Paris is buzzing today, Sunday, October 11, with one of the capital’s biggest autumn traditions and a major road race. More than 33,000 runners are expected for the 48th 20 Kilometers of Paris, starting at 9 in the morning on Pont d’Iéna beside the Eiffel Tower. The route passes the Trocadéro, Arc de Triomphe and Bois de Boulogne before returning along the Seine, so listeners can enjoy an energetic morning of cheering, but should expect road closures from about 8:20 until mid-afternoon.
Montmartre is also celebrating the final day of the 93rd Fête des Vendanges, the neighborhood’s harvest festival. According to Travel and Tour World, today’s program includes the unusual Cérémonie des non-demandes en mariage at Place des Abbesses, along with closing festivities and a closing ball at Square Louise Michel. Expect music, food, local wine, performers and plenty of neighborhood atmosphere around the Clos Montmartre vineyard.
For theater lovers, Fnac Spectacles lists a 4 o’clock performance of Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, a 4:30 showing of L’Embarras du Choix, and an 8 o’clock performance of Passeport at the Théâtre de la Renaissance. At the Palais des Congrès, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its celebrated combination of modern dance, athletic movement and African American cultural heritage to the stage. Comedy fans can head to Le Trianon for Hasan Hates Ronny, Ronny Hates Hasan, featuring Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng.
Monday brings a quieter but still interesting choice: the Conseil Local de Santé Mentale meets from 2 to 5 in the afternoon at the mairie of the 18th arrondissement, at 1 Place Jules Joffrin. On Tuesday, jazz takes center stage. Listings include Katia Schiavone Trio at Café de la Danse, Marathon Jazz at Le Sunset and Le Duc des Lombards, and Second Heart at the Théâtre de la Cité internationale.
The highlight later in the week is the Paris Motor Show, running from October 12 through 18. According to Ground News, French and Chinese manufacturers will present world and European premieres, making the show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles a destination for anyone curious about electric vehicles, new technology and the future of driving.
On Friday, October 16, Jazz à la Cité presents Jay Leonhart and Tomoko Ohno at the Fondation des États-Unis. That evening also begins candlelit performances of Queen at the Maison de l’Océan and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Église de la Madeleine. On Sunday, October 18, families can enjoy Disney-themed jazz and goûter performances at Sunside, with programs scheduled from late morning into the evening.
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