theater > COLPI DI MASCHERA (Mask Mayhem)
COLPI DI MASCHERA Mask Mayhem A vibrant tribute to the tradition of Commedia dell’Arte, reimagined through a modern pop lens. The play is in Italian. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 7 PM Stanford University – Toyon Hall, 455 Arguello Way, Stanford Free Admission | Registration Required REGISTER HERE Arlecchino and Brighella are preparing for an […]
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WEEK OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD – 26th Edition | COLPI DI MASCHERA (Mask Meyhem)
26th Annual Edition of the Week of Italian Language in the World October 19-25, 2026 Brilliant language: Conceiving, Designing, and Creating with Italian COLPI DI MASCHERA (Mask Mayhem) A vibrant tribute to the tradition of Commedia dell’Arte, reimagined through a modern pop lens. Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:30 AM | Club Fugazi 2:30 PM […]
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music > AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH CHIARA IZZI
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM The Sound Room 3022 Broadway, Oakland LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco can enjoy a discounted ticket of $25 instead of $30 by using the code IICChiara at checkout! Chiara Izzi is an award-winning jazz singer and […]
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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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cinema > MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL 2026
MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 Italian cinema is represented at the 49th edition of the MVFF through three international co-productions: A TALENT FOR MURDER Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7 PM @Lark Theater Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12 PM @Sequoia Cinema 1 In Anton Corbijn’s playful […]
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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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cinema > ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MARIN COUNTY
September 26, 2026 – October 31, 2026 Angelico Concert Hall, 20 Olive Avenue, San Rafael Italian Film Festival 2026 – 49th edition Festival director: Lido Cantarutti LEARN MORE & BUY TICKETS Originally started as an informal, one-time only presentation of Italian movies in a college lecture hall, the Italian Film Festival of Marin County has […]
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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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