Museo Italo Americano Italian Classes - Spring Session
Registration is now open for the Museo Italo Americano’s Italian Language Classes via Zoom.
There's Still Tomorrow - International Film Showcase
This April, the International Film Showcase is bringing the only film to beat out Barbie at the Italian box office, the 2023 Italian feminist dramedy “There’s Still Tomorrow” by Paola Cortellesi. The International Film Showcase is a non-profit organization here in the Bay Area that brings international films to local theaters.
SFIAC Italian Classes Spring Session
In partnership with the Instituto Italiano Scuola, the SFIAC Foundation is proud to offer weekly Italian Language Classes. Registration is now open for Beginner and Elementary Italian Classes at the SFIAC.
Community Bingo Night at Salesian
Join the Salesian Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Salesian Auditorium for an evening of excitement and community spirit. Whether you’re a bingo pro or a first-timer, this event is perfect for everyone!
iasc 90th anniversary party
You are invited to the Italian American Social Club’s 90th Anniversary Party on April 26, 2025.
Fiori di Primavera
Save the date for Madonna del Lume Celebration Committee’s Fiori di Primavera on May 4th, 2025.
Festa Italiana
Save the date for SFIAC’s Annual Festa Italiana and Statuto Race on May 31 and June 1.
SF Giants Italian Heritage Night
Save the Date for Italian Heritage Night at the SF Giants.
San Francisco Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival
Save the Date for the Annual San Francisco Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival on Saturday, August 16, 2025, hosted by the SFIAC Foundation and award-winning pizzaiolo and legendary restaurateur, Tony Gemignani.
ICS’s 109th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser
Save the date for Italian Community Services’ 109th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser on November 2nd, 2025.
"La Storia Vergognosa" Screening
Join the Italian Cultural Institute for a a special screening of the docu-film by Nella Condorelli: "La Storia Vergognosa", as part of the conferences on Italian immigration. More details to be shared soon!
Bringing Light to the Past: The Story of Northern California Italians During World War II
Have you ever been curious about Italian-American history in California during the 1940s?
Please join Le Donne d’Italia for an amazing presentation on the struggles, personal narratives, and discriminatory policies related to being Italian in the US during WWII.
Museo Italo Americano Gala
Let’s Celebrate! Art Gala – Saturday, March 22, 2025! Mark your calendars now!
Plaque Dedication & Fundraising Dinner
Join the Madonna del Lume Celebration Committee in supporting the Fishermen's and Seamen's Memorial Chapel as they honor Fr. Alberto Mengon with a plaque dedication and special dinner.
Queen's Court Royal Lunch
SAVE THE DATE!! Were you a part of the SF Queen Isabella court as a Queen, Princess, Duchess, Contessa, Lady in Waiting or a Maiden? If so we would love for you to join us on March 2, 2025 and meet the 2024 Court of Queen Isabella, share stories and memories with each other.
Carnevale Veneziano
The Peninsula Italian American Social Club presents: Carnevale Veneziano - A Celebration where you can be anything you want! Any and all costumes encouraged.
Museo Itala Americano's Regional Sundays Series
Join the Museo for a glimpse of Sardinia. This enriching lecture is part of the Regional Sunday Series.
“The Tomb of the Divers”- A Book Presentation by Francine Masiello
Join Telegraph Hill Books for an evening with author Francine Masiello in conversation about her first novel.
After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage
Join the Museo Italo Americano for a book presentation After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage by Anna Monardo.
Vermiglio Movie Premiere
Support the release of VERMIGLIO, the Golden Globe nominated, Venice Film Festival Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize winning film from Maura Delpero.
Festa della Befana at Museo Italo Americano
Join Museo Italo Americano for a magical afternoon as we wrap up the holiday season in Fort Mason Center!
La Festa Della Befana by The Italian Cultural Society
The Italian Cultural Society Presents La Festa Della Befana:
A Children's Holiday Celebration. Join us on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
Christmas Club Lunch at SFIAC
SFIAC Foundation invite you to join us for a Christmas Club lunch honoring our Lifetime Members.
Museo Italo Americano Presents Storytime + Book Signing with Author Maria Castellucci Moore
Join award-winning author Maria Castellucci Moore for a special reading of her forthcoming children’s book, Sofia in Rome.
Perfect for kids ages 5-10 - after the reading, Maria will guide the children in a fun craft activity related to the book.
Christmas Mass at The Italian Cemetery
Join us for Christmas Mass on Saturday, December 14th, at 11:00 AM in the Main Chapel. Let’s come together to celebrate the joy and spirit of the season.
Madonna Del Lume Christmas Lunch
Madonna Del Lume Celebration Committee invites you to their Christmas Lunch on December 8th at Capurro’s Restaurant. Their will be a lunch, raffle and more!
Museo Italo Americano’s Mercatino di Natale 2024
The countdown to the annual Mercatino di Natale at the Museo Italo Americano in Fort Mason, San Francisco, has begun!
This year, in collaboration with Forchette Tricolore, the Italian Chamber is excited to present a selection of exceptional artisanal products from small organic farms in Emilia.
Join us next weekend to complete your holiday shopping with unique, high-quality gifts!
Concerto Di Natale with Pasquale Esposito
The SFIAC Foundation invites you to a celebrate the holidays with us, featuring the musical stylings of Pasquale Esposito.
The Department of Italian Studies at UC Berkeley presents: Medhin Paolos & Daphne Di Cinto in Conversation
Medhin Paolos will be joining us on zoom and Daphne Di Cinto will be with us in person. The event is held in English.
SFLIHW - Dr Mariana Bertola Plaque Unveiling
We welcome you to honor Dr. Mariana Bertola's legacy at the plaque unveiling ceremony on Friday, November 8 at the corner of Filbert and Stockton Streets.
No RSVP Required.
SFLIHW - Dr Mariana Bertola: Program & Reception
The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, the Native Daughters of the Golden West and Le Donne d’Italia, invites you to join us for an informative evening honoring Dr Mariana Bertola. On November 7th, 2024 5:30-8:00 PM at the Native Daughters of the Golden West, 555 Baker Street - San Francisco, CA 94117.
RSVP required.
THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS DINNER FUNDRAISER
Join The Sons and Daughters of Cornelia-Vita Nuova Lodge for a "fun"draising Polenta and Sausage Dinner at the SFIAC on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
2024 SFIAC Cornhole Tournament
We are partnering with the Olympic Club Foundation (“OCF”) for our annual Cornhole Tournament in North Beach. Cornhole…at an Italian Club? Think of it as bocce’s Italian-American cousin.
Italian Heritage Parade
The Parade begins at 12:30 pm at the foot of Jefferson and Powell Streets in Fisherman’s Wharf, proceeds south through North Beach on Columbus Avenue and ends in Washington Square in front of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Parade viewing is available throughout the entire route.
Ss. Peter & Paul Church High Mass
Ss. Peter & Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Parish operated by the Salesians of St. John Bosco and is located in the heart of the North Beach District in San Francisco.
2024 SF Italian Heritage Grand Ball
Mark your calendars for the 2024 SF Italian Heritage Grand Ball on Saturday, October 12, 2024!
Saints Peter & Paul Bazaar
Join us for the 105th Annual Saint Peter and Paul Bazaar! This year’s Bazaar will be open on Saturday & Sunday, October 7-8 (11 AM-6 PM). Join us for food, fun, and fellowship, games for adults and kids, music, the Blue Angels & more!
Light Up the Tricolore – North Beach Lighting
To mark Italian Heritage Month, the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club and Sts. Peter and Paul Church will be lit up in the red, white, and green tricolore!
Tickets and full details available at the SF Italian Heritage site.
Madonna Del Lume Mass, Blessing of the Fleet and Parade
Are you looking for a way to get your children involved in the San Francisco Sicilian community? Look no further than having them join the Madonna del Lume Celebration! Learn how children ages 5-9 can be angels or fishermen in our procession and how young ladies ages 10-21 can be our maidens and a future queen! Please email Brianna Wraa at mdlqueenscourt@gmail.com to learn more about how to get involved!