Über uns
Do you hum la Marseillaise in the shower? Is wearing a béret de rigueur? Or is your French a little rusty? Speakers at all fluency levels are welcome. Attend any of our many events and enjoy the camaraderie of French-speaking people in Chicago's northern suburbs. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts !
We are a chapter of the cultural and educational not-for-profit Alliance Française organization, a worldwide network of chapters that seek to educate members about francophone cultures, language, history and literature. Visit our website for more details: http://afnorthshore.org/.
Si vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension et expression de la langue française, venez vous joindre à nous.
Join us and put a little French in your life.
Bevorstehende Events (4+)
Alles ansehen- Book Discussion: A Northern Light in ProvenceGlenview Public Library, Glenview, IL
Are you intrigued by the south of France? Curious about the topography, botany, culture and poetry of Provence? Join AFduNS President Karen Baldwin in a discussion of A Northern Light in Provence, by Elizabeth Birkelund.
Ilse Lund leaves her Greenland village to translate the works of an elderly Provençal poet and finds her life irrevocably changed in this tender and romantic novel set in a French village.
She becomes captive to the air, the sun, the vibrant spring colors, and the dulcet sounds of the Provençal dialect. And soon enough, Ilse is captive to the poet, too.
Their warm camaraderie is disturbed when the poet’s son shows up and turns his attention on Ilse. Suddenly, she is forced to learn another language, one her translation skills have not prepared her to decode.
With an eye and ear attuned to the sensibilities of French life, Elizabeth Birkelund has created a love story about a woman forced to choose between the security of her quiet northern home and possibly the life of her dreams.
In English, with post-discussion conversation in French. Click here for discussion questions.
Click here to watch a video conversation with the author.
The link to the discussion questions will be added when they're available.
The meeting will be held at the Glenview Public Library. Doors open at 6:45 PM.
This program is free to all. We appreciate reservations by 8 PM the day before the program.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or contact us at info@AFnorthshore.org. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00. - Ciné ClubLink für Teilnehmer sichtbar
Join a group of cinéphiles online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles.
The choice for this month is Anatomie d'une chute (Anatomy of a Fall). You'll watch the film on your own: view it for free on Kanopy. For more details, write to cine-club@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00. - À la rencontre de PierrotWilmette Public Library, Wilmette, IL
This presentation traces the evolution of Pierrot from his origins as the comedic character Pedrolino in 16th-century Italy to a symbol of melancholy, love and solitude in European art. It highlights his transformation in French theater, his influence on Romantic and Modernist movements and his enduring presence in modern culture. Pierrot continues to inspire artists across centuries. Additionally, Weriem will share how Pierrot inspired her upcoming solo exhibition, L'esprit de Pierrot, which explores his timeless emotional resonance.
Weriem is a Franco-Tunisian visual artist whose work draws inspiration from the performing arts, history and storytelling. In 2024, she held her first solo exhibition in Chicago and won the People’s Choice Award at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Annual Art Competition in 2025. Her art has been shown in group exhibitions in Los Angeles and Chicago and featured in concerts, CD covers and commissioned illustrations. Before fully focusing on fine art, she designed costumes for opera and theater, with her work praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune. Weriem holds a PhD in biology from the Université de Lille, a background that fuels the precision and emotion behind her detailed creations.
Program Registration for Members of the AF DuPage: Free
If you're a member of the AF DuPage and are attending a monthly program for the first time, please RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org with “DuPage” in the subject line. Include your name and Zoom screen name, if different. If you're a member of our Meetup group, we'll mark you as such and you'll no longer need to send RSVP emails as long as you RSVP on Meetup.
If you're not a member of the AFduNS Meetup group, you'll need to send an email RSVP for each monthly program.Program Registration for Nonmembers: $10
If you're not a member of the AFduNS or the AF DuPage, the cost of attending this program is $10. Click here to register and pay online with PayPal by 8 PM the day before the program. There will be no refunds or credits.We appreciate reservations by 8 PM the day before the program. Walk-ins may pay at the door on their mobile device.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00. - Café Conversation Après-midiCorner Bakery, Glenview, IL
Join fellow Francophones for relaxed, afternoon conversations in French on third Thursdays. All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit AFnorthshore.org or contact cafe-apresmidi@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.
