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Calandra's Community Calendar
Dear Friends,
We hope you will enjoy the events as well as all the other offerings presented in our Community Calendar.
If a specific virtual event listed below does not include a Zoom link, please contact the hosting organization. Now accepting event entries for December 2025.
Community Calendar for November 2025
La Sonnambula
Vincenzo Bellini
November 1 (Saturday), 12:30 pm
A classical Italian opera performance. This operatic gem from one of the great masters of melody is a benchmark of extraordinary vocalism. The title role of the sleepwalking girl was composed for the greatest diva of the day, Giuditta Pasta (for whom Bellini also wrote the tragic role of Norma). The part requires a rare combination of innocence, charm, and breathtaking vocal virtuosity. Deeper than a comedy, but in no way a tragedy, La Sonnambula reaches its conclusion through genuine, poignant character development, rather than by intrigue or farce. This operatic gem from one of the great masters of melody is a benchmark of extraordinary vocalism.
Sponsored by The Metropolitan Opera.
This event will be held at Metropolitan Opera,
30 Lincoln Center, Manhattan
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $39.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase on the website below or at the box office.
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Email: MetropolitanOpera@metopera.org
Web Address: https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/la-sonnambula/
Michael Martocci Sings Sinatra
Sinatra Meets The Sopranos
November 1 (Saturday), 8:00pm
Doors at 7:00pm
Join Sopranos stars Federico Castelluccio, Vincent Curatola, and Jason Carbone along with Sinatra tribute artist Michael Martocci and his 22-piece The Ol’ Blue Eyes Orchestra as they come together for a unique tribute to the iconic Sopranos TV series and music icon Francis Albert Sinatra. An evening of music and conversation and more.
Sponsored by Jeff Norris.
This event will be held at The Palace,
61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $39.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase on the web site below.
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Email: boxoffice@palacestamford.org
Web Address: https://www.palacestamford.org/events/detail/sinatra-sopranos
Candice Guardino's Italian Bred
November 2 (Sunday), 5:00pm
Comedy. Candice Guardino is a Brooklyn born gal and raised in a loud, loving Italian family on Staten Island. Candice Guardino turned her unique upbringing into her hit theatrical comedy, Italian Bred. Candice tells hilarious true stories, impersonates vivid characters, and sings knockout songs all inspired by her Staten Island upbringing.
Sponsored by The Klein Memorial Auditorium.
This event will be held at The Klein Memorial Auditorium,
910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $50.50 with fees. Price varies.
Phone: (800) 424-0160 x2
Email: info@theklein.org
Web Address: https://www.theklein.org
Ovid’s Metamorphoses and the Remaking of Myth
November 2 (Sunday), 5:00 to 7:00pm
Among the most influential poems ever written, Ovid’s Metamorphoses remains our foremost source for classical mythology. It is also a wildly unfaithful retelling. Princeton University’s C. Luke Soucy will discuss the appeal and legacy of Ovid’s irreverent epic from antiquity through the Renaissance and into the present.
Sponsored by Dorothea's House Casa di Cultura Italiana Dorothea Van Dyke McLane Association.
This event will be held at Dorothea's House,
120 John Street, Princeton, NJ
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Phone: (609) 924-9713
Web Address: https://dorotheashouse.org/
The Uncle Louie Variety Show
November 2 (Sunday), 7:00 to 10:00pm
Doors at 6:00pm
Comedy. The Uncle Louie Variety Show, the premier old school comedy experience, is excited to be on the road again with the Wooden Spoon Survivor world tour! The show stars a dynamic comedy duo comprised of Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, who have gained international popularity with the celebration of what it was like growing up as an Italian-American.
Sponsored by Lou Greco.
This event will be held at Max’s Es-Ca,
1559 Richmond Road, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $55.20. Purchase on the website below; after ticket purchase please call to make your dinner reservations. Ticket purchases do not include food or drink.
Phone: (718) 980-5006
Web Address: https://www.theunclelouievarietyshow.com/event/staten-island-maxs-es-ca/
The Weight Is Over: Neema Naz & Marc-Anthony Sinagoga
November 2 (Sunday) 7:00pm
The Canadian with an Italian background, Marc-Anthony Sinagoga is known for telling his outlandish life experiences with brilliant imitation. He recreates his life experiences as an overweight Italian going against the family grain in a melting pot society.
Sponsored by Levity Live, West Nyack.
This event will be held at West Nyack Levity Live, inside The Palisades Center,
4210 Palisades Center Drive, A - 401, West Nyack, NY
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $31.14 to $101.65. Price varies. Purchase tickets on the website below.
Phone: (845) 353-5400
Email: nyack@levitylive.com
Web Address: https://levitylive.com/nyack/event/the+weight+is+over%3a+neema+naz+%26+marc-anthony+sinagoga/14168583/
Adult Cooking Class
November 3 (Monday), 7:00 to 9:00pm
Recipe: Riso Al Forno
Adult classes are two hours long. All classes are taught by Kim Leo, an experienced chef with a vibrant personality who makes everyone feel comfortable in the kitchen.
Sponsored by The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
This event will be held at The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $130.00 non-members, $110.00 Members.
Contact: Audrey
Phone: (718) 273-7660
Web Address: https://casa-belvedere.org/product/11-03-monday-riso-al-forno-adult-class/
Gaetano Donizetti’s
La Fille du Régiment
November 3 (Monday), 7:30pm
Additional performances are available; see web site for details.
A bel canto classic that guarantees astounding singing, Donizetti’s ebullient comedy returns in Laurent Pelly’s production. This frothy comedy mixes humor with a rush of buoyant melody and notorious vocal challenges. The story concerns a young orphan girl raised by an army regiment as their mascot and begins at the moment of her first stirrings of love. Complications and comedy ensue when her true identity is discovered.
Sponsored by The Metropolitan Opera.
This event will be held at Metropolitan Opera,
30 Lincoln Center, Manhattan
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $35.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase on the website below or at the box office.
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Email: MetropolitanOpera@metopera.org
Web Address: https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/la-fille-du-regiment/
La Commedia di Dante in Italiano ON ZOOM 2025
November 4 and 11 (Tuesdays) 11:30am–12:30pm EST
Meetings are twice monthly for one hour and conducted entirely in Italian. We are currently working on Canto XXI of Purgatorio. Greed goes on and on. Dante in Italiano is sponsored by Società Dante Alighieri of New York City Inc. The group is dedicated to studying the entire Divina Commedia and has been meeting since January 2018. Each canto is read aloud in the original, then translated/paraphrased into standard Italian as we discuss the text and related commentary. The pace is relaxed with some cantos taking two sessions and others three or more. No deadlines. No rush. We are serious readers, but this is not an academic program. Our Lectura Dantis is designed for lovers of Dante and the Italian language. Everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, is welcome to join. Members of the academic, visual arts, music, opera and publishing communities are particularly welcome. The Commedia reading group requires sufficient fluency to read and speak standard Italian. If you are interested in joining Dante in Italiano, please send an email with your phone number and a good time to call to danteinitalianonyc@yahoo.com We will get back to you quickly with the link to join the discussion. Admission is free.
Young DaVinci’s Kids Art Program
November 4 (Tuesday), 3:30 to 5:00pm
Takes place for six Tuesdays from November 4 to December 9. Designed for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
The popular Young da Vinci’s Art Academy for children returns to Casa Belvedere for an all-new fall session! Immerse your child in the many wonderful aspects of Italian artisanship. Visit the website for details on this program.
Sponsored by Young da Vinci Art Academy.
This event will be held at The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere in the Galleria.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $200.00 members, $250.00 non-members
Phone: (718) 273-7660
Web Address: https://casa-belvedere.org/product/young-da-vinci-art-academy-2/
2025 Italian American Studies Association (IASA) Conference
November 6 to 9 (Thursday to Sunday), 10:00am
The 2025 Italian American Studies Association (IASA) Conference will take place at Montclair State University. The theme of this year’s conference, Intersecting Transitalia in Communities: Nation(s), Transnation(s), Neighborhood(s), navigates community in the Italian diaspora, historically and in the present day.
Sponsored by The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America and The MSU Italian Program.
This event will be held at Montclair State University,
1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Contact: Cristina Latino
Phone: (201) 566-7355
Email: latinoc@montclair.edu
Web Address: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjgpM_-LaJPYByf8l77IjRCXKR9kkPmZosl9h6GvBbHdsmlw/viewform
Musicali si Nasce
November 8 (Saturday), 10:00 to 11:00am
For our youngest audience, the Institute presents Musicali si Nasce, a monthly musical experience for children aged 0 to 6. This program is designed to foster early socialization and development through the universal language of music. Register on the website below.
Led by Claudia Calì, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Queens College, the sessions encourage participation from both children and their caregivers.
The sessions will be monthly every Saturday.
Sponsored by Italian Cultural Institute in New York.
This event will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York
686 Park Avenue, NYC
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Phone: (212) 879-4242
Email: iicnewyork@esteri.it
Web Address: https://iicnewyork.esteri.it/en/gli_eventi/calendario/musicali-si-nasce-monthly-sessions/
37th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
November 8 (Saturday), 12:00 to 4:00pm
The Board of Commissioners of the Garibaldi Meucci Museum cordially invites you to celebrate with us this November! Celebrate the art and history of the world’s greatest artist. Please visit our website for more information and to purchase journal ads.
Sponsored by Garibaldi Meucci Museum.
This event will be held at LiGreci’s Staaten Restaurant,
697 Forest Ave, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $123.00 and up. Price varies.
Phone: 718-442-1608
Email: facfad24@verizon.net
Web Address: https://www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com/product-page/luncheon-journal-ad-2025
Opening of the New Exhibit
“Michelangelo: Genius in Marble and Fresco”
November 8 (Saturday), 4:30pm
We invite you to the opening celebration of our new exhibit, “Michelangelo: Genius in Marble and Fresco” at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.
Sponsored by The Board of Commissioners of the Garibaldi Meucci Museum.
This event will be held at Garibaldi-Meucci Museum,
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Phone: (718) 442-1608
Email: facfad24@verizon.net
Web Address: https://www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com/event-info/37th-annual-fundraiser-luncheon
Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème
Open Dress Rehearsals
With Piano November 8 (Saturday), 3:00pm
On Saturday November 8th, at 3pm, Regina Opera invites all opera lovers to attend a Free Dress Rehearsal of "La Bohème". This will be a fully-staged production, sung in Italian, with English captions and Piano accompaniment. No reservations or tickets are required. For more information, e-mail reginaopera@yahoo.com
Sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
This event will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Catholic Academy of Brooklyn,
5902 Sixth Avenue (between 59th & 60th Street) Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Contact: Fran Garber-Cohen
Phone: (718) 259-2772
Email: reginaopera@yahoo.com
Web Address: https://www.reginaopera.org/boheme.htm
Film Screening: Big Night
November 10 (Monday), 5:00pm
(1996) with discussion by Loredana Polezzi
Immigrant brothers from Italy Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and Secondo (Stanley Tucci) open their dream restaurant, but the business is struggling. When famous Italian-American bandleader Louis Prima is scheduled to appear, the brothers put everything into a dinner that will decide the fate of their restaurant. Profs. Mary Jane Dempsey & Loredana Polezzi will provide discussion. Rated R; 109 min.
Sponsored by The Center for Italian Studies & the D'Amato Endowed Chair, Stony Brook University
This event will be held in the Humanities Building, 1006, Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
Admission: Open
Fee: Free
Contact: Christine Griffiths
Phone: (631) 632-7444
E-mail Address: ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu
Web Address: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/italian_studies/events/index.php
Regina Opera presents 2 Free Open Dress Rehearsals of "La Bohème" with Orchestra
November 10 (Monday), 7:00pm
On Monday November 10th, at 7pm, and Thursday November 13th, at 7pm, Regina Opera invites all opera lovers to attend Free Dress Rehearsals of "La Bohème". This will be a fully-staged production, sung in Italian, with English captions and Orchestra accompaniment. No reservations or tickets are required. For more information, e-mail reginaopera@yahoo.com
Sponsored by Regina Opera Company.
This event will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
5902 6th Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Contact: Fran Garber-Cohen
Phone: (718) 259-2772
E-mail Address: reginaopera@yahoo.com
Web Address: https://www.reginaopera.org/boheme.htm
Celebrate Partigiane at the Italian American Museum NYC with Author Suzanne Cope
November 13 (Thursday), 6:00pm
In honor of Veterans' Day, Author Suzanne Cope presents her narrative nonfiction book "Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis" at the Italian American Museum, in conversation with curator Janine Coyne.
Sponsored by the Italian American Museum NYC.
This event will be held at the Italian American Museum NYC
151 Mulberry Street, Manhattan
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $10.00 Purchase tickets on the web site below.
Contact: Suzanne Cope
Phone: (212) 965-9000
E-mail Address: info@ItalianAmericanMuseum.org
Web Address: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-presentation-women-of-war-tickets-1824304857939?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Italian American Writers Association (IAWA) 2nd Thursdays: Literary Reading Series LIVE at the Calandra Institute
November 13 (Thursday), 6:00 to 8:00pm
The Italian American Writers Association (IAWA) gives voice to numerous writers—famous and emerging by hosting this 34-year-old literary series held at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. Readings begin with an open mic followed by two featured authors, a Q&A, and book signings. Featuring Alise Versella and Anna Monardo.
Sponsored by IAWA and the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.
This event will be held at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, NY
Admission: Open to public
Fee: Free
Contact Person: Maria Lisella
Phone: (718) 777-1178
Email: marialisella@aol.com or italianamericanwriters@gmail.com
Web Address: IAWA.net
Viva Verdi: Great Moments from the Grand Stage
Il Trovatore in Concert
November 13 (Thursday), 6:30pm
Giuseppe Verdi’s, Il Trovatore is one of opera’s most thrilling masterpieces, a work brimming with passion, vengeance, and unforgettable music. The Seton Hall University Classical Concert Series at SOPAC features the MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra, top soloists, and the Seton Hall Chorus in a spirited, fun program accessible to all.
Sponsored and presented by the Seton Hall University Arts Council & co-sponsored by the Seton Hall Classical Concert Series and Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute.
This event will be held at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, Jennifer and Tony Leitner Performance Hall,
One SOPAC Way, South Orange, New Jersey
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $5.00 per ticket. Purchase tickets online, by phone, or at the Box Office.
Phone: (973) 313-2787
Email: boxoffice@SOPACnow.org
Web Address: https://www.sopacnow.org/events/classical-concert-series-nov-2025/
The Sixties Chicks
Featuring Jenna Esposito
November 14 (Friday), 9:30pm
Doors at 9:00pm
Jenna is thrilled to be celebrating her love for the music of the 1960s with her newest album, The Sixties Chicks, which is a rollicking romp through some of the biggest hits of the 1960s, all made popular by female vocalists. From “girl group” songs by the Ronettes and the Chiffons to the hits of Dusty Springfield (“Son of A Preacher Man”), Lesley Gore, and Connie Francis (“Where the Boys Are”), this show will have audiences singing, bopping, and “Dancing in The Streets”! The Cutting Room is New York’s legendary dinner theater venue. Visit their website; the menu is in the venue details.
Sponsored by The Cutting Room.
This event will be held at The Cutting Room,
44 East 32nd Street, NYC
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $22.68. Plus $25.00 food and/or beverage minimum.
Purchase tickets online.
Web Address: https://wl.eventim.us/event/the-sixties-chicks/647383?afflky=TheCuttingRoom
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini
November 15 (Saturday), 2:00pm
An additional performance is available, visit website for information.
Taconic Opera presents Puccini’s final masterpiece, Turandot, fully staged with full orchestra and conducted by maestro Jun Nakabayashi. Turandot, features one of the most famous songs in the world, “Nessun Dorma.” The opera tells the story of a cold-hearted princess who will marry any man who can answer her three riddles. Any man who fails must die. This grand opera is directed by Dan Montez.
Sponsored by Taconic Opera.
This event will be held at the Tarrytown Music Hall,
13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $47.00 to $81.00 plus fees. Price varies; special pricing for seniors & students. Purchase tickets online; see website below.
Phone: (914) 233-3856
Web Address: https://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/default.asp?searchdate=11/16/2025
Family Italian Cooking Class NYC
November 15 (Saturday), 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Recipe: Torta ai Mirtilli (Blueberry cake, Italian style)
(For children 2 through 10 years old.) Immerse your child in an exclusive Italian cooking experience! Our limited-class-size classes for ages 2-10 offer hands-on learning of basic Italian recipes. From cookies to pizza, you and your kids will have fun, build memories, and learn to share recipes with loved ones. Join us to ignite your child’s passion for cooking and secure their spot in this unforgettable culinary adventure!
Sponsored by Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn.
This event will be held at Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn,
110 York Street, FL 5, Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $97.88, including fees.
Web Address: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-italian-cooking-class-fallwinter-2025-brooklyn-tickets-1374631362409
Regina Opera's
La Boheme
by Giacomo Puccini
with Orchestra
November 15 (Saturday), 3:00pm
On November 15, 16, 22, and 23, 2025, at 3pm, Regina Opera will present fully-staged performances of Puccini's "La Bohème". The production will be sung in Italian with 35-piece orchestra and English captions.
No reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance through the website.
Sponsored by Regina Opera.
This event will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School,
5902 6th Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $25.00 Adults; $20.00 Senior citizens; $5.00 Teens
Phone: (718) 259-2772
Email: info@reginaopera.org
Web Address: https://www.reginaopera.org/boheme.htm
Holy Cannoli Comedy
November 15 (Saturday), 5:30pm
"Holy Cannoli Comedy" is a comedic celebration of Italian-American culture. The live show was created in Los Angeles by Jaclyn Marfuggi Caprio and Gabi Conti (hosts and producers), and Christine Casagrande (producer), three east coast Italian-Americans trying to find a decent slice on the West Coast.
Sponsored by the New York Comedy Festival.
This event will be held at New York Comedy Club, East Village
85 East 4th Street, East Village, NYC
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $25.00 to $35.00 plus fees. Price varies.
Phone: (212) 994-9828
Web Address: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/holy-cannoli-presented-by-the-new-york-comedy-festival
A Bronx Tale
Starring Chazz Palminteri
November 15 (Saturday), 8:00pm
The powerful one-man stage play depicted his bruising childhood which included witnessing a gangland killing when he was nine years old. Palminteri plays 18 characters and brings them all to life in this autobiographical production where his friends, enemies and family come alive on stage.
Sponsored by Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
This event will be held at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center,
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $46.50 and up. Price varies by seating. Purchase on web site https://carteretpac.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=635&src=&_ga=GA1.1.1798952835.1759501146&_gl=.
Phone Box Office: (877) 849-2722
Web Address: https://carteretpac.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=173
S. Smodlaka Presents: Michelangelo’s Early Masterpieces
November 16 (Sunday), 2:00 to 4:00pm
Join us for an illuminating journey into the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. Guided by S. Smodlaka, this engaging presentation will explore Michelangelo’s early masterpieces and the profound influences that shaped his work. Before the age of thirty, Michelangelo created some of the world’s most iconic marble sculptures: Bacchus, La Pietà, and David—the heroic biblical figure. The program also examines the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, completed at thirty-seven.
Sponsored by The Garibaldi Meucci Museum.
This event will be held at The Garibaldi Meucci Museum,
420 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $5.00 to $10.00, plus fees. Purchase tickets online on the web site below.
Phone: (718) 442-1608
Web Address: https://www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com/event-info/s-smodlaka-presents-michelangelos-early-masterpieces
Adult Cooking Class
November 17 (Monday), 7:00 to 9:00pm
Recipe: Sweet Potatoes & Stuffed Mushrooms
Casa Belvedere’s popular cooking classes are for all cooking abilities, from beginner to experienced. They are designed to be enjoyable social experiences, while learning hands-on skills to create a delicious specialty. All classes are taught by Kim Leo, an experienced chef with a vibrant personality who makes everyone feel comfortable in the kitchen.
Sponsored by The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
This event will be held at The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere,
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $140.00, $120.00 Members.
Phone: (718) 273-7660
Web Address: https://casa-belvedere.org/product/11-03-monday-riso-al-forno-adult-class/
“O Sole Mio”
Bravitalia – I Talenti Musicali Italiani: Festival Internazionale Green Music
November 17 (Monday), 8:00pm
A bridge between Italian Art and the world. Presented as the closing concert of Italy's Festival Internazionale Green Music, showcasing Italian vocal and instrumental artistry. The program features baritone Antonio Sarnelli de Silva and pianist Paolo Scibilia of the Duo Scibilia Sarnelli, along with performances by Francesco Tizianel, Maurizio Di Fulvio, and the Mefitis Quartet. The concert celebrates opera arias, Neapolitan songs, and original works.
Presented by Associazione d'Arte Musicale "I Mastri Musici".
This event will be held at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, Manhattan.
57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $71.00, fees included. Purchase tickets on the web site below. Student and senior discount tickets are available at the box office.
Phone: (212) 247-7800
Contact: Emanuela Aulenta at eventi@mastrini.com
Email: carnegiehall.org
Web Address: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events
Armonie di Pace - A Universal Path to Peace - Candlelight Concert
November 19 (Wednesday), 8:00pm
Join us for a unique and evocative musical experience, a tribute to peace and harmony through the artistry of Italian-born pianist and composer Cristiana Pegoraro in an intimate candlelight atmosphere. A musical journey through immortal pieces from classical to opera, from musical to pop, accompanied by Cristiana's inspiring stories to evoke emotions and reflections.
Sponsored by LKI Artists International.
This event will be held at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall,
154 West 57th Street, New York
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $41.00 to $86.00, plus fees. Price varies. Purchase tickets on website below.
Contact: Cristiana Pegoraro
Phone: (212) 247-7800
Email: contact@cristianapegoraro.com
Web Address: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/11/19/Cristiana-Pegoraro-Piano-0800PM
Maurizio Schweizer
Adriano Celentano!
Tribute Show
November 19 (Wednesday), 8:00pm
Doors at 7:00pm
For half a century, Adriano Celentano has been the most loved artist in the Italian showbiz. Whatever he did, he always amazed, innovated, and left a sign. His countless hits beat the time of three generations. Maurizio’s natural likeness, both physical and vocal, is the spark lighting the Celentano Tribute Show, a concert including many of the most beautiful songs from Molleggiato’s repertoire, performed totally live with band and original arrangements.
Sponsored by Oceana Theater.
This event will be held at Oceana Theater,
1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $49.00 to $129.00. Price varies. Purchase tickets on the website below.
Phone: (646) 200-1555 for booking. (646) 200-1555 for general information.
Email: info@oceanatheater.com
Web Address: https://oceanatheater.com/?event=celentano
Raymond Carlson (Yale University Art Gallery), “Seeking Michelangelo’s Poetic Origins and Finding his Artistic Profession”
November 20 (Thursday), 5:00 to 7:00pm
Michelangelo Buonarroti wrote over 300 poems during his life. But which one came first? To address unresolved questions of when and why Michelangelo began writing poetry, this lecture reevaluates his artistic practice at the dawn of the 16th century. Dr. Raymond Carlson is a curatorial researcher and educator at Yale University Art Gallery, who has published on Michelangelo’s art and poetry.
Sponsored by The Center for Italian Studies and the Joseph Tromba Lecture Series.
This event will be held at The Center for Italian Studies, Stony Brook University,
E-4340 Frank Melville Memorial Library, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
Admission: Open to the public.
Fee: Free
Contact: Christine Griffiths
Phone: (631) 632-7444
E-mail Address: ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu
Web Address: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/italian_studies/events/index.php
Giulio Gallarotti
November 20 (Thursday), 7:00pm
Comedy. Giulio Gallarotti is a New York City based standup comedian, actor, host and podcaster. He made his Netflix stand-up comedy special debut on Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends in June 2022.
Sponsored by New York Comedy Club Stamford.
This event will be held at the New York Comedy Club Stamford,
230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $25.00-$35.00 - Premium seating available.
Phone: (203) 441-5157
Email: stamford@newyorkcomedyclub.com
Web Address: https://stamford.newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/giulio-gallarotti-2025-11-20190000
November Bingo Night
November 21 (Friday), 7:30pm
Sponsored by Saint Mary of The Snow Society, Brooklyn.
This event will be held at Saint Mary of The Snow Society, Brooklyn,
410 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $$ Phone for details.
Phone: (718) 349-0300
Email: saintmaryofthesnows@gmail.com
Web Address: https://www.ourladyofthesnowbrooklyn.com/contact-9
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
November 22 (Saturday), 8:00pm
Additional performance dates are available; visit web site.
Ivo van Hove’s production features sopranos Federica Lombardi, Janai Brugger, and Hera Hyesang Park as Don Giovanni’s three conquests, with tenor Ben Bliss and bass-baritone Adam Plachetka as Don Ottavio and Leporello. Aided by his ingenious librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, Mozart approached his operatic retelling of the Don Juan myth from a point of view that is neither tragic nor entirely comic, but rather lighthearted, urbane, and ironic.
Sponsored by The Metropolitan Opera.
This event will be held at Metropolitan Opera,
30 Lincoln Center, Manhattan
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $35.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase on the website below or at the box office.
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Email: MetropolitanOpera@metopera.org
Web Address: https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/la-sonnambula/
Tammy Pescatelli at Bananas Comedy Club - Renaissance Hotel
November 28 (Friday), 7:00 pm
Additional shows and times visit the website below for details.
Tammy Pescatelli is arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today. She brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences, holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating, and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor. She is relatable to every audience member—male and female.
Sponsored by Bananas Comedy Club - Renaissance Hotel
This event will be held at Bananas Comedy Club - Renaissance Hotel, 801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $95.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase on the web site below.
Phone: (201) 727-1090
Web Address: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/tammy-pescatelli-rutherford-11-28-2025/7346192/t
Anthony Rodia
“Laugh Till It Hurts”
November 29 (Saturday), 8:00pm
Doors at 7:00pm
Comedy. Anthony Rodia brings his wildly popular “Laugh Till It Hurts” tour to the stage, delivering hilarious takes on marriage, parenthood, and Italian American life that have earned him over 22 million views and nearly a million followers. A first-generation Italian American born and raised in Westchester, New York. Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh.
Sponsored by St. George Theater.
This event will be held at St. George Theater,
35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $35.00 to $80.00. Purchase on website below.
Phone: (718) 442-2900
Email: info@sgtr.org
Web Address: https://stgeorgetheatre.com/events/anthony-rodia-laugh-till-it-hurts-tour/
Eric D’Alessandro Tour
November 29 (Saturday), 7:00pm
Doors at 7:00pm
Comedy. Roll on the floor laughing with Eric D'Alessandro tickets. Eric D'Alessandro has always sought to be in the limelight. He was born and raised in New York City. His creativity, as well as his large Italian American family, fuels his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable dialect, and are credited with his interest in comedy.
Sponsored by St. George Theater.
This event will be held at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts,
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $122.00 and up. Price varies. Purchase tickets on website below.
Web Address: https://www.ticketsmarter.com/e/eric-dalessandro-tickets-red-bank-11-29-2025-hackensack-meridian-health-theatre-at-the-count-basie-center-for-the-arts/3126874
Exhibitions
Gramsci and Americanism. The Prison Notebooks
On view through November 19
Exhibition curated by Fondazione Gramsci.
For the first time in the U.S., view a selection of Antonio Gramsci’s famous Prison Notebooks, alongside a collection of books and magazines that were instrumental in fueling and supporting the writing and researching activity of the Italian politician and philosopher during his imprisonment, from 1926 to 1934, when he was eventually released due to serious health conditions, leading to his demise in 1937.
Sponsored by ICI-NY.
This event will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York
686 Park Avenue, NYC
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Phone: (212) 879-4242
Web Address: https://iicnewyork.esteri.it/en/gli_eventi/calendario/gramsci-i-quaderni-del-carcere-lamericanismo-exhibition/
Creativity and World War II Italian POWs in the United States
On view through November 26
9:00am to 5:00pm weekdays
The exhibition, co-curated by Laura E. Ruberto and Joseph Sciorra, presents creative work made by Italian soldiers who were imprisoned by the Allied forces during World War II, focusing on those held in the United States. These objects, often made from salvaged materials, ranged in size from a small inlaid ring to a large Catholic chapel with a 65-foot bell tower. There is no archive or collective depository about World War II Italian prisoners of war in Allied hands. To document this creative work, the exhibit pulls from research completed by Ruberto (Berkeley City College), including historical photographs, rare remaining artifacts, oral testimonies, written accounts, family memories, and private collections.
Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
This exhibition is on view at The Calandra Institute Gallery,
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, Gallery
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: Free
Phone: (212) 642-2094
E-mail Address: calandra@qc.cuny.edu
Web Address: https://calandrainstitute.org
Light the Tower of Light at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
On view year-round
Sunday to Saturday, Dusk to Dawn
The exhibition is on view at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
Fee: $25.00 one day; $75.00 one week; $200.00 one month
Open to the public: Yes
Contact: AnnMarie Cicero
Phone: (718) 442-1608 (Museum)
Email: acicero@garibaldimeuccimuseum.org
Arte Povera
Ongoing exhibition presenting a comprehensive panorama on the artistic practice of twelve artists associated with the Arte Povera movement
Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Luciano Fabro, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz, Marisa Merz, Giulio Paolini, Pino Pascali, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and Gilberto Zorio.
This exhibition represents the Olnick Spanu Collection’s core of postwar Italian art, allowing the space to be an environment solely devoted to this generation of Italian artists.
Sponsored by Magazzino Italian Art
This event will be held at Magazzino Italian Art, main building
2700 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $20.00 Adult, $10.00 Senior, $10.00 Student, $5.00 Child 5-10 years old. Free for Amici di Magazzino. Purchase tickets online on web site below
Phone: (845) 666-7202
Email: info@magazzino.art
Web Address: https://www.magazzino.art/visit/exhibitions
Piero Manzoni: Total Space
Now through April 13, 2026
Through the extraordinary generosity of Fondazione Piero Manzoni and Hauser & Wirth, Magazzino Italian Art has received the gift of two immersive environments conceived by Manzoni in 1961, at a date when conceptualism and installation art were only starting to appear on the art world’s horizon, marking a singular, conceptually driven contribution to the evolving language of installation art in Italy. In 1957, searching for what he described as a “new language” and “total transformation,” Piero Manzoni began to create Achromes: works made of gesso on canvas, in which white had no allusive or symbolic value but was a colorless surface. As he continued the series, he experimented further with the construction of “neutral” spaces using materials that included kaolin, cotton wool, polystyrene, synthetic fibers, and fur.
This event will be held at Magazzino Italian Art, at the Robert Olnick Pavilion,
2700 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $20.00 Adult, $10.00 Senior, $10.00 Student, $5.00 Child 5-10 years old. Free for Amici di Magazzino. Purchase tickets online on web site below.
Phone: (845) 666-7202
Email: info@magazzino.art
Web Address: https://www.magazzino.art/visit/exhibitions
The Met
Live in HD, Opera on Demand: Galas and Special Events
The Met’s 2024–25 season of live movie theater transmissions features eight extraordinary operas. Tickets will go on sale now. International ticketing dates will vary—please check your local listings. Visit your local theater website for the most up-to-date information related to their health and safety measures.
Fee: $25.00, prices vary, see website for options
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Web Address: https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/ or https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/theater-finder/
Rhythm Is the Cure
Healing Frame Drumming of Southern Italy
Virtual online classes. The class sessions will be twelve lessons divided into four parts.
Web Address: https://alessandrabelloni.com/
Arte Povera
Ongoing exhibition presenting a comprehensive panorama on the artistic practice of twelve artists associated with the Arte Povera movement
Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Luciano Fabro, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz, Marisa Merz, Giulio Paolini, Pino Pascali, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and Gilberto Zorio.
This exhibition represents the Olnick Spanu Collection’s core of postwar Italian art, allowing the space to be an environment solely devoted to this generation of Italian artists.
Sponsored by Magazzino Italian Art
This event will be held at Magazzino Italian Art, main building
2700 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY
Admission: Open to the public
Fee: $20.00 Adult, $10.00 Senior, $10.00 Student, $5.00 Child 5-10 years old. Free for Amici di Magazzino. Purchase tickets online on web site below
Phone: (845) 666-7202
Email: info@magazzino.art
Web Address: https://www.magazzino.art/visit/exhibitions
The Met
Live in HD, Opera on Demand: Galas and Special Events
The Met’s 2024–25 season of live movie theater transmissions features eight extraordinary operas. Tickets will go on sale now. International ticketing dates will vary—please check your local listings. Visit your local theater website for the most up-to-date information related to their health and safety measures.
Fee: $25.00, prices vary, see website for options
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Web Address: https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/ or https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/theater-finder/
Rhythm Is the Cure
Healing Frame Drumming of Southern Italy
Virtual online classes. The class sessions will be twelve lessons divided into four parts.
Web Address: https://alessandrabelloni.com/
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