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Paris Buzzes with Electrifying Events this Weekend

Paris Buzzes with Electrifying Events this Weekend

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 Bonjour listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what to do in Paris today and through the weekend—it's packed with electrifying events that'll make this chilly January unforgettable. Kicking off right now on this Friday, dive into the Hyper Weekend Festival at Radio France, where contemporary music stars light up iconic venues from today through Sunday with non-stop concerts and performances, according to Sortiraparis. Feel the celestial magic at Saint-Eustache Church, where the upgraded L'Odyssée Céleste immersive sound-and-light show transforms the vaulted ceilings into a 3D cosmic adventure, running starting today until April.

Tonight, catch the Nights of Reading kicking off its 10th edition with open mic and family writing workshops at Palais Galliera, blending literature, art, and fashion—events continue through Sunday. Ground Control hosts a free literary evening with a DJ set, perfect for word lovers who dance. Art enthusiasts, head to Art3F at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for the winter contemporary art fair from today to Sunday, showcasing global talents. Wellness seekers, the Thermalies fair at Carrousel du Louvre offers thalassotherapy demos and spa vibes through Sunday.

Tomorrow Saturday, groove to Four Tet's DJ set in the pit at Zénith de La Villette, a electronic music highlight. The World Circus Festival of Tomorrow dazzles at Cirque Phénix with next-gen stars until Sunday. Shellfish fans, the Saint-Jacques Shell Festival takes over Montmartre on Saturday and Sunday, celebrating Saint-Brieuc Bay's prized catch with feasts and festivities. Challenge your senses at Paradox Museum's Blue Monday specials with new optical illusions.

Sunday brings the Paris Indoor Meeting athletics showdown at Accor Arena, starring top French and international athletes. Vintage car lovers, join the 26th Winter Paris Crossing parade hosted by Vincennes en Anciennes, cruising the capital in classics. Sports fever peaks at the Prix d’Amérique Festival at Paris-Vincennes Racecourse all weekend, with world-class harness racing, GIMS concert, Yann Muller DJ sets, food courts, and kid zones. Stroll the ongoing Festival des Lanternes at Jardin d'Acclimatation, immersed in 2,000 Japanese lanterns evoking Tokyo and Fuji until March. Don't miss immersive fun at Musée d'Orsay's 40th anniversary nave show or free gems like Van Cleef & Arpels' Enchanting Time watch exhibition at Place Vendôme.

Paris is buzzing, listeners—grab your coats and dive in for memories that'll sparkle. Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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