A taste of Italy is coming to Riverviews Artspace this weekend when the Dante Alighieri Society of Virginia, a group of local enthusiasts of Italian culture, hosts the event “Viva L’Italia.”

Set to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, the free event will feature a variety of activities designed to celebrate Italian culture, including a cash bar with Italian wines; a food table featuring traditional antipasto dishes; a pasta demonstration and tasting led by local chef Stephanie Fees, owner of Scratch Pasta Co.; an Italian olive oil and vinegar tasting conducted by Jason Arbusto, owner of Daughters and Sons Pizza; a mock classroom that will play host to Italian trivia and games; and a continuous overhead video featuring clips of Italian films, political events and more.