Sirenland Book Release
Jun
5

Sirenland Book Release

Join Jennifer Barone for the launch of Sirenland – a new poetry collection, published by Feather Press. The evening will feature a poetry reading with live music by Duo Pizzicato, Italian Mandolin music – followed by a book signing.

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Tara Cannistraci Comedy Show
Jun
3

Tara Cannistraci Comedy Show

On Wednesday, June 3rd, Italian-American comedian Tara Cannistraci takes the stage at Cobb’s Comedy Club. Known for her sharp, unfiltered takes on Italian-American culture, Tara has been featured on SNY’s Emmy Award-winning “Oh Yeah,” SiriusXM, and has opened for Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto.

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Tina Modotti Pop-Up Exhibit
May
14

Tina Modotti Pop-Up Exhibit

La Piazza is the first Italian literary festival in San Francisco dedicated to bringing Italy’s newest writers to Bay Area audiences and celebrating the country’s rich literary tradition.

The festival opens on Friday, April 10 at the Italian Cultural Institute and continues at the University of California, Davis, and Libreria Pino. It will close on Monday, April 13 at the legendary Club Fugazi in North Beach.

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La Piazza Italian literary Festival
Apr
10
to Apr 13

La Piazza Italian literary Festival

La Piazza is the first Italian literary festival in San Francisco dedicated to bringing Italy’s newest writers to Bay Area audiences and celebrating the country’s rich literary tradition.

The festival opens on Friday, April 10 at the Italian Cultural Institute and continues at the University of California, Davis, and Libreria Pino. It will close on Monday, April 13 at the legendary Club Fugazi in North Beach.

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UCSF SCholarly Panel
Dec
4

UCSF SCholarly Panel

  • Cowell 107 at University of San Francisco Main Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The University of San Francisco's Thacher Gallery presents Piranesi's Rome and the Classical Imaginary from December 4, 2025 to February 16, 2026. A panel discussion exploring the theme of Constructing Worlds will be held on December 4, 2026 from 5:00-6:30 pm in Cowell 107 on USF's main campus featuring scholars in architecture, design, and art history. Followed by an opening reception in Thacher Gallery. Both events are free and open to the public

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Sicilian Feast at the SFIAC
Nov
20

Sicilian Feast at the SFIAC

Join us as we unveil Amedeo Tommasini's SFLIHW Plaque, followed by a Sicilian Feast at the SFIAC. 

We will also be welcoming our special guest, Cav. Basil Russo, President COPOMAIO (Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations).

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Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa
Oct
26

Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa

Celebrate Italian heritage! Enjoy an afternoon listening to Italian music, indulging in food and sweets, sampling premium Italian varietal wines from 40 California wineries, sipping an espresso, savoring a gelato.

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