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Fostering cultural connections

The French American Cultural Society (FACS) is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 based in San Francisco which offers to its community a unique cultural experience in the Bay Area and beyond. The French American Cultural Society was formed in 1999, as an organization offering more opportunities for residents of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento region of Northern California, to experience the diversity of French culture.

04/14/2026

We are delighted to invite you to a special evening co-presented with French Tech San Francisco and the San Francisco Ballet.
Tech Meets the Stage — April 28 · at 6:00pm
Join us for a unique experience at the intersection of art, culture, and technology.

🩰 6:00–7:00 PM | Pre-performance reception
Step backstage at SF Ballet for an exclusive behind-the-scenes moment with drinks, networking, and a special conversation with Roxane Bal and the SF Ballet team.
🎟 $35 ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-en-pointe-french-edition-tickets-1987093367754?aff=oddtdtcreator

🩰 7:30 PM | Mere Mortals performance
At the War Memorial Opera House
🎟 Tickets (sold separately): https://www.sfballet.org/productions/mere-mortals/
Use code INSIDER26

A beautiful and immersive evening exploring AI, creativity, and the human experience.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

11/19/2025

Sold out weekend!
Thank you for making 2025 such a success.
Big merci to our sponsors:
The International School of San Francisco, Morgan Stanley, Bpifrance, Izipizi, Beacon Grand, & .

We’re proud of our partnership with French Premiere French Talent USA, with the support of MERCI SF.

And thank you Vogue Theater for hosting us.
Five films, a full house — see you next year!

10/30/2025

🎬 Opening Film – SF French Cinema Days 2025
�🇫🇷 GURU (GOUROU) – featuring Pierre Niney

🎥 Friday, Nov 15 at 6:30 PM | Vogue Theater�🎟️ All screenings in French with English subtitles�🎫 Tickets are going fast: https://www.frenchtalentusa.org/frenchcinemadayssanfrancisco-2025

10/23/2025

🎬✨ The 3rd edition of SF French Cinema Days is here!�Your passport to France — without boarding a plane ✈️🇫🇷
🎟️ 5-Movie Pass on sale now → only until Oct 25, 8PM !LIMITED QUANTITIES�Individual tickets go live Oct 26 at 5AM�👉 to grab yours and secure access to the most anticipated (and mostly premiere!) films & skip the line.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/frenchtalentusa/1872556
🎥 2025 Lineup:
* Gourou [Guru] – with Pierre Niney (exclusive screening before its France release in Jan 2026!)
* La venue de l’avenir [The colors of Time]
* Les Enfants vont bien [Out of Love]
* La femme la plus riche du monde [The Richest Woman in the World]
* Chien 51 [Dog 51]
An exceptional edition presented by French Talent USA & French American Cultural Society (FACS) in partnership with French Premiere & MERCI SF— your front-row ticket to the best of new French cinema.
🙏 Supported by our dear sponsors The International School of San Francisco Morgan Stanley Bpifrance Beacon Grand Izipizi and Calparrio & BGV
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06/10/2025

🍿The « San Francisco French Cinema Days » are back!
🎪 Can’t wait to welcome you at the (5) movies
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE
French Premiere French Talent USA Merci SF French American Cultural Society (FACS)

03/15/2025

✨ Today is the Day! Join Us for the French American Cultural Days
March 15, 2025, Lycée Français de San Francisco, Ortega St
Tickets: Only $10 | Kids under 13: Free
Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-american-cultural-days-arts-food-performances-in-sf-tickets-1093692115559?aff=oddtdtcreator
A full day dedicated to celebrating the arts with over 40 live artists. Experience dance, music, theater, fashion, film, live painting, architecture, poetry, and more.
Beyond the performances, explore: Artist booths and live museum experiences, Book signings and creative workshops, French gastronomy throughout the day

The event will open with an official welcome from Florian Cardinaux, Consul General of France in San Francisco, and Florence Buatois, President of the French American Cultural Society (FACS).
Closing the day: an exclusive screening of Niki, a biopic on the legendary artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
A unique celebration of creativity and culture. See you there.

03/12/2025

✨ 4 DAYS TO GO! March 15th!

📅 March 15, 2025
📍 Lycée Français de San Francisco, Ortega St
🎟️ Tickets: only $10 - kids under 13 free
👉 Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-american-cultural-days-arts-food-performances-in-sf-tickets-1093692115559?aff=oddtdtcreator

One full day celebrating the arts with over 40 live artists!

Experience dance, music, theater, fashion, film, live painting, architecture, poetry, and more—all happening in real-time.

Beyond the performances, explore artist booths, book signings, live museum experiences, creative workshops, and French gastronomy throughout the day.

The event will open with an official welcome from Florian Cardinaux, Consul general of France in SF and Florence Buatois, President of French American Cultural Society (FACS) and it will closeThe event closes with an exclusive screening of Niki, a biopic on the legendary artist Niki de Saint Phalle.

Featuring San Francisco Ballet School, Cite langue francaise, San Francisco Girls Chorus, Milène Guermont, Fred Leblanc, Dominique Maxime Genauzeau, Sebastien Pridmore, Solenn Thircuir, Armand Ledanois, La compagnie La D-Boussole, Fred Aube, and many more.

💙A huge thanks to our sponsors
BGV, fondation, Anne Laury Real estate

💙 And to our partners, artists and caterers for making this possible:
Consulat général de France à San Francisco Cité internationale de la langue française TLF-Théâtre du Lycée Français de San Francisco San Francisco Ballet French Premiere Academy of Art University Alliance Francaise Silicon Valley Alliance Francaise de Berkeley Alliance Française de Santa Rosa Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley French Heritage Society La frégate Hermione Lafayette Silicon Valley International School 111 Minna Gallery San Francisco Girls Chorus Francophone Charter School of Oakland Silicon Valley International School Petit Pot Vero's French Classes on the Road Bay Road Story Studio Faustine Betouin Peps aquarel L'Esprit San Francisco Christophe Goudy French cuisine Frenchery: The World's Best Foods, Delivered wine

03/07/2025

In honor of International Women's Day, we're thrilled to offer a 50% discount on tickets for NIKI, the inspiring biographical film about the revolutionary artist Niki de Saint Phalle.

✨ Use promo code: WOMEN at checkout to receive your discount!

🔗 Get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/niki-exclusive-film-screening-in-san-francisco-tickets-1261814965529?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Offer valid Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th - While tickets last!

🎨 NIKI, directed by Céline Sallette, explores the extraordinary life of Niki de Saint Phalle, a fearless artist who shattered barriers in the male-dominated art world. From her early struggles to her bold feminist sculptures, Niki’s legacy continues to inspire.

🎟️ Don't miss this chance to celebrate women in art and culture!

This screening is part of French American Cultural Days, presented by the FFrench American Cultural Society (FACS) thanks to our partner French Premiere.

A huge thank you to our partners for supporting this initiative!
LLycée Français de San Francisco TTLF-Théâtre du Lycée Français de San FranciscoCConsulat général de France à San Francisco AAlliance Francaise de Berkeley AAlliance Française de Santa Rosa AAlliance Francaise Silicon Valley EEcole Bilingue de Berkeley TThe International School of San Francisco FFrench Heritage Society AAnne Laury OOrganisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), lle Centre des monuments nationaux VVero's French Classes on the Road 1111 Minna Gallery FFrench Premiere BBay Road Story Studio SSilicon Valley International School FFrancophone Charter School of Oakland San Francisco Girls Chorus, Peps Aquarel Art Studio, BGV.

03/04/2025

👉 Calling all volunteers! 📨 Send us a message via FB.
Join us for an unforgettable day of French-American culture!

The French American Cultural Days are coming to the Bay Area on March 15, 2025, with art, music, film, fashion, and performances!

To make this special event a success, we need volunteers! Whether you can help for a few hours or the whole day, your support will make a difference.

🌟 Don't forget to book your ticket and be part of this unique experience!
📅 March 15, 2025 | 📍 Lycée Français de San Francisco
🎟 $10 (free for kids) | $20 for the exclusive film screening
https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/1093692115559?aff=oddtdtcreator

A huge thank you to our amazing partners for making this possible:
Lycée Français de San Francisco, TLF-Théâtre du Lycée Français de San Francisco Consulat général de France à San Francisco, Alliance Francaise de Berkeley, Alliance Française de Santa Rosa, Alliance Francaise Silicon Valley, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, The International School of San Francisco, French Heritage Society, Anne Laury, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) , le Centre des monuments nationaux, Vero's French Classes on the Road, 111 Minna Gallery LLC, French Premiere, Bay Road Story Studio, Silicon Valley International School, Francophone Charter School of Oakland BGV

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

02/26/2025

Guess who’s joining our March 15th French American Cultural Days at Lycée Français de San Francisco?

🎟 Don't miss it! Secure your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/french-american-cultural-days-tickets-1093692115559?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re excited to welcome the Cité internationale de la langue française for a live intervention from France (11:05 AM - 12:00 PM) with Jean Souvignet! Based in Villers-Cotterêts, this unique institution celebrates the richness of the French language worldwide.

Don’t miss this and 40+ artists & performances throughout the day!

Join us for this unique cultural experience! 🎭✨

A huge thanks to our partners for making this possible:
Lycée Français de San Francisco, Consulat général de France à San Francisco Alliance Francaise de Berkeley Alliance Française de Santa Rosa, Alliance Francaise Silicon Valley Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley The International School of San Francisco French Heritage Society Anne Laury Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) le Centre des monuments nationaux Vero's French Classes on the Road 111 Minna Gallery French Premiere Bay Road Story Studio Silicon Valley International School Francophone Charter School of Oakland San Francisco Girls Chorus Peps Aquarel Art Studio

March 15, 2025 | Lycée Français de San Francisco
$10 (free for kids),
$20 for the exclusive film screening - NIKI

Florence Buatois Candice Cottin Thomas Celerier Ann Semeraro, Claire Gourdain, Véronique Vassout

Address

C/o BGV, 1600 El Camino Real, Suite 280
West Menlo Park, CA
94108

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14155914802

Website

http://www.facs-sf.org/

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