5 things to do in Paris this weekend

The kick-off of Fashion Week has begun, and the city is bustling with fashion professionals and distinguished guests. Sidewalks and terraces are crowded with fashionistas, couriers are overwhelmed, and happy are those who manage to order an Uber during peak hours. However, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is on the horizon. The summer festivities are also making a grand return to end our winter sufferings. It's time to enjoy the mild temperatures and long days by venturing out of your cocoon. More than ever, the streets are buzzing with activities to satisfy all tastes. Discover now what the city has in store for you this weekend.

Where to eat: Chez RORI, during its opening week

Everyone was waiting for it, and it's finally here. Since the beginning of this week, the little brother and neighbor of Bouche, created by Angela Kong and Antoine Bernardin, has opened its doors. RORI combines the atmosphere of a classic New York pizzeria with that of a diner, all enhanced with a modern touch and that certain something unique to the 11th arrondissement of Paris. In a unique setting designed by Atelier Leymarie Gourdon, with shiny red floors, lacquered tables, a glass counter, and leather benches paired with wooden and raw material elements. If you drop by this weekend, on the occasion of the music festival, the new spot is teaming up with Grammes, Shinding Nights, and Cure Needed to offer a tailor-made evening for foodies and music lovers.

96 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris

To discover: The nss édicola pop-up in the heart of Paris

After successes in Naples and Milan, nss édicola arrives in Paris with a new pop-up from June 19 to 23, bringing exclusive products and surprises for the growing nss France community. During this Fashion Week, immerse yourself in the nss édicola universe at Cahier Central, located on Rue du Château d’Eau. Titled "Ti Amo Paris", the pop-up store will offer a series of events: a book presentation dedicated to Paris and its communities, as well as the premiere of a film on the Olympic Games. A music selection by nts radio will set the rhythm for this adventure. To participate, don't forget to RSVP and tag the friends who will join you.

26 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris

Where to have fun: Head to Ground Control for the Benchmark Festival

Originally organized by Nozbone skateshop on the forecourt of Diderot University in the 13th arrondissement of Paris from 2007 to 2017, what started as a simple contest has transformed into a festival in 2021 and 2022, with concerts, a village of stands, and activities around skateboarding such as screenings or initiations. On June 21 and 22, the festival moves to Ground Control, this 6500m2 space that was originally an SNCF sorting hall, and will host two days of festivities to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day and the Music Festival. On the program: skate sessions, concerts, and DJ sets, all orchestrated by Bad Brains in collaboration with Rinse, Converse, and Spotify.

81 Rue du Charolais, 75012 Paris

Where to shop: At the Leboncoin and Oh my Cream pop-up La salle de bain

This year, Leboncoin celebrates "the main rooms", these essential spaces of our homes that embody the French art of living. From June to September, the famous second-hand platform will highlight a new room each month, exploring its uses and trends, while offering advice on decorating it with second-hand items. To launch this initiative, it partners with the alternative beauty concept store, Oh My Cream, to reinvent this space, which has become a true living area. For the occasion, the Oh My Cream team has carefully selected around sixty decorative and everyday objects, both functional and colorful, to beautify this intimate space, all available online as well as in their store on Rue de Saintonge.

51 rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

Where to party: Celebrate the summer solstice at Bang Bang Belleville

A week before the kick-off of its festival in Carrières-sur-Seine, the Macki team joins forces with Rave Skateboards and the restaurant Bang Bang Belleville for a special Music Festival evening in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. A partnership that flows naturally between these three entities sharing a common interest in celebrating urban culture and promoting artistic independence. If you have a free slot between 6 PM and 2 AM, this is a stop well worth the detour!

9 Rue du Liban, 75020 Paris