Exhibition: Gianfranco Ferré. Design Principles
From February 8 to May 15 a piece of the history of Italian fashion will be on display at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles in the exhibition “Gianfranco Ferré. Design Principles”, curated by the Gianfranco Ferré Research Center of the Politecnico di Milano. The exhibition explores Gianfranco Ferré's unique approach to fashion design t...
Between music and magic shows, the story of mentalist Riccardo Berdini
Magician, mentalist and also director and screenwriter. It is difficult to define the career of Riccardo Berdini, an Italian artist based in Los Angeles where he has lived since 2015 and where, in an almost unexpected way, he managed to turn his passion for the art of illusion into a profession that made him a member of Hollywood’s iconic Magic Cas...
Italian mime Ennio Marchetto brings his hilarious parodies to Club Fugazi for limited engagement
Shake off the post-holiday blues with some high-energy fun courtesy of Club Fugazi’s latest production, “Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon.” The one-man show stars Italian mime, comedian and cabaret artist Ennio Marchetto. At last week’s opening night performance, Marchetto's whirlwind series of parodies of some 60 different celebrities and historica...
Antiquity: Alive and Well! A “La Dolce Vita U” Trivia Challenge–Carla Gambescia
La Dolce Vita “U” Trivia Challenges make you feel like a participant on a TV game show. You “test your knowledge” while Carla reveals unexpected facts about Italian culture. So engaging and high-spirited, you almost won’t notice how much you’ve learned. Through this enlightening passeggiata back in time we will explore the genius and innovation of...
Italians: Who Are We?–Lawrence Tartaglino
When: February 2 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Where: SF Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Everyone has a preconceived idea of who we are. In his talk, Lawrence Tartaglino presents a new, revealing look into the life and background of the Italian people. He uncovers, among other things, who truly invented the telephone, w...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day | Luciano Chessa in concert with Frances-Marie Uitti
The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a concert curated by Luciano Chessa and featuring Frances-Marie Uitti (cello, voice) and Chessa (piano, voice). The program includes two works, both inspired by Primo Levi...
Italian American Museum of LA to host Bob Baker Marionette show Jan. 21
The Italian American Museum of LA will host the Bob Baker Marionette Show Jan. 21st in downtown Los Angeles. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the oldest children’s theater company in Los Angeles. Guests are invited to tour the museum and catch the Bob Baker Marionette Show Jan. 21 with performances...
Mission Chamber Orchestra Performs at the Italian American Heritage Foundation in San Jose!
Sunday, January 29th at 3 PM. Italian American Heritage Foundation--425 North 4th St. San Jose, Cal 95112. Cost: $25-general admittance. $20.00 Seniors (65+), Students $20, & Children under 18, $10. You can order your tickets online here or by mail and check to SCPAA to Mission Chamber Orchestra, PO Box 32236, San Jose, Ca. 95152 by Jan.21st. Ticke...
Italian American Museum of LA celebrates 'Pinocchio' legacy
Since it was first published in 1883, Carlo Collodi’s “Pinocchio” has been translated into 260 languages throughout the world, putting it in the top five most-translated books in history. “A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio” is on show until Oct. 15, 2023, at the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles in downtown LA. The exhibition features fi...
The Most Famous North Beach Club You’ve Never Been to Is Poised To Reopen
The famed Savoy Tivoli club in North Beach has been many things to many people over the years—as its tagline goes, “a favorite of hippies and Beats, punks and preps, ladies and gents.” These chameleon-like capabilities are perhaps the key to ensuring the club’s enduring survival through so many eras. Opened shortly after the 1906 earthquake as a p...
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Eataly
Toast to 2023 for a magical experience at Eataly Silicon Valley's rooftop restaurant Terra! Get ready to celebrate the New Year, Italian-style! 'Tis the season to sip away on soft bubbles to delightful tastings of our curated five-course menu. Enjoy full-access to a decadent menu inspired by the flavors, scenery, and traditions of the Italian count...
film > The Four Lives of Federico Faggin
When: December 15, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco @INNOVIT, 710 Sansome St, San Francisco Federico Faggin shares his fascinating journey through the ages, from being born in war-time Italy to living the American dream as he became the renown physicist, serial entrepreneur, designer of the first microprocessors...