Events
Keep up with what’s going in our neighborhood.
MERCATO: LITTLE ITALY’S FARMERS’ MARKET
Date Street comes alive ever Saturday, Rain or Shine, from 9:00am-1:30pm with fresh produce, organic produce, various meats, flowers, home accessories, gifts and more. Our farmers’ market models itself after several other successful City Markets from all over the world. So pack up the family and bring them down; sorry, animals are prohibited within the boundaries of Mercato. Thank you for understanding. Mangia Bene!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REMINDER!
FYI! The Little Italy Association Board of Directors voted in its December 2007 meeting to go back to monthly meetings. If you would like to be added to the email reminder list, please email your request to Chris@LittleItalySD.com
JANUARY 2012
NO Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting this Month.
01/13, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
FEBRUARY 2012
02/07, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email:Chris@LittleItalySD.com
02/18, Sat. – 9th Annual Little Italy Carnevale
The Little Italy Association is proud to bring a little taste of Italy to San Diego. Come and celebrate a fabulous, fun-filled event of Venetian mask, several vignettes of entertainment, shopping and dining. This event will be held on India Street between W. Cedar and W. Fir Streets from 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
MARCH 2012
03/06, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
03/09, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
APRIL 2012
04/03, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
04/15, Sun. – Gran Fondo (Big Ride) San Diego
The Little Italy Association and the organizers of Gran Fondo San Diego are proud to host one of San Diego’s premier bicycle rides that starts in San Diego’s Little Italy and crosses over the Coronado Bridge and takes riders through the many terrains of San Diego. If you are interested in participating in the various length rides, please visit: www.granfondosandiego.com to register. The ride starts in Little Italy under the Little Italy sign at approximately 7:15am.
04/28 & 29, Sat. & Sun. – Mission Federal ArtWalk
Mission Federal ArtWalk presents the San Diego/Tijuana region’s biggest art event for an audience of over 90,000. This free visual and performing art celebration is set along a scenic path through the charming neighborhood of Little Italy. It will be held on the side streets of India Street from 11:00am – 6:00p.m. both days. For more information visit, www.missionfederalartwalk.org
MAY 2012
05/01, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
05/11, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
JUNE 2012
06/05, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
06/20, Wed. – Taste of Little Italy
Come to hip and historic Little Italy, where traditional Italian restaurants rub shoulders with eclectic eateries. Taste of Little Italy gives you an opportunity to discover the palette of dining possibilities as you enjoy samples offered by Little Italy’s restaurants. Appetizers, desserts and specialty beverages will be offered as you stroll through the district’s tree-lined streets. This event goes from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Visit www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com for more information.
JULY 2012
07/03, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
07/13, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
07/18, Wed. – 11th Annual Little Italy State of the Neighborhood Dinner Reception
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ would like to invite you to be apart the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood Dinner Reception held on the rooftop of Nelson Photo Supplies from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. This venue allows us to show the splendors of our neighborhood with amazing views over a meal, drink and presentation on Little Italy. Tickets are $25.00 a person.
AUGUST 2012
NO Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting this Month.
08/04, Sat. – Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert
The Little Italy Association is proud to host the Marine Band San Diego for a Summer Concert on W. Date Street between India and Columbia Streets starting at 6:00pm. W. Date Street will come alive with service men and women performing some of America’s most beautiful and traditional music alongside their Jazz Band and Party Band. This is a concert not to miss. It is free and open to all ages.
SEPTEMBER 2012
09/01-09/03, Sat.-Mon. – Labor Day Weekend West Coast Stickball Tournament
Come and watch the streets of Little Italy come alive with the good ol’ American (East Coast) past-time: STICKBALL. Every year local teams come together to play for the right to call themselves the king of the block; the champions! This year San Diego Stickball League will be hosting guest teams from New York and Puerto Rico. Come and enjoy the taunting, heckling and good ol’ fun on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Columbia Street, between Beech and Cedar Streets, and State Street, between Ash and Beech Streets. This event was made possible by the Little Italy Association of San Diego. For more information, please call Stickball Willie at 858-279-1924.
DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY!
09/11, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email:Chris@LittleItalySD.com
09/14, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
OCTOBER 2012
10/02, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email:Chris@LittleItalySD.com
10/07, Sun. – Our Lady of the Rosary Mass & Procession
Come watch parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall march from the Church, down India Street, to the San Diego Harbor with the statue of the Madonna hoisted on their shoulders. This event has been going on since the early 50′s, when the parishioners would march down and bless the Tuna Boats. So join us in a small part of Little Italy history. Contact the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church for more information for more information at 619-234-4820.
10/14, Sun. – 18th Annual Little Italy FESTA!
Little Italy Association is proud to make the Little Italy District come alive. Come and enjoy over 120 Italian Food & Crafter Booths, 2 stages of entertainment, Gesso Italiano (Italian Chalk): Little Italy’s Chalk Painting Event, a Stickball Tournament and a Beer & Wine Garden. Load up the family, friends & pets and come to the Largest Italian Festival on the West Coast. This event is held on India Street between Ash and Grape Streets from 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. For more information, click here
10/27, Sat. – The Bulls of St. Agata Charge Little Italy
The Little Italy Association, Symbolic Motors, Lamborghini San Diego, and the Lamborghini Club of San Diego are proud to present an event that draws over 40 of Italy’s finest machinery to the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy. Come down with you camera and snap shots of some of the most beautiful cars on the planet from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Date Street between India and Columbia Streets.
10/31, Wed. – Trick-or-Treat on India Street
Bring the Little Ghouls and Goblins down to San Diego’s Little Italy for a family-fun and safe trick-or-treating experience. Pick-up you map of participating businesses at the Piazza Basilone (India & Fir Streets), between 5:30pm and 7:30pm, and have your bags filled with candy. See you there.
NOVEMBER 2012
CHANGE IN LOCATION!
11/06, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at TBD from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com
11/09, Fri. – Kettner Nights in Little Italy North
Held the second Friday of every other month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Kettner Nights in Little Italy North has become the place to be for the arts and design crowds. In Little Italy North; the art has as much flavor as the espresso and tantalizing marinara. The Art and Design District of San Diego’s Little Italy was modeled after New York City’s trendy SoHo and Chelsea districts; offering art-lovers and design patrons diverse resources. Come explore this ever-growing distinctive neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel Streets.
DECEMBER 2012
12/01, Sat. – 13th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
The Little Italy Association is proud to present the kick-off to its annual holiday shopping, dining and pampering season with the annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village held at the Piazza Natale on the corner of India & Date Streets from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Come one and all; family, friends and pets are welcome. Also we are expecting a surprise guest to add that additional holiday cheer; with the music, free Italian cookies, cider and coffee. Don’t forget there will be vendors selling holiday gifts to get the season started off right.
12/04, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email:Chris@LittleItalySD.com
