Italian Cultural Center San Diego - ICC

Italian Cultural Center San Diego - ICC The Italian Cultural Center of San Diego is a non-profit organization, founded in 1981. Please visit us at www.icc-sd.org to learn more about our programs.

Fall is coming, and we have are some excellent Italian classes lined up for your learning journey, including some advanc...
08/18/2026

Fall is coming, and we have are some excellent Italian classes lined up for your learning journey, including some advanced classes. You've already seen the lineup... now's the time to grab your spot before your class is full!

Check your email for the early bird discount code…

https://icc-sd.org/classes-gen-2/

Another ICC FERRAGOSTO on the hills of Jamul at  farm! We celebrated with food inspired by the “sagra” (village feast) a...
08/17/2026

Another ICC FERRAGOSTO on the hills of Jamul at farm!
We celebrated with food inspired by the “sagra” (village feast) and Italian American traditions. We listened to our chef and executive director Maria about the path of Italian food in California. We saw pigs and goats, played bocce, had great conversations in Italian and English and we were enchanted by the sunset and a new moon. Thank you all for coming! Grazie!!

1 TICKET LEFT for Ferragosto Feast! The holiday is tomorrow! We will enjoy the festivities at Chef Mark Pelliccia's stun...
08/14/2026

1 TICKET LEFT for Ferragosto Feast! The holiday is tomorrow! We will enjoy the festivities at Chef Mark Pelliccia's stunning Agriturismo with a totally amazing view.

The menu will feature:
FOCACCIA WITH PORCHETTA (boneless pork roast) with arugula, Parmigiano-reggiano cheese, mustard and lemon dressing.
PASTA AL FORNO with tomatoes, cheese, peas, hard-boiled eggs, mini meatballs
NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM (spinoff of spumoni).

A brief presentation about the evolution of Italian to Italian American food(s) will round up an evening of fun and community. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available on the premises. If desired, please bring your own wine!

Vegetarian, vegan, and GF options are available, just let ICC's Beatrice Basso know by 8/10, tomorrow: [email protected]

Get ready for good food and a stunning sunset overlooking the Jamul hills at this event perfect for all ages. RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY TODAY!! Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ferragosto-festa-2026-tickets-1993633024042

$45: ICC Members

EN “Essere al settimo cielo” (EN “To be in seventh heaven”), which means to experience extreme joy, happiness, euphoria....
08/12/2026

EN
“Essere al settimo cielo” (EN “To be in seventh heaven”), which means to experience extreme joy, happiness, euphoria. Its origins are traced back to the ptolemaic and medieval astronomy, where the seventh “sky” or, in English “the heavens”, was referred to the Saturn orbit, the highest sky close to the divine bliss. According to the tradition, the observable skies were seven (Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), and the seventh, the Saturn one, represented the highest, most glorious, level before the Empyrean.

IT
“Essere al settimo cielo” significa essere in uno stato di gioia incontenibile, di euforia, estrema felicità. L'origine risale all'astronomia tolemaica e medievale, dove il settimo cielo era l'orbita di Saturno, il più alto e vicino alla beatitudine divina. Secondo la tradizione, i cieli visibili erano sette (Luna, Mercurio, Venere, Sole, Marte, Giove, Saturno), e il settimo, quello di Saturno, rappresentava il livello più alto di beatitudine prima dell'Empireo.

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Can you believe it's almost Fall already? Next quarter runs from September 21 – December 4. Early bird enrollment begins...
08/10/2026

Can you believe it's almost Fall already? Next quarter runs from September 21 – December 4. Early bird enrollment begins August 17th! Keep an eye out for that little discount code...

Last call! Join us for a beautiful day of feasting and fun.ICC Presents:Ferragosto Festa 2026!Saturday August 155:30 pmC...
08/10/2026

Last call! Join us for a beautiful day of feasting and fun.

ICC Presents:
Ferragosto Festa 2026!
Saturday August 15
5:30 pm
Castle Peak Farm

ICC welcomes you to our second annual celebration of FERRAGOSTO, an Italian summer holiday dating back to ancient Roman times. This time our theme is "sagra," or Italian communal fair, featuring Italian and Italian American comfort foods.

We will enjoy the festivities at Chef Mark Pelliccia's stunning Agriturismo castlepeakfarmsd with a view.

The menu will feature:
FOCACCIA WITH PORCHETTA (boneless pork roast) with arugula, Parmigiano reggiano cheese, mustard and lemon dressing
PASTA AL FORNO with tomatoes, cheese, peas, hard-boiled eggs, mini meatballs
NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM (spinoff of Spumoni)

A brief presentation about the evolution of Italian to Italian American food(s) will round off an evening of fun and community.

Non-alcoholic drinks will be available on the premises. If desired, please bring your own wine.
Get ready fo good food and a stunning sunset overlooking the Jamul hills at this event perfect for all ages!!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY 8/10! This event will likely sell out, so register now.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ferragosto-festa-2026-tickets-1993633024042

Classes start tomorrow already! Have you enrolled? If you’re not sure which class to take, may we recommend this fun cla...
08/03/2026

Classes start tomorrow already! Have you enrolled? If you’re not sure which class to take, may we recommend this fun class taught by Gabriella…

“La dolce review: Sweetening your Italian Skills”

Looking to spice up your Italian while talking about what really matters- pizza, gelato, hobbies, and weekend adventures? This class turns language learning into a lively journey through Italy’s leisure scene. Say goodbye to boring drills and hello to real-life conversations, cultural tidbits, and playful exercises that make you feel like you’re hanging out in a bustling Italian piazza, even from your living room! Language Level Recommended: Beginner to Elementary

Summer Session 2:
Every Thursday: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (online) with Gabriella as your instructor beginning on August 6, 2026, and ending on September 3, 2026 (5 weeks).
LINK: https://icc-sd.org/product/la-dolce-review-sweetening-your-italian-skills-beginner-to-elementary/

Ready to ace the newly revised AP Italian Exam?Whether you're taking AP Italian at school, studying independently, or yo...
08/01/2026

Ready to ace the newly revised AP Italian Exam?

Whether you're taking AP Italian at school, studying independently, or your school doesn't offer AP Italian, our 12-week online AP Italian Prep Course will help you prepare with confidence.

Practice authentic AP-style questions
Build confidence in every section of the exam
Strengthen speaking and writing skills
Learn proven test-taking strategies from an experienced instructor.

Fall Session begins September 8
Winter Session begins January 12

Give yourself the tools to succeed—and the opportunity to earn college credit through a strong AP exam score.

Visit the link in our bio or www.icc-sd.org to learn more and meet the instructor!

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https://icc-sd.org/ap-italian-exam-preparation/

It’s time to sign up for Session 2! There are some spots left, just for you. Classes like “Un viaggio nella lingua, nell...
07/31/2026

It’s time to sign up for Session 2! There are some spots left, just for you. Classes like “Un viaggio nella lingua, nelle emozioni e nelle storie,” starts next week!

Questo workshop, ispirato dall’antologia Il rifugio segreto– Letture semplificate a cura di Iolanda Viola- Zanichelli, e’ pensato per studenti di livello B2 avanzato che desiderano andare oltre la grammatica e usare la lingua in modo piu’ autentico e personale. Parleremo di identita’ e infanzia attraverso il racconto di Ian McEwan; rifletteremo sul tempo e sulla societa’ partendo da Momo di Michael Ende; esploreremo emozioni, empatia e resilienza con un testo di Daniel Pennac; e affronteremo il tema del viaggio e della scoperta di sé attraverso la narrazione di Ian Sturio. Ogni incontro sara’ un’occasione per leggere, discutere, scrivere e condividere idee, sviluppando allo stesso tempo lessico e capacita’ di analisi critica. Language Level Recommended: Upper Intermediate – Advanced

Session 2:
Every Tuesday: 7:30– 9:00 PM (in person) with Lily as your instructor beginning on August 4, 2026, and ending on September 1, 2026 (5 weeks). Encinitas Location: San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas 92024

LINK: https://icc-sd.org/product/un-viaggio-nella-lingua-nelle-emozioni-e-nelle-storie-che-fanno-riflettere-upper-intermediate-advanced/

ICC Presents:Ferragosto Festa 2026!Saturday August 155:30 pmCastle Peak FarmICC welcomes you to our second annual celebr...
07/29/2026

ICC Presents:
Ferragosto Festa 2026!
Saturday August 15
5:30 pm
Castle Peak Farm

ICC welcomes you to our second annual celebration of FERRAGOSTO, an Italian summer holiday dating back to ancient Roman times. This time our theme is "sagra," or Italian communal fair, featuring Italian and Italian American comfort foods.

We will enjoy the festivities at Chef Mark Pelliccia's stunning Agriturismo castlepeakfarmsd with a view.

The menu will feature:
FOCACCIA WITH PORCHETTA (boneless pork roast) with arugula, Parmigiano reggiano cheese, mustard and lemon dressing
PASTA AL FORNO with tomatoes, cheese, peas, hard-boiled eggs, mini meatballs
NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM (spinoff of Spumoni)

A brief presentation about the evolution of Italian to Italian American food(s) will round off an evening of fun and community.

Non-alcoholic drinks will be available on the premises. If desired, please bring your own wine.
Get ready fo good food and a stunning sunset overlooking the Jamul hills at this event perfect for all ages!!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY 8/10! This event will likely sell out, so register now.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ferragosto-festa-2026-tickets-1993633024042

Address

San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

(619) 237-0601

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