Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Paris with your globe-trotting buddy Oly Bennet. Paris today is riding that crisp January vibe: cool winter air, low golden light, perfect for long walks, hot chocolate breaks, and dramatically posing in your scarf like you’re in a black-and-white film.
According to Paris Update, the city’s cultural scene is on fire this season, with museums, galleries, and new shows all competing for your attention. El País recently wrote that Paris is reclaiming its title as the art capital of the world, so yes, you’ve basically dropped into the Champions League of culture.
Let’s hit today’s standout events. Sortiraparis reports that The Beat Goes On, a free exhibition at Quai de la Photo, dives into clubbing culture with photos that celebrate nightlife, music, and protest all in one go. For art fans, the Grand Palais is showing All About Love, a bold and colorful exhibition by Mickalene Thomas, mixing glamour, politics, and serious visual punch. Over at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Chinese artist Song Dong is turning the department store into a giant art playground with the immersive installation Various and Diverse Objects, filling the space with everyday objects turned into living memory. Theater lovers can catch La Peste, a stage adaptation of Camus’ The Plague at La Scène Parisienne, for a dark, philosophical evening. And for night owls, Pollstar lists Danza at La Java tonight, a sweaty, high-energy party in one of Paris’s classic underground clubs.
On the newsy side of things, Paris Update highlights a steady stream of new restaurant openings—think modern bistros doing creative twists on French comfort food—so this is a great time to try a neighborhood spot instead of defaulting to the tourist strip. Public transit is running its usual dense network of metro and buses; just remember the classic Paris trick: sometimes walking 10 minutes between stations is faster than making three line changes.
Here’s how I’d play the day. Start with a late-morning wander through the Musée d’Orsay; today’s schedule includes programming around Manet’s Olympia, making it a perfect excuse to dive into 19th‑century scandal and genius. Then stroll along the Seine, grab a crêpe from a streetside stand, and head to Quai de la Photo for The Beat Goes On. Swing by Le Bon Marché for Song Dong’s installation and a cheeky pastry stop. After dark, book the AURA Invalides sound-and-light show at Les Invalides, described by Sortiraparis as one of the must-see nocturnal experiences in the city. If you’ve still got energy, finish at La Java for Danza and dance off every baguette you’ve eaten.
Local tip: if you’re taking the metro, stand back from the doors and let people off first—Parisians may look impatient, but follow that rule and you instantly blend in. And at cafés, linger; no one’s rushing you off the terrace. Order a coffee, watch the world go by, and you’re basically an extra in a French movie.
Tomorrow, Paris keeps the fun rolling with more January-only exhibitions, family-friendly light shows around Île-de-France, and some very cool, offbeat activities that would make any quirky sports fan’s heart race—think unusual workshops and immersive experiences. Tune in next time and I’ll be your play-by-play guide to another epic day in the City of Light.
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