Celebrating A.P. Giannini on June 2nd in San Francisco
On Monday, June 2nd, experience the story behind the man who financed dreams like the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood’s first animated film. The documentary film screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Davide Fiore and the film’s producers. This special event honoring Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Giannini is presented in collaboration with Itali...
Festa Italiana Brings a Taste of Italy to City Center Bishop Ranch
City Center Bishop Ranch invites the Bay Area community to experience the spirit of Italy at Festa Italiana, taking place Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. in Alexander Square. The free, family-friendly event celebrates Italian culture with a festive afternoon filled with art, music, and hands-on activities. Inspired by the upcoming 2026 Winter...
MLB sportscaster Wayne Randazzo
Countless young boys grow up following Major League Baseball on TV or the radio and dream of one day being part of the game. Wayne Randazzo wished for a life in baseball, but not as a player — he wanted to get to call the action. “Pretty much ever since I knew I needed a job when I got older, this has been the job I wanted,” says Randazzo, 40, who...
Experience La Dolce Vita at Lodi’s Festa Italiana!
Get ready to say ciao bella to one of Lodi’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Festa Italiana! Held in the heart of California wine country, this vibrant festival brings together the rich traditions, flavors, and spirit of Italy for a day filled with food, music, and family fun. Stroll through vendor booths featuring artisan goods, sip on local an...
Studio Imaginarium unveils ORA, an Earth Day performance of space and Earth's sounds
On April 22nd each year, Earth Day serves as a vital annual opportunity to demonstrate widespread commitment to environmental protection. This global event, created on April 22, 1970, and coordinated by www.earthday.org, now mobilizes over 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. During what was its 55th anniversary, the Italian Cultural Insti...
Festa Italiana Brings Music, Food, and the 104th Statuto Race to North Beach
Festa Italiana returns to San Francisco for a weekend of music, food, and family fun in the heart of North Beach. Held May 31 and June 1 on the 1600 block of Stockton Street, this free outdoor celebration is the city’s only traditional Italian street festival and a beloved community tradition. Visitors can enjoy live music from the Festa stage, cul...
Italy RunLA 5K Returns to San Pedro’s LA Waterfront for a Celebration of Italian Heritage, Wellness, and Community
San Pedro’s vibrant waterfront will come alive on June 1st, 2025 as the Italy RunLA 5K returns for another exciting year, inviting the community to celebrate Italian Republic Day one day early with fitness, culture, and local pride. Registration is now open at Italy RunLA 5K, with a special coupon code of $10 for the readers of Wetheitalians using...
Voices of Volterra Documentary at IIC Los Angeles
Thursday, May 15 · 6pm PDT. Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA. IIC Los Angeles together with Autodesk, the Volterra-Detroit Foundation, Case Technologies, and under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy is delighted to welcome you for the closing evening of Visions of Volterra. Over the past weeks,...
From Maranello to Motor City: The Italian-American Automotive Connection
This presentation by Maria Romano de Leon, automotive curator, will examine the reciprocal influence and inspiration between the Italian and American automotive industries. We will explore iconic models like Ferrari's 250 GT California, the Ford-powered De Tomaso Pantera, and Lamborghini's Countach and address the exchange of engineering and design...
Italian American actress Ellen Pompeo honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
"Grey's Anatomy" actress Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's shining stars, and she has been for two decades now. On Tuesday, she received her very own shining star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Italian American Pompeo has been the longtime leading lady of the hit medical drama. Aside from playing Meredith Grey, she also serves as an executive producer fo...
Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award
Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather” the “greatest American film ever made,” Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in the sequel and not the original and Harrison Ford fought back tears reflecting on his role in the 1974 film, “The Conversation.” At the center of it all was Francis Ford Coppola, who on Saturday received the AFI Life A...
This Italian made waves with a floating piano on Lake Como. Now he’s coming to L.A.
Pianist Alessandro Martire spent years convincing local officials to let him play while floating on the glittering blue waters of Lake Como in northern Italy, but when the show — called “Floating Waves” — finally came to pass, the internationally famous resort town clearly was meant for such a spectacle. Pictures from the first concert look like so...