Chalk Art at Bella Vita Fest Highlights Italian Culture in Little Italy
In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Bella Vita Fest will celebrate Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20. More than 30 expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, Italian wine tasting, Itali...
Late SF mayor Moscone, a Milk ally, honored with North Beach plaque
San Francisco civic leaders and the Italian consulate dedicated a plaque to the late mayor George Moscone in the North Beach neighborhood October 4, paying tribute to him as an early advocate of LGBTQ equality. The plaque is the first in a series to be dedicated to Italian Americans in the neighborhood, known for being the city's Little Italy. Oct...
20th Edition of ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY ART DAY AMACI
Thursday October 10 2024, from 18:30 to 20:30 (Local time). IIC San Francisco, 710 Sansome St, San Francisco CA. Register here. AI and Contemporary Art: Discovering Catherine Gipton. The First AI-Powered Virtual Art Curator, created by artist Alessandro Scali. A presentation with Alessandro Scali in conversation with Patricia Buffa dedicated to the...
Festa Italia of Pittsburg, CA
Saturday, October 5TH, 2024 at 11:00 AM. 351 Railroad Ave. Pittsburg CA. The Third Annual Festa Italia of Pittsburg is approaching. Join us as we celebrate with the Pittsburg California Theatre in hosting the street festa. This year will be one day only so make sure you and the family do not miss out. This celebration is where the entire family and...
Experience Italy in LA: Taste of Italy Returns for a Night of Food, Wine, and Entertainment
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) will host the 13th annual Taste of Italy event on Saturday, September 28, transforming the heart of downtown Los Angeles into a lively Italian piazza for an evening of food, wine, and entertainment. Taste of Italy has become one of the city’s premier food and wine events, drawing food enthusiasts a...
The Holy Face, from Manoppello to San Francisco
A precious reliquary for San Francisco Cathedral, blessed in the historic Basilica of Abruzzo. The reliquary bearing the image of the Holy Face, visible from both sides, and soon to be enthroned in the Cathedral of San Francisco, USA, was the focus of a solemn ceremony held on September 13, 2024, at the Basilica of the Holy Face in Manoppello. The...
San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk project kicks off: plaque honoring George Moscone on October 4
The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) project, which was initially scheduled for July, is now announcing two events in October in honor of former Mayor George Moscone. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. The first of the two events will be...
Italian Museum Opening Dinner & Concert in San Jose, CA
Friday, October 4th, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM PDT. 323 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110. Please join us for this special VIP grand opening of the Little Italy Cultural Center & Museum. This event will officially kickoff the Little Italy San Jose Festival and mark the grand opening of the Little Italy Cultural Center & Museum. Please purchase your ticket...
Paesano Days in Redding (CA) celebrates Italian culture with food, games, and more
Paesano Days is back at South City Park in Redding this weekend. The festival is hosted by the Sons of Italy Redding chapter to celebrate Italian heritage with the community. Here, patrons can enjoy Italian food, a basket raffle, arts and crafts, a car show, and bocce ball, among other fun features. Paesano Days 2024 Chairperson JT Tasello told KR...
Festa italiana in San Pedro on October 5th, 2024
October is Italian-American Heritage Month and what best way to celebrate than in Downtown San Pedro, home of the largest Italian-American community in Southern California? The Little Italy of Los Angeles Association will be hosting their annual Festa Italiana Street Festival in Downtown San Pedro (6th Street) on October 5th, 2024 from 11am to 10pm...
New Book on Italian Americans in LA!
The Italian Americans of Los Angeles: A History. This vibrant narrative chronicles the Italian Americans of Los Angeles, a group that, although integral to every facet of the Southern California megalopolis for two centuries, have largely been overlooked in both local and Italian American histories. Purchase here. Based on meticulous research, this...
Celebrate the Past, present, and Future of Little Italy in San Diego
Taking place on September 26th from 5:30 to 9:00pm, the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood pays homage to the rich history and exciting future of Little Italy, bringing business owners, neighbors, and residents together for a night of pleasantries. After an inviting cocktail hour and buffet dinner by local Little Italy restaurants, Marco Li Man...