17January2026
Animations de janvier et février chez Youpi!
Youpi ! 26 avenue Saint-Ruf 84000 Avignon
The Youpi! café-bookshop offers many events throughout January and February.
Thursday, January 15th, from 19:30 pm to 22 pm
Activist board game night!
An evening of fun with our selection of thought-provoking games! Whether you come alone or in a group, we invite you to discover and play Fachorama, Moi c'est Madame, Rien à cacher, Symbiose, On lâche rien, Antifa, Bad bitches only, and many more games in a friendly atmosphere!
Saturday, January 17st, from 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Workshop introducing Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Have you heard of NVC – Nonviolent Communication, and wondered what it all means? Come and experience its basic principles with Marion at this introductory workshop open to all!
Thursday, January 22th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
“A guide for relatives of incarcerated individuals”
How do you apply for a visiting permit? What happens during a prison visit? In France, nearly a million people ask themselves these questions and many more. From clothing donations to the fight against prisons, we meet with the Crève la taule 84 collective to discuss this practical guide.
In partnership with Crève la taule 84
Thursday, January 29th, from 19:30 pm to 22 pm
Mazan, one year later
A meeting one year after the verdict in the Pélicot trial to assess its impact on the struggles and the local area. In the presence of members of feminist collectives and associations, and in dialogue with two of the fourteen anthropologists involved in the book “Mazan, Anthropology of a Rape Trial,” an immersive investigation within Avignon during the trial.
Saturday, January 31st, from 10:15 am to 11:45 am
Parents' meeting
Come meet and/or meet up with local parents! This is a great opportunity to chat, share tips, and give the kids a great time together. A friendly morning spent sharing hot drinks and treats...
Wednesday, February 4th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm, at Fenouil à vapeur
"Municipalism"
Could the March elections be the starting point for a broader political shift? Let's explore with Guillaume Gourgues, Lecturer in Political Science, the "municipalist" or "communalist" ideas, experimented with in particular by the indignant Spanish mayors, in Chiapas or Rojava.
In partnership with the citizen café and the Steam Fennel
Thursday, February 12th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
Dear Mother Nature, you whore
An interview with Anne-Laure Bortolotti. Funny, angry and tender letters to Mother Nature. Assisted reproductive technology, infertility and self-deprecation are interwoven, between pop culture references, corrosive humor and raw emotion, to break taboos and reclaim power over intimacy.
Thursday, February 19th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
Ecology or economy, a choice must be made.
An interview with Anselm Jappe, who demonstrates in this incisive essay that the continuation of life on Earth is incompatible with the continuation of capitalism. We will consider with him the various alternatives available to us and the means of implementing them.
Saturday, February 21nd from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Writing workshop for teens and adults
Come and play with or rediscover your love of words! You'll be amazed by your creativity! Emmanuelle will offer you various suggestions for creating a sentence or text, all in a respectful and supportive environment.
Maximum 10 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr
Wednesday February 25
A friendly workshop on critical mathematics
Ernest London presents exercises from his book “Is That Right? – Critical Activity Book” for Avignon. Come and collectively solve ecological, economic, or social “problems” to fully grasp the scope of certain local issues!
Thursday, February 26th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
A survey of the book “Discourse on Voluntary Servitude” by Etienne de La Boétie
Join us for a collaborative reading workshop focused on this great 16th-century classic. We'll be discussing emancipation, rebellion, and of course, freedom! A short but inspiring book that remains relevant today.
Free access.
Activist board game night!
An evening of fun with our selection of thought-provoking games! Whether you come alone or in a group, we invite you to discover and play Fachorama, Moi c'est Madame, Rien à cacher, Symbiose, On lâche rien, Antifa, Bad bitches only, and many more games in a friendly atmosphere!
Saturday, January 17st, from 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Workshop introducing Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Have you heard of NVC – Nonviolent Communication, and wondered what it all means? Come and experience its basic principles with Marion at this introductory workshop open to all!
Thursday, January 22th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
“A guide for relatives of incarcerated individuals”
How do you apply for a visiting permit? What happens during a prison visit? In France, nearly a million people ask themselves these questions and many more. From clothing donations to the fight against prisons, we meet with the Crève la taule 84 collective to discuss this practical guide.
In partnership with Crève la taule 84
Thursday, January 29th, from 19:30 pm to 22 pm
Mazan, one year later
A meeting one year after the verdict in the Pélicot trial to assess its impact on the struggles and the local area. In the presence of members of feminist collectives and associations, and in dialogue with two of the fourteen anthropologists involved in the book “Mazan, Anthropology of a Rape Trial,” an immersive investigation within Avignon during the trial.
Saturday, January 31st, from 10:15 am to 11:45 am
Parents' meeting
Come meet and/or meet up with local parents! This is a great opportunity to chat, share tips, and give the kids a great time together. A friendly morning spent sharing hot drinks and treats...
Wednesday, February 4th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm, at Fenouil à vapeur
"Municipalism"
Could the March elections be the starting point for a broader political shift? Let's explore with Guillaume Gourgues, Lecturer in Political Science, the "municipalist" or "communalist" ideas, experimented with in particular by the indignant Spanish mayors, in Chiapas or Rojava.
In partnership with the citizen café and the Steam Fennel
Thursday, February 12th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
Dear Mother Nature, you whore
An interview with Anne-Laure Bortolotti. Funny, angry and tender letters to Mother Nature. Assisted reproductive technology, infertility and self-deprecation are interwoven, between pop culture references, corrosive humor and raw emotion, to break taboos and reclaim power over intimacy.
Thursday, February 19th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
Ecology or economy, a choice must be made.
An interview with Anselm Jappe, who demonstrates in this incisive essay that the continuation of life on Earth is incompatible with the continuation of capitalism. We will consider with him the various alternatives available to us and the means of implementing them.
Saturday, February 21nd from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Writing workshop for teens and adults
Come and play with or rediscover your love of words! You'll be amazed by your creativity! Emmanuelle will offer you various suggestions for creating a sentence or text, all in a respectful and supportive environment.
Maximum 10 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr
Wednesday February 25
A friendly workshop on critical mathematics
Ernest London presents exercises from his book “Is That Right? – Critical Activity Book” for Avignon. Come and collectively solve ecological, economic, or social “problems” to fully grasp the scope of certain local issues!
Thursday, February 26th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
A survey of the book “Discourse on Voluntary Servitude” by Etienne de La Boétie
Join us for a collaborative reading workshop focused on this great 16th-century classic. We'll be discussing emancipation, rebellion, and of course, freedom! A short but inspiring book that remains relevant today.
Free access.
