Our good friend Lili Chopra is organizing a great event this May. Be sure to check out as many as you can!

FIAF presents World Nomads (May 1-27), a new program that explores transculturalism— the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style—through the lens of contemporary world cultures. This May, World Nomads focuses on Africa. Co-presented with Trace magazine, PEN World Voices, and African Film Festival, Inc. Music Ayo Thursday, May 1 at 8pm Dance Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba Friday & Saturday, May 9 & 10 at 8pm Talks African Wars With Nuruddin Farah, Chenjerai Hove, Abdourahman Waberi Saturday, May 3 at 3pm Writing Out Loud With Pam Muñoz Ryan, Fatou Diome Saturday, May 3 at 5pm Claude Grunitzky on Transculturalism Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm Cinéma African Cinema Tuesday, May 6, 13 & 20 Homage to Ousmane Sembène Featuring DJ Spooky Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm Image: Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba ©Antoine Tempé ©2008 French Institute Alliance Française, 22 East 60th Street, NYC