Upcoming Events

Café et Conversation Midwest - Lincoln - Bin 105 Quality Wines
May
21

Café et Conversation Midwest - Lincoln - Bin 105 Quality Wines

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha, Lincoln and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 21st at Bin 105 Quality Wines in the Haymarkeet in Lincoln. À bientôt!

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St. Bernard mass in French
May
25

St. Bernard mass in French

Come join a French-speaking Catholic community in Omaha to celebrate our 12:30 p.m. mass in French and English on the 4th Sunday of each month at the historic church of St. Bernard in Omaha - vous êtes tous les bienvenus!

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Café et Conversation Midwest at Karma Koffee
Jun
21

Café et Conversation Midwest at Karma Koffee

Bonjour tout le monde! We're returning to Karma Koffee for cette réunion. They have wonderful coffee/tea/smoothie libations and/or we can bring our own wine, etc. Yummy food items too. If the weather's warm, they have a nice patio. Karma is in the Pepperwood Plaza, 156th/Dodge area. (same plaza as Le Voltaire). All levels welcome, venez rejoindre-nous!

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Bastille Day Picnic 2025
Jul
20

Bastille Day Picnic 2025

AFO’s Bastille Day Picnic & Annual Meeting. We have reserved the Elmwood Park Pavilion for our annual family-friendly picnic and celebration of this French National Holiday. All are invited - vous êtes tous les bienvenus ! A brief annual membership meeting will take place during this event to welcome new members and re-cap the year.

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Café et Conversation Midwest au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics
May
18

Café et Conversation Midwest au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 18th at the Joslyn Art Museum. À bientôt !

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Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters
May
17

Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 10:00am on Saturday, May 17th at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt !

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Café et Conversation Midwest à La Bo
May
15

Café et Conversation Midwest à La Bo

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 15th at La Bo: The Bodega at Ooh De Lally in Dundee. À bientôt!

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Jacques Brel: The Impossible Dream
May
4

Jacques Brel: The Impossible Dream

Jacques Brel or The Impossible Dream

The music of Jacques Brel, a master of the modern chanson. Sung in French and performed by the Paris-based theater company who brought us Mad Men, Chez Molière and Chante la Vie, Chante. Made possible by AFO donors and sponsors. Ticket prices: $10 for AFO Members and $15 for Non-members. Register here.

Où et quand? Join us at the The Joslyn’s Abbott Hall on Sunday May 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

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Author Event at the Field Club with Anne Marie Kenny
Apr
19

Author Event at the Field Club with Anne Marie Kenny

Author and AFO member Anne Marie Kenny will present her new memoir, A Song for Bohemia. This dynamic event will feature readings, music, and lively discussion about her 10 years in France and 10 years in the Czech Republic. Anne Marie will be introduced by her editor Holly Richmond -- both of whom are AFO Past Presidents.

Books are now available now at The Bookworm or on Amazon, and will be available for purchase at the event, and signing by the author. Register here.

Où et quand? At the Field Club of Omaha on Saturday 19 April from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters
Apr
19

Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 10:00am on Saturday, April 19th at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt!

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Café et Conversation Midwest à Edge of the Universe
Apr
16

Café et Conversation Midwest à Edge of the Universe

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 6:00pm on Wednesday, April 16th at Edge of the Universe in Benson. À bientôt!

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Café et Conversation Midwest au Mill on Leavenworth - Back to Basics
Apr
13

Café et Conversation Midwest au Mill on Leavenworth - Back to Basics

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 13th at The Mill on Leavenworth. À bientôt !

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Café et Conversation Midwest à Fig
Apr
6

Café et Conversation Midwest à Fig

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 1pm on Sunday, June 6th at Fig on the Riverfront. À bientôt !

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Classic French-language Film
Mar
29

Classic French-language Film

Save the Date: On Saturday March 29 @ 10:30 a.m., Filmstreams is showing the French language film currently ranked #1 on the BFI Sight and Sound’s list of the greatest films of all time: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. AFO will be in the lobby with morning treats to go with your coffee.

Please purchase tickets at https://filmstreams.org/films/jeanne-dielman-23-quai-du-commerce-1080-bruxelles

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Café et Conversation Midwest à Blue Line Coffee
Mar
27

Café et Conversation Midwest à Blue Line Coffee

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 5:30pm on Thursday, March 24th at Blue Line Coffee in Dundee. À bientôt !

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Café et Conversation Midwest at Karma Koffee
Mar
22

Café et Conversation Midwest at Karma Koffee

Bonjour tout le monde! We're going to Karma Koffee for cette réunion. A new coffee shop for us, but they've been around for several years; very popular place. The usual coffee/tea/smoothie libations plus we can bring our own wine, etc. Yummy food items too. If the weather's warm, they have a nice patio. Karma is in the Pepperwood Plaza, 156th/Dodge area. (same plaza as Le Voltaire). All levels welcome, venez rejoindre-nous!

Gene & the C & C MW Team

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*RESCHEDULED* Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters
Mar
22

*RESCHEDULED* Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 10:00am on Saturday, March 22nd (postponed from March 15th) at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt!

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Café et Conversation Midwest au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics
Mar
16

Café et Conversation Midwest au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 16th at the Joslyn Art Museum. À bientôt !

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Café et Conversation Midwest - Lincoln - Hilton Garden Inn
Mar
9

Café et Conversation Midwest - Lincoln - Hilton Garden Inn

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha, Lincoln and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 5:00pm on Sunday, March 9th at the Hilton Garden Inn on R Street in Lincoln. À bientôt!

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**POSTPONED TO THURSDAY** Café et Conversation Midwest à Edge of the Universe
Mar
6

**POSTPONED TO THURSDAY** Café et Conversation Midwest à Edge of the Universe

AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha and the Midwest’s francophones a French conversation event every week of the year! C&C is a casual weekly meetup to practice/speak French. Whether you are a beginner, native speaker, or somewhere in between, C&C is the group for you. Join C&C at 5:30pm on Thursday, March 6th (postponed from the previous day) at Edge of the Universe in Benson. À bientôt!

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