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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

30
Oct

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

October 30, 5:30pm.

06
Nov

How a Story is Born - Workshop + Artist Talk with Graphic Novelist Ziyed

Nov 6 | 5-6pm

06
Nov

Club BD (Graphic Novel Club)

November 6

11
Nov

Cercle Littéraire: Novembre 2026

Join us for Cercle Littéraire, where literature comes to life through engaging discussions en français. This month, we're discussing Antoine Paje's Mes mots sont les fleurs de ton silence.

French Immersion In Vichy - Information Session

15
Nov

November Wine Tasting & Seminar Champagne

November 15

20
Nov

Couleurs Méditerranée: Cocktail Hour and Exhibition Opening

Nov 20 | 5-6:30 pm

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

05
Dec

Community Holiday Celebration & Open House

Dec 5 | 4-6pm

Our Recurring Events

French Animation Celebration

Annual Celebration of French and Francophone Animation Cinema

Le Mois de la Francophonie

Annual Celebration of French Speaking Countries. March.

Club BD

Graphic Novel Book Club. Quarterly Meetup.

Night of Ideas

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

Bastille Day Celebration

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

Youth Film Festival

Annual Festival of French and Francophone Cinema for Youth

Soirée Québec

Annual Movie Screening and Post-screening Discussion

Soirée Jeux

Monthly Gathering

Weekly Conversation Groups For Different Levels

Weekly Events For Multiple Levels

Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Every Third Sunday of The Month

Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Monthly Event

Our Past Events

29
Oct

Bordeaux, Then and Now: What 50 Years Reveal About Change in a Classic Region

Partner Event with La Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA
1pm Pacific Time

26
Oct

French Cinémathèque: Miséricorde

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

25
Oct

October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 25. See our updated event with a list of the featured wines!

23
Oct

AUTUMN PALETTE: PAINTING THE TREES WITH THE MASTERS

October 23

18
Oct

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

October 18th | 5 pm

17
Oct

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

CONTACT US

PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Area D at 1838 SW Jefferson St (access off of 18th) . 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.

Parking map

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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