Gioventù Events


January Spaghettata At The Cultural Center

Saturday, January 7th, @ 6:00 pm. A Spaghettata is an impromptu pasta meal put together for friends who drop by unexpectedly. Every month a Gioventù member can showcase their simple or favorite pasta recipe and cook it right there for everyone to enjoy.  Additional activities will also include: Bocce Ball in the park, wine tasting, watching movies and playing games.  Don’t cook?  No worries bring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine or your favorite appetizer to share with the group. For more information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.


Festa Della Befana

December Join us at the Italian Cultural Center for this exciting exploration of a beloved annual tradition. This cultural celebration includes arts & crafts for children, dance performances, a puppet show, music and more! Volunteers are need for this event.

For further information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.


February Spaghettata At the Cultural Center

Saturday, February 4th, @ 6:00 pm. A Spaghettata is an impromptu pasta meal put together for friends who drop by unexpectedly. Every month a Gioventù member can showcase their simple or favorite pasta recipe and cook it right there for everyone to enjoy.  Additional activities will also include: Bocce Ball in the park, wine tasting, watching movies and playing games.  Don’t cook?  No worries bring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine or your favorite appetizer to share with the group.

For further information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.


March Spaghettata At the Cultural Center

Saturday, March 3rd, @ 6:00 pm. A Spaghettata is an impromptu pasta meal put together for friends who drop by unexpectedly. Every month a Gioventù member can showcase their simple or favorite pasta recipe and cook it right there for everyone to enjoy.  Additional activities will also include: Bocce Ball in the park, wine tasting, watching movies and playing games.  Don’t cook?  No worries bring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine or your favorite appetizer to share with the group.

For further information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.


Italian Cooking Show - A Spring Feast With Franca Brida Lingren

Sunday, March 4th from 2 to 5 pm. Join Gioventu and the Italian Cultural Society for one of our most popular events. Reserve your spot early! For information visit the Italian Cultural Society website or call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.







Nor Cal Annual Events - Mark Your Calendars!


Sutter Creek, 30th Italian Picnic Parade, June 3rd - 5th 2011. Parade is Sunday, June 6th @ 10am. Info @ 209-267-0206

www.suttercreek.org/italian-picnic-and-parade


Italian Cultural Society’s Festa Italiana, August 6th and 7th, 2011. Croatian Fair Grounds Sacramento. www.italiancenter.net



Monterey, Santa Rosalia Festival, September 10th - 12th, 2011. Custom House Plaza.  www.festaitaliamonterey.com


Los Angeles, Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro, September 23th - 25th, 2011. 1651 Highland Avenue.  $5 admission.  www.sangennarofoundation.com


San Jose, Italian American Heritage Family Festa, September 27th & 28th 2011. Downtown San Jose.  www.iahfsj.org


San Francisco, Italian Heritage Parade, Sunday October 9, 2011. Powell & Beach Streets.  415-566-5985. http://www.sfcolumbusday.org/parade/index.html


Reno, Eldorado Great Italian Festival, October 8th & 9th 2011. Virginia Street, free admission.  www.eldoradoreno.com



Upcoming Sacramento Events  View Calendar and Nor-Cal Events Below!