Announcements
Century of Cinema: The Best of Film A special summer seminar co-taught by Lisa Nesselson, film critic for Variety, and Glenn Myrent, chief editor of the Cinémathèque revue. The American University of Paris, July 8-12, 5-9pm, info & registration: 01 40 62 05 76 (Academic Coordinator: Isabelle Thourot de Toledo)

The Abbey Bookshop/Canadian Club sponsors a 25 km hike open to all, June 16, tel: 01 46 33 16 24

The Sister’s Association Symposium commemorates Juneteeth or African American Emancipation Day — first observed in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States — with a screening of “Brotherly Love,” from the PBS series “Africans in America.” Film and discussion. June 19, 6-11pm, Image d’Ailleurs, 21 rue de la Clef, 5e, M° Censier Daubenton, 10E

Toastmasters 75 Club June 27, 8pm, Le Moulin à Café, 22 rue Caumartin, 9e, tel: 01 42 59 39 17 (guests welcome)

On Stage
Moving Parts playreadings “Gospel Truth,” a musical comedy, by Manda Djin, June 16, 7:30pm, Carr’s Restaurant, 1 rue du Mont Thabor, 1er, M° Tuileries, tel: 01 44 93 59 72

“The Real Inspector Hound,” a British comedy/detective story by Tom Stoppard. To June 29, 7:45pm, Théâtre des Déchargeurs, 3 rue des Déchargeurs, 1er, M° Châtelet, tel: 01 42 36 00 02

Humorists Eddie Brill and Rick Right perform June 30, July 1 & 2, 8:30pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102 quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Jacques Bonsergent/République, tel: 01 53 19 98 98, 19E/15E

Improvisational Theater Group performs July 5, 8:30pm, Franco-American Cultural Center, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides/Alma-Marceau, Info: www.improfessionals.com, 10E/5E

The Lester McNutt Company performs Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” July 7, 21 & 28/Aug 4, 11 & 18 3pm, Théâtre de la Passementerie, 89 rue Villiers de l’Isle Adam, 20e, M° Gambetta

Double Dreamburger Alan Rossett’s comedy about the daily existence of a family struggling to keep up with changing times. Aug 1 to Sept 8, 8:45pm (weekend matinees 5pm), Théâtre de l’Opprimé, 78 rue du Charolais, M° Dugommier, tel: 01 42 63 98 14

Art
USO artist of the month Catherine Pillas exhibits work titled “Fleur de Femme.” To June 27, 20 rue de la Trémoille, 8e, tel: 01 40 70 99 68

Music
“The Four Note Opera” — a piece composed by Tom Johnson, is presented in concert version at The Franco-American Community Center. June 19, 8pm & June 23, 4pm, FACCP, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides/Alma-Marceau, (donations)

Pianist Aaron Nee performs Brahms’ Sonata No. 3, Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 and Scherzo No. 4 at 12:30pm. July 4, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 23 84 08

“Moonray and the Bitch” Australian rock band launches its new CD. July 5, 10pm, Cafe Oz, 1 rue de Bruxelles, 9e, M° Blanche, tel. 01 40 16 11 16, free. (Blues frontman Chris Kenna plays solo every Monday, 10pm, Lansdowne Cafe, 123 rue Oberkampf, 10e, M° Parmentier, tel: 01 58 30 62 12, free)

Blue Lake Youth Orchestra presents Bizet, Debussy and Ravel at 8:30pm. July 11, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 23 84 08

The Bedford School Choir Aug 22, 12:30pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 23 84 08

Book events
Bloomsday Celebration! Readings from the major works of James Joyce, performed by Michael Gradwell, John Kliphan, Declan McCavana and Eileen O'Dea. June 16, 6pm, The Highlander Pub, 8 rue de Nevers, 6e, M° Odéon, tel: 01 43 26 54 20 (donation: 4E)

Kilometer Zero hosts a series of readings, combined with theater and music. June 16 & 23, 8pm, In Fact art squat, 51 rue de Chateaudun, 9e, M° Trinité, info: www.kilometerzero.org

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Shakespeare and Co. book shop. Signings and poetry readings every Monday throughout June. Key events include a Bloomsday celebration featuring Marcia d’Arcy on June 16 (5-7pm), while Lawrence Ferlinghetti will “autograph” his books and read a selection of his poems on June 24 (5-7pm). Shakespeare & Co., 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 5e, tel: 01 43 26 96 50

Anna Conover presents her biography “Olga Rudge and Ezra Pound: What thou lovest well...” — a portrait of Pound’s companion, herself a prominent concert violinist. June 19, 7pm, Village Voice bookshop, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, M° Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47

Cara Black The author of “Murder in Belleville” and “Murder in the Marais” presents her new book “Murder in the Sentier.” June 20, 7:30pm, Brentano’s, 37 av de l’Opéra, 2e, tel: 01 42 61 52 50

To coincide with this summer’s James Jones Symposium in honor of her father who wrote “From Here to Eternity,” Kaylie Jones — herself the author of “Celeste Ascending” and "A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries” — speaks at an open house reception hosted by The Abbey Bookshop. June 21, 5-7pm, 29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01 46 33 16 24

A discussion featuring literary biographer Noel Riley Fitch — who has written about Anais Nin, Sylvia Beach and Julia Child. June 23, 12:30pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01 46 33 16 24

Jane Graham presents her latest collection of poems, “Never” and South African poet Peter Sacks reads from his new work “Necessity: Poems,” June 27, 7pm, Village Voice bookshop, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, M° Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47

Lauren Davis reads from her new novel, “Stubborn Season.” July 3, 7pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01 46 33 16 24

Jim Gladstone reads from his novel, “The Big Book of Misunderstanding” June 30, while Susan Straight presents her latest novel July 5. The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore, 13 rue Charles V, 4e, M° St-Paul/Sully-Morland, tel: 01 42 77 42 17, free

Carol Sabbeth — author of “Monet and the Impressionists for kids” — gives a free art lesson specially intended for children, based on techniques discussed in her new book. July 17, 3:30pm, Brentano’s, 37 av de l’Opéra, 2e, tel: 01 42 61 52 50

Discussion Groups
Psychotherapy Discussion Café led by psychotherapist Cherry Chapman on Tuesdays. 6:30pm, Relais Jussieu, corner rue Linné/Boulanger, 5e, M° Jussieu, tel: 01 43 31 89 70, free

Metaphysical Café discusses various themes at 7pm meetings hosted by Jane Grey, Ph.D. June 28 — “Soul Mates.” July 25 — “Spirituality and the Consumer Culture.” Aug 29 — “Change and the Search for Truth.” Le François Coppée, 1 bd du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51 (8E entry + 4E min. conso)

Café Philosophique hosts discussions on various topics led by Gale Prawda, Ph.D. Monthly café meetings: July 3 & Aug 7, 7pm. Café de Flore, 172 bd St-Germain, 6e, M° St-Germain-des-Prés, tel: 01 40 95 05 67

Compiled by Marie Winfield