Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago

06/12/2026

Registration is now open for ItalCultura’s Summer Session, beginning Monday, July 13!

As we prepare for an exciting new chapter, all summer classes will be offered exclusively online. We thank you for your patience during this transition.
We look forward to welcoming students back to in-person classes in October!

Register today and save with Early Bird pricing 👉 https://italculturachicago.com

06/10/2026

Experience a rare and extraordinary evening of music performed by Sacred Voices, the Choir of the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation .

Directly from Rome, 40 distinguished musicians from Roman and Vatican Choirs bring the timeless tradition of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony—music that has resonated for centuries within the walls of the Vatican.

Concerts program:
* June 18 at 7:00pm / St. Norbert Church, Northbrook IL
* June 19 at 7:30pm / St. John Cantius Church, Chicago IL
* June 20 at 7:30pm / St. Raphael Catholic Church, Naperville IL
* June 21 at 3:00pm / Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines IL

Info & 🎟️: https://tr.ee/DhDbgd

The event is presented on the occasion of . Since 1985, every summer solstice the Festa brings musical events and concerts across Europe and the world. This year Festa della Musica is dedicated to choirs and to the beauty of the unique characteristics of Italian territories.

06/03/2026

Oggi salutiamo Fabiola nel suo ultimo giorno all’. Grazie per il tuo prezioso lavoro di questi anni e in bocca al lupo per ciò che verrà!

06/03/2026

🎶 Get a first look at the Opera Festival Chicago's exciting 2026 Festival Season! 🎶

Join us at the DePaul University School of Music for a special evening of music, conversation, and exclusive season insights.

Hosted by WFMT’s Oliver Camacho, the event will feature an engaging discussion with General Director Sasha Gerritson and Music Director Emmanuele Andrizzi, as they share what’s ahead for the 2026 season.

Guests will also enjoy a special performance of Puccini’s beloved “O Soave Fanciulla” from La Bohème, featuring headlining artists tenor Nathan Granner (Rodolfo) and soprano Alexandra Razskazoff (Mimì).

📆 Tuesday, June 9 at 6pm

FREE event! Register at https://tr.ee/sdXnFu

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for an amazing with live at ! 🙌

Stay tuned for more music initiatives coming up soon!

📸2,4,8: Harvey Tillis

05/25/2026

🎬Join us and on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm for our FREE showing of “Piccolo Corpo” (Small Body) by Laura Samani!

This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with the program “On the Road Again,” dedicated to the genre of road movies!

Tickets are now available 👉 http://bit.ly/ChiSummerScreenings

05/22/2026

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙚!

This 100% silk pocket square is another special gift to our members for 2026!

Register to the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 #𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 and receive, in addition to our signature tote bag, your choice of a silk scarf or pocket square, with a wonderful illustration by .

Info 👉 https://iicchicago.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/contatti/associarsi/

05/14/2026

Join us for an exclusive live concert by Italian musician Francesco Cavestri CAVS at Fulton Street Collective

📆 Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm

Pianist and composer Francesco Cavestri, one of the most compelling voices of the new Italian and European jazz generation, presents a solo piano concert, one of the most intimate and revealing forms of his musical language. Alone at the 88 keys, Cavestri opens a direct dialogue with the audience, moving through musical territories that blend jazz lyricism, contemporary experimentation, and narrative emotion.

FREE concert! Register at https://tr.ee/qMAt1Y

05/14/2026

Join us for an exclusive live concert by Italian musician Francesco Cavestri at

📆 Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm

Pianist and composer one of the most compelling voices of the new Italian and European jazz generation, presents a solo piano concert, one of the most intimate and revealing forms of his musical language. Alone at the 88 keys, Cavestri opens a direct dialogue with the audience, moving through musical territories that blend jazz lyricism, contemporary experimentation, and narrative emotion.

FREE concert! Register at the LINK IN BIO!