UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out the upcoming events and activities taking place at the Italian Club of Tampa!
The events listed below are being hosted by the Italian Club and/or our affiliates. Please click on the flyers to get detailed event information. If you would to purchase tickets to any of our upcoming events, please click the link provided or call the phone number listed on the event. Proceeds from our events benefit the Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund, a registered 501C3 organization (Certificate #:59-2708291) dedicated to the ongoing preservation of our historical facility and the commitment to the Club mission statement.
ITALIAN CLUB OPEN HOUSE & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Saturday, February 22nd – 11am-4pm
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EVENT DETAILS – Join us as we open the doors of of the historic Italian Club of Tampa during Ybor City’s Annual Fiesta Day on Saturday, February 22nd from 11am-4pm for our family friendly Open House & Membership Drive! This is a great opportunity to learn about the Club, interact with members, and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions during Ybor’s biggest street festival! We will be offering a variety of activities and experiences to include: HISTORY & TOURS, MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS, ITALIAN MINI “PIAZZA” (MARKET), INDOOR BOCCE WITH OUR KREWE, AND SO MUCH MORE! This is a family-friendly event! Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers – the more the merrier! Advanced ticket purchase is required, online only; no refunds. Attendance is limited to only 150 guests per hour, so please make sure you are buying tickets for the check-in time you want. Tickets are $5 each, which includes event entry and pasta lunch. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Friday, March 7th – 5pm-8pm
FREE TO ATTEND! No tickets, No reservation!
EVENT DETAILS – First Fridays at the Italian Club is a new concept in happy hour nightlife, combining delicious food and great drinks with fun entertainment to keep you dancing all night! We are teaming up with our longtime friend, Head Chef and Owner of Trattoria Pasquale, Luigi Cavallaro, to provide a delicious homemade Italian meal for just $20! Dinner availability is limited, so come early! Tampa’s own DJ Paul Gigante with Gigante Productions, Inc., will take over the dance floor playing all your favorites to keep you on your feet! We look forward to seeing you at the Club! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
ANNUAL GATSBY GALA BALL WITH LES ELGART ORCHESTRA
Saturday, March 8th – 5pm-10pm
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EVENT DETAILS – We are going back in time – as we welcome back the Les Elgart Orchestra for 2nd Annual Gatsby Gala Ball! The Les Elgart Orchestra will be putting on quite the show, with a fifteen-piece, black-tie orchestra for this one-night-only show! Guests are invited to join us at 5pm for a cocktail reception with light hors ‘d’oeuvres and cash bar in our Cantina. At 6pm, guests will be welcomed into our grand ballroom for our main event with the 15-piece Les Elgart Orchestra. Our friends at Olympia Catering will be providing a delicious meal to include Garden Salad, Bread & Butter, Chicken Milanese (with arugula, shaved parmesan, and lemon), Penne alla Vodka, Roasted Vegetables, and of course coffee and dessert. There will also be a full cash/credit bar available all night. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress, but not required; dinner attire is welcome. Tickets for this event are $95 for the Public and $85 for Members of the Club. Tables seat eight guests. Tickets are available online only; no refunds. Members please contact the office for the discount promo code. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM – MARCH 2025 SESSION
Classes Start Mid-March; Eight (8) Week Course
REGISTER TODAY You can enroll in our Italian Language Program by CLICKING HERE!
PROGRAM DETAILS – Our Italian language Program, with instructor Leona Xharra, has been an incredibly successful method of preserving Italian culture and traditions through language. We offer four levels including Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Conversational. Each level follows a uniquely-designed curriculum targeting the ability to converse in Italian in different common settings. The course includes social activities such as Italian movie night and food tasting, creating lasting friendships. Our Italian language Program is a wonderful blend of true Italian language learning, culture, and social bonding. Our next session, starting in mid-March 2025 and continuing for an 8-week period ending in early May, will be held in the Italian Club located at 1731 E. 7th Ave in historic Ybor City. The class fees include in-person instruction, our language textbook, and parking. Enrollment is only available online! Class sizes are limited to 20 students per class. Payment is expected at the time of sign up; with no refunds once registered. Thank you for your support of the Club and our Italian Language Program! CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH AT SONS OF ITALY LODGE
Friday, March 14th – 10:45am-2pm
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EVENT DETAILS – The Italian Club’s resident theater company, BREAKROOM ENTERTAINMENT, is proud to announce their first show on 2025! Tune in to WXYZ, a small-town radio station that’s one bad broadcast away from fading out forever. Their last hope? An exclusive interview with a chart-topping pop star that could be their ticket to the big time. Featuring your favorite one-hit wonders like “Video Killed the Radio Star,” “Take On Me,” and “Come On Eileen,” this original jukebox musical is packed with laughs, jams, and loads of MTV-tinged nostalgia.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
PASTA FOR A PURPOSE: SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL FUNDRAISER
Saturday, March 22nd – 6pm-10pm
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EVENT DETAILS – As we have in years past, the Italian Club of Tampa is supporting the Sons of Italy as the host their annual Feast of St. Joseph on Friday, March 14th from 10:45am-2:00pm. The event will include a blessing of the Altar at 10:45am, with items available for purchase. Guests will enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Luncheon from 11:30am to 2:00pm prepared by the Noto Family. Also featured with this event will be a candle prayer station, silent auction, special guests, music, and more. For more information on this event, or for tickets, please contact the Sons of Italy Lodge, located at 3315 West Lemon Street Tampa, Florida 33609. You can reached them via phone at (813) 870-1805, or email at contact@sonsofitalyhall.com. We encourage our membership to learn more about this event in support of our Italian culture and heritage.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
RADIO STAR: THE ONE-HIT WONDERS MUSICAL
March 21st through March 23rd & March 27th through March 30th (show times vary)
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EVENT DETAILS – The Italian Club’s resident theater company, BREAKROOM ENTERTAINMENT, is proud to announce their first show on 2025! Tune in to WXYZ, a small-town radio station that’s one bad broadcast away from fading out forever. Their last hope? An exclusive interview with a chart-topping pop star that could be their ticket to the big time. Featuring your favorite one-hit wonders like “Video Killed the Radio Star,” “Take On Me,” and “Come On Eileen,” this original jukebox musical is packed with laughs, jams, and loads of MTV-tinged nostalgia.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
