Italian Spring Events

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Colorful events calendar for Italian-themed activities, listing dates and details for Spring 2026.

Weekly conversation /practice hour

Open to all levels, La Chiacchierata is a weekly meeting to learn more about Italian culture and to practice the language through conversations, and games in a casual setting.

We meet in OLSON 18A 1-2p
Mondays April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18 Tuesdays Apr 14 & 28, May 12 & 26

Peer Tutoring / Advising - Sproul 514

Tutors assist students enrolled in all Italian courses to strengthen their skills. They provide constructive feedback, grammar review, conversation, and listening comprehension.

Spring 26 Drop In Hours

Monday: 2-5pm
Tuesday: 10-11am / 2-3pm
Wednesday: 2-4pm
Thursday: 11-12 (advising) / 2-4pm
Friday 10-11am 2-4pm

Italian Film Nights

Join us on a Film night for an immersive experience in Italian language and culture
Olson Hall 18A - 6-8pm

Carta bianca (based on the novel by Carlo Lucarelli)

Thu, April 9 

Big Night

Mon, April 27 

La vita è bella

Mon, May 18

Contemporary Crime Fiction: A Conversation with CARLO LUCARELLI

Monday, April 13
SPECIAL GUEST
SSH 1246 10:30a-12p
This Italian novelist specializes in crime and mystery genres. Come find out how he does the whodunnits.

Prof. Pierpaolo Polonzetti UC Davis, Dept of Music presents UMBRIA JAZZ FEAST

Film & Special Guest
Cruess 1002 at 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 6
UMBRIA JAZZ FEAST
A feast for all the senses! The film explores the sights, sounds & tastes of medieval Perugia during its annual international music festival.

Department Spring Social

Wed. April 22, 3:30-5 
Join French and Italian faculty and fellow students in the Quad for conversation and games.

C.I.A.O. (Club Italiano Americano Organizzato)

This UC Davis student-run Italian club organizes regular meetings, monthly conversation hours, and events related to Italy and Italian culture.  

For more information, and to get involved, find them on Instagram. @DavisCiaoClub