Festa Italia returns to Monterey, CA
The 92nd Annual Festa Italia returns to downtown Monterey this weekend, celebrating Italian culture and honoring the city’s fishing community with food, music, and traditions that date back more than nine decades. The free festival runs Friday through Sunday at Custom House Plaza in Monterey State Historic Park. The Festa Italia Foundation, a nonpr...
Unveiling a plaque honoring Fr. Raffaele Piperni
Friday, September 5, 2025. 12:00–1:00 PM. Washington Square - 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA. Join us for the next celebration of Fr. Piperni! We will unveil a plaque honoring Fr. Raffaele Piperni, the first Salesian pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and guiding force behind the Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Arriving in San Francisco in 18...
Italian farmhouse, offering rich crop of local history, opens Sept. 28 at Kern County Museum
The Kern County Basque community has done an admirable job of conveying its remarkable history in this area. Now the Italians are stepping up with their own history, starting with an exhibit at the Kern County Museum that opens Sept. 28. It is the Italian Heritage Farmhouse, situated in the southeast corner of Pioneer Village, near the Bakersfield...
Join Us For a Night of Fun, Food and Family - Little Italy State of the Neighborhood
Get ready for a night of fun and community spirit at the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood on Thursday, September 25th! Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown and the marina from the rooftop lanai of Kilroy's premier office building, 2100 Kettner. Doors open at 5:30pm. GET YOUR TICKET NOW! Chris Gomez, the Little Italy Association's Chief Execut...
Folsom (CA) gears up for 25-Year Anniversary with sister city Pieve del Grappa
The City of Folsom is hitting a milestone in international friendship this year, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Sister City relationship with Pieve del Grappa, Italy. The partnership, which began in 2000 with the former city of Crespano del Grappa, honors Folsom’s deep Italian roots and the legacy of Giuseppe “Joe” Murer, one of the city’s...
Welcome to San Francisco, Consul General Carnelos!
It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival and the beginning of the tenure of the new Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Massimo Carnelos, on August 18, 2025. Consul General Carnelos is honored to represent Italy in this important consular jurisdiction and to serve our Italian community with dedication. A brief welcome message fr...
The biography of Joe Benvenuti, one of America's most successful Italian immigrants, will launch this summer
The biography of Hamilton, Ontario-born Joe Benvenuti, from his early beginnings through his rise to becoming Sacramento, California's own and one of America's most successful Italian immigrants, will launch this summer. The long-overdue story, written by first-time author and one of Benvenuti's grandsons, Deron R. Benvenuti, tells the stirring acc...
Consul General Sergio Strozzi reflects on his Bay Area chapter through diplomacy, community, and family
Consul General Sergio Strozzi‘s impactful tenure in San Francisco drew to a close, leaving behind a remarkable legacy defined by his dedication to building bridges. His time in the Bay Area was dedicated to creating connections, uniting communities, and strengthening the bonds between Italy and this part of the US. We sat with Consul Strozzi for a...
Legion of Honor Exhibit Highlights Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Career
Calling someone an “icon” is often an overused sentiment. However, when it comes to the late multi-hyphenate Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021), the moniker is appropriate, especially in San Francisco, where he thrived artistically and socially since his arrival in 1951. With all of his accomplishments, perhaps he is least known as a visual artist....
A.P. Giannini will be honored at the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk
On Wednesday, July 23rd, in partnership with Bank of America, the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk unveils a permanent tribute to A.P. Giannini at Washington Square — in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy. Plaque Unveiling Ceremony: 1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Open to the public, no reservations required Join us as we...
Getty Museum receives major gift of rare Italian manuscript pages
The J. Paul Getty Museum has received a gift of 38 rare manuscript pages by Italian artists spanning the 12th to 17th centuries, marking the largest donation of artwork to the museum in decades, it was announced Monday. The works depict religious scenes from the lives of Jesus, Mary and various saints and significantly expand Getty's medieval and R...
Little Italy in the Summer is a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Charm
There is magic in San Diego in July. The ocean breeze is infused with a touch of celebration and Little Italy is a vibrant mix of music, flavor, heritage and community. This summer the historic neighborhood invites locals and visitors to sit back and soak in a series of magical events that celebrate community and culture. Whether you're enjoying li...