SIP/Literally Rosé
June 1, 7–9pm
Vinoutlet, borgo Ognissanti 70r, Florence
Feeling bubbly? Head to Vinoutlet for a summery serata with sips, light snacks and spirited conversation: take a look at the shop’s evolving bar-style setup and enjoy a rosé aperitivo for just 5 euro. Proceeds from the event will go toward production costs for forthcoming project TheFLR: The Florentine Literary Review, a beautifully illustrated literary magazine in Italian and English. A member of TF staff will be on hand to answer questions about the project and crowdfunding campaign, which has only 11 days left!
CONCERT/Elvis Costello
May 27, 8.45pm
Teatro Verdi, via Ghibellina 99, Florence
British punk and new wave pioneer Elvis Costello, active since the 1970s, comes to Teatro Verdi on his worldwide “Detour” tour. Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest artists of all time, his hits like “Less than Zero” and “Accidents Will Happen” have influenced major artists from Radiohead to Suzanne Vega. Costello’s Florence concert is one of 7 stops in Italy. Tickets are still available at publication of this article; find them in BoxOffice Toscana locations or purchase directly from Teatro Verdi’s ticket office (tel. 055/212320).
REMEMBER/Memorial Day Ceremony
May 30, 11am
Florence American Military Cemetery, via Cassia S.N., Tavarnuzze, Impruneta (FI)
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The whole community is welcome at a Memorial Day ceremony organized by the American consulate in Florence. The ceremony will take place at the 70-acre Military Cemetery just south of Florence, where 4,402 Americans who died in Italy during World War II are buried. The average age of the fallen is about 22 years old, and most were members of the Fifth United States Army, dying in the ensuing battles after the capture of Rome in June 1944. The cemetery is on the west side of via Cassia. SITA buses run frequently and there is a stop just outside the gate. For additional information, call 055/2020020.
CHAT/Tea Time with Sarah Dunant
May 26, 5pm
British Institute, Harold Acton Library, lungarno Guicciardini 9, Florence
Fancy tea time with a famous author? As part of IlMaggioDeiLibri, a nation-wide celebration of reading, the Harold Acton Library will host a special guest at this Thursday’s afternoon tea: Sarah Dunant, author of several books set during Renaissance Italy, including The Birth of Venus and In the Company of the Courtesan. Sarah will give a lecture titled “From the mind to the page: the birthing pains of a new novel.” The event is open to library members (one-day membership options are also available for 5 euro).
SNACK/Florence Summer Week by Yelp: Street Food Tasting
May 28, 7pm–midnight
Corte Reale, piazza della Stazione, Florence
The penultimate public event of Yelp’s Florence Summer Week, this is a chance to try out all the different tastes at Florence’s new summer hotspot, Corte Reale. This outdoor space is perfect for a post-work drink or a pre-train snack, with its eight street food stands. The goods range from Sicilian arancini to buffalo mozzarella and craft beers. Enjoy three samples at this event for a fixed price of 9 euro. See the official event on Yelp here.
