French Library: Explore French Culture

In Search of the Lost Maestro: Rediscovering Edmond Dédé

Thursday, March 19, 2026

After 139 years, the first complete opera by a Black American returns to the stage. Join leading scholars and artists for an extraordinary evening of music and conversation exploring the rediscovery of Edmond Dédé’s lost masterpiece Morgiane.

Intimate Cooking Class with Chef Fernanda Tapia

Thursday, March 12, From 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Step into the kitchen with Chef Fernanda Tapia for a hands-on exploration of classic French cooking through a seasonal New England lens. Learn refined techniques, enjoy thoughtfully paired wines, and gather around the table for a shared meal crafted by one of Boston’s most dynamic chefs.

Spring Classes for Adults

April 6 - June 18

Registration is now live! Lots of exciting online and in-person classes for your convenience! Early Bird discount ends on March 15.

Spring Classes for Kids and Teens

Registration is now live!

The fun continues with our upcoming Spring session! Join us from April 4 to June 13 and see where OUI can take them!

Osez Écrire : A Creative Writing Workshop en français

Starting on March 31st

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your craft, discover tools and inspiration to bring your words to life in this four-session creative writing workshop

Six pre-teen friends piggybacking in a park, close up portrait

Summer in French for Kids & Teens

Registration is now live!

This summer, give your kid carte blanche to have fun in full French immersion and see where OUI can take them!

The Best Youth Bandes Dessinées of the 2000s – a Mini Guide to French-Belgian Popular Culture

By Emily Ternynck February 23, 2026 In Culture

Growing up in France, bandes dessinées or BDs (comic books) were a staple on my bookshelf. Now, you may already know that bandes dessinées are…

Les Ateliers du Samedi! | In-Person

4 to 6 Years old

Sessions starting April 4, 2026, and May 9, 2026 1h15/week for 5 weeks

A fun way to sample our creative courses past and present! Children will be exposed to arts, crafts, music, theater, and science in this 5-week class.

B1+ | Illuminating Geniuses: 72 Women and the Eiffel Tower | Online

Intermediate

Starting April 7, 2026 90 minutes/week for 5 Weeks

Join Julien to explore the extraordinary women whose names will soon illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Perfect for learners who want a modern, interactive, and empowering way to improve their French!

B1+/ B2 | Women Photographers: From Early Pioneers to Contemporary Practices | In Person

Intermediate

Starting April 7, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Join Lucile to discover how these amazing women have used photography as a space for artistic innovation, self‑expression, journalism, fashion, and feminist engagement.

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