Hamilton Italian Centre

Festa del Pomodoro | Tomato Sauce Making Festival
2026-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Details coming soon!

Ferragosto
2026-08-15 | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Ferragosto falls on Saturday, August 15. It is one of Italy’s most significant national holidays, marking the peak of the summer season and the religious Feast of the Assumption of Mary.

Under the Tuscan Sun Wine Tasting & Dinner Event
2026-07-12 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Halifax) | Ontario

BIS Outdoor Summer Concert
2026-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Please join us as we celebrate Italian Heritage month with this special outdoor concert under the stars!

Performances by soprano Maria Vetere, Taylor Frisina, tenors Romulo Delgado, Giacomo Folinazzo, and Joel Ricci, along with the Sons and Daughters of Italy Choir combined with the SOLO Chorus, and full Orchestra, under the direction of Sabatino Vacca.

You will enjoy some of the very best music Italy has to offer from Opera and Orchestral works, to Regional and Pop songs, with some English selections as well.

Don’t miss this opportunity, one night only!
(Rain date will be June 19th, 2026)

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Osteria 4-3-3 World Cup Fan Zone Kick-off - Canada's Opening Match
2026-06-12 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
The Hamilton Italian Centre’s Osteria 4-3-3 will be a World Cup Fan Zone with the 2026 World Cup.
All the games will be shown daily and served along with an Italian lunch and dinner menu offering.

SDOI Trieste Lodge - Monthly Members Dinner Meeting
2026-06-09 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-14 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Trieste Lodge Monthly Members Dinner Meeting
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45
Contact: 905-520-5765

Italian Film Night featuring the film "U.S. Palmese"
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Film night featuring U.S. Palmese—a heartfelt, humorous tale of community, dreams, and small-town soccer spirit. Join us for a fun evening!
Get your tickets here.

Victoria Day Fireworks
2026-05-17 | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Join us at the Hamilton Italian Centre on Sunday May 17th for our 3rd Annual Victoria Day Fireworks Display.

Food and Entertainment starts at 6pm.

Check out our food menu below and pre-order your Pizza, Arancini, and Porchetta Sandwiches through EventBrite

Gelato will also be available for purchase that evening

Fireworks at Dusk

Donations kindly accepted and can be done through eventbrite

Click here to purchase tickets and pre-order your food.

Convivo Series - Caravaggio
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Tuesday, May 12: Convivio Night – Caravaggio with Father Francesco Cucchi
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | $20
Join us for an amazing evening exploring the world of Caravaggio with Father Francesco Cucchi! This in-person event is the perfect chance to dive deep into art, chat, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you are an art lover, a student of culture or simply curious about the genius who reshaped Western painting, this presentation promises to deepen your appreciation of one of history’s most compelling artists.
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Italian Film Night featuring the film "Vermiglio"
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
A poetic wartime drama set in a remote Italian village, Vermiglio follows a Sicilian deserter whose arrival disrupts a family and sparks a romance that changes everything. A moving story of love, loss, and renewal in uncertain times.
Introduction by Charles Criminisi. Refreshments included. Presented in partnership with ICFF.
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SDOI Trieste Lodge - Sopressata Dinner
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Details Coming Soon!
Sopressata (or soppressata) is a traditional Italian dry-cured pork salami, characterized by its flattened shape, coarse texture, and bold, savory flavor. Originating from Southern Italy (Calabria, Basilicata), it is often seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and spicy chili peppers. It is a staple in charcuterie, antipasto, and on sandwiches

Moda e Amici
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Friends & Fashion
Join us for an awesome in-person event where friends come together to celebrate all things style! Whether you’re a fashion newbie or a trendsetter, Friends & Fashion is your chance to connect, share vibes, and soak up some serious inspiration. Expect good laughs, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere to explore your love for fashion. Don’t miss out on this fun hangout — see you there!
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Good Friday Fish Fry | Frittura di Pesce (Take-Out or Dine In)
2026-04-03 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Annual Easter Egg Hunt – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Families are invited to bring their children and grandchildren for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt (Sign up here)

Italian Film Night featuring the film "Il Postino"
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Join us for a night filled with Italian cinema at the Hamilton Italian Centre – SDI Hamilton Community Corporation.
For the month February we are doing a viewing of the film “Familia”.
Overview:
Il Postino (The Postman) is a critically acclaimed 1994 Italian comedy-drama directed by Michael Radford and starring Massimo Troisi. Set in the 1950s on a small Italian island, it tells the fictional story of a simple postman who befriends the real-life exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
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Italy vs Northern Ireland - World Cup Qualifier Watch Party
2026-03-27 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Italy vs Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier Watch Party – 3:45 pm: Join fellow fans to cheer on the Azzurri as Italy takes the field in their World Cup qualifier. Wear your blue and enjoy the match with friends and family. $15 Meal includes Italian Sausage in a Bun, Fries + Beer. (Sign up here)

Seniors Recreation Program - Week 1 (Fall Prevention 101)
2026-03-18 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Fall Prevention 101 Lunch & Learn Program – 10:30 am to 12:30 am: Join us for an information session and lunch to introduce a brand-new Fall Prevention Lunch & Learn series (Sign up here)
Join us for a special information session & lunch to introduce a brand-new Fall Prevention Lunch & Learn series coming to the Hamilton Italian Centre!
Week 1: Fall Prevention 101
Week 2: Balance + Posture
Week 3: Core Strength + Coordination
Week 4: Brain Health + Balance
Week 5: Foot Strength, Grip + Power
Week 6: Agility + Reaction Time

Italian Film Night featuring the film "Familia"
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Join us for a night filled with Italian cinema at the Hamilton Italian Centre – SDI Hamilton Community Corporation.
For the month February we are doing a viewing of the film “Familia”.
Overview:
Italy’s submission to the 2026 Academy Awards for Best International Film. Winner of 13 international awards and 11 nominations.
Twenty-year-old Luigi Celeste lives with his mother, Licia, and his brother, Alessandro. Nearly a decade has passed since they last saw their father, Franco—a man whose presence once filled their home with fear, pain, and relentless abuse. Now consumed by anger and searching for belonging, Luigi is drawn into a violent far-right group that thrives on hatred, manipulation, and oppression. But when Franco unexpectedly returns, his presence reopens old wounds, reigniting trauma and threatening to unravel everything Luigi has built. This gripping tale follows Luigi and his family through the depths of despair and the fight for redemption—no matter the cost.
Refreshments will be served.
Presented in partnership with ICFF.
Special guest presenter Matt Moccio will introduce the film.

Nonna's Night - Pasta e Fagioli Dinner
2026-02-20 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Join Us for an Evening of Pasta e Fagioli. It is a humble, hearty “peasant” dish that is high in fiber and a staple in Italian comfort food.
$25 for a hearty bowl of Pasta Fagioli, pane, salad and antipasto.

Convivo Series - Opera Talk with Sabatino Vacca on Verdi's "Aida"
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Welcome to the Convivo Series! Opera Talk – Verdi’s Aida!
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Join us for an evening of music and love in the month of February as Conductor Sabatino Vacca gives us a preview of the Sothern Ontario Lyric Opera’s March performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida.
At its heart, Aida is a tragic love triangle set in a time of conflict. The Egyptian soldier, Radames, has secretly fallen in love with Aida, an Ethiopian prisoner of war. Aida, the Princess of Ethiopia, has kept her royal identity a secret, as well as the fact that she is in love with Radames.
Experience a captivating preview of Aida as the Maestro unveils the opera’s dramatic storyline, highlights its iconic arias, and explores Verdi’s unmistakable style. The evening includes a special live performance by a featured cast member, offering an inspiring glimpse into the upcoming production.
Attendees will receive a voucher for $10 off tickets to the performance at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre on Saturday March 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO) has a strong outreach and education mandate as we serve the cultural needs of the community through Opera. We find that Education = Appreciation. The more we can educate our community about Opera, the more the community can appreciate and understand the gift of Opera!As such we hope you can join us for this event especially if you are considering attending the performance on March 7th. Conductor Sabatino Vacca will examine the story and themes of Verdi’s Aida with an engaging behind-the-scenes look at one of opera’s most gripping masterpieces. The opera spotlights the conflict between love, and loyalty to country. It presents the tragic and personal consequences of war. Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or new to the genre, this event promises to deepen your appreciation for Verdi’s genius and the enduring impact of Aida. As well as sharing details and the history about the opera, Sabatino will have audiovisual highlights from the opera. You will also be delighted to hear their Radamès, lead tenor Andrew Derynck who will perform live during this Talk! There will also be plenty of time for questions and comments.

La Festa di San Valentino | Valentines Dinner Dance
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Celebrate Valentines Day with your loved one in style at the Hamilton Italian Centre’s Valentine Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 14th.Enjoy an elegant evening beginning with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and a beautifully prepared dinner served at 7:00 pm.After dinner, DJ music and dancing. Cash Bar.
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SDOI Trieste Lodge - Briscola Card Night
2026-01-30 18:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Briscola is a popular Italian trick-taking card game for 2-6 players, known for its simplicity and strategic depth, played with a 40-card Italian deck (or standard deck minus 8s, 9s, 10s) where the goal is to win tricks and collect points from high-value cards like Aces (11 pts) and Threes (10 pts). A trump suit, or “briscola,” is determined each round, and players aim to reach a target score, often 61 points, by winning valuable cards, with no obligation to follow suit, making memory and signaling crucial.

Monthly Italian Movie Night - "The Illusion 2025 (Italian: L’abbaglio)"
2026-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Tickets Purchases available on Eventbrite.
Join us for a night filled with Italian cinema at the Hamilton Italian Centre – SDI Hamilton Community Corporation.
Join us for a viewing of the movie “The Illusion 2025 (Italian: L’abbaglio)”.
Overview: Directed by Roberto Ando’ and starring Toni Servillo and the comedy duo of Ficarra e Piccone. Giuseppe Garibaldi embarked on the legendary Expedition of the Thousand from Quarto, accompanied by a wave of young idealists from every corner of Italy. Among his loyal officers was a new and notable figure—Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini of Palermo. Among the many volunteers who joined Garibaldi’s cause were two Sicilians: Domenico Tricò, a farmer who had migrated north, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. Upon landing in Sicily at Marsala, the Thousand immediately engaged the Bourbon army, whose numerical superiority was glaringly apparent. With the enemy’s strength seeming overwhelming, it appeared nearly impossible for Garibaldi to break through their defenses and reach Palermo. However, just when retreat seemed inevitable, Garibaldi conceived a brilliant and daring plan.
Presented in partnership with ICFF.
Special guest presenter Domenic Diamante to Introduce the film. Refreshments will be served.

Italian Language Classes (Winter-Session)
2026-01-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
10 week Winter session starting January 14th is sold out – Stay tuned for a Spring Session coming soon!

Family Christmas Concert with Frank Moyo (Music Artist & Children's Author)
2025-12-21 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, Canada
Family Christmas Concert with Frank Moyo (Music Artist & Children’s Author)
Frank Moyo is a teacher, singer-songwriter, and now, a children’s book author based in Toronto, Ontario. With a background in Italian and Archaeology from the University of Toronto, Frank pursued a career in education, becoming an elementary school music teacher.
Growing up surrounded by all four of his grandparents—who immigrated from Cosenza, Calabria—Frank was immersed in the richness of Italian culture from an early age. Whether it was through the aroma of homemade meals, the melodies of traditional folk songs, or the stories passed down through generations, his heritage became a cornerstone of his identity.
Now, as a music teacher, Frank shares his love for Italian culture through song, blending language, history, and music to create an engaging and meaningful experience for his students. His passion for storytelling extends beyond the classroom, leading him to publish his first children’s book—a heartfelt tribute to family, tradition, and the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Through his work as both an educator and artist, Frank continues his mission to celebrate culture, family, and the timeless connections that shape who we are.
