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Let's Go Italian

Ciao! Welcome to Let’s Go Italian!

Our Let’s Go series celebrates cultures, offering you a glimpse into their rich traditions and way of life.

Join us over the next three months as we celebrate with an exciting line-up of musical performances, activities, delicious food demonstrations and so much more!

Let us come together and celebrate all things Italian!

Booking information:

Bookings open two weeks before each event at 9.30am, unless otherwise indicated.

Accessibility information:

Canterbury-Bankstown Library is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs.

Our event venues are accessible with ramp access, accessible bathrooms, and parking available.

Check out what's on

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Painting workshop Chester Hill

Bring out your inner Michelangelo!

Saturday 13 September, 10.30am-12.30pm

Gnocchi making demonstrations Bankstown

Experience Southern Italian cuisine and generations of tradition!

Saturday 13 September, 11am-12.30pm

Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Earlwood

Let’s get creative!

Monday 15 September, 3.30pm

Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Lakemba

Let’s get creative!

Tuesday 16 September, 3.30pm

Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Greenacre

Let’s get creative!

Wednesday 17 September, 3.30pm

Happy 'Italian' crafting Riverwood

Join us for a creative session inspired by the elegance of Venetian glass.

Friday 19 September, 11.30am-1pm

Gelato-making demonstrations Panania

Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 19 September, 3.30-4.30pm

Cultural musical experience - Scupriri Bankstown

Scupriri is a Sicilian folk ensemble based in Sydney.

Saturday 20 September, 1-2pm

Italian masterclass with Giuseppe

Preparing part of a pig for culinary presentation

Sunday 21 September, 2.30-4.30pm

Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Chester Hill

Let’s get creative!

Monday 22 September, 3.30pm

Painting workshop Riverwood

Bring out your inner Michelangelo!

Saturday 27 September, 10.30am-12.30pm

Cultural musical experience - Fratelli del Sud Padstow

Formed in 2012, Fratelli del Sud has been performing across various venues and events, gaining a reputation for their distinct sound

Monday 29 September, 7-7.45pm

Discover stunning paintings and drawings by artists Phillip Okwara and Siamak Pourbahrami.

This FREE exhibition will be on display from August-October

Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Padstow

Let’s get creative!

Tuesday 7 October, 2.30pm

Gelato-making demonstrations Earlwood

Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 10 October, 2.30-3.30pm

Cultural musical experience - Fratelli del Sud Bankstown

Formed in 2012, Fratelli del Sud has been performing across various venues and events, gaining a reputation for their distinct sound

Friday 10 October, 7-7.45pm

Gnocchi making demonstrations Lakemba

Experience Southern Italian cuisine and generations of tradition!

Saturday 11 October, 11am-12.30pm

Happy 'Italian' crafting Panania

Join us for a creative session inspired by the elegance of Venetian glass.

Monday 13 October, 10am-noon

Living story - a conversation with Rosemary Gattuso

Join Rosemary Gattuso, Sydney based author of It’s Not You, It’s Me!, family mediator and couples counsellor in an engaging talk about her Italian heritage.

Thursday 16 October, 6-7.30pm

Gelato-making demonstrations Padstow

Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 17 October 3.30-4.30pm

Gnocchi making demonstrations Campsie

Experience Southern Italian cuisine and generations of tradition!

Saturday 18 October, 10.30am-noon

Happy 'Italian' crafting Lakemba

Join us for a creative session inspired by the elegance of Venetian glass.

Wednesday 22 October, 3-4pm

Gelato-making demonstrations Greenacre

Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 24 October, 3.30-4.30pm

Closing night - Majazzter Duo

Wrapping up our incredible event is the Italian-born, Sydney-based Majazzter Duo!

Friday 24 October, 7.30-9.30pm