Beaux-Arts in La Grande-Motte, “Le Goût des autres” at the Pathé cinemas, Ciné-campus at Utopia, Christine Masduraud at the Bagouet space, small bulletins at Pierresvives, Greek heavy rock at Antirouille, “Hélène Tréssore Transnationale” at Diagonal or Laurent Febvay at Kawa theatre.
Discover our selection of outings for the beginning of the weekend in Montpellier and get plenty of ideas with our online agenda.
Monday, March 30 A look at Beaux-Arts with three Montpellier artists from the 20th century
Conference. Historian Marie-Josée Guigou will present the Fabre museum and the Beaux-Arts school from the Revolution to today. Then three artists, Marie Combier (1895-1988), Marguerite Huetter (1904-2003), and Marie-Louise Mille, alias “Farinette” (1906-2004).
> This Monday, March 30 at 2:50 p.m. at Maison des Associations, avenue du Golf in La Grande-Motte. Open to all, free entry. Contact the association Au fil du temps at 06-24-53-89-56.
Once upon a time… “Le Goût des autres”
Cinema. Screening of a film presentation by Philippe Rouyer, film journalist and critic. Dramatic comedy, romance (1h52) by Agnès Jaoui, with Jean-Pierre Bacri, Gérard Lanvin, Alain Chabat. Castella is a business executive not very interested in culture. However, one evening, while attending a performance of “Bérénice” out of obligation, he falls in love with the text and the lead actress, Clara.
> This Monday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Pathé Comédie and Cinema Pathé Odysseum in Montpellier. Special rate 9€, under 14s 6€.
“Miracl in Alabama”
Ciné-campus. Followed by an exchange with Vincent Badiou, pedagogical coordinator of Lansad LSF at the University Paul-Valéry on themes of learning, communication, and accessibility to culture for people with hearing and/or visual impairments. Biopic, drama (1h46, 1962) by Arthur Penn, with Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory. Helen Keller’s parents, a girl who became blind and deaf in infancy, call upon Annie Sullivan, a specialized teacher.
> This Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. at Cinema Utopia in Montpellier. Normal rate 7€. Contact at 04-67-52-32-00.
Tuesday, March 31 “Where the moult begins” by Christine Masduraud
Exhibition. Highlighting the work done by the artist with women in exile, this exhibition brings together collective creations imbued with great sensitivity, dialoguing with the artist’s personal production. This journey invites visitors to immerse themselves in a visual and cultural universe where craftsmanship and life stories coexist.
> From Tuesday to Sunday until April 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Espace Dominique-Bagouet in Montpellier. Free entry.
Let the small bulletins speak
Exhibition. “The Archivist’s Surprise” presents a selection of null bulletins preserved by the Departmental Archives of Hérault. These documents, produced during the presidential elections of 2017 and 2022, reflect a free and uncompromising citizen voice.
> From Tuesday to Saturday, starting this Tuesday, March 31 until July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pierresvives (atelier de l’histoire) in Montpellier. Open to all, free entry. Contact at 04-67-67-39-00.
Villagers of Ioannina City + Black Willows
Concert. Leading group in experimental progressive rock, Villagers of Ioannina City is one of the top bands in the famous Greek heavy rock scene. They express a phenomenal blend of psychedelic heavy rock and folk instruments such as bagpipes, clarinets, and flutes. Black Willows emerge from the dark depths of the collective consciousness, uniting the primordial forces of doom and shamanism.
> This Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. at Antirouille in Montpellier. Ticket price: normal 22€. Contact at 04-67-06-55-13.
Preview: “Hélène Tréssore Transnationale”
Rainbow screen. Screening followed by a discussion with Patrick Cardon, a prominent figure in French homosexual activism, founder of Gaykitschcamp editions, and friend of Hélène Hazera, organized as part of the Rainbow Screen Festival. Documentary (1h34) by Judith Abitbol. With admiration, Judith Abitbol creates a portrait of Hélène Hazera, a flamboyant figure of the counter-cultures of the 70s-90s in France.
> This Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. at Cinema Diagonal in Montpellier. Full price 9€, reduced price 7€. Contact at 04-67-58-58-10.
Laurent Febvay: “En Attendant”
Show. “Impatient to see you again before the return of his new show, Laurent Febvay offers 1h15 of laughter with a blend of stand-up, interactions, and characters, because time is too long without you so… While waiting… we’ll still meet.”
> This Tuesday, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. at Kawa Théâtre in Montpellier. Web rate 24.53€, 12-25 years old 18.47€. Contact at 04-67-58-15-45.
