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Entertainment in Paris

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Iron Maiden in Paris



Iron Maiden rocks the house in Paris tonight at Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy.

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Night of the museums



On May 17th museums in Paris will be staying open until 1 a.m. This is a great oppurtunity to explore your favorite museum without all the crowds. You may want to visit Hotel Everland and become part of a museum exhibit.
Check out their webcam it is pretty amazing what they have come up with.

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Friday Night Fever: Rollerblading in Paris



If you have never witnessed this or participated in it Friday night fever is an event to be seen. Hundreds of rollerbladers with asistance and protection from the police descend upon the city on blades. The rides start at 10 p.m. at Place Raoul Dautry in the 14th arrondissement of Paris between the Montparnasse office tower and the Paris-Montparnasse train station.

The four wheeled ride will take you down hills, traversing ...

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Off the beaten path: Walking the Canal Saint Martin in Paris



While the Seine may tempt visitors with it's majestic panoramas and sunset boat rides, the Canal Saint Martin in the tenth arrondissement offers an equally interesting view of a lesser known side of Paris. This picturesque waterway stretches three miles from the north-eastern corner of the city to rue Faubourg du Temple, near République. For a pleasant afternoon stroll, head down rue de la Grange aux Belles at the exit ...

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Jazz in Paris



France has long been a hot spot for jazz artists, be they world-renown stars or aspiring hopefuls. You'll find jazz clubs scattered throughout Paris, but the Saint Germain area boasts several unique addresses in one neighborhood. A particularly inviting one is Le Tennessee Jazz Club, nestled at the end of rue Mazet near metro Odéon. This unassuming bar offers one of the most convivial atmospheres for taking in ...

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Rocky Horror at Studio Galande.



Studio Galande.

Itching to do the time warp again? Then take a step to the left, another step to the right, and head over to Studio Galande in the fifth arrodissement. "Le Temple du Rocky Horror Picture Show" screens the cult classic every Friday and Saturday at 10:10pm; tickets cost 7,80. True to form, the screenings are accompanied by live performances ...

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Paris Je t'Aime.



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As if I didn't love this city enough already. This movie really hits the spot. A collaborattion of 18 directors telling us 18 stories of 18 arrondisements (districts) of Paris- there were plans to make 20 stories to match the 20 arrondisements of the city but 2 plans failed to integrate into the whole picture.

As each district in Paris has its own character, ...

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Free-rollin' in Paris: Vélib' bike rentals make getting around more fun



You can forget about squeezing into a crowded metro this summer. The city of Paris has unveiled its best idea yet for tourists and city dwellers alike: Vélib', a self-service bike rental service.

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With a station every 300 meters and 24/7 access, you won't waste another minute underground. Unlike private bike rental agencies, this public service is highly affordable and practical, with three membership programs and ...

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Club Duplex


This was a very special find. My roommates and I happened to meet a few guys who said that they had special connections to get us into Duplex for free. We obliged, and found ourselves whisked away into the club within minutes (only later we would find out that Duplex hosts free nights until 2 AM on Thursdays for students and on Saturdays for everyone). It is easy to get ...

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Live poets society


I arrive late, the event organizer is going through the ritual of introducing a poet, who is going to shortly do a live a reading of their work. Sat on a bench, are two other poets who will shortly get their turns, one of them is known to me and has a slightly edgy pensive look. People are scattered incongruously around the sizable cave of a Scottish pub, which is ...