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.HISTORY & CULTURE OF SICILY: DINNER & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
Wednesday, November 20th – Doors at 530pm
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EVENT DETAILS – Join us on Wednesday, November 20th at the Italian Club as we continue our cultural programming with another exciting Sicilian Culture Presentation. We will welcome Dr. Davide Tanasi (PhD), USF Dept. of History to take us on a one-of-a-kind journey through engaging storytelling and historical insights, this presentation aims to deepen appreciation for Sicily’s mysteries and enchantments, inviting a closer look at its complex history and beauty. The presentation will include a variety of pictures and videos too! A delicious Italian Dinner will also be provided courtesy of our friends at Catering By The Family. Tickets are limited and will sell out fast! Every registration includes a charitable donation to the USF Foundation to support archaeological research programs in Sicily to help advance these types of programming. NOVEMBER TOPIC: Sicilian D-Day (9/7/43) – The Allied Liberation of Sicily – Step back in time to uncover the thrilling saga of WWII’s pivotal invasion, brought to life through previously unpublished primary sources! This lecture delves into the pivotal role American troops played during the invasion of the Island, capturing the dramatic interactions between the liberators and the local Sicilian population. Join us for a unique historical journey, where personal stories bring the past to life, revealing the profound and lasting impact of Operation Husky on Sicilian culture and its pivotal role in the broader Allied victory. Tickets are $35pp (registration fee includes dinner and lecture. A cash bar will be available. Fee includes all taxes and service charges; no refunds. Open Seating). Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS
November 22nd through 24th (show times vary)
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EVENT DETAILS – Join us at the Italian Club as we welcome back the incredible team and cast from Breakroom Entertainment for their next theater production. BOB is a fast-paced, cinematic comedy that follows the life and adventures of Bob – a man certain of his destiny for greatness, as he struggles to find his purpose. A chorus of four actors collectively play dozens of characters as they hilariously tell the story of Bob – born and abandoned in the bathroom of a White Castle restaurant – as he energetically embarks on an epic journey across America in a wild exploration of the pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly “great.” BOB: A Life in Five Acts is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Friday, December 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 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!
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS LIVE MUSIC SPECTACULAR
Friday, December 6th – 7pm-10pm
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EVENT DETAILS – Celebrate the season as the Italian Club hosts a one-night-only performance by O-Town Motown, one of Florida’s most popular live Motown tribute acts for a very special Christmas live music spectacular! This very 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, to dazzle us with the soulful sounds of the holiday season. Tickets are just $55 for the public, and $45 for members of the Club. 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 in our grand ballroom fully decked out for the holidays! Tables seat 8 guests. 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!
SESSION 1: ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Classes Start Mid-January 2025; Eight (8) Week Course
REGISTER TODAY You can enroll in our Italian Language Program by CLICKING HERE!
PROGRAM DETAILS – Join us as we begin our next session of our expansive Italian Language Program starting in January 2025. Our Language Instructor, Leona Xharra, with Ciao Bella Gente, will be offering Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, & now Level 4 classes as part of our popular and expanding Italian Language Program. Classes will begin in early January 2025 and continue for an 8-week period ending in late February 2025. Classes 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, there are no refunds once registered. Class related materials such as books and parking passes will be distributed at the first class. Thank you for your support of the Club and our Italian Language Program! CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
KREWE OF ITALIA CARNEVALE: A MASQUERADE BALL
Friday, January 31st 2025 – 6pm-11pm
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EVENT DETAILS – Come dance the night away with Krewe of Italia! Krewe of Italia invites you to join us at the 5th annual Carnevale’ – A Masquerade Ball on Friday, January 31st 2025 with The Black Honkey’s Band, serenades by Ray Chiaramonte and DJ Kenny Kelly bringing you all the soulful tunes at the historic Italian Club of Tampa. A delicious meal will be provided by our friends at Olympia Catering. You can get your tickets now by following the link or scan the or QR code.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!