What to do in Paris

Parisian Delights: Nutcracker Ballet, Paper World Dance, and Winter Wonders Abound


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Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this week! Today, Wednesday, January 7th, kick off with some magical family fun. Head to La Seine Musicale for Benjamin Millepied's fresh take on The Nutcracker, running through January 11th with the Nice Opera Ballet dancers bringing poetic magic to the stage—perfect for all ages. Little ones will adore ImagOri at the Opéra Bastille, a dreamy dance and music tale in a paper world from today until January 10th. Comedy fans, catch Alexandre Kominek's hilarious Bâtard Sensible at the Olympia tonight through the 9th.

Don't miss the last days of The Light Odyssey at Parc Floral in the 12th arrondissement—1,000 glowing lanterns, a stunning drone show, and northern lights effects until January 11th. The Grand Palais Ice Rink wraps up today under its glass roof with a massive Eiffel Tower centerpiece; grab hot chocolate and skate the world's largest indoor rink before it closes. Lumières en Seine at Domaine de Saint-Cloud offers a 2-kilometer light and music trail through January 11th for a enchanting evening walk.

Tomorrow, Thursday the 8th, the Dive Show kicks off at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles through the 11th, with over 400 exhibitors, free intro dives, and underwater gear galore.

The weekend heats up Friday the 9th! Groove at Roller Disco Fever with Martine Patine at Boom Boom Villette—pure retro skating fun. Then, on Saturday the 10th, join the Three Wise Men Parade in Garenne-Colombes with camels, Epiphany vibes, and king cake tasting. Climbing buffs, hit the Salon de l'Escalade at Porte de Versailles on the 10th and 11th. Vintage hunters, scour the Piou Piou Market in Haut-Marais for €2-€10 steals. Music lovers, catch the Morricone and Rota tribute concert at Salle Pleyel on the 9th and 10th. Ongoing gems include free exhibitions like Song Dong's immersive art at Le Bon Marché starting the 10th, Mickalene Thomas's bold All About Love at Grand Palais, and dinosaur LEGO wonders at Paris Montreuil Expo.

Paris is sparkling this week, listeners—lace up, bundle up, and dive into the fun! Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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