presentation > 800th ANNIVERSARY OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI’S DEATH
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM The Commonwealth Club of California Taube Family Auditorium 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Enter the code HWEXPLORE at checkout to receive a special discount on your tickets! San Francisco has been connected to Francis of Assisi for over 250 years, when […]
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exhibition > FRAMES
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM Museo Italo Americano Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd., Building C San Francisco, CA 94123 United States FRAMES Opening Reception REGISTER HERE The Museo Italo Americano invites you to FRAMES, a solo exhibition of large-format, one-of-a-kind prints drawn from 21 musical short films of the […]
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presentation > SPORT, HEALTH & PERFORMANCE: ITALY MEETS THE U.S.
Italian Sports Day 2026 – 3rd edition SPORT, HEALTH & PERFORMANCE: ITALY MEETS THE UNITED STATES Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 On the occasion of the 3rd edition of the Italian Sports Day in the World, an evening dedicated to the dialogue […]
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exhibition > ITALIAN SPORT SHOES DESIGN
The Italian Sport Shoes Design #WeMakeSportHappen exhibition arrives at the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco, offering visitors an immersive journey through the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship that have made Italy a world leader in sports footwear design. Curated by the Treviso-based Fondazione SportSystem, the exhibition, presented through a series of display panels, explores the […]
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EUROPE IN THE PARK | Peacock Meadow @Golden Gate Park
Join us for the third edition of Europe in the Park — a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of San Francisco! Following last year’s success, we’re going bigger and brighter in 2026 — with more performances, more food, more activities, and our first-ever beer garden. Gather your friends and family and come visit us […]
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cinegelato > THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD (Le città di pianura)
CINEGELATO 2026 Thursday, September 17 | 6:30 PMTHE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD (Le città di pianura)Dir: Francesco SossaiItaly/Germany, 2025, 98 minStarring Filippo Scotti, Sergio Romano, Pierpaolo Capovilla, Roberto Citran, Andrea PennacchiIn Italian with English subtitles Le città di pianura (The Last One for the Road) received eight awards at the2026 David di Donatello Awards Best Film — Le città di […]
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cinegelato > THE FORBIDDEN CITY (La città proibita)
CINEGELATO 2026 Thursday, August 6 | 6:30 PMTHE FORBIDDEN CITY (La città proibita)Dir: Gabriele MainettiItaly, 2025, 138 minStarring Enrico Borello, Liu Yaxi, Sabrina Ferilli, Marco Giallini, Luca ZingarettiIn Italian with English subtitles REGISTER HERE SYNOPSIS A fearless, fiery Chinese woman named Mae travels to Rome after learning that her older sister has gone missing. Mae is the second child in a […]
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Italian language courses | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2026
Here are the dates for the new courses offered by Maestrale – Centro Lingua Italiana, the Italian language school affiliated with the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, scheduled for August–September 2026. Group and private courses are available online and in person at the Italian Cultural Institute, 710 Sansome St., San Francisco. Find the course […]
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cinegelato > LA CHIMERA
CINEGELATO 2026 Thursday, July 16 | 6:30 PMLA CHIMERADir: Alice RohrwacherItaly/France/Switzerland, 2023, 134 minStarring Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Isabella Rossellini, Alba RohrwacherIn Italian with English subtitles REGISTER HERE SYNOPSIS Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means […]
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docufilm > BRUNELLO: THE GRACIOUS VISIONARY
Monday July 13th, 2026 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) Italian Cultural Institute 710 Sansome Street, San Francisco BRUNELLO: THE GRACIOUS VISIONARY West Coast preview screening Directed by: Giuseppe Tornatore Music by: Nicola Piovani Docufilm, Italy, 2025, 127 min. Starring: Brunello Cucinelli, Saul Nanni, Francesco Cannevale, Francesco Ferroni, Emma Fatone, Beatrice Carlani In […]
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