Success of WMF in Silicon Valley: Italy lands at the heart of global innovation
The first WMF event in Silicon Valley concluded with success that surpasses mere numerical expectations. Over 200 investors, startups, venture capitalists, and representatives from Big Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and LG NOVA gathered in San Francisco to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities. But the event, fa...
The Renaissance of Italian sailing: the Olympic team visits Los Angeles
or the first time, Italy was one of the twelve teams participating in the Sail Grand Prix, the regatta held at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The helm of Red Bull Italy was entrusted to Ruggero Tita, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024) and part of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team in the America’s Cup, who secured a...
Cinema: The Shameful Story (La storia vergognosa)
When: Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) - Where: Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco - Free admission | Registration required - Register here In collaboration with the Italian Migration Studies Working Group of the University of California at Berkeley, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, the It...
GDC 2025: San Francisco, Video Game Capital, Welcomes Italian Trade Agency Delegation
The 39th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) took place from March 17 to 21, 2025, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, bringing together the brightest minds in the gaming industry. This year’s theme, “Connecting the World through Games,” reflected the increasingly global nature of game development and the power of interactive ent...
The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California celebrates its 11th anniversary: festivities at Club Fugazi in San Francisco
The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California, in the United States, gathered last Saturday, March 15, to celebrate its 11th anniversary at Club Fugazi, located in the North Beach area, San Francisco's Italian neighborhood. The building, a symbol of the Italian community since the 19th century, hosted the celebration. A special recognition was give...
Santa Monica’s Next Great California-Italian Restaurant Comes From the Chef Behind Alimento
The era of the “no substitutions or modifications” menu might just be over, at least for one chef who has been in the industry for almost two decades. Zach Pollack, previously a chef at Sotto and more recently chef-owner of Alimento and Cosa Buona (both have since closed), is nearing his next act with Cosetta, a California-inflected Italian restaur...
Damiano David previews new album in Los Angeles – out May 16
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated debut solo-album, FUNNY little FEARS, Damiano David took the stage at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre this Tuesday to give fans a special preview of his upcoming album. Watch a clip of Damiano performing “Next Summer” live from his showcase HERE. The intimate show featured a setlist of unreleased tra...
Celebration of World Poetry Day. Opening of the exhibition "Voice Portraits” at the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
On March 21st, in celebration of World Poetry Day, the Italian Institute of San Francisco inaugurates the exhibition "Voice Portraits: Evenings Will Return… The Voice of Italian Poetry", curated by Italian artist Giovanna Iorio, at its venue in historic Jackson Square, 710 Sansome Street. The exhibition is open to the public until May 31st. The tit...
Ammara•Prosseda Piano Duo ~ Music Tour from Italy to NoHo
When: Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Where: 11455 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91601 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the brilliant Ammara• Prosseda Piano Duo all the way from Italy! Join us on Sun, Apr 06, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the NoHo Arts District for a mesmerizing performance. Experience the magic of four hands play...
San Diego restaurant Cori Pastificio wins Italy’s highest dining honor
A beloved trattoria in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood was recognized with a prestigious culinary distinction in Italy comparable to earning a Michelin star. Cori Pastificio maintained the Three Forks (“Tre Forchette”), the highest honor given out by Gambero Rosso, an Italian food and wine magazine, in its 2025 Top Italian Restaurants Guide. A...
A century in bloom: the Mellano family’s legacy of flowers, family, and the American Dream
Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted love for both family and the land — a journey that began in Italy and blossomed into a thriving multi-generationa...
San Francisco: Italy at the 2025 Conference on cybersecurity
Italian start-ups, innovative SMEs and institutions will participate together for the first time at the world’s premier conference and exhibition on cybersecurity: the San Francisco RSA Conference, to be held from 28 April to 1 May 2025 in San Francisco, California. The annual RSA event represents a global platform for discussion, gathering industr...
