Friends of Italy Society of Hawai'i

Friends of Italy Society of Hawai'i Since 1990, Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii fosters friendship and aloha between Italy and Hawaii in support of the Italian Consulate.

Social Club offerings: language lessons; food & wine events; films; art tours and seminars.

✨Grazie mille for a magical night under the stars!🌠Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kapiolani Park for La Notte di...
08/18/2026

✨Grazie mille for a magical night under the stars!🌠

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kapiolani Park for La Notte di San Lorenzo. From shared dishes and songs beneath the trees to wishes written under the night sky, it was a truly special evening - exactly what our community is all about.🌸🇮🇹

Grazie to our musicians, our volunteers, and all of you who came to celebrate. Tutti i desideri si avverano stanotte — all the wishes
come true tonight! ⭐️

A presto!♥️


Oahu

Vuoi imparare l’italiano?🇮🇹✨Our new Italian course starts soon - eight Thursday evenings learning the language through a...
08/14/2026

Vuoi imparare l’italiano?🇮🇹✨

Our new Italian course starts soon - eight Thursday evenings learning the language through a Naples detective novel, with reading, grammar, conversation, and plenty of culture along the way. All levels, all Italy lovers welcome. Pizza party included! 🍕

Members only • spots are limited • classes sell out fast.

Sign up here: https://www.friendsofitalyhawaii.org/event-6422784


Oahu ItalianCulture

LA NOTTE DI SAN LORENZO IS HERE! ✨Join us under the Pacific sky to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved summer traditio...
07/24/2026

LA NOTTE DI SAN LORENZO IS HERE! ✨

Join us under the Pacific sky to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved summer traditions: La Notte di San Lorenzo! 🌠
It’s going to be a magical evening filled with music, community, and wish-making under the stars.
 
🎶 What to expect:

•Live Music & Sing-Along: We’ll be joined by two amazing artists on guitar and ukulele leading us in singing classic Italian and American favorite songs together! (Digital songbook provided via QR code so everyone can follow along).
•Community Potluck: Bring a summer dish to share with everyone!
•Mid-Summer Watermelon Feast (Cocomerata) 🍉
•The Wish Protocol: Write down your dreams and future paths under the night sky.

📅 When: Monday, August 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, HI
🎟️ Admission & Registration: The event is FREE and open to everyone!
 
Registration on our website is required so we can reserve your spot and coordinate the potluck.
👉 REGISTER NOW ON OUR WEBSITE:
 https://www.friendsofitalyhawaii.org/event-6767832

Bring your voice, a dish to share, and a wish to make. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🇮🇹🤙
 

✨ SAVE THE DATE: LA NOTTE DI SAN LORENZO This year, FOIH’s summer is turning magical! We invite you to a special gatheri...
07/18/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE: LA NOTTE DI SAN LORENZO

This year, FOIH’s summer is turning magical! We invite you to a special gathering under the Pacific sky to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved summer traditions: the Notte di San Lorenzo! 🌠

📅 When: Monday, August 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, HI.

🎟️ Admission: The event is free and open to everyone. When signing up on our website, you will have the option to leave a free-will donation to support our association’s projects. Bring your voice, a dish to share for the potluck, and a wish to make!

June meeting with a full board - including new members was occasion for celebration! The Friends of Italy Society of Haw...
06/16/2026

June meeting with a full board - including new members was occasion for celebration!

The Friends of Italy Society of Hawai’i would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elisabeth Case, President, Stacey Thomas, Vice President, Carmen Garcia, Treasurer, and Seth Reiss (not pictured) for their incredible service as board members. Their leadership, dedication, generosity, and enthusiasm helped create unforgettable events, meaningful friendships, and wonderful networking experiences throughout the past four years. 🍷🤝🌴

As their terms come to an end this year, they will be greatly missed by our community. Grazie mille for everything you have done to support and grow our organization! 🇮🇹🙏

We are also thrilled to welcome our new board July 1 — Iole Marinelli, President, Mike Côté, Vice President, Tiziana Cherubini (not pictured), Treasurer, Marco Schlesser, Secretary, and Tanya D'Avanzo, Laura Lamonaca, Lorena Maiocchi, Giovanni Sclarandis, and Lisa Van Den Heuval🎉 We are excited for the new ideas, energy, creativity, and passion they will bring as we continue building momentum and celebrating Italian culture and friendship here in Hawai’i. 🌺🍝☀️

Congratulations and welcome to the new team! 💫

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Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹✨Today, June 2nd, we celebrate Italy’s National Day (Festa della Repubblica)! On this hi...
06/02/2026

Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹✨

Today, June 2nd, we celebrate Italy’s National Day (Festa della Repubblica)!

On this historic day in 1946, Italians voted in a referendum to establish the Republic, marking a major turning point that also saw Italian women voting for the very first time in a national election.

It is a day to celebrate democracy, unity, and the shared heritage that connects us all, no matter where we are in the world—even right here in the heart of the Pacific.

Wishing our entire community a wonderful celebration from the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii! ALOHA! 🌺🌴

05/28/2026

È stata una bella serata, it was a beautiful evening at the Friends of Italy Society of Hawai’i Annual Member Meeting held at the iconic Outrigger Canoe Club 🌅🇮🇹🌺 We enjoyed delicious Italian-inspired dinner, cocktails, laughter, and unforgettable Waikīkī sunsets with wonderful friends and community. 🍷✨

Congratulations to the new board, and a heartfelt mahalo to our members moving off the board, Elisabeth Case, President, Stacey Thomas, Vice President, Carmen Garcia, Treasurer, and Seth Reiss, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the two year term. Your efforts are truly appreciated! ❤️👏

And congratulations to those joining our board: Iole Marinelli, President, Tanya Davanzo, Laura LaMonaca, Lorena Maiocchi, Giovanni!

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Want to experience authentic Italian style during an exclusive evening at a breathtaking location? 🇮🇹Join the Friends of...
05/19/2026

Want to experience authentic Italian style during an exclusive evening at a breathtaking location? 🇮🇹
Join the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii (FOIH) to meet new people who share a love for the Bel Paese and to take part in all our initiatives. Our annual dinner on May 26th is the perfect opportunity to meet the board in person, network, and get a sneak peek at all the exciting activities planned for 2026/2027.

✨ Plus, the event is partially funded by FOISOH: a unique opportunity for members to enjoy a special evening at a reduced price compared to the actual cost!

🚨 Seats are limited: become a member and reserve your spot today! https://www.friendsofitalyhawaii.org/event-6681321

All members please join us!Annual Meeting May 2026 at Outrigger Canoe Club at Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kalākaua Ave, H...
05/12/2026

All members please join us!
Annual Meeting May 2026 at Outrigger Canoe Club at Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Date: 26 May 2026 5:00 PM HST
Online registration: Annual Meeting May 2026: Outrigger Canoe Club
Purchase your tickets here: https://friendsofitalyhawaii.org/event-6681321

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