The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul upcoming events

PLIDA B1 and B2 EXAMS - June 10, 2026 (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

PLIDA Certification Exam

Upcoming Session Information

PLIDA Exam Sessions (B1 and B2): Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Note: Individual time slots for the oral section will be assigned based on the order of registration and communicated closer to the exam date.

Registration Deadline: May 29, 2026

Levels Offered: PLIDA B1 and B2

Location: in-person at ICC, 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN

Tentative Schedule for Wednesday, June 10:

9:00 a.m.–11:20 p.m.
(Listening approx. 35-40 minutes, Reading 40 minutes, Writing 60 minutes)
11:30 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
(Lunch break)
12:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
(Oral exams – approximately 15 minutes per candidate, plus waiting time)

Oral Exams may need to be scheduled on Tuesday, June 9 as well as Wednesday, June 10, depending on the number of candidates.

Your exact oral exam time will be confirmed approximately three weeks before the exam.

How to Register

Before registering with ICC, candidates must first create an account with the Società Dante Alighieri (SDA) at dante.global. Please use the same email address for both registrations. Detailed instructions are available HERE.

Once your SDA account is created, you may complete your registration for the exam at ICC. A few weeks before the exam, ICC will contact you to confirm your registration details.

Contact

For questions, please contact: sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org
Sabrina Infante, Esaminatrice e Responsabile per la Certificazione PLIDA

Una serata italiana FULL-IMMERSION! - AS26SUMMER (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of full immersion into the Italian language!

ICC native instructor Ileana Tamberlani will guide a small group of students (maximum 10 people) in reviewing and practicing the language in an informal and fun atmosphere.

The evening will include grammar reviews, conversation practice, and games.

Schedule:

5:30-7:00 p.m.: Grammar in communicative contexts

7:00-7:30 p.m.: Aperitivo and conversation

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Conversation and games in Italian

This full immersion evening is for students who have completed the ICC's Beginner 4 (A1) level up to Elementary/Pre-Intermediate 3 (A2).

If you have not taken any other courses at the ICC, please contact the school before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

Tuition includes instructional materials.

Open to members and non-members

Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

For any questions, please email us at luisa@theitalianculturalcenter.org

CINEFORUM - C’è ancora domani (There's still tomorrow) (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

C'E' ANCORA DOMANI (THERE'S STILL TOMORROW)

Year: 2023

Directed by: Paola Cortellesi

Cast: Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Emanuela Fanelli, Giorgio Colangeli, Vinicio Marchioni, Francesco Centorame.

Cineforum is proud to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic with a special screening of C'è Ancora Domani (There’s Still Tomorrow).

A box-office sensation by actress and comedian Paola Cortellesi in her acclaimed directorial debut, the film became the highest-grossing movie ever directed by a female Italian director and the tenth highest-grossing film in Italy of all time. Winner of six David di Donatello Awards, including Best New Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, the film had its Midwest Premiere at the 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul, represented by actor Vinicio Marchioni, where it won the festival's Audience Award.

Set in post-war Rome, the film follows a working-class woman who dreams of a better future for herself and her teenage daughter while enduring abuse at the hands of her husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she finds the courage to change the course of her life and pursue a better future, not only for herself, but also for the women who came before and after her.

Cineforum is now in a new location with a screening room!
The movie is in Italian with English subtitles

Event Details
6:00 p.m. – Aperitivo
6:30 p.m. – Movie Screening

FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114

For parking information, click here.

Space is limited to just 50 seats; once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Reserve yours today!

Curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

WORKSHOP - Review of Beginner 1 - AS26SUMMER (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Reinforcing the Basics

The goal of this workshop is to review and strengthen the fundamental grammar concepts introduced in Beginner Level 1. Participants will revisit essential structures such as basic sentence formation, common verbs, key vocabulary, and everyday expressions that form the foundation of Italian communication.

Through a variety of interactive games, guided conversation activities, and engaging new materials, students will have the opportunity to practice these elements in a supportive and dynamic environment. The workshop emphasizes repetition and meaningful use of the language to help learners develop greater automaticity, allowing them to respond more naturally and confidently in Italian.

Working in a small group led by ICC native instructor Ileana Tamberlani, students will receive personalized guidance and encouragement while reinforcing the basics needed to progress to the next level. This workshop is ideal for students who want to review, consolidate their knowledge, and build confidence before continuing their Italian learning journey.

Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
Open to members and non-members

Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

For any questions, please email us at luisa@theitalianculturalcenter.org

GRAMMAR WORKSHOP - Passato Prossimo- AS26SUMMER (06 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

How to tell stories in the past

Join us for a two-hour workshop focused on storytelling in the past tense. Led by ICC native instructor Ileana Tamberlani, you will practice using the passato prossimo and compare it with the past tense in English.

By the end of the workshop, you will feel more confident telling stories in Italian and will have a clearer understanding of this often tricky grammatical structure.

Prerequisite: Beginning Level 3
Open to members and non-members.

Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

For any questions, please email us at luisa@theitalianculturalcenter.org.

GIOCHIAMO! Games and activities in Italiano -AS26SUMMER (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of games and activities in Italiano. Led by ICC native instructors Ileana Tamberlani, this is an opportunity to to practice and review the language in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Prerequisite: Beginner 3

Open to members and non-members

Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

For any questions, please email us at luisa@theitalianculturalcenter.org

Sept 12, 2026: Youth School PIZZA PRANZO @ Tono - 2nd Saturdays (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

YOUTH SCHOOL MONTHLY PIZZA PRANZO: SECOND SATURDAYS of each Month (Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12)

Gather after class for a family pranzo at Tono Pizza – 250 N. 3rd Ave.

Enjoy this chance to meet other parents, students, and extended families in a warm and friendly setting. We look forward to another year of ICC Youth School friendships. Ci vediamo...!

Oct. 10, 2026: Youth School PIZZA PRANZO @ Tono - 2nd Saturdays (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

YOUTH SCHOOL MONTHLY PIZZA PRANZO: SECOND SATURDAYS of each Month (Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12)

Gather after class for a family pranzo at Tono Pizza – 250 N. 3rd Ave.

Enjoy this chance to meet other parents, students, and extended families in a warm and friendly setting. We look forward to another year of ICC Youth School friendships. Ci vediamo...!

November 14, 2026: Youth School PIZZA PRANZO @ Tono - 2nd Saturdays (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

YOUTH SCHOOL MONTHLY PIZZA PRANZO: SECOND SATURDAYS of each Month (Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12)

Gather after class for a family pranzo at Tono Pizza – 250 N. 3rd Ave.

Enjoy this chance to meet other parents, students, and extended families in a warm and friendly setting. We look forward to another year of ICC Youth School friendships. Ci vediamo...!