BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tampa Sister Cities - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tampa Sister Cities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tampasistercities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tampa Sister Cities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000421-1765994400-1766001600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-12-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000422-1769018400-1769025600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20251202T134955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T221426Z UID:10000483-1769623200-1769623200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Annual Dinner - A Traditional Brazilian Dinner at Boteco DESCRIPTION:Beaujolais Nouveau & Le Havre’s Structures: A Taste of Modernism\n\n Join us for a special evening of connection\, culture\, and community at Boteco do Manolo – our host for the Tampa-Porto Alegre Sister Cities dinner. This is more than a meal: it’s an opportunity to celebrate our cities’ shared spirit over food\, conversation\, and camaraderie.\n📍 Venue\nBoteco do Manolo – located inside Citrus Park Town Center\, at 7990 Citrus Park Town Center Blvd\, Tampa\, FL 33625\nFounded in Rio de Janeiro and now bringing authentic Brazilian cuisine to Tampa\, the restaurant combines warm\, convivial atmosphere with bold flavors and generous portions.\n🎉 What to Expect\n\nA curated dinner featuring the rich flavors of Brazilian cuisine – from savory appetizers and grilled meats to seafood\, pasta\, and traditional dishes.\nSignature drinks and beverages to toast Sister Cities friendship (and maybe try the house specialties).\nA vibrant\, welcoming setting – perfect for mingling\, reconnecting\, and forging new connections between the Tampa and Porto Alegre communities. The restaurant’s atmosphere blends casual comfort with festive energy.\n\n5:45 pm to 8:00 pm \nAt Boteco do Manolo\, 7990 Citrus Park Town Center Blvd\, Tampa\, FL 33625 \nTickets\n\nMember Ticket: $55\nGuest Ticket: $65\n\nPurchase your tickets by January 22nd. \n \n Purchase Tickets Today URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/a-traditional-brazilian-dinner-at-boteco/ LOCATION:Boteco\, 7990 Citrus Park Town Center Mall\, Tampa\, 33625\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brazil-Steak.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000423-1771437600-1771444800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260206T151710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183241Z UID:10000484-1772967600-1772967600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:A Sunday at the Races: A French Equine Experience DESCRIPTION:Beaujolais Nouveau & Le Havre’s Structures: A Taste of Modernism\n\n Sunday\, March 8 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMVIP Box – Tampa Bay Downs\nJoin Tampa Sister Cities for an unforgettable afternoon where international culture meets the thrill of the track. A Sunday at the Races is an exclusive French equine experience hosted in a private VIP box at Tampa Bay Downs\, featuring live racing\, refined conversation\, and rare insights from one of France’s most respected horse trainers.\nThis special event celebrates the deep cultural connection between Tampa and France while offering guests a front-row seat to the elegance\, strategy\, and excitement of thoroughbred racing.\n\nMeet Our Special Guest: Arnaud Delacour\nArnaud Delacour is an internationally respected Thoroughbred trainer whose career bridges the finest traditions of French horsemanship and elite American racing.\nBased at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland\, Delacour has built a reputation as a thoughtful and strategic conditioner of top-level racehorses. His standout success includes A.P. Indian\, a multiple Grade 1-winning sprinter\, and the French import Chez Pierre\, who delivered a memorable upset victory in the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile at Keeneland in 2023\, defeating Breeders’ Cup champion Modern Games.\nA native of Normandy\, France\, Delacour began his career under legendary French trainer Alain de Royer-Dupré before moving to the United States\, where he spent seven years as an assistant to Christophe Clément. His work reflects the precision\, patience\, and deep respect for the horse that define French training philosophy.\nArnaud works closely with his wife\, Leigh Delacour\, an accomplished trainer in her own right. Leigh holds a trainer’s license and previously spent nearly a decade working with renowned trainer Graham Motion\, making their operation a true partnership built on experience\, insight\, and shared passion for the sport.\nAt A Sunday at the Races\, guests will have the rare opportunity to hear directly from Arnaud as he shares his journey\, his approach to training\, and his perspective on the global world of Thoroughbred racing.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n🐎 Live Thoroughbred Racing at Tampa Bay Downs\n🏟 Private VIP Box Access with premium views of the track\n🇫🇷 French Cultural Spotlight on equine tradition and training\n🎤 Exclusive Talk & Q&A with Arnaud Delacour\n🥂 Food & Refreshments in a relaxed\, social setting\n🤝 Networking & Community with fellow Tampa Sister Cities supporters\n\nThis event is designed to be social\, educational\, and memorable-perfect for members\, guests\, and anyone with an interest in culture\, sports\, or international exchange.\n\nWhy It Matters\nEvents like A Sunday at the Races are more than just an afternoon out-they support Tampa Sister Cities’ mission of fostering global understanding\, cultural exchange\, and international relationships that strengthen our community.\nYour participation helps sustain programs\, exchanges\, and partnerships that connect Tampa to the world.\n\nReserve Your Spot\nSpace is limited for this exclusive VIP experience.\nWe look forward to welcoming you trackside for an afternoon of culture\, conversation\, and competition-à la française.\n\nMember Price $75\nGuest Price $80\n\n \n Purchase Tickets Today URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/a-sunday-at-the-races-a-french-equine-experience/ LOCATION:Tampa Bay Dowms\, 11225 Race Track Rd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33626\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/French-Horse-Race.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Le Havre Sister Cities Affiliate Committee":MAILTO:president@tampasistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260309T124338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T124606Z UID:10000486-1773482400-1773511200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2026 River O'Green Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the River O’Green Festival \n The Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee\ninvites you to the River O’Green Festival\nat \nCurtis Hixon Park 🍀 600 N Ashley Dr.  🍀 Tampa \n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026 \nJoin us for an Irish celebration \nFree to the Public\nRiver O’ Green\nRiver O’ Green\, presented by Grow Financial\, is set to return to Tampa’s Downtown on March 14th from 11am – 6pm! River O’ Green is an annual\, free event to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday\, as the Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. This day of festive fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will feature live music\, kids activities\, food trucks\, and of course\, beer. \n\n Volunteers Needed \n I hope this message finds you well and ready for some fun and camaraderie! As you may know\, the River O’Green Festival is happening this Saturday\, and we are thrilled to announce that Tampa Sister Cities will have a tent at the event! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the spirit of international friendship and community that lies at the heart of our organization. \nHowever\, to make our presence as impactful as possible\, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help manage our tent throughout the festival\, which runs from 11 AM to 6 PM. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or looking to lend a hand for the first time\, we would love to have you join us! \nWe understand that everyone has busy schedules\, so we are looking for volunteers to fill in as many 1-hour gaps as possible. This flexible approach allows you to enjoy the festival and contribute at a time that is most convenient for you. If you are interested in volunteering\, please complete the form below to select your preferred hour(s). Your time and enthusiasm will greatly contribute to the success of our tent and the festival as a whole. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community\, meet new people\, and enjoy the festivities. Plus\, volunteering with Tampa Sister Cities is always a fun and rewarding experience. Don’t miss out on being part of something special this weekend! \nThank you for considering this opportunity to volunteer and support Tampa Sister Cities. If you have any questions or need further information\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s make the River O’Green Festival a memorable event for our community and visitors alike! \n \n Name\n \n First\n \n Last\n Email\n \n PhoneHours\n \n 7am Setup\n \n 11AM – 12PM\n \n 12PM – 1PM\n \n 1PM – 2PM\n \n 2PM – 3PM\n \n 3PM – 4PM\n \n 4PM – 5PM\n \n 5PM – 6PM (Breakdown) URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2026-river-ogreen-festival/ LOCATION:Curtis Hixon Park\, 600 N Ashley Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_255836490-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:colleeng627@cs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000424-1773856800-1773864000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-03-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260213T155740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171757Z UID:10000485-1774461600-1774461600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:A Turkish Dinner DESCRIPTION:Beaujolais Nouveau & Le Havre’s Structures: A Taste of Modernism\n\n Join Tampa Sister Cities for a delightful evening of culture\, cuisine\, and connection at our upcoming Turkish Dinner Night!\n📅 Date: March 25🕕 Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: Bayshore Mediterranean Grill\nExperience the rich flavors and warm hospitality of Turkey right here in Tampa. Guests will enjoy an authentic Turkish dinner featuring traditional dishes\, fresh ingredients\, and time-honored recipes that celebrate Turkey’s vibrant culinary heritage.\nThis special evening is a wonderful opportunity to:\n\nConnect with fellow Tampa Sister Cities supporters\nCelebrate international friendship and cultural exchange\nLearn more about Turkey’s traditions and community ties\n\nWhether you’re a longtime member or new to Tampa Sister Cities\, we welcome you to share in this flavorful cultural experience.\nSeats are limited\, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you there!\n6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nAt Bayshore Mediterranean Grill\, 6102 S MacDill Ave\, Tampa\, FL 33611 \nTickets\n\nMember Ticket: $45\nGuest Ticket: $55\n\nPurchase your tickets by March 15th. \n \n Purchase Tickets Today URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/a-turkish-dinner/ LOCATION:Bayshore Mediterranean Grill\, 6102 S. MacDill Ave.\, Tampa\, 33611 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AdobeStock_179676700-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Izmir Sister Cities":MAILTO:agoldberg@absolutemarketingsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T194926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185305Z UID:10000489-1774555200-1774560600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Women of Resistance DESCRIPTION:Beaujolais Nouveau & Le Havre’s Structures: A Taste of Modernism\n\n Experience the stories of WWII Heroines brought to life on stage through art\, dance\, and music! Women of Resistance (WOR) tells the amazing\, little known\, stories of seven heroic women who helped the Allies defeat Fascism during WWII. Their roles were diverse\, ranging from radio operators and spies\, to guerilla fighters and more. Some were leaders in the entertainment industry\, and others hairdressers. These are stories that inspire and empower.\nTime & Location\nMar 26\, 2026\, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nNew Tampa Performing Arts Center\, 8550 Hunters Village Rd\, Tampa\, FL 33647\, USA\nPrice\nTickets start at $30. \nTSC MEMBERS CAN USE COUPON CODE “WOR5SCA” TO SAVE $5. \n \n Purchase Tickets Today URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/women-of-resistance/ LOCATION:New Tampa Performing Arts Center\, 8550 Hunters Village Rd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33647\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WOR-women-of-resistance-no-tag-PNG-.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Le Havre Sister Cities Affiliate Committee":MAILTO:president@tampasistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T192840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T235209Z UID:10000487-1775311200-1775343600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2026 Brazilian Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the Brazilian Festival \n \nThe Tampa-Porto Alegre  Sister Cities Committee\ninvites you to the Brazilian Festival\nat \nCinco Soccer Fields\n5305 E Henry Ave\, Tampa\, FL 33610\, USA\n2:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nSaturday\, April 4\, 2026 \nJoin us for a celebration of Brazilian Culture \nThe Brazilian Festival\nTampa Sister Cities invites our members and guests to join us at the 16th Annual Brazilian Festival\, one of Tampa Bay’s most vibrant cultural celebrations. This exciting event brings together the music\, dance\, cuisine\, and traditions of Brazil for a day filled with unforgettable experiences.\nEnjoy live samba and bossa nova performances\, savor authentic Brazilian food\, explore artisan vendors\, and participate in interactive cultural activities for all ages. Families are welcome\, with a dedicated kids’ area and entertainment throughout the day.\nAs the evening arrives\, the festival comes alive with high-energy performances by Brazilian artists\, celebrating the culture and spirit that connects our global community.\nJoin Tampa Sister Cities at the Festival\nCelebrate international friendship\, culture\, and community with fellow Tampa Sister Cities members and friends at this exciting annual event.\nGeneral Admission – $25\nVIP – $59\nKids Under the Age of 12 – Free Admission\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n\n Volunteers Needed \n hope this message finds you well and ready to celebrate culture and community! The Annual Brazilian Festival is coming to Tampa\, and Tampa Sister Cities will be participating. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to share the mission of our organization and connect with the community while celebrating Brazilian culture.\nTo make our presence successful\, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to assist at the Tampa Sister Cities table during the festival. Volunteers will help welcome visitors\, share information about Tampa Sister Cities\, and represent the spirit of international friendship that defines our organization.\nThe festival runs throughout the day\, and we are asking volunteers to help cover short shifts so everyone can still enjoy the festival.\nEven one hour of your time would make a big difference.\nIf you are available to volunteer\, please sign up using the form below and select the time that works best for you.\n👉 Sign up to volunteer👉 Help represent Tampa Sister Cities👉 Be part of this exciting cultural celebration\nVolunteering at events like this is a great way to meet fellow members\, engage with the community\, and support Tampa’s international connections.\nThank you for helping us make the Brazilian Festival a great experience for Tampa Sister Cities and the community. If you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out.\nWe look forward to seeing you there! 🇧🇷🌎\n \n Name\n \n First\n \n Last\n Email\n \n PhoneHours\n \n 7am Setup [Filled]\n \n 11AM – 12PM [Filled]\n \n 12PM – 1PM [Filled]\n \n 1PM – 2PM [Filled]\n \n 2PM – 3PM [Filled]\n \n 3PM – 4PM [Filled]\n \n 4PM – 5PM [Filled]\n \n 5PM – 6PM (Breakdown) URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2026-brazilian-festival/ LOCATION:Cinco Soccer\, 5305 E Henry Ave\, Tampa\, 33610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WEB14-1024x576-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T193927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T204342Z UID:10000488-1775998800-1776013200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2026 Italian Heritage Celebration DESCRIPTION:COME CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS \n\n with the Italian Community of Tampa Bay \n April 12\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nIn celebration of Agrigento’s as the Cultural Capital of Italy\, and in honor of the enduring sister city relationship between Agrigento and Tampa\, we invite you to join us in commemorating the rich heritage and deep connections between the Italian community in the Tampa Bay area and the people of Agrigento. \nThe event will feature traditional Italian cuisine from local restaurants\, vibrant folkloric dances and music\, demonstrations of wine and olive oil production\, and much more! \nPurchase your discounted tickets today!\n*Starting on March 25th\, 2026 the base ticket price increases to $40\nChildren up to 10 years of age are Free\n \n Purchase Your Tickets\n \n\n \n \nCELEBRATING AGRIGENTO\nCULTURAL CAPITAL OF ITALY for 2025\nThe beautiful Sicilian city of Agrigento\, one of Tampa’s 11 Sister Cities\, has been awarded the title of Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2025. Special events and celebrations\, together with enhanced tourist attractions\, will highlight the city’s historic values and natural beauty. As many Tampa natives and longtime residents trace their roots in the Agrigento province\, we are honored to join in the festivities and showcase the rich array of activities that the year-long program will offer \nCELEBRATING ANCESTRAL TOWNS\nFRIENDSHIP CITY AFFILIATION\nApproximately 90% of Tampa’s Italian American community traces its ancestry to towns in the Province of Agrigento\, like Bivona\, Cianciana\, Alessandria della Rocca\, and Santo Stefano Quisquina. In order to preserve the special friendship that unites the Tampa Bay area with these towns\, a new agreement is about to be signed to formalize relations between Tampa and our ancestral Sicilian towns. The official affiliation agreement will be formally signed in Tampa during this event. The aim is to foment tourism\, educational and cultural exchange programs\, and trade \n\n \n \n\n \n \nAUGMENTED REALITY\nTRAVEL BACK IN TIME\nThanks to the extraordinary work of faculty and students of the USF Institute of Digital Exploration\, time travel is never been closer. Employing cutting-edge technology\, IDEx teams have spent countless hours 3D mapping monuments\, objects\, and archaeological sites to let “digital explorers” experience a full immersion in our history. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the past\, listen to scholars sharing stories about their findings\, and watch ancient jewelry and everyday objects being 3D-printed back to life under your very eyes! \nTASTE OF ITALY\nIN FOOD WE TRUST\nThe Italian heritage we all know and love is the taste of timeless Italian culinary specialties! Several renowned local restaurants will bring their most cherished dishes to delight us with their cuisine. Delicious samplings of Italian antipasto items and sips of wine\, also available for purchase through donations to the Sons of Italy Lodge\, will be offered in our tasting areas \n\n \n \n\n \n \n TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCES\nSicily is a magical place\, rich in history and filled with colors\, fragrances\, silences\, and sounds. Travel with us into the sound of this region with traditional Sicilian dances to be performed by the students of ON THE EDGE @FRANKREYDANCE STUDIO \nMILLENARY WELLNESS: OLIVE OIL\nOlive oil has been around at least since 4000 BC\, and it is considered a staple ingredient of the Mediterranean diet. Learn with us how pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made in Italy to this day\, and taste its flavors. \n\n \n \n\n \n \nIN VINO VERITAS\nWINE TRADITIONS\nHow is sweet or dry wine made? Why does it turn into vinegar if not carefully produced? PARDO WINE GRAPES will display and share wine-making tools and methods and the folk science behind its thousand-year old history \nLANDSCAPES AND FLAVORS\nA MAGICAL TRIP  \nDistinguished USF Professor Santo V. Nicosia\, author of “Travels and Food for Body and Soul” will join us to sign his book and tell us about his long journeys throughout Southern Italy and his explorations of the Mediterranean diet \n\n \n \n\n \n \nITALIAN STUDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES \nItalian Studies at USF\, singlehandedly founded by Prof. LaTrecchia in 2004\, allows students to gain proficiency in Italian language and acquire a thorough knowledge of Italian cultural history in a transnational perspective. The courses provide a multidisciplinary approach to the study of food culture as well as environmental issues. The program prepares students to become receptive to the global concerns of our society increasing their capabilities in writing\, speaking\, intercultural literacy\, and effective citizenship\, all skills that are useful in a variety of professions. \n \n Purchase Your Tickets URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2026-italian-heritage-celebration/ LOCATION:Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge\, 3315 W. Lemon St.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000425-1776276000-1776283200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T201724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161912Z UID:10000492-1777190400-1777212000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities 5k Run/Walk DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-5k-run-walk/ LOCATION:Gadsen Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5k-Fun-Run-Walk-Colorful-Flyer-2048-x-1152-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T200942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T201029Z UID:10000490-1778313600-1778691600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Trip to Barranquilla\, Colombia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/60th-anniversary-trip-to-barranquilla-colombia/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Barranquilla-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000426-1779300000-1779307200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20260315T201409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T201434Z UID:10000491-1780905600-1781888400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2026 Trip to Agrigento DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2026-trip-to-agrigento/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2016-Agrigento-Trip.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000427-1781719200-1781726400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-06-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000462-1784138400-1784145600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000428-1787162400-1787169600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000429-1789581600-1789588800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000430-1792605600-1792612800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000431-1795024800-1795032000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000432-1797444000-1797451200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2026-12-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000433-1800468000-1800475200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-01-20/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000434-1802887200-1802894400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-02-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000435-1805306400-1805313600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-03-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000436-1808330400-1808337600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-04-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000437-1810749600-1810756800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-05-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000438-1813168800-1813176000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-06-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T063917 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000463-1816192800-1816200000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2027-07-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR