Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago

06/14/2025

06/09/2025

Join us and Chicago International Film Festival on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. for our FREE showing of "Born for You" by Fabio Mollo!

Learn more and get your free ticket now:
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06/08/2025

In Italy, we say:

"Dare il due di picche", which literally means "To give the two spades". Because iIn card games the two of spades is usually the lowest card, this idiom is used to symbolize a definitive rejection. This idiom is often used when someone turns down a romantic advance.

If you're curious and want to learn more about Italian idioms and expressions, sign up for our Italian classes at ItalCultura!



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06/05/2025

Meet our new teacher, Giovanni Minicucci!

"Born and raised in Pescara, Italy, I teach Italian and Spanish in universities and cultural institutions across the U.S. and Canada. I’m currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures at The University of Chicago. Each summer, I serve as Language Instructor and MC at the Scuola Italiana of Middlebury College’s Language Schools. I believe language learning is about building real connections, and I strive to create engaging spaces where students feel confident and inspired. I’m also the Founder of WorldLangAmerica, a non-profit that connects students across North America and Europe through meaningful language exchanges."
-Giovanni Minicucci

You can join Giovanni's classes starting on July 7th. There is still time to register! Find your class at the LINK:
👉https://bit.ly/3WjZi2A

06/02/2025

It’s the season of love, and we’re celebrating with a special free showing of "Born For You (Nata per Te)" by Fabio Mollo on June 11 as part of Chicago International Film Festival's Summer Screenings!

Tickets will be available soon:
👉http://bit.ly/ChiSummerScreenings

06/01/2025

In Italy, we say:

"Si chiama Pietro e torna indietro," which literally translates to "Its name is Peter, and it comes back." This rhyming phrase is a playful way to remind someone that whatever they borrow—whether a pencil or a jacket—needs to be returned to its owner!

The saying is so common that often only the first part is said, and the meaning is still understood. For example:

"Can I borrow a pen?"
"Of course! Its name is Peter!"

If you're curious and want to learn more about Italian idioms and expressions, sign up for our Italian classes at ItalCultura!



For more INFO visit the LINK:
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05/30/2025

Ever thought of learning Italian? Our student Dan is learning introductions in his A1.1 class and began speaking Italian from day 1!

Register for Italian classes at Italcultura!

Registration for the Summer Session is now open! Sign up by June 30 to receive a $35 discount!

Classes will run from July 14 through September 21.

To learn more about the available courses, visit ItalCultura's website and find the option that works best for you—we offer courses for all language levels in group, private, or semi-private settings!

More INFO at the LINK:
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05/25/2025

In Italy, we say:

"Non capisci un cavolo," which literally means "You don't understand a cabbage". This idiomatic expression is used to tell someone they don't understand anything.

If you're curious and want to learn more about Italian idioms and expressions, sign up for our Italian classes at ItalCultura!



For more INFO visit the LINK:
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05/21/2025

Interested in free movies all summer long?

Join us and Chicago International Film Festival for at Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum as we enjoy stories from around the world about how love manifests in our lives.

Stay tuned - Tickets will be available soon!

Learn more at the LINK:
👉 http://bit.ly/ChiSummerScreenings

05/15/2025

Thank you to the Maestro Antonio Fava for a beautiful talk on Commedia dell’Arte and Pulcinella!

Don’t miss Antonio Fava’s performance on Sunday at The Second City presented by Laughing Stock Theatre

05/13/2025

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is delighted to once again host Antonio Fava—actor, author, theatre director, and Maestro of Commedia dell’Arte and Comedy.

A leading authority on Commedia dell’Arte, Fava directs the Scuola Internazionale dell’Attore Comico (International School of the Comic Actor) in Reggio Emilia, Italy. He also designs and crafts traditional leather masks used in his school and performances, and teaches Commedia dell’Arte in schools, universities, and drama academies around the world. In addition, his masks are featured in prestigious museums and cultural institutions worldwide.

All aspects of his work are united by a single mission: to preserve and promote the tradition of Commedia dell’Arte through research and the transmission of its rich artistic and cultural heritage.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the world of Commedia dell’Arte and discover his latest book—tomorrow night, May 14, at 6 PM, here at the Institute!

The event is organized in collaboration with The Laughing Stock Theatre.

More INFO at the LINK:
👉https://bit.ly/3RSFdPd

05/13/2025

We had so much fun with the music of Sanremo Giovani World Tour 2025!

Thank you to our host Ron Onesti and to all the amazing artists: Settembre, Alex Wyse, Maria Tomba, Vale LP & Lil Jolie!

Italy in US - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale