Jeu de Mots at Bow (Market)

At Bow Market

This event is sold out! We may not be able to accommodate walk-ins due to capacity limits.

Join us for some French conversation at the Canopy Room at Bow Market in Somerville! We're inviting all levels of French speakers to meet us in Somerville's hottest food, art, and retail space. We'll chat, mingle, drink wine, and savor delicious chocolates from Bow Market's own chocolatier, gaté comme des filles. This is a perfect opportunity for those who want to practice French in a casual, relaxed setting. You do not have to be a member to attend this special event!

Event en français.

Member Price

Non-Member Price

$10

About this Event

We're taking the French Library off-site and bringing French conversation to Somerville. This event offers a chance to practice your French (beginners welcome!) while meeting others in our amazing, friendly community.

Taking public transportation? Take the "E" green line (get off at Lechmere), then the 87 or 88 bus, or the red line (get off at Harvard) and the 86 bus.
If you are driving, there is metered parking on Somerville Avenue and Bow Street. Please use 345 Somerville Avenue as the address in your GPS.

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No refunds will be given for this event.

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