Events & Community

Stay connected to Pittsburgh’s vibrant Italian-American community. From local festivals and cultural celebrations to family-friendly gatherings and community spotlights, discover what brings us together.

Pittsburgh Native Pens Poignant Novel About Italian Immigrants Growing Up in Pittsburgh

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Andrew Cecere grew up in the Pittsburgh of the 1930s, back when the idea that ancestry is destiny permeated American ...

Personality Profile: Corrado Riccelli

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In this month’s Personality Profile, Ciao Pittsburgh chatted with Pittsburgh native Corrado Riccelli. Born and raised in the small town ...

Sebastian Maniscalco Brings His Hilarious “Aren’t You Embarrassed?” National Tour to Pittsburgh

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On Saturday, April 30th, the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall, PA, presents the hilarious Sebastian Maniscalco. Sebastian’s specialty ...

Remembering The Italian Campaign—World War II’s Longest and Bloodiest Battles

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By Daniel Casciato The Battles of Monte Cassino, or the Italian Campaign, marked one of the longest and bloodiest engagements ...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: The Story of St. Valentine

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By Alberto Macchione We give our loved ones cards and chocolates each year to mark the international day of Romance, St ...