🎉 First Thursday and Grand Opening!

Exhibition, a screening of a famous film with its producer, art workshops, and free introductory French classes.

A Phenomenal night of art, language & culture awaits!
🗓 Thursday, 6 November 2025
🕕 Starts at 6:00 PM

📍 Alliance Française du Cap – 155 Loop Street, Cape Town

Prepare for a spectacular evening as we officially unveil our brand-new creative classrooms and celebrate with a vibrant First Thursday event that brings together art, French flair, and immersive experiences!

✨ What to expect on this grand night,

🕕 6:00 PM | Exhibition – begin the evening with an inspiring exhibition,

🕕6:30 pm 🎬 Film screening: Goodbye Bafana — produced by Jean-Luc Van Damme, a powerful historical drama following the relationship between Nelson Mandela and his white prison guard, exploring humanity, change, and reconciliation in apartheid-era South Africa.

🕖 6:00–8:00 PM | 🎨 Art workshop with Jacinta Munro, learn the amazing pouring technique!
Immerse yourself in a hands-on, expressive art session guided by the talented artist Jacinta Munro. All materials will be provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
✨ Please note: Two workshop sessions will be offered, the first from 6:00–7:00 PM and the second from 7:00–8:00 PM.

RSVP is essential, 5 spots at 6 pm, 5 spots at 7 pm at culture@afcapetown.co.za) so we can plan your experience and ensure a welcoming, inspiring environment for everyone.

👉You can discover this remarkable technique in this video: pouring

👩‍🏫 Engage with our teacher
Meet our passionate teaching team, test your French through fun and interactive language games, and discover our engaging, communicative approach to learning.

🏫 Guided classroom tours – take a closer look at our modern learning spaces and discover how we make language learning dynamic, cultural, and community-driven.

🍷 Refreshments & good vibes – sip, mingle, and celebrate with us!

This is more than a launch it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a language lover, art enthusiast, or just curious, this evening is for you.

🎫 Free & open to all (with RSVP): culture@afcapetown.co.za