Upcoming Events
Café et Conversation Midwest - Sioux City à Council Oak Coffee Roasters (rescheduled from February 15th)
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, February 22nd (rescheduled from the previous week) at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt!
French-Inspired Wine & Cheese Pairing Event
Experience the art of pairing with Miranda’s Cheese Love! Enjoy an afternoon with these specialty food and drink curators as they bring their passion for cheese to life. This interactive and educational event will feature hand crafted cheese pairing bites and 3 French / French-style wines.
Où et quand? We will gather at The Highline Apartments Galleria (at 24th and Dodge) at 3:30 p.m.
Price: $30 AFO Members / $35 Member Guests. Please visit our Registration page for tickets.
Que du Français !
Looking for a French immersion experience without having to travel internationally? Que du Français is it!
For more information, email quedufrancais@yahoo.com. Au plaisir de vous recevoir !
Désir de lire - le club de lecture de l'AFO
Joignez-nous pour notre discussion de grandes oeuvres classiques et contemporaines de la littérature française!
Café et Conversation Midwest @ Corkscrew Rockbrook
Bonjour tout le monde! Come on back to the Corkscrew Wine & Cheese bar Rockbrook to hone your français skills. Venez vous rejoindre! All levels welcome per usual. À bientôt!
Private Tour of The Joslyn (5 March)
Join a private tour for AFO members featuring French artworks. Led by Joslyn docent and AFO member Viktoriya Phillips, this one-hour tour is limited to just 12 people, so register early. Tickets are free of charge - please visit our Registration page for this event.
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, March 5th at Edge of the Universe in Benson. À bientôt!
Private tour of The Joslyn (6 March)
Join a private tour for AFO members featuring French artworks. Led by Joslyn docent and AFO member Viktoriya Phillips, this one-hour tour is limited to just 12 people, so register early. Tickets are free of charge - please visit our Registration page for this event.
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!
Apéro mars
Venez nous rejoindre pour participer à notre apéro et parler en français! Vous êtes tous les bienvenus!
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 15th at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt!
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 !
Désir de lire - le club de lecture de l'AFO
Joignez-nous pour notre discussion de grandes oeuvres classiques et contemporaines de la littérature française!
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
Que du Français !
Looking for a French immersion experience without having to travel internationally? Que du Français is it!
For more information, email quedufrancais@yahoo.com. Au plaisir de vous recevoir !
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. Tickets will be available on the Film Streams website (link to be posted here when available).
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!
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!
Author Event at the Field Club with Anne Marie Kenny
Save the date: Author and AFO Member Anne Marie Kenny will be discussing her new book during a luncheon at the Field Club of Omaha. Tickets must be purchased for this event from our Registration page. You will be notified when ticket purchase is enabled.
Jacques Brel: The Impossible Dream
Save the Date for AFO’s Spring Musical Event.
Tickets available soon!
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.
*CANCELED* 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 5:30pm on Thursday, February 20th at Fig on the Riverfront. À bientôt!
Café et Conversation Midwest - Lincoln - Art & Soul
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 2:00pm on Saturday, February 15th at Art & Soul on Hidcote Drive in Lincoln. À bientôt!
Café et Conversation Midwest à Corkscrew - Back to Basics
AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha’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 1:30pm on Saturday February 15th at Corkscrew in Rockbrook. À bientôt !
Apéro février
Venez nous rejoindre pour participer à notre apéro et parler en français! Vous êtes tous les bienvenus!
Café et Conversation Midwest à iDLE Wine & Goods
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, February 5th at iDLE Wine & Goods in Little Bohemia. À bientôt!
TIME CHANGE!! Café et Conversation Midwest at the Barroco
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re changing the meeting time to 6:30.
Bonjour tout le monde. Let's meet at the Barroco Wine Bar. They not only have a full bar menu, but delicious nibbles, too! As always, all levels welcome; venez nous rejoindre. À bientôt! Gene & the C & C MW Team
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!
Café et Conversation Midwest à Myrtle & Cypress (Omaha Conservatory of Music)
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 Sunday, January 26th at Myrtle & Cypress at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. À bientôt!
Désir de lire - le club de lecture de l'AFO
Joignez-nous pour notre discussion de grandes oeuvres classiques et contemporaines de la littérature française!
Que du Français !
Looking for a French immersion experience without having to travel internationally? Que du Français is it!
For more information, email quedufrancais@yahoo.com. Au plaisir de vous recevoir !
Apéro janvier
Venez nous rejoindre pour participer à notre apéro et parler en français! Vous êtes tous les bienvenus!
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!
Café et Conversation - Sioux City
Coffee, French and friends!! Join us at Council Oaks Coffee in Sioux City on the third Saturday of each month. All levels welcome!!
Café et Conversation 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, December 18th at Edge of the Universe in Benson. À bientôt!
Café et Conversation Lincoln - Wax Buffalo Prescott
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 5:00pm on Sunday, December 15th at Wax Buffalo on Prescott Street in Lincoln. À bientôt!
Que du Français !
Looking for a French immersion experience without having to travel internationally? Que du Français is it!
For more information, email quedufrancais@yahoo.com. Au plaisir de vous recevoir !
*DELAYED START TIME* Café et Conversation au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics
AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha’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 12:00pm on Saturday, December 14th at the Joslyn Museum. À bientôt !
Fête de fin d’année
Our annual year-end dinner will again be held at Le Voltaire restaurant. Join us for wonderful food, wine, friendship and song. See the menu for details. Please register for this event.
Durham Holiday Festival
AFO will have a table with French-themed items for sale at this year’s Holiday Cultural Festival at the Durham Museum from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday December 6th. Enjoy the holiday decorations at the Durham Museum along with international performances, foods and gift items for purchase. No registration needed. The entrance fee is $15.
C & C MW @ Corkscrew Rockbrook
Bonjour tout le monde! We're returning to the Corkscrew Wine & Cheese bar Rockbrook to hone our français skills. Venez vous rejoindre! All levels welcome per usual. À bientôt!
Gene & the C & C Team
Café et Conversation Midwest at Cellar 44
Bonjour tout le monde! We so enjoyed our recent meetup at Cellar 44 that we're returning in November! Plenty of the usual libations + nice appetizers and charcuteries. Comme d'habitude, all levels welcome. Venez nous rejoindre!
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!
French Fall Wine Tasting
Alliance Française is again partnering with Le Bouillon to present our annual Fall French Wine Tasting event. Admission is $20 for AFO members and $30 for the general public. AFO members automatically qualify for early entry at 11:00 am.
Tickets are available now on Le Bouillon’s website at: Fall French Wine Registration
C & CMW Parlons à Edge of the Universe
Edge of the Universe is a themed cafe, where the theme changes every few months. They offer new coffees and cocktails with each theme. Additionally, they have wine, tea, and hot chocolate. Pastries and charcuterie can also be purchased.
Edge is located on the northeast corner of 61st and Maple St. in Benson. Parking can be found in a public lot one block south on the east side of 61st St.
As always, everyone is welcome regardless of your French level. Please join us to practice your French!
Désir de lire - le club de lecture de l'AFO
Joignez-nous pour notre discussion de grandes oeuvres classiques et contemporaines de la littérature française!
Que du Français !
Looking for a French immersion experience without having to travel internationally? Que du Français is it!
For more information, email quedufrancais@yahoo.com. Au plaisir de vous recevoir !
Café et Conversation 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, November 16th at Council Oak Coffee Roasters in Sioux City. À bientôt!
Author Event at the Bookworm with Ted Wheeler and Lydia Kang
Novelist Theodore Wheeler will read from his novel, The War Begins in Paris, the recent Omaha Reads selection, and talk with fellow writer and francophile Lydia Kang about the experience of writing a novel that's set in Europe but peopled with Midwesterners.
Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:00 p.m. at The Bookworm
2501 S. 90th St. in Omaha
Apéro novembre
Venez nous rejoindre pour participer à notre apéro et parler en français! Vous êtes tous les bienvenus!
Café et Conversation au Musée Joslyn - Back to Basics
AFO has partnered with independent group Café et Conversation Midwest to bring Omaha’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 10:15am on Sunday, November 9th at the Joslyn Museum. À bientôt !