Cultural Events

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.

 

January 2026: Hidden Little Italy

When: January 24, 2026 | 4 PM PST

Join us for an illuminating exploration of Italian identity and topography in San Diego with distinguished UCSD Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature Pasquale Verdicchio, PhD. Drawing from his extensive research, Professor Verdicchio’s presentation will discuss the Italian diaspora, the history of San Diego’s Italian community and the changes that the neighborhood now known as Little Italy has undergone throughout time. What is visible or hidden, what is there to re-discover in today’s Little Italy. How is its immigrant and working class history remembered or acknowledged, and what are the signs we might look for during a visit. Aperitivo by Romano’s Restaurant will follow.
 
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February 2026: Coro! Let’s Sing Together

When: February 28, 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.

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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!

Past Cultural Events

December 2025: Festa di Natale

When: December 5, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM PST

ICC was delighted to welcome members to our annual holiday gathering  at St Joseph Cathedral on December 5, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

Our members experienced 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. 

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