FREE MEMBERSHIP!  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  Italian language conversations are OPTIONAL at our weekly Italian social networking events.  An appreciation for the Italian CULTURE is paramount.

U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA!
 

 Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE and CULTURE in Washington,DC ...

PIAZZA ITALIA  is  the NEWEST, most exciting, and the ONLY NON-PROFIT Italian Meetup social networking Forum in DC with a NATIVE Italian Language speaker, Group Founder/President/Organizer. 

PIAZZA ITALIA "WHERE Multi-faceted Italian social and cultural Events Galore are happening WEEKLY"

Click  "OUR CALENDAR" Link on LEFT & SCROLL DOWN for a plethora of Italian EVENTS.

PIAZZA ITALIA - WASHINGTON, DC Metro 1,100+ MEMBERS Unique MULTI-CULTURAL + MULTI-ETHNIC + MULTI-LINGUAL Social Networking HUB for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN".

XI Century Norman-Swabian castle in PIAZZA ITALIA Group Founder/President/Events Organizer Anthony’s Italian home town. 

JOIN DC’s UNIQUE ITALIAN MEETUP GROUP - Un "crescendo" linguistico e culturale tutto italiano! 

Join PIAZZA ITALIA and chat with Anthony a highly extroverted, personable Group Founder, President, Organizer, a “NATIVE” Italian language speaker possessing an IN-DEPTH knowledge of and a PASSIONATE FEELING ABOUT the HISTORY, TRADITIONS, and CULTURE of his ITALIA.  He has lived on three continents and is Multilingual, world-traveler, former school teacher in ITALY, and earned a BA and MBA from the George Washington University. Anthony  will make YOU feel like you are in ITALIA and can assist you for FREE with the correct usage of “basic” conversational Italian while enlightening others with more "advanced" Italian language and cultural IDIOMATIC expressions and COLLOQUIALISMS rarely learned in formal classroom settings or outside LA BELLA ITALIA, IL BEL PAESE.

OUR BEST TESTIMONIALS (Please, read additionals below)

Questo e' il miglior gruppo della citta'! Grazie Anthony! This is the best Italian meet up in town! Thanks Anthony! — Andres Jul 27, 2010 • The best language and culture specific Meetups in DC! Anthony is the perfect organizer and host! — Peter Feb 29, 2012 • This is by far the most organized and interesting group on Meetup so far. Keep it up! Grazie! — Anna Jul 7, 2011 • Enjoyed seeing people from so many different cultures coming together to enjoy the Italian food and wine in a very nice setting. — Alicja Michaud Jul 10, 2011 • Very active schedule of events. — theisjj Nov 7, 2011 • There is so much going on that you'll never be bored! — Cristina Amoruso Apr 28,  2010

Connecting WORLD-WIDE ITALIAN LANGUAGE and CULTURE enthusiasts ...

OUR PIAZZA ITALIA MEMBERS -  Cosmopoliti, plurilingue e di tutte le nazionalita'…

Join PIAZZA ITALIA DC's ONLY NON-PROFIT, multi-ethnic/multi-cultural/multi-lingual Italian meetup social networking Group OPEN to ALL AGES.  Join our world-wide college educated professionals, Scientists, Professors, Doctors, Lawyers, Researchers, Business professionals, Diplomats, Scholars, Students, Italian expatriates, New in Town, Singles who love the Italian Language, the Italian CULTURE, and everything ITALIAN!!!

UNLIKE ELSEWHERE: NON-PROFIT with FREE EVENTS - Da NOI tutto e' gratis!  Siamo NON-PROFIT ...

Informally and correctly practice, and improve for FREE your Italian language conversational skills at ALL levels (Beginners to Advanced) AND/OR develop a more accurate understanding and appreciation of the complex Italian CULTURE from an EXPERT group leader who will enthusiastically assist YOU for FREE at relaxing NON-PROFIT Italian social & Cultural Events WEEKLY.

The FASTEST GROWING ITALIAN MEETUP GROUP WORLD-WIDE - Dalle stalle alle stelle !

Founded on July 4, 2009 with "ZERO" ... to 1,100+ members in ONLY 29 months and already the 8th Largest out of 255 similar/older meetup clubs World-wide [JAN.2012].

Ride the NEWEST, most EXCITING and as our Group name implies UNIQUE Italian wave in Washington, DC celebrating BOTH the Italian Language & CULTURE in a rapidly becoming PIAZZA GRANDE, the FASTEST GROWING Italian social networking meetup forum WORLD-WIDE !!!

 Why haven't you joined PIAZZA ITALIA yet?

 We offer the city's Best, Eclectic, most diversified, FREE and Exciting Italian Language & CULTURE social networking events in DC, MD, VA + U.S. and International travel. 

Italian dining outs • Happy Hour socials • Italian Dances • Italian Wine & Food Festivals • Italian Films • Italian Opera, Classical Music & Rock concerts • Museum Exhibits • Embassy of Italy symposia • Outdoors • Soccer & Sports • Travel. 

FANTASTIC ITALIAN EVENT "FIREWORKS in VENICE" - Alessandro Belgioioso, 2011 

We Invite ALL AGES and CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS to attend our EXCITING "OPEN" to all enjoyable PIAZZA ITALIA diversified Group EVENTS !!! 

PIAZZA ITALIA  in DC where U.S., Italian, WORLD cultures converge  - Siamo un Club per tutti !!!

Socialize and network with our friendly multi-ethnic, multi-cultural assembly of people which includes native Italian language speakers.

Our totally "informal", relaxing, and  FREE Italian language practice and conversations at ALL levels are NOT a PREREQUISITE:  They are OPTIONAL.  We meet to “informally” practice what they “formally” teach in classrooms - the Italian language on ALL subject matters AND/OR entertain cultural conversations in Italian and English.

C'INCONTRIAMO PER FARE QUATTRO CHIACCHIERE e delle RISATE su tutto cio' che volete e praticare l’italiano che avete gia’ appreso o state imparando formalmente in classe O condurre conversazioni in italiano ed inglese riguardanti la cultura e la societa’ italiana.

For the Latin Lovers: "DULCIS in FUNDO" {LATINO = In Conclusione}

Compared to other larger, much older, and impersonal Meetup groups with 2,000+ Members where you may be treated as a "NUMBER" and have to PAY to learn and practice a language,  we are an intelligent and VERY friendly assembly of cosmopolitan people enjoying relatively MORE INTIMATE, exciting, and conducive to new friendships FREE Italian events. 

UNESCO World Heritage - Unique  ancient "TRULLI" houses - ALBEROBELLO (Bari) - Puglia Region. Photos by Anthony Galizia, 2011

ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS from OUR MEMBERS

Fun, interesting people and a great leader with much knowledge to impart. — Louise Fraboni  Mar 15, 2011 • It's a very relaxing and pleasant athmosphere with people of all ages, interest, and language skills. A nice way to spend an evening in good company. The organizer deserves a special BRAVO! — Heide  Aug 10, 2010  • Mr. Anthony Galizia is a lively and engaging gentleman… "Antonio" was very gallant and social, introducing me to other participants … This is an eclectic, friendly and entertaining group of professional people; I am looking forward to learning this lovely language in such a relaxed ambiance. Cheers! — R.N. Jurgenson  Jun 29, 2010 • Lots of great events and people! — Virginia  May 27, 2010 • Great group of people very dedicated to promoting an interest in all things Italian. — Rhoda  Sep 20, 2010 • What a great group! Friendly, welcoming, and fun. — Elizabeth  Nov 9, 2010

SPERIAMO CHE DIVENIATE NOSTRI SOCI.  Hopefully, you will become our members. The next step is YOURS: JOIN US today ... e' GRATIS... It's FREE!!!  Mille Grazie ed ARRIVEDERCI. Anthony

We proudly support and are supported by the following local, non-profit organizations:      

ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE @ EMBASSY of ITALY in DC  

The ITALIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY of DC  

CASA ITALIANA Hall & Culture Center  

CIAO AMERICA  

CIAO DC