Festa Italiana!
2024-06-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lodi Grape Festival and Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, 95240, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Join us at this annual event featuring live music, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, bocce ball, a car show, wine, Bambini Zone for kids and much more! At Festa Italiana, you’ll experience a wide range of Italian culture.
Sponsored by the Sambado Family

23rd Luccacini 'Luke' Award ceremony
2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Italian Athletic Club, 3541 Cherryland Avenue, Stockton, CA, United States
The Pacific Italian Alliance will present our highest honor, the Luke Award, to John Ferraiolo, who works to celebrate, educate and promote our Italian heritage. The award is named for the late Faliero M. Lucaccini, who worked tirelessly on behalf of the Central Valley’s Italian-American community and served as Vice-Consul of Italy.
Tickets are $60 for members and $70 for non-members.
The Pacific Italian Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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Mangiamo! dinner
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Italian Athletic Club, 3541 Cherryland Avenue, Stockton, CA, United States
CANCELED
Join us for our annual member Mangiamo! dinner and 50/50 Raffle.

2024 PIA members are FREE
Non-members are $15 advance/$25 at the door
Children under 10 eat free

50/50 raffle tickets are $5 each, and you need not be present to win. Drawing will be held on October 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm. If you purchase tickets online, your ticket numbers will be mailed to you. (Raffle tickets will be available October 10, 2024)
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Pasquale Christmas concert - 2024 members only
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, 95816, United States
Exclusive member opportunity to purchase tickets to Pasquale’s Christmas concert in Sacramento.
We have a limited number of tickets available at face value; NO surcharge.
In addition, Pasquale and The Sofia are reserving two rows for our members for this general admission event.
The Sofia
2700 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95816
Saturday, December 14, 2024
7:30 PM
Tickets are $40/each for 2024 PIA members only
Limit two (2) tickets/member
First come/first served
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Spring Candle Workshop
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mercedes-Benz of Stockton, 10777 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, CA, 95219, United States
ABOVE: Dough bowl candle example
Join us as we make our soy wax candle in a beautiful, reusable vessel. Robin Atkins of Oh Soy Naturals will guide us through the process, including pouring the wax, adding scents and embellishments.
Each guest will receive:

A rustic wooden dough bowl (approximately 6″ x 10″)
Soy wax
Wooden wicks
Scent of choice
Embellishments to add to the candle (may include flower petals, fruit and sparkles

Registration is required. Class size is limited to 20 guests
$50 for members
$60 for non-members
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SOLD OUT - Central Valley Italian-American History Lecture
2025-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | San Joaquin Historical Museum – Cortopassi Avansino Building, 1793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
This event is SOLD OUT. Please check back for upcoming events.
Phillip Merlo, executive director of the San Joaquin Historical Museum will present:
Building their American Dream: Italian Immigrants in the San Joaquin Valley.
Thank you to Pietro’s Trattoria for providing appetizers.

Festa Italiana! 2025
2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lodi Grape Festival and Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, 95240, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Join us at this annual event featuring live music, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, bocce ball, a car show, wine, Bambini Zone for kids and much more! At Festa Italiana, you’ll experience a wide range of Italian culture.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and children under 10 are free.
Sponsored by the Sambado Family

Passport to Italy Dinner
2025-09-13 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Church of the Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA, 95207, United States
Join us for our bi-annual event as we dine under the oak trees in the serene California Mediterranean gardens of Capecchio Ovest, the elegant home of The Cortopassi Family.
We will enjoy a fabulous dinner by Angelina’s and dancing under the stars to live music by The North Beach Band of San Francisco.
Tickets are $150 for members and $175 for non-members. RSVP by Friday, September 5, 2025.
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For Amici D’Oro sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Kerry 209.983.4375 or kerry@pacificitalianalliance.com

Mangiamo! Member Dinner
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Mercedes-Benz of Stockton, 10777 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, CA, 95219, United States
Join us for our annual member Mangiamo! Dinner

2025 PIA members are FREE
Non-member guests (accompanied by a member) are $15 advance/$25 at the door
Children under 10 eat free
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Raffle basket drawing will be held at the dinner. One ticket/adult will be given at check-in; no charge. You must be present to win.
RSVP date has passed

A Marriage of Two Cities - American Premier
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave, Stockton, 95203, United States
Join the Stockton Sister Cities Association at Haggin Museum for the American premier of The Marriage of Two Cities, “Where love bridges worlds and destiny unites more than hearts.” Many have heard of the WWII Italian POW Camp in Stockton, California. This movie gives viewers an opportunity to learn about the Italian prisoners and the surprise that occurs when love bridges oceans and destiny unites more than hearts.
The movie screening will include appetizers and wine. Tickets are $20 and are sold through the Stockton Sister Cities Association. Limited seating is available.
Haggin Museum
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SOLD OUT - Italian Cheese and Wine Pairing
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cheese Central,, 11 N. School Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Join us as we learn about select California and international Italian cheeses and the best wine to pair with them. Cheese Central in Lodi will guide us through a private tasting on Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PM.
Registration is required, and seating is limited.
$30 for members
$45 for non-members accompanied by a member
WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT.

Festa Italiana! 2026
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lodi Grape Festival and Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, 95240, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Join us at this annual event featuring live music, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, bocce ball, a car show, wine, Bambini Zone for kids and much more! At Festa Italiana, you’ll experience a wide range of Italian culture.
Tickets are $15 for adults and free for children under 12. Parking is FREE.
Sponsored by The Sambado Family

Mangiamo! Member Dinner
2026-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Church of the Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA, 95207, United States
Join us for our annual member Mangiamo! Dinner. Location to be determined.

2026 PIA members are FREE
Non-member guests (accompanied by a member) are $20
Children under 10 eat free
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

35th Anniversary and Luke Award Ceremony
2026-10-08 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Church of the Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA, 95207, United States
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The Pacific Italian Alliance is celebrating our 35th Anniversary. As part of our celebration we are hosting our 24th Luke Award.
The Luke Award is our highest honor and will be presented to
Bill Trezza
who works tirelessly to celebrate, educate and promote our Italian heritage. The award is named for the late Faliero M. Lucaccini, who worked on behalf of the Central Valley’s Italian-American community and served as Vice-Consul of Italy.
Details and tickets will be available in August.

The Pacific Italian Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Encore screening: A.P. Giannini, The Legacy of a Little Fellow
2026-11-07 | San Joaquin Historical Museum – Cortopassi Avansino Building, 1793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
AP Giannini was the son of an Italian immigrant who founded the Bank of Italy in San Francisco and led a remarkable career by assisting Italian immigrants with financing, and was an early investor in Hollywood. Giannini also had close ties to Italian businessmen in the Central Valley.
The documentary screening will be at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum on Saturday, November 7. Director Davide Fiore and two producers will take questions at the end of the film. Randy Welch, a former Bank of America employee will be sharing some of his Giannini memorabilia with us.
As a special bonus, A.P. Giannini’s car from the California Auto Museum will be on display.
Reception to follow.
Time and ticket prices will be added soon.
