French American Cultural Days 2026 at the Lycée

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• When: Saturday, MARCH 14 from 10am to 8pm
• Where: Lycée Ortega Campus
• Tickets: General Admission: $10 | "Stay Trippy Little Hippy": $15 | Get your tickets here 

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On March14, French American Cultural Days returns to the Lycée with a full day of art, music, dance, exhibitions and creative dialogue celebrating vibrant Franco-American culture.

After welcoming over 800 attendees in 2025, FACD 2026 continues to grow as a vibrant meeting point for artists, thinkers, and communities of all ages and backgrounds. Through performances, exhibitions, workshops, and immersive experiences, FACD invites the public to explore art not only as something to see, but as something to live together.

FACD 2026 gathers artists, performers, designers and creative minds for a full day of exhibitions, live performances, music, dance and cultural dialogue in San Francisco.

Experience bold visual art from Yann Legendre, a photographic journey into expatriate life, vibrant performances by the San Francisco Ballet and Girls Chorus, a fashion showcase from Academy of Art University students, and the warm sound of trumpet player Michel Jacquot. A unique celebration of Franco-American creativity and connection.

What to Expect

Illustrator Yann Legendre will bring his visual universe to life through bold and striking illustrations.

Artistic moments by the San Francisco Ballet et du San Francisco Girls Chorus, celebrating movement, harmony and emotion. The photography exhibition "De l’Ombre à la Lumière", created in collaboration with photographer Fred Aube.

​Adding rhythm to the day, a high-energy Krump dance session led by Alan Ark with Baybvck, and before that, a fashion show presented by students from the Academy of Art University de San Francisco.

​Visitors will also discover the paintings of Marie Détrée, Official Painter of the French Navy and in residency at the Lycée during the month of March.​ 

Sjj Agency will be on-site with engaging activities for kids. And floral designs by Sève will add a poetic touch to the event.

The day will conclude with the world premiere of Stay Trippy Little Hippy, performed by American actress Stacey Legendre, with more artistic surprises throughout the celebration !

Event details & Schedule

10:00 AM - Doors open & welcome

10:05 AM -   Creative Workshops (Atrium)
          Workshop with Marie Détrée (youth & adults)
          Theater Improvisation with Stacey Legendre

10:35 AM - Opening Remarks

10:45 AM - Dance Performance
          The San Francisco Ballet (Theater)

11:30 AM - Poetry & Literature Readings
          Contest Laureates & Marion Fritsch 

12:00 PM - Lunch Break & Art Booths
          Mime Performances (Courtyard)
          Graphic Arts Workshop with Marie Détrée
          Theater Improvisation with Stacey Legendre

12:30 PM - Professional Makeup Animation
          The San Francisco Fashion Institute

​1:00 PM - Photo Exhibition “From Shadow to Light”

1:00 PM - SJJ Youth Workshop "Comics 4 Climate"

​2:00 PM - "400 Years of the French Navy"
          Presentation by Marie Détrée (Theater)

​3:00 PM - Choral Performance
          The San Francisco Girls Chorus (Theater)

​4:00 PM - Artist Talk with Yann Legendre
          “Graphic Art Across Universes: Cinema, Comics”

​5:00 PM - Fashion Show
          The San Francisco Fashion Institute (Theater)

5:45 PM - Creative Workshops & Meet the Artists

6:15 PM - Krump Dance Performance (Courtyard)

                  Alan Ark & BayBvck​

7:15 PM - Theater Play "Stay Trippy Little Hippie"
          Presented by Stacey Legendre (Theater)

About Culture Without Border

Culture Without Border is a 501 (c)(3) organization, founded in 2024 in the San Francisco Bay Area, that aims to transcend artistic boundaries to promote the arts, but also convey messages: in favor of education, inclusion, and the community.

The very essence of Culture Without Border is 'from Art to Heart.' It is about sharing, spreading the idea that art is universal, and promoting encounters between artists or institutions. Culture Without Border offers opportunities to express oneself and share one's passion while building a community through innovative, local and global programs, with signature annual events, as well as singular events that showcase art in an original way at a very high level. We also value our roots of inclusion and diversity. Everyone should have access to art, which is a unique and powerful experience, and perhaps even inspire careers.