poetry > GABRIELE TINTI: CALIFORNIA DREAMING. A POETIC ITINERARY THROUGH DTLA
Acclaimed Italian poet Gabriele Tinti and celebrated American author, screenwriter, and actor Jerry Stahl take you on a unique, site-specific performance walk through Downtown Los Angeles. This poetic itinerary weaves through historic memory, urban myth, and architectural grandeur, uncovering the city’s past, from its Franciscan origins at Maguire Gardens to the dark legends of the Biltmore […]
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theatre performance > PINOCCHIO – THE WOODEN BOY
Share a piece of Italian culture with your children and grandchildren through a one-of-a-kind, interactive theatrical event! Brought to life by Rebelòt Theatre and Silvia Bottini, Carlo Collodi’s legendary tale is reimagined for audiences of all ages. A spirited Storyteller will guide your family through the iconic adventures of the famous wooden puppet. Along the […]
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screening> A LAND WITHIN | ZWEITLAND
A Land within | Zweitland will be presented for the first time in Los Angeles as part of the German Currents 2026 festival. The film takes us to South Tyrol in 1961, a historical period marked by ethnic tensions and a series of separatist bombings. The plot follows the story of Paul, a young free […]
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concert > CHIARA IZZI: HITS ON A JOURNEY
Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with Chiara Izzi’s Hits on a Journey at the Festa Italiana organized by the Little Italy Association of Los Angeles in San Pedro! Enjoy a lively celebration of Italian culture, featuring authentic cuisine, live music, traditional performances, artisans, vendor booths, and entertainment for the whole family. Through a musical storytelling experience, […]
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site-specific installation > WE ARE LETTERS. THE ARCHITECTURE OF LANGUAGE
Marking the 22nd Giornata del Contemporaneo – Italian Contemporary Art Day, the Italian Cultural Institute, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, presents WE ARE LETTERS. The Archictecture of Language, a site-specific installation by Lorenzo Marini exploring alphabets, visual language and communication. At the heart of Marini’s artistic research are […]
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music festival> HIT WEEK 2026
The 2026 edition of Hit Week celebrates the festival’s 20th anniversary by expanding global opportunities for Italian music. This year’s highlight is the debut of the Sync Mission, an initiative dedicated entirely to music licensing for audiovisual media, including film, TV series, advertising, and video games. From October 5–7 in Los Angeles, Sync Managers from […]
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film festival > SAN DIEGO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
This fall, the San Diego Italian Film Festival celebrates its 20th feStivale, themed Legacy, honoring two decades of Italian cinema and community in San Diego. Featuring films, shorts, guest discussions, Ristretto Awards, and the closing feSta, this milestone edition celebrates SDIFF’s past while looking ahead to its future stories. A special launch event on September […]
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Italian classes SUMMER 2026 – in person & online
Summer 2026 dates: July 6 – August 8 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call Ina Cohen at (310) 824 -7408 or write to classes.iicla@esteri.it
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concert > Make Music Day 2026: Carolina Bubbico
One of the most versatile artists of Italy’s contemporary music scene, Carolina Bubbico is celebrated for her genre-fluid style, blending jazz, pop, Mediterranean influences, and world music. Alongside her solo career, she has gained national recognition as an orchestral conductor at the Sanremo Music Festival, collaborating with artists including Elodie, Il Volo, and Ditonellapiaga. For […]
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screenings >EUROPEAN SHORT FILM NIGHT
An evening of contemporary European cinema, celebrating Europe Day and the launch of the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles. This special program brings together a curated selection of short films from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, offering a snapshot of today’s European storytelling. Each film engages with the theme of truth, moving across […]
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