Our Cultural Events
Italian culture is rich in traditions and art. Joining our events opens the door for you to experience Italian culture firsthand, learn the multi-layers of the Italian society past and present, and expand your perspective of the world.
December 2025: Festa di Natale
When: December 5, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM PST
ICC is delighted to welcome members to our annual holiday gathering at St Joseph Cathedral on December 5, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Expect a delightful harp concert by International Harpist Chiara Capobianco, a delicious Italian dinner with a fresh pasta station, photo opportunities and two raffles with fun prizes, including scholarships to Italy in both Lucca, Tuscany and Alberobello, Puglia.
Click here for details, to register, and/or purchase guest tickets.
January 2026: Hidden Little Italy
When: January 24, 2026 | 4 PM PST
Learn the many stories and histories of San Diego’s Little Italy with Professor Pasquale Verdicchio. Aperitivo to follow. More Details Soon!
February 2026: Coro! Let’s Sing Together
When: February 21, 2026 | 4 PM PST
Learn fun, iconic Italian songs with award-winning Swiss Italian singer Iris Moné. We’ll sing together songs by Ricchi e Poveri, Raffaella Carrá e Jovanotti. No need to be able to sing or speak Italian. All are welcome! Tutt* benvenut*! Carnevale dolci to follow. More Details Soon!
March 2026: “Portami i cugini” – An Italian American Family Story
When: March 14, 2026 | 4 PM PST
Join a journey through time and space with Editor and ICC Board Member Robin Laurìa Witkin. “Bring Me the Cousins” is a story about finding Robin’s family in Italy and how it was influenced by random events and cultures and unintentionally given direction by both the Italian Cultural Center and a dinner with friends from Japan. Robin followed a trail that led from Naples to Ellis Island to Brier Hill, Youngstown, Ohio’s Italian quarter, and back across the Atlantic to Basilicata. More Info Soon!