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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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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FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY > Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! honoring Luciano Pavarotti
Tuesday, July 14 | 6:30PM Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug 2800 Main Street | St. Helena Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this special evening dedicated to the artistic legacy of Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world’s most celebrated tenors and cultural ambassadors. The evening begins at Charles Krug Winery, where the festival pays […]
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cinegelato > AMANDA
CINEGELATO 2026 Thursday, June 25 | 6:30 PM AMANDA Dir: Carolina CavalliItaly, 2022, 93 minStarring Benedetta Porcaroli, Galatea Bellugi, Michele Bravi, Monica Nappo, Margherita Missoni, Giovanna Mezzogiorno In Italian with English subtitles REGISTER HERE SYNOPSIS Amanda, a 25-year-old woman, lives in deep loneliness and struggles to form meaningful connections. Raised in a wealthy but emotionally distant family, she finds comfort only in […]
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cinema > CINEGELATO 2026
CINEGELATO is back! Join us for a series of four movies and… gelato. All films are in Italian with English subtitles. Free admission | Registration required Thursday, June 25 | 6:30 PMAMANDADir: Carolina CavalliItaly, 2022, 93 minStarring Benedetta Porcaroli, Galatea Bellugi, Michele Bravi, Monica Nappo, Margherita Missoni, Giovanna MezzogiornoIn Italian with English subtitles Thursday, July 16 […]
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cinema > SUMMER WITH MONICA VITTI
SUMMER WITH MONICA VITTIJune 11 – August 13, 2026Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA The Summer with Monica Vitti film series celebrates one of the most iconic actresses in Italian cinema. Tracing Monica Vitti’s extraordinary career—from her unforgettable collaborations with Michelangelo Antonioni in the 1960s to her beloved performances […]
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exhibit > WOMEN OF THE REPUBLIC
WOMEN OF THE REPUBLIC. Eighty Years of Achievements in ANSA Reports, 1946 – 2026 Photography and Documentary Exhibition Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street, San Francisco On view June 9 – Aug 31, 2026 Open to the public by appointment M-F, 10 AM-4 PM Email contact.sanfrancisco@esteri.it The exhibition Women of the Republic. Eighty Years […]
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