The annual festivity honoring French film is taking place in Bucharest and various other towns across the nation, whereas aficionados of coffee can visit a specialized event in the city center.

In Bucharest:

French Film Festival

From March 20 to March 30

The annual celebration of French film is set to return to Bucharest and twelve additional cities across the nation, featuring this year’s edition themed around Échos . The festival, showcasing French auteur cinema in every form, delves into how narratives and visuals echo through different age groups. Additional information can be found below. here .

Art Safari

Until July 27

The present iteration of the art exhibition showcases displays dedicated to Ioan Andreescu, Ion Țuculescu, lesser-known Romanian painters, as well as emerging talents in the arts scene. Additional information can be found here. here .

Echoes of Ji.hlava

Until April 3

Four documentaries from the lineup of the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival are being shown at the Czech Center in Bucharest. For more information, please check the details provided. here .

The jungle reclaim the museum

Until March 31

The Grigore Antipa Museum of Natural History is presenting an exhibit featuring live exotic butterflies designed to turn the museum into a lush tropical haven. This display showcases butterflies from various species native to regions such as Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. More details here .

Răzvan Anton: Fading Studies

Until April 12

The showcase of fresh pieces by Răzvan Anton, derived from a familial archive of photographs, is currently available for viewing at Gaep. More details here .

Concerts at the George Enescu Philharmonic

March 20, 21

The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Nicolas Simon, presents a concert featuring compositions by Bach, Brahms, and Max Bruch. The featured violinist is Mihaela Martin. here .

Annunciation Peasant Market

March 21 - March 23

The Romanian Peasant Museum (MTR) presents this marketplace where craftsmen from across the nation display icons, wooden items, textiles, ornaments, traditional ceramics, heritage garments, edible goods, and various other offerings. here .

Bucharest Coffee Festival

March 21 - March 23

The Laminor Arena is hosting this tribute to coffee culture, now in its eleventh year. Additional information can be found here. here .

In the country:

Universe of Salvador Dalí

Until April 30

This is one of the biggest showcases for the Catalan artist in the nation, having been displayed earlier in Bucharest prior to its run in Cluj. Featuring 170 pieces, this exhibit takes visitors on an extraordinary tour through the artist’s creations, including full-scale statues, surrealistic furnishings, and additional bespoke artworks. The display can be seen at the Hintz House. More details here .

IZANAGI - Japanese Film Festival

Until March 30

The fifth iteration of the Japanese animation festival Izanagi is currently underway, spanning across nine cities in Japan with a focus on the theme of persona. Film lovers and aficionados of Japanese culture will delve into the concept of identity via seven movies, such as "Perfect Blue," "Millennium Actress," and "Paprika," directed by Satoshi Kon. Over this upcoming weekend, the festival heads to Iași and Galați. Further details here .

SoNoRo Conac

Until June

The tour featuring chamber music performances at iconic historic venues across the nation has begun, starting with events at the Mihai Eminescu Library in Iași and Casa Numaà in Cluj. More details here .

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