Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to “Things to Do in Paris” with your globe-trotting, laughter-chasing host Oly Bennet! Today is Friday, November 21, 2025, and I hope you packed your curiosity—and perhaps an umbrella, because the Parisian sky is sporting that classic autumn look: a playful mix of low-hanging clouds, a cool breeze, and bursts of golden leaves swirling over cobblestones. The city feels electric, humming with art, music, and a dash of holiday sparkle—plus enough activities to make even the Mona Lisa crack a real smile!

Kicking off our Parisian adventure, let’s sprint straight into today’s headline events guaranteed to give you that “Oh là là!” feeling. For art lovers and street-culture enthusiasts, the Poste du Louvre is bursting with energy during the Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival, which runs until Sunday—over 200 works, live painting, and admission is as free as a bike flying down the Champs-Élysées.

If you’re more of a light-chaser, the legendary Dôme des Invalides is hosting the dazzling AURA INVALIDES sound and light show tonight. This is no dull history tour—picture haunting lights, immersive music, and the grand dome aglow like a spaceship landing in the heart of Paris.

And for anyone whose soul beats to a rock soundtrack, Salle Pleyel is setting its amps to 11 for the Ice Nine Kills “A Work of Art” Tour tonight at 7 PM. Prepare for wild riffs, on-stage theatrics, and a crowd buzzing like Eiffel Tower’s lights at midnight.

Families and nocturnal explorers, listen up: Parc Floral’s “Luminous Odyssey” opens tonight with a thousand glowing lanterns and an epic drone show—imagine finding yourself under Parisian “Northern Lights” without leaving the city! For a twist on the classic, head over to Montmartre—the Christmas market opens today, decked out with French crafts, piping-hot mulled wine, and the scent of roasted chestnuts wafting up the hill.

Curious what’s fresh in the city today? Hot off the press, the Grevin Wax Museum just unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana in her iconic “revenge dress.” According to AP News, it’s already drawing crowds and plenty of social media selfies. Foodies, there’s a sizzle on the restaurant front—two-star Michelin chef Florian Favario’s pop-up menu at Lutetia is the talk of Saint-Germain, but it’s available only until November 29, so snag a reservation if you can. Public transit runs smoothly today, but check metro schedules if you’re out late—weekend schedule tweaks are in effect.

Now, if you’re plotting your must-do Paris hits for today, why not shake things up with my personal picks? Glide down the Seine on the Batobus hop-on hop-off cruise for unbeatable views. Lose yourself in the luminous swirls of the Van Gogh immersive exhibition at Atelier des Lumières—it’s a portal into the soul of a mad genius with zero risk of getting paint on your shoes. Or, for a slice of Paris only locals know, steal away to a cozy café in the Marais. Order a noisette and watch life swirl around you—parfait!

Insider tip: If you want to dodge tourist mobs at the big attractions, visit the museums around lunchtime when the crowds are lost in a baguette. And here’s a nugget of Parisian legend: the narrowest street in Paris is Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche, squirreled away on the Left Bank and just wide enough for you and your wildest Parisian dreams.

Don’t forget, tomorrow Lady Gaga takes over the Accor Arena for the Mayhem Ball Tour—so if you missed out on today’s mischief, get ready to go gaga in every sense. Until then, keep your spirit adventurous, your laughter loud, and your curiosity unleashed.

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