Welcome to Things to Do in Paris, listeners! I'm your host, and let me tell you, Saturday January 31st is absolutely *buzzing* with energy in the City of Light! Right now, Paris is riding high on the wave of Lunar New Year festivities, and the vibe is electric. We've got artists, athletes, and adventure seekers flooding the streets, so bundle up and get ready to explore because today is packed with incredible happenings. Let me break down the must-see events happening right this moment. First up, head to the Giant Free Swap Party at the Académie du Climat in the Marais—yes, you heard that right, completely free! You can trade your old clothes, books, and decor with fellow Parisians. It's like a treasure hunt where everything's up for grabs and nobody pays a single euro. Genius, right? If you're feeling artistically inclined, Kid Cudi just unveiled his debut art exhibition called Echoes of the Past at Galerie Ruttkowski;68 in the third arrondissement. We're talking paintings and an original sound piece created exclusively for this show. Pretty cool stuff for hip-hop and art fans alike. Now here's where it gets wild—the Mondial du Tatouage is taking over the Grande Halle de la Villette! This is the world's biggest tattoo convention with 550 tattoo artists from every corner of the globe. From Tahiti to Tokyo, these masters are here to blow your mind with incredible ink. Whether you're getting a fresh design or just want to witness absolute artistry, this is unmissable. Want something family-friendly? The Little Villette is hosting games and discoveries perfect for the little ones, completely free. And if you're into literature, the Lire la Nature fair at the Museum of Hunting and Nature is bringing together book lovers with author meet-and-greets and panel discussions. Quick local announcements—check those Metro and RER updates before heading out, because there are some closures and demonstrations happening across the system. Nothing that'll stop you though! Here's my pro tip: grab dinner somewhere cozy because tonight features multiple classical concerts. Les Violons de France are performing Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at La Madeleine, Gospel Dream is rocking the Cathédrale Américaine, and if you prefer Mozart, head to Saint-Germain-des-Prés for Four Seasons and A Little Night Music. Tickets range from eighteen to forty-three dollars, so take your pick based on your vibe. For a hidden gem experience, venture to the historic Val-de-Grâce Gardens, recently reopened after renovation. It's your peaceful escape in the heart of the city, designed exactly as Anne of Austria imagined centuries ago. Now listeners, tomorrow is absolutely bonkers. February 1st brings the main event—the Chinese New Year Parade along the Champs-Élysées, and here's the kicker, there'll be actual humanoid robots marching alongside nine dragons and fifteen lions to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse! Over 600 performers, huge crowds, and the Champs-Élysées completely car-free. You don't want to miss that spectacle. Plus, Venice Carnival comes to Paris at the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse with free activities, parades, an Italian village, and horse races. The magical atmosphere is calling! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
