oct

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

October 30, 5:30pm. 

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06
Nov

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

Nov 6 | 5-6pm

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Our Recurring Events

French Animation Celebration

Annual Celebration of French and Francophone Animation Cinema

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Le Mois de la Francophonie

Annual Celebration of French Speaking Countries. March.

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Club BD

Graphic Novel Book Club. Quarterly Meetup.

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Night of Ideas

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

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Bastille Day Celebration

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

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Youth Film Festival

Annual Festival of French and Francophone Cinema for Youth

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Soirée Québec

Annual Movie Screening and Post-screening Discussion

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Soirée Jeux

Monthly Gathering

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Weekly Conversation Groups For Different Levels

Weekly Events For Multiple Levels

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Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Every Third Sunday of The Month

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Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Monthly Event

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Our Past Events

28
Sep

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 27

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25
Sep

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

September 25, 5:30pm. 

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