Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your ultimate guide for what to do in Paris today through the weekend! It's a buzzing time in the City of Light, with spring vibes kicking in strong. Today, Sunday, March 22, wrap up the thrill at Saut Hermès, the prestigious equestrian jumping competition at the Grand Palais, where top riders and their horses dazzle with gravity-defying leaps—Sortiraparis reports it's the highlight of the international calendar, running through today, so grab those last tickets for an unforgettable spectacle. Over at the Olympic Aquatic Center in Saint-Denis, the Giant Open swimming event wraps up too, with 200 elite swimmers splashing it out in high-stakes races—perfect for sports fans craving action.
Cinema lovers, today's your day: the Spring Cinema Festival offers must-see films for just five euros at participating theaters across Paris from March 22 to 24, featuring a stellar lineup you won't want to miss. Art enthusiasts, dash to the Urban Art Fair at Le Carreau du Temple, showcasing global street art masters like Shepard Fairey, Hopare, and Miss.Tic—it's open through today, March 22, with photos and vibes that scream urban cool.
As we roll into the week, dive into the Spring Sculpture Festival across Hauts-de-Seine from March 21 to 29, packed with family-friendly artistic events, like the unique snail tour at Suresnes Museum on March 22 and 29, or the cycling art route from Paris La Défense today. Music pulses everywhere: catch St. Patrick's Day festivities at the Irish Cultural Center all March with live sets from Éna Brennan and Boxing Banjo, or Paris Music Festival concerts in quirky spots like Boris Vian's apartment. Dance the night away at electronic blowouts—Myd headlines Centquatre-Paris on March 13 with Pedro Winter, but keep eyes on La Machine du Moulin Rouge for Chronologic and Lolita parties, or the free open-air electro sunset atop Printemps Haussmann tomorrow, March 21? Wait, no—tonight's the eve, but vibes carry over.
Weekend warriors, test your nerve on the vertigo-inducing suspension bridge 60 meters up the Eiffel Tower, open till May—Sortiraparis calls it a chilling 40-meter walk with epic views. Cherry blossoms are blooming free at Martin Luther King Park in the 17th and Billancourt Park—prime hanami time through April. Immerse in Passion Japon at La Villette till August, with samurai, tea, and manga magic. Catch Renoir and Love at Musée d'Orsay, Nan Goldin at Grand Palais, or Pop Art Car free on Champs-Élysées. Sports? Paris Madness basketball marathon at Adidas Arena. Opera fans, Tosca at Opéra Bastille tonight at 19:30.
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