Italian Cultural & Community Center

Italian Cultural & Community Center ICCC Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to advance, celebrate, and preserve Italian culture and heritage.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Italian Cultural and Community Center is to advance, celebrate and preserve Italian culture and heritage. Our History:

In 1976 the Italian Cultural & Community Center was formed as an umbrella organization. The ICCC coordinated the activities of more than 20 Italian Clubs in the greater Houston area. The ICCC became a non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 status

in 1982. In 1988, the ICCC, with the proceeds from its earliest fund-raising efforts, purchased the historic Milford House in the Houston’s Museum District and became known as the Italian Cultural & Community Center. The Gift of Italian Culture:

For members of Houston’s Italian-American Community, many of whom became active ICCC members, the acquisition of the Milford House was the realization of a dream. For Houstonians of all backgrounds, the Italian Cultural and Community Center is the gift of Italian culture to the City of Houston. The Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) actively serves:

-Italians who have relocated to Houston
-Americans of Italian descent
-Italophiles, those who are interested in Italy and its culture

The ICCC is proud to offer scholarships for students studying abroad in Italy.✈️ To read more about Nhu or to learn more...
06/05/2026

The ICCC is proud to offer scholarships for students studying abroad in Italy.✈️ To read more about Nhu or to learn more about our scholarships, check out the link below💻

https://www.iccchouston.com/spring-2026-study-abroad-scholarship-recipient-nhu/

Meet Nhu, rising junior at Rice University and our second recipient of our latest scholarship cycle.

Nhu is a rising junior at Rice University majoring in Art and Art History. Surrounded by various paintings, books, and a yellow toolbox, she experiments with how art can explore the systems that shape everyday life. Outside the studio, she enjoys playing piano, walking her dog, and exploring untranslatable words from different languages. Nhu strives to contribute to conversations with her audience about how visual art functions as an ethnographic archive, informing how viewers understand the relationship between narrative, observation, and representation in her practice.

Our June Aperitivo Italiano has officially SOLD OUT! 🍷✨Missed your chance to join us this month? Don't worry, tickets fo...
06/03/2026

Our June Aperitivo Italiano has officially SOLD OUT! 🍷✨

Missed your chance to join us this month? Don't worry, tickets for our July Aperitivo Italiano are now live on Eventbrite!

This July, we'll journey through the Roman countryside with a tasting featuring wines from Lazio, the region surrounding Rome and home to centuries of winemaking tradition. Discover the flavors, history, and culture of one of Italy's most iconic regions while enjoying an evening of great wine and great company.

🎟 Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aperitivo-italiano-wine-tasting-a-journey-through-the-roman-countryside-tickets-1990500505595?aff=FB

Today we celebrate Festa della Repubblica, Italian Republic Day 🎉Observed each year on June 2nd, this national holiday c...
06/02/2026

Today we celebrate Festa della Repubblica, Italian Republic Day 🎉

Observed each year on June 2nd, this national holiday commemorates the 1946 referendum in which the Italian people voted to establish the Italian Republic. It remains a day that honors Italy’s history, culture, and democratic spirit.

From celebrations across Italy to Italian traditions shared around the world, Festa della Repubblica serves as a reminder of the heritage and pride that continue to shape Italian identity today.

Buona Festa della Repubblica from all of us at the ICCC!

Our Italian Conversation Class beginning June 4 has officially sold out.If you'd still like to practice your Italian thi...
06/02/2026

Our Italian Conversation Class beginning June 4 has officially sold out.

If you'd still like to practice your Italian this summer, registration is open for our online Italian Conversation Class beginning in July. Join fellow language learners from the comfort of home while building confidence through guided conversation and interactive activities.

Visit the link below to learn more and secure your spot. Ci vediamo a luglio! ✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intermediateadvanced-italian-conversation-class-online-tickets-1990022156841?aff=FB

Houston may slow down for the summer, but we’re still here bringing a little bit of Italy to the city all season long ☀️...
06/01/2026

Houston may slow down for the summer, but we’re still here bringing a little bit of Italy to the city all season long ☀️ Read below for all of our upcoming programs this month. Click the link in bio to learn more or sign up for your favorites ❤

📚Italian Conversation Class (6/4) - If you're an intermediate/advanced Italian speaker, but still need some practice, this is the class for you! There is only ONE spot left!

🍹Iconic Negroni (6/15) - Join us at Hotel Granduca for this cocktail tasting experience featuring the Florentine icon: Negroni

✈️Italian for Travelers (6/16) - Heading to Italy this year? Let us prepare you with the language you'll need to navigate your trip! Only ONE spot left!

🍷Aperitivo Italiano: From Coast to Countryside (6/23) - This month's wine tasting is SOLD OUT; our July tasting is live on Eventbrite!

Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us a message!

The ICCC is proud to offer scholarships for local students studying abroad in Italy. ✈️ To read more about Alexandria or...
05/29/2026

The ICCC is proud to offer scholarships for local students studying abroad in Italy. ✈️ To read more about Alexandria or to learn more about our scholarships, check out the link below💻

https://www.iccchouston.com/spring-2026-study-abroad-scholarship-recipient-alexandria-2/

Meet Alexandria, senior at the University of Houston and one of two recipients of our latest cycle.

Majoring in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Anthropology, Classical Studies, and Philosophy, Alexandria has cultivated an interdisciplinary academic background centered on archaeology, religion, and the ways societies create meaning through myth and ritual. As a 2026 Mellon Research Scholar, she is looking forward to building her experience with Roman material culture through the IMPERO Archaeological Project in Tuscany, Italy.

Grazie to everyone who joined us for our screening of "Breve storia d’amore" and for being part of our 2026 Italian Cont...
05/22/2026

Grazie to everyone who joined us for our screening of "Breve storia d’amore" and for being part of our 2026 Italian Contemporary Film Series! 🎬

Over the past five months, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing five incredible contemporary Italian films. Thank you for spending your evenings with us, supporting international film, and contributing to such thoughtful and engaging discussions throughout the series. We loved sharing these films with you and hope to see you at future screenings and programs at the ICCC!

On Monday evening, the ICCC welcomed Angelo Greco for a special moderated discussion about his journey to becoming a Pri...
05/20/2026

On Monday evening, the ICCC welcomed Angelo Greco for a special moderated discussion about his journey to becoming a Primo Ballerino with Houston Ballet and the founding of his new nonprofit, Angelo Greco & Company.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening celebrating the arts. The ICCC is proud to partner with local organizations and artists as we continue our mission to advance, celebrate, and preserve Italian heritage and culture in Houston.

Click here to see more of our upcoming cultural experiences: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cultural-experiences-905019

Address

1101 Milford Street
Houston, TX
77006

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(713) 524-4222

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