Rare Groove Latino
Most evenings, Sir Terrence Conran's restaurant, l'Alcazar, offers lounge music with light food on its upper level, "La Mezzanine". It is a very hip place for BoBos, but also a great way to end the day. On September 27, DJ Olivier Sexan is the master behind this "Rare Groove latino".
"Figures"
Starting September 21, Radio France, the French equivalent to the BBC, introduces eight consecutive weekends of concerts. Each weekend offers six to eight concerts, all of them free. You can hear Tzigane music as well as Bartok, Olivier Messian or jazz. First come first served. Doors open one hour prior to concerts. Maison de Radio France, 116 ave du President Kennedy. 75016. Info: 01 56 40 15 16.
Maisons Closes.
The Musée de l'Erotisme, the only cultural institution to be open until 2am each day, presents a remarkable exhibition on brothels from the 19th century to the 1960's. Degas, Brassaï and many others are represented in this show. 72, Blvd de Clichy. 75018. 01 42 58 28 73. Mo Blanche.
Amici Miei
This small place which makes no effort in its decor serves the best pizza in Paris. The pizzaiolo is super and everything is wonderful. Get there no later than 7:30pm because Amici Miei is overwhelmed by the word of mouth and does not take reservations. 53, Blvd Beaumarchais. 75003. 01 42 71 82 62
Jenny Holzer
The provocative American artist who likes to play with words, has taken over the Chapelle Saint Louis de la Salptrire and other monuments around Paris. She projects in light her aphorisms in 36 meter high letters. It is bothe poetic and violent.
Royal de Luxe
This is probably the most wonderful show you'll see this year. Royal de Luxe is an actor's troupe based in Nantes but which has been working for years at a time in foreign countries. It is something that incorporates theater, circus and mimes. After touring Africa, it is now has a five year project in China. The troupe is presenting its show in La Villette. It's free. Until October 7. Prairie du Triangle. Tues-Fri, 6pm, Sat and Sun., 1pm. No show on Oct. 1. Info: 01 40 03 75 75. Mo Porte de Pantin.