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

This FREE exhibition will be on display from August-October

Padstow
Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Padstow
Let’s get creative!

Tuesday 7 October, 2.30pm

Earlwood
Gelato-making demonstrations Earlwood
Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 10 October, 2.30-3.30pm

Bankstown
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

Lakemba
Gnocchi making demonstrations Lakemba
Experience Southern Italian cuisine and generations of tradition!

Saturday 11 October, 11am-12.30pm

Panania
Happy 'Italian' crafting Panania
Join us for a creative session inspired by the elegance of Venetian glass.

Monday 13 October, 10am-noon

Bankstown
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

Padstow
Gelato-making demonstrations Padstow
Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 17 October 3.30-4.30pm

Campsie
Gnocchi making demonstrations Campsie
Experience Southern Italian cuisine and generations of tradition!

Saturday 18 October, 10.30am-noon

Lakemba
Happy 'Italian' crafting Lakemba
Join us for a creative session inspired by the elegance of Venetian glass.

Wednesday 22 October, 3-4pm

Greenacre
Gelato-making demonstrations Greenacre
Virginia and Luigi – Gelato Artisans and Cultural Ambassadors

Friday 24 October, 3.30-4.30pm

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

Friday 24 October, 7.30-9.30pm