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.
SCARLET LOTUS PRESENTS: MIDSUMMER CABARET
Sunday, June 1st – Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
GET TICKETS: Get tickets by CLICKING HERE!
EVENT DETAILS – Tampa Bay’s favorite comedy cabaret, is excited to announce a special one-night-only performance or MIDSUMMER: A FAE CABARET. A high-flying burlesque journey to Avalon with beautiful and haunting fae creatures from one of Tampa’s favorite cabaret companies! The night comes alive inside the beautiful antique theatre of the Italian Club with burlesque, music, aerial acts, and more. The evening will include full length luxury cabaret show featuring high glamour professional performances, alongside signature themed cocktails and mocktails for your enjoyment. Come dressed in your best fae attire! There will also be local artisan vendors for guests to shop handmade wares. Two ticket options – VIP & General Admission. Your ticket and drink purchases directly support independent artists and our host venue, a part of Ybor history deeply rooted in its culture and people. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
CAMPO ITALIANO: SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN
June 2nd through June 6th, 9am-1pm
TO REGISTER: Please contact AnnMarie Susca Hanecki at 813-277-6940 or email Italianclublax@gmail.com
EVENT DETAILS – The Ladies Auxiliary is excited to announce the return of CAMPO ITALIANO: A Day Camp for Children at The Italian Club of Tampa – Monday, June 2nd through Friday, June 6th – a week-long day camp for children in Grades 2 – 7. This program, now in its 18th Year, provides children the opportunity to learn about the Italian culture through Music, Dance, Arts and Crafts, Crochet, Cooking, Traditions, Language, Storytelling, Dominoes, and Indoor Bocce with the Krewe of Italia! Campers will host a special Italian Program on the final day of Campo, Friday June 6th at 1pm. Registration fee: Members: $75/child & Non-Members: $100/child. If you would like to register your child for our Campo Italiano please email AnnMarie Hanecki, Campo Chairperson, at Italianclublax@gmail.com. Completed registration forms and payment is required to guarantee your child’s place in the program. Only the first 50 campers will be accepted. Questions? Email AnnMarie Hanecki, Campo Chair, at Italianclublax@gmail.com. Our Campo Italiano Summer Camp is open to the public!
FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR WITH DUELING PIANOS!
Friday, June 6th – 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 live entertainment, making for a fun, casual night out with friends and family! Home of the Buy-One-Get-One Italian Wine deal! Our Club Cantina will be transformed into a fun, social dueling piano bar – with incredible live music and more. We will be serving up a delicious homemade Italian meal for just $20 courtesy of our friends at Trattoria Pasquale! All our meals include our signature house salad and famous garlic breadsticks. The entree will change each month. Dinner availability is limited, so come early! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR TRAVELERS
Wednesday, June 11th – July 2nd, 3:00pm-4:15pm
REGISTER NOW: To register, CLICK HERE!
EVENT DETAILS – Our language instructor, Leona Xharra of Ciao Bella Gente!, will be offering a specially-designed 4-week course for people planning to travel abroad. Avoiding grammar, these fun classes focus on memorizing useful words & phrases, proper pronunciation, numbers & prices, understanding customs, and role-playing in Leona’s well-known playful manner to become comfortable in situations you’re most likely to experience. The course is perfect for single travelers, couples, and families (students under 18 must be accompanied by parents). Here is just a bit of what you can expect: Introducing yourself and family, Reading a menu/ordering food, Shopping for picnic supplies, Asking for directions, Understanding train schedules, …and so much more! REGISTER TODAY for Summer 2025 Session starting Wednesday, June 11th 2025 and continuing for a four-week period ending Wednesday, July 2nd. Registration is $245, inclusive of tax and service charges. The class fees include in-person instruction, class materials, and parking. Classes will be held in the Italian Club located at 1731 E. 7th Ave in historic Ybor City. Enrollment is only available online! Please visit italian-club.org/events to register for classes. 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! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SCARLET LOTUS PRESENTS: THE GRAVEYARD CABARET
Sunday, June 15th – Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
GET TICKETS: Get tickets by CLICKING HERE!
EVENT DETAILS – Tampa Bay’s favorite comedy cabaret is back and BETTER THAN EVER! A burlesque driven cabaret with a blend of classic glamour and absolutely hilarious camp debauchery! Different show every time! 50+ shows and over 3000 tickets sold! What you can expect from our productions at the Italian Club – First come first served free parking, plentiful seating, delicious drink menu, mocktail menu options to support our sober patrons, ADA accessible always, occasional themed luxury shows in the antique theatre upstairs. Your ticket and drink purchases directly support independent artists and our host venue, a part of Ybor history deeply rooted in its culture and people. We are grateful and excited to work with the Italian Club and continue to bring you an absolutely incredible show built on love, community, and unstoppable drive and energy. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
A SALUTE TO MOTOWN: AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC & DANCING
Saturday, June 28th – 730pm-10pm
GET TICKETS: Get tickets by CLICKING HERE!
EVENT DETAILS – Back by popular demand – the Italian Club will welcome back O-Town Motown, one of Florida’s most popular live Motown tribute acts for an event celebrating some of the greatest music from the 1960’s & 19070’s! This incredibly dynamic group does it all: harmonies reminiscent of classic vocal ensembles like the Four Tops or the Supremes, intricate dance moves worthy of the Temptations or the Jackson Five, and costuming that rivals the stylish matching outfits that defined the great Motown acts of the ‘60’s. This special showcase will welcome four performers, alongside a four-piece band. The live music will run two hours and include a large dance floor for guests to dance all night! Tickets are $55 for the public and $45 for Club Members. Prices are inclusive of all taxes, service charges, and processing fees. Tickets are available online only; no refunds. This will be a cabaret style event, with tables and chairs along with a full size dancefloor! Tables seat 8 guests. A cash/credit bar will be available for the duration of the event. Members please contact the office for the discount promo code. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org. More details on this event coming soon! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SCARLET LOTUS PRESENTS: THE GRAVEYARD CABARET
Sunday, June 29th – Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
GET TICKETS: Get tickets by CLICKING HERE!
EVENT DETAILS – Tampa Bay’s favorite comedy cabaret is back and BETTER THAN EVER! A burlesque driven cabaret with a blend of classic glamour and absolutely hilarious camp debauchery! Different show every time! 50+ shows and over 3000 tickets sold! What you can expect from our productions at the Italian Club – First come first served free parking, plentiful seating, delicious drink menu, mocktail menu options to support our sober patrons, ADA accessible always, occasional themed luxury shows in the antique theatre upstairs. Your ticket and drink purchases directly support independent artists and our host venue, a part of Ybor history deeply rooted in its culture and people. We are grateful and excited to work with the Italian Club and continue to bring you an absolutely incredible show built on love, community, and unstoppable drive and energy. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SAVE THE DATE: BOCCE BOWL 2025 TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
THREE DAYS – Friday October 10th, Saturday October 11th, Sunday October 12th!
EVENT DETAILS – We have some exciting news with you – the Club’s annual bocce tournament fundraiser will return in 2025, and it is getting even bigger! With the help of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, the Club was able to fundraise over $30,000 for our nonprofit endeavors during last year’s event. The response from our sponsors and participants was that it was an overwhelming success, incredible new location, and simply… “you have got to do this again!” Mark your calendars for the return of BOCCE BOWL, the Italian Club’s annual bocce tournament, now expending into a three-day event over Columbus Day Weekend – starting Friday October 10th, and continuing through Saturday, October 11th, and Sunday October 12th. The Club will once again host this event in an exclusive VIP location in Ybor City, teaming up with local businesses and donors to make this one of the biggest bocce events in our community! More details on this event, including sponsor packages and team packages will be released soon – anyone wanting to play in this tournament should save these dates! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SAVE THE DATE: A SINATRA CLASSIC CHRISTMAS – TWO NIGHTS!
Thursday December 4th & Friday December 5th 2025
EVENT DETAILS – Join us as we welcome RICK MICHEL and his 7-piece big band orchestra for an evening celebrating the holiday season! Rick Michel, who has performed and headlined in Las Vegas since 1981, will present “A Sinatra Classic Christmas”, a show focusing on the classic music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, and many more! Michel salutes and interprets “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards. Michel has been called “the closest thing to Sinatra we have ever heard” by “Variety.” This is not a Frank Sinatra impersonation show, but rather an evening to celebrating the classic holiday favorites sung by some of the greatest artists of our time. Tables seat 8 guests, and a cash/credit bar will be available. THESE SHOWS WILL SELL OUT! We anticipate tickets going on sale in during the upcoming summer 2025, so please mark your calendars for this incredible night of live music. More details on this event coming soon! Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
