UPCOMING EVENTS

VIVA ITALIA! ITALIAN CLUB OPEN & MEMEBRSHIP DRIVE

Friday, April 4th; 11am-4pm

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PROGRAM DETAILS – Join us we open to the doors to the historic Italian Club of Tampa in Ybor City for our OPEN HOUSE & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE on Saturday, April 4th from 11am-4pm! This special event will celebrate the 132nd Anniversary of our Club’s founding – which occurred on April 4th 1894 – an incredible millstone for our community! Guests will enjoy: HISTORY & TOURS – Learn about our Club’s rich history as a cornerstone of Ybor City’s iconic 7th Avenue with guided tours of our historic three-floor building, filled with stories passed down through generations and generations. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – Learn about our Club Membership Program & become a member of with exclusive discounts. In addition to Club Membership, we will also have opportunities to learn about our Krewe of Italia, Ladies Auxiliary Program, and our extensive Italian Language Program. DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS – Our own culinary team will prepare a delicious pasta lunch using recipes passed down through generations! The Club will also have a full cannoli bar set up for additional purchase! AND SO MUCH MORE! – This is a family-friendly event! Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers – the more the merrier! Tickets are $5 each, which includes event entry and pasta lunch. Advanced ticket purchase is required; tickets are only available online; 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. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org.THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

SPRING 2026 ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Classes Start Mid-April; Eight (8) Week Course

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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 five level, with each level following a uniquely-designed curriculum targeting the ability to converse in Italian in different common settings. The course includes social activities to engage one another and create lasting friendships. Our Italian language Program is a wonderful blend of true Italian language learning, culture, and social bonding. REGISTER TODAY for our next session starting in April 2026 and continuing for an 8-week period ending in early June 2026. 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. Club Members received 5% discount on all levels with valid promo code. Questions – please email leonaitaliantutor@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Club and our Italian Language Program! NOTE: Registration ends April 10th at 12pm noon. The class schedule below includes the first day and last day of classes.CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

SICILY: HISTORY & CULTURE DINNER PRESENTATION

Friday, April 17th; 530pm-830pm

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PROGRAM DETAILS – Join us on Friday, April 17th as we continue our cultural programming with an exciting Sicilian Culture Presentation hosted by Dr. Davide Tanasi (PhD), USF Dept. of History, who will 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. Guests will enjoy a delicious Italian Dinner as part of the ticket purchase, and full cash bar. Tickets are limited and sell out fast! REGISTRATION: $35pp Club Member discounts are available. Registration fee includes meal, lecture, and a charitable donation to the USF Foundation to support Dr. Tanasi’s archaeological research programs in Sicily. Fee includes all taxes and service charges; no refunds. Open Seating. APRIL 17TH 2026 TOPIC: Filthy Rich – Living Large in Roman Sicily’s Countryside! A journey back in time to Sicily’s most jaw-dropping “country homes” – the villas of Casale, Caddeddi, and Gerace – where luxury wasn’t just about comfort, it was a public performance. We’ll step into a world of lavish living, excess, and a hint of decadence: floors exploding with dazzling mosaics, rooms wrapped in gleaming marbles, and statues that turned private residences into something close to palaces. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org.THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

SALUTE TO MOTOWN: MUSIC & DANCING

Saturday, April 25th – Doors @ 730pm, Show @ 8pm

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PROGRAM 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! WANT TO JOIN US? 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 dance floor! Tables seat 8 guests. There will not be any food available, however a full 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. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

POSTPONED: FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

EVENT DETAILS – First Fridays at the Italian Club is temporarily on hold while we develop some new programming, but please check back for news and updates. Questions? Call (813) 248-3316 or email mark@italian-club.org