Naughty Paris

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France - François Mitterrand (13th, M° Bibliothèque) will be displaying its special collection of banned books in an exhibition called "L'Enfer de la Bibliothèque, Eros au Secret" from December 4, 2007 through March 2, 2008. Rumor and intrigue have surrounded this mysterious collection of books -- called L'Enfer (Hell) -- for many years. Kept away from public eyes in a special reserve, the books include erotic literature, inflammatory political pamphlets, and even pornographic photography. The exhibition, interdit to those under 16, covers both the creation and maintenance of L'Enfer, as well as the books themselves. Open Tues-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 1-7pm. Entry €7.

Are all of those chocolate hearts and sappy cards making you malade? *

Head over to OPA (9 rue Biscornet, 11th, M° Bastille or Ledru Rollin) for the Soirée Valentin Musiques Secrètes by Gutaï Records, featuring vintage porn film clips from the early 20th century accompanied by "mystical and orgasmic" improvised music. I can't imagine how this won't be a good laugh! February 14, 8pm-2am. No cover.

* Interesting note: "vomit" is the same in French and English (pronounced vo-mee' in French)