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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

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.

17
Oct

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

18
Oct

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

October 18th | 5 pm

MY FAMILY ABROAD A Community-Based Cultural Exchange Program

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

23
Oct

AUTUMN PALETTE: PAINTING THE TREES WITH THE MASTERS

October 23

25
Oct

October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 25

26
Oct

French Cinémathèque: Miséricorde

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

30
Oct

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

October 30, 5:30pm.

06
Nov

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

Nov 6 | 5-6pm

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

28
Sep

French Cinémathèque: L'Etranger

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

27
Sep

September Wine Tasting and Seminar

September 27

25
Sep

Salon Philosophique de l'Alliance

September 25, 5:30pm.

19
Sep

Annual Gala Fundraiser

2026 Gala, on September 19 at the World Foresty Center. Tickets are on sale now until September 9!

11
Sep

PÉTANQUE WITH FRIENDS

September 11, 1-7pm, with Portland Petanque Club

27
Aug

Open House

August 27, 5:30-7pm

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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.

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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