At Italian Dream Academy, we’re delighted to invite you to our vibrant and engaging in-person events!
Immerse yourself in the joy of Italian culture and language with a variety of exciting activities:
Every event is an opportunity to embrace the beauty, flavor, and passion of Italian culture, all while making wonderful memories.
AUGUST 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
OCTOBER 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
DECEMBER 2026
More exciting events are on the way! Stay tuned!
For more information or to join our mailing list, contact Rosa at rosa@italiandreamacademy.com.
We can’t wait to welcome you. A presto!
Italian Dream Academy – Serata Cinema
We invite you to a special Italian cultural evening featuring the film Pranzo di Ferragosto, a subtle and warmly humorous portrait of everyday life in Rome during the Ferragosto holiday period. Set in the heart of summer, the story unfolds around unexpected encounters, generational dynamics, and the quiet poetry of ordinary moments when the city slows down and traditions take center stage.
When: 28 August 2026
Where: 4663 Executive Dr, Columbus, OH
More details: $30 per person (includes pizza, film screening, and guided conversation in Italian)
The screening will be in Italian with subtitles, making it accessible for all levels while offering an authentic linguistic experience.
The film is rooted in the atmosphere of Ferragosto, one of Italy’s most iconic summer celebrations, when cities empty, families travel, and food and shared time become central cultural elements.
After the screening, participants will join a guided conversation in Italian led by Rosa, designed to practice vocabulary, discuss themes from the film, and encourage natural speaking in a relaxed setting.
Pizza, cinema, and Italian conversation: a complete cultural immersion for one evening.
Reserve your spot by August 26!
Info: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com
Join Italian Dream Academy for a special end-of-summer evening together on September 12 at Olentangy River Brewing Company!
We’ll be gathering with our friends from La Baia Pizza Truck for a relaxed evening of great pizza, drinks, conversation, and Italian spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of summer and spend time together with the IDA community.
Everyone is welcome to order and purchase their own pizza and/or drinks directly from the vendors, so you can choose whatever you’d like to enjoy throughout the evening.
Come enjoy delicious pizza, meet fellow Italian lovers, and share a fun evening with friends.
September 12, 2026
Olentangy River Brewing Company
With La Baia Pizza Truck
RSVP: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com
Info: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Columbus Museum of Art
We are excited to bring back our museum scavenger hunt for another afternoon of art, discovery, and Italian conversation!
During this interactive cultural experience, participants will become art detectives and explore the museum through clues, challenges, and conversations as they search for different works of art. This is also a wonderful opportunity to discover the collection of the Columbus Museum of Art while looking at paintings from a new perspective.
Working together, students will observe artworks, discover hidden details, share their interpretations, and practice speaking Italian in a fun and engaging environment.
The entire experience will take place in Italian, creating a wonderful opportunity to use the language in a real-life cultural setting. Participants should feel comfortable following conversations, asking questions, and expressing their ideas in Italian.
After the scavenger hunt, we will continue with conversation activities and time to connect with fellow Italian learners while discussing the artworks and the experience.
Your ticket includes: Museum entrance – All materials for the scavenger hunt – Italian conversation activities
A fun afternoon combining art, Italian language, and community!
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Language: Italian
Spots available: 15 participants
Info: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com
