Upcoming Events
Carnegie Hall Meets Saturday Night Live
Date: Saturday 18 April, 2026
Location:
Koerner Recital Hall
Vancouver Academy of Music
1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Reception to follow
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm (Pacific Time)
In English
Participation
This is a free event – Donations &
memberships are most welcome!
Please send your suggested $10 donation
via Interac email transfer at info@dantesocietybc.ca
or become a Member!
The yearly membership costs $40
and offers free access to all our paying
events and a 5% discount on all the Italian
language courses at our Dante Italian
Language School in Vancouver
For info and donations email: info@dantesocietybc.ca
About the Event
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Julian Gargiulo, the internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist known for blending world-
class piano performance with wit, creativity, and theatrical flair. Described as “the pianist with the hair,” Gargiulo brings a fresh and engaging approach to classical music, making it vibrant, interactive, and accessible to all audiences.
The program will include works of Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, and Gargiulo.
About the Performer
A renowned pianist, composer, and humourist, Gargiulo has performed at prestigious venues worldwide and gained international recognition for his acclaimed compositions and innovative musical projects. His performances combine virtuosity, storytelling, and humour in a unique concert experience.
Venice and
its Secrets
Date: TBA
12.00 pm-1.00 pm (PST)
In English – On Zoom
Free for Members and Students
$10 donation for Non-Members*
Please send your $10 donation via Interac email transfer at info@dantesocietybc.ca or Become a Member!
The yearly membership costs $40 and offers free access to all our paid events and a 5% discount on all the Italian language courses at our Dante Italian Language School in Vancouver.
For info and donations, email at: info@dantesocietybc.ca
About the Event
Join us for a historical tour of Venice and its hidden treasures with Dr. Luisa Canuto, teacher in the Italian Studies program at the University of British Columbia.
About the Speaker
Dr. Luisa Canuto is teaching full-time at the French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Department. She has acquired graduate degrees in disciplines ranging from History to publishing to second language acquisition and teaching. Each degree reflects her diverse passions and learning interests — Italian and Venetian Medieval and Renaissance history, journalism and teaching and learning theories and best practices.
Con stile.Perché le donne vestono come i romani e gli uomini come i barbari
Date: TBA
12.00 pm-1.00 pm (PST)
In Italian – On Zoom
Free for Members and Students
$10 donation for Non-Members*
Please RSVP and send your donation to receive the Zoom link. If you are a Member, you will receive the link a day prior to the event!
Participation
Please send your $10 donation via Interac email transfer at info@dantesocietybc.ca or Become a Member!
The yearly membership costs $40 and offers free access to all our paying events and a 5% discount on all the Italian language courses at our Dante Italian Language School in Vancouver
For info and donations email: info@dantesocietybc.ca
About the Event
La Dante Alighieri Society of BC, in collaborazione con l' Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Toronto, invita alla conferenzatenuta dalla storico Alessandro Marzo Magno, il quale racconterà l’influenza italiana sulla storia dell’abbigliamento.
About the Speaker
Alessandro Marzo Magno, giornalista e veneziano itinerante ora di stanza a Milano, da tempo si dedica alla divulgazione storica. Ha scritto o curato diciassette libri, tra i quali L’invenzione dei soldi. Quando la finanza parlava italiano (Garzanti) e Con Stile. Come l'Italia ha vestito (e svestito) il mondo (Garzanti).
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