At Marlborough Street (between Berkeley and Clarendon)
The Line-Up
Paris Combo
In 2010, after an extended sabbatical, the group worked together for over a year composing and arranging new songs and re-discovering their own distinctive group sound. At the end of 2011, Paris Combo made an exclusive comeback appearance at the Hollywood Bowl and began performing across France, Europe and the Middle East. The quintet is back with their fifth studio recording, simply titled 5.
The Hot Sardines
The Hot Sardines have a distinctive recipe for making musical magic: take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a stride-piano virtuoso, and tie it all together with a frontwoman who sings in both English and French–oh, and don't forget the tap dancer. This unique band plays "hot jazz" with a mischievous twist of French culture, fusing musical influences from New York, Paris, and New Orleans, from the Prohibition era through WWII and beyond. Forbes Magazine calls them "one of the best jazz bands in NYC today," while Vanity Fair applauds their "unique repertoire, and a sound and style that are distinctly their own."
The Hot Sardines began to form in 2007, eventually expanding to include Evan "Bibs" Palazzo (piano), Miz Elizabeth (lead vocals), Jason Prover (trumpet), Alex Raderman (percussion), Nick Myers (clarinet/saxophone), and Evan Crane (upright bass/sousaphone). In 2011, after playing mostly small venues in the NYC jazz circuit, they got their big break playing a Bastille Day celebration at Lincoln Center. Since then, the Hot Sardines have performed to sold out audiences at New York’s famed Joe’s Pub, the Top of the Standard (Boom Boom Room), the Montreal Jazz Festival, and Symphony Hall in Boston, where they recently collaborated with the Boston Pops.
About Bastille Day
Bastille Day, France's national holiday, is celebrated on July 14th, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison on that day in 1789. The holiday celebrates the people's uprising against the monarchy and espouses the three pillars of the French republic: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
Participating Restaurants
Bastille Kitchen
Enjoy a decadent spin on classic French cuisine from this contemporary bistro.
La Voile
Delicious traditional French food from this authentic brasserie.
Les Zygomates
This trendy wine bar brings the feeling (and flavor) of being en terasse to the street fesitval.
Mr. Crêpe
Whether you're craving sweet or savory, this traditional dish is sure to satisfy!
PAUL Bakery
Authentic French breads, sandwiches and pâtisserie.
Teranga
Enjoy the flavors of la francophonie with this delicious Senegalese restaurant.
Waffle Cabin
Gaufres: the perfect food for a street party!
Wilson Farms
Executive Chef Raymond Ost and his team create scrumptious, seasonally-inspired prepared foods for you to enjoy!Our Sponsors
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Upcoming Events
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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The Monuments of Paris: Rewriting Family History
An Author Talk with Violaine Huisman
Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Violaine Huisman as she presents her new novel, The Monuments of Paris, a sweeping exploration of family, memory, and a little-known chapter of French history during the Second World War.
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Virtual Event: Ann Scott in Conversation
Presented in partnership with Harvard Bookstore
Join us off-site at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with French author Ann Scott, winner of the 2023 Prix Renaudot, for the release of her cult novel Superstars.
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