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Best events in Florence in September 2015

  Our events listing keeps you up to date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in ...

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Best event in Florence this week: Rificolona!

  ph. Alexandra Korey TRADITION/RificolonaSeptember 7, 8.15pmStarting point: piazza Santa Felicita   Honoring the birth of the Virgin Mary, the Rificolona Festival is one of Florence’s most beloved folklore processions, ...

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Two things to do this week in Tuscany

CULTURE/ Balagan CaféAugust 27Florence Synagogue gardens, via Farini 6, Florence Don’t miss the final Balagan Café event of the season at Florence’s Synagogue: the Hebrew hub will close its summer series of concerts, lectures and aperitivi with an exciting pre-party and

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Two things to do this week in Florence

    EXHIBIT/Human Until September 27 Forte di Belvedere Via di San Leonardo 1, Florence Forte di Belvedere is open throughout August (except Mondays) and there’s no better time to ...

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Best event in Florence this week: Tuttapposto a Ferragosto!

MUSIC/‘Tuttapposto’ this Ferragosto! Giardino dell’ARTEculturaVia Vittorio Emanuele II 4, Florence  Skip the seaside and head for greener pastures: for those staying in Florence this Ferragosto, the Giardino dell’Orticultura is the place to be. The glorious green space is hosting the second edition

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Best event in Florence this week: Summer at San Lorenzo!

    ph. kriisi, Flickr   Summer at San LorenzoAugust 10Piazza San Lorenzo and historic center of Florence   In August, it can feel like most of Florence has flown ...

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Best event in Florence this week: International Champions Cup!

SPORT/International Champions CupAugust 2, 9pmStadio Artemio Franchi, viale Manfredo Fanti 4   The boys are back in town! Fiorentina gets back from pre-season activities in Northern Italy in time to participate in a series of summer games. Now in its third year, this is the first time that

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Best event of the week: Toasting The Tuscan Times!

   OUT OF TOWN/Toasting The Tuscan Times!7pm, July 26La Dogana Enoteca, strada Lauretana Nord 75, Valiano Itching to get out of town? Come celebrate the launch of The Tuscan Times, ...

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#TTTChallenge on Instagram: Week 4 Winner

The Florentine Group has just launched The Tuscan Times, a new supplement to TF. (If you're not up to date on this exciting project, read all about it here!) In the weeks leading up to the launch, we held a special #TTTChallenge on Instagram. Each week, there was a

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Best event of the week: Bastille Day Bash!

  ph. courtesy of Institut français FRENCH/Bastille Day Bash July 14, 8pm–midnight Piazza Ognissanti, Florence Vive la France! Florence’s Institut français, the Associazione Borgognissanti and the French Consulate are hosting a Bastille ...

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#TTTChallenge on Instagram: Week 2 Winners

The Florentine Group is preparing to launch The Tuscan Times, a new supplement to TF, on July 16, and we're excited to present the winners of the second round of the #TTTChallenge on Instagram.  What's the #TTTChallenge? Every week leading up to the launch, we’re

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Best event of the week: Tanabata!

USA/Independence Day PartyJuly 4, from 6.30pmNuovo Parco Urbano, via Galileo Galilei, Scandicci Wear red, white and blue and wave your stars and stripes at the annual Independence Day party hosted ...

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Best events in Florence in late June + early July 2015

Our events listing keeps you up to date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in Florence and Tuscany in late June and early July.   EXPLORE/KaffeehausUntil July 11Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Pitti, FlorenceEver looked out

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Best event of the week: Summer sparks!

photo by Flickr user cmozzSAN GIOVANNI/Summer sparks June 24, 10pm Show from piazzale Michelangelo, Florence  Seeing the sky lit up for the Feast Day of San Giovanni is one of Florence’s reliably awe-inspiring summer traditions. Fireworks are shot from piazzale Michelangelo to celebrate

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Best event of the week: Calcio storico!

SAINTLY/Festa della Cultura June 13-24  Various venues in Florence ‘The future is now’ is the tagline for the fourth edition of this cultural festival, which highlights student artists and musicians inspired by ...

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Best event of the week: Light & Spirit!

HIDDEN/Secret Garden June 5–7Villa Bardini, Costa San Giorgio 2, Florence   Kick off the month with family fun for a great cause! Secret Garden is the season’s top charity event, taking ...

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Best event of the week: Preziosa!

    GEMS/Sparkle! May 28–June 3 Various venues in the Oltrarno, Florence Florence goes glittery! Preziosa: Florence Jewellery Week promises a series of jewel-toned celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary ...

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Best events in Florence in June 2015

  Our events listing keeps you up to date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in ...

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Best event of the week: Borgo Ognissanti Bash!

illux by Leo CardiniPARTY/Borgo Ognissanti Bash May 23, 11am–10pmAll along Borgo Ognissanti More info Borgo Ognissanti is hosting a block party! From bakeries and boutiques to galleries and ethnic eateries, the street offers something for everyone. The 8-euro ticket buys tastes of five specialties

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Best event of the week: Artigianato e Palazzo!

ARTISAN / Artigianato e Palazzo May 14–17, 10am–9pm Corsini Gardens, via della Scala 15, Florence More info This annual market-showcase presents the crème de la crème of local, national and international craftsmanship. In the lush Corsini Gardens, Artigianato e Palazzo

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Best event of the week: Short Story Night!

                            LITERARY / TF Short Story Night May 12, 6pm Libreria Todo Modo, via dei Fossi 15/r ...

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Best event of the week: Notte Bianca!

Notte BiancaApril 30All over FlorenceMore info Florence’s Notte Bianca is back! Make sure you’re out and about for ‘White Night’–the annual event sees shops, museums, restaurants, bars and more extending their opening times well into the wee hours. On May 1, the

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Top Notte Bianca events in Florence

Notte Bianca is back! The annual April 30 event sees shops, museums, restaurants, bars and more extending their opening times well into the wee hours. Thousands are expected to flood the streets for the all-night celebration, since the next morning, most of the city hits the ‘snooze’

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Best events in Florence in May 2015

Our events listing keeps you up to date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in Florence and Tuscany in May—and beyond. ph. Enrico BuonincontroRELAX/ Art in the Park May 16, 10am Stibbert Park,

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