The festivities for “Lire en fete” continue; mingle with French chef Yvan Cadiou and Chinese chef Du Guangbei. In French and Chinese. Free. 8pm. French Cultural Center (6553 2627)

French chef Yvan Cadiou guides kids through an exploration of the names and tastes of food. In French and Chinese. Reservations are a must. Free. 10-11am (for children 6-8 years old), 11am-noon (for children 9-12 years old). French Cultural Center (6553 2627)

At this lively monthly gathering, expats and locals alike come to swap English-language titles and play board games. This month, certain books will be available as a 2-for-1 swap. Free. 2-6pm. Sequoia Cafe (6501 5503)

Hear the colorful French chef, television show host and cookbook author discuss his work and globe-spanning career. In French and Chinese. Free. 5-6.30pm. French Cultural Center (6553 2627)

French chef Yvan Cadiou guides kids through an exploration of the names and tastes of food. In French and Chinese. Reservations are a must. Free. 10-11am (for children 6-8 years old), 11am-noon (for children 9-12 years old). French Cultural Center (6553 2627)

Children's books are selected and read from every week in a fun and encouraging environment to promote a love of reading outside the classroom. Ages 4 and up. RMB 20. 11am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Pallavi Aiyar is an award winning Indian journalist who has reported from China for over 6 years .Considered as one of the foremost commentators on the Sino-Indian relationship. she lives with her husband and two cats in a hutong to the north of the Forbidden City.

Michel will speak about his two novels as well as his career.
In French and Chinese. Free. 3-4.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627)

A cross between an acting workshop and a book club, this group meets monthly to read popular Broadway comedies or dramas. This month, the club will be reading plays that Beijing Playhouse is considering producing in September 2009. RMB 10. 7.30pm. Jiangjingjiu (8405 0124)