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Wed Sep 09 2026 – 6:00 PM
film screening > HIDDEN GEMS OF ITALY | Le città di pianura (The Last One for the Road)
Francesco Sossai's award-winning road movie follows two middle-aged friends and a young architecture student on an unexpected journey through Italy's Veneto region. The 100-minute film is presented with English subtitles, followed by a Q&A with writer and journalist Giacomo Papi and IIC New York Director Claudio Pagliara.
Thu Sep 10 2026 – 6:00 PM
screening & discussion > That Day ... 25 Years Later
Marking 25 years since September 11, the evening begins with an excerpt from Claudio Pagliara's documentary Quel giorno, followed by a conversation with journalists Maria Teresa Cometto and Glauco Maggi about New York, resilience, and the city's transformation since 9/11.
Sat Sep 12 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's program > READING IN ITALIAN
Children ages 6 to 12, accompanied by an adult, are invited to a reading session in Italian created and led by Malina Mannarino. Activities include readings from Italian children's literature, guided discussions, and creative hands-on activities.
Sat Sep 12 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's music > MUSICALISINASCE
A music program for children ages 0 to 5 designed to encourage socialization and early development through music. The program is led by Claudia Calì, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Queens College. A parent or caregiver must remain with the child.
Tue Sep 15 2026 – 6:00 PM
classical music > HIGH NOTES | Erica Piccotti, Cello & Leonardo Pierdomenico, Piano
Cellist Erica Piccotti and pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico perform music by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Barber and Stravinsky, as well as the world premiere of a new work by Enrico Scaccaglia. The concert is part of the High Notes series celebrating 250 years of musical friendship between Italy and the United States.
Wed Sep 16 2026 – 6:00 PM
literary event > Award Ceremony | SuperBook Finalists: Mallamo & Marasco
The inaugural SuperBook competition reaches its finale as Anna Mallamo and Wanda Marasco, authors of the two finalist books, gather for the announcement of the winning title. The evening includes the award ceremony, a roundtable discussion, simultaneous interpretation, and a reception.
Thu Sep 17 2026 – 6:00 PM
panel discussion > Italians: A Century of the American Dream
A panel exploring the history of Italian immigration to the United States, from periods of discrimination and exclusion to integration into American society. The conversation also considers how this history relates to contemporary debates over immigration, identity, and belonging.
Fri Sep 18 2026 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
book discussion > BOOK OF THE MONTH | L'America che verrà, by Viviana Mazza
Journalist Viviana Mazza discusses her new book L'America che verrà. Dopo Trump with Financial Times U.S. Finance Editor James Fontanella-Khan and IIC Director Claudio Pagliara. Their conversation examines political, cultural, and social changes shaping the future of the United States.
Sat Sep 19 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's program > READING IN ITALIAN
Children ages 6 to 12 can discover Italian literature through readings, guided discussions, and creative activities in a weekly program created and led by Malina Mannarino. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sat Sep 19 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's workshop > PAROLE DANZANTI (Dancing Words)
A bilingual creative movement workshop for children ages 2 to 5 combining dance, music, imagination, and play. Led by dancer and educator Arianna Stendardo Gamble, the program introduces Italian vocabulary and expressions while encouraging creativity and coordination.
Sat Sep 26 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's program > READING IN ITALIAN
The weekly Italian reading series continues with literature, conversation, and hands-on activities for children ages 6 to 12. The program is created and led by Malina Mannarino, and children must attend with an adult.
Sat Sep 26 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's music > MUSICALISINASCE
Led by Claudia Calì of Queens College, this music program introduces children ages 0 to 5 to socialization and early development through the universal language of music. Parents or caregivers remain with their children throughout the session.
Tue Sep 29 2026 – 5:00 PM
book club > The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti
The IIC Book Club discusses Paolo Cognetti's acclaimed novel The Eight Mountains, winner of the Premio Strega Giovani. The coming-of-age story follows the lifelong friendship of Pietro and Bruno and their deep connection with the mountains.
Tue Sep 29 2026 – 6:00 PM
film screening > HIDDEN GEMS OF ITALY | Le otto montagne (The Eight Mountains)
Felix Van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch's acclaimed 147-minute film follows childhood friends Pietro and Bruno through decades of friendship, separation, and reunion against the spectacular landscape of the Italian Alps. Presented in Italian with English subtitles, followed by a Q&A in English.
Wed Sep 30 2026 – 6:00 PM
science talk > THE COURAGE TO DREAM | Eleonora Tubaldi: Thinking Matter
Mechanical engineering professor Eleonora Tubaldi joins Claudio Pagliara for a conversation about "thinking matter," an emerging research field focused on materials capable of sensing, adapting, and responding intelligently to their environments.
Fri Oct 02 2026 – 6:00 PM
book presentation > BOOK OF THE MONTH | L'Antidoto by Claudio Cerasa
Claudio Cerasa, editor-in-chief of Il Foglio, presents his latest book L'Antidoto in conversation with IIC Director Claudio Pagliara. The book challenges increasingly pessimistic interpretations of current global, political, and social trends.
Sat Oct 03 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's program > READING IN ITALIAN
Young readers ages 6 to 12 explore Italian children's literature through readings, guided conversation, and creative activities in this weekly program led by Malina Mannarino. An accompanying adult is required.
Sat Oct 03 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
children's workshop > PAROLE DANZANTI (Dancing Words)
A bilingual movement workshop for children ages 2 to 5 that combines dance, music, play, and Italian language learning. Created and led by Arianna Stendardo Gamble, the program helps develop vocabulary, creativity, coordination, and social skills.
Tue Oct 27 2026 – 6:00 PM
classical music > HIGH NOTES | Lucilla Mariotti, Violin & Alessio Enea, Piano
Violinist Lucilla Mariotti and pianist Alessio Enea present Echoes of Salons, a recital featuring music by Gershwin, D'Ambrosio, Wieniawski, Respighi, Rachmaninoff, and other composers as part of the High Notes series highlighting a new generation of Italian musicians.
Thu Nov 19 2026 – 6:00 PM
classical music > HIGH NOTES | Giuseppe Gibboni, Violin & Carlotta Dalia, Guitar
Violinist Giuseppe Gibboni and guitarist Carlotta Dalia perform a program featuring Paganini, Tartini, Ernst, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Amy Beach. The recital is part of the High Notes series celebrating a new generation of Italian musicians and musical ties between Italy and the United States.
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