Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup Group

From Pasta to Pianoforte
Dinner With Italian Piano Virtuoso
Emilio De Mercato
Why not enjoy a dinner & social with Italian piano virtuoso Emilio De Mercato? Not only will you enjoy dinner at one of Edmonton’s most charming Italian restaurants with other Italian language & culture lovers, but you’ll learn Emilio’s stunning story from Italy to New York’s Carnegie Hall through perfectly timed pairings of story and music revealed one plate at a time.
Date/Time/Place: Tuesday November 17th, 2026 Stand-up reception 6:00 PM-6:30 PM, Dinner 6:30PM Sorrentino’s Little Italy 10844 95 St.
Here’s what’s included:
-A la carte dinner at one of Edmonton’s most charming Italian restaurants in the heart of Little Italy featuring full order pastas for the half order price. Buon appetito!
-Standup reception & social to kick-off your evening, where you can enjoy conversational Italian & celebrate Emilio’s success
-Piano virtuoso and nostro amico Emilio De Mercato (www.emiliodemercato.com) will be treating everyone to perfect pairings of story (in Italian) & musical selections one plate at a time:
ASSAGGINI
An Italian childhood, discovering talent, and formal training.
PRIMO PIATTO
The road from Italy to New York’s Carnegie Hall.
SECONDO PIATTO
The universal language of music and it’s power to communicate to the hearts of humans.
DOLCE
The next chapters. Fatherhood. Opening a studio. Inspiring & training students. Canada & Italy.
Musical selections will be played on a Bluetooth speaker for all to enjoy during the dinner service.
-$10per guest will be collected to treat our guest to dinner & a special gift from Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup (cash only please)
-Why not invite your friends, family, or colleagues to not only celebrate Emilio’s success and learn more about his new studio, but also to enjoy an Italian inspired evening with other language & culture lovers.
-A special invite has been made to The University of Alberta Italian Club and other community friends.
RSVP Instructions
Space will not last long! Reserve your seat(s) on Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup, and for those who are not on Meetup.com, simply email jorjsayde@hotmail.com with your number of guests. Your spots will be confirmed. Ci vediamo presto & grazie a tutti!

Christmas Rocks! Cena & Festa
Featuring Luigi Timoteo
Step out of the cold and into the warmth of the Christmas season with this festa or party by Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup. You don’t want to miss this iconic event!
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday December 8th, 2026 at 630PM, Panini’s West, 14981 Stony Plain Rd.
Here’s what’s included:
-Enjoy the spirited violin strings of Nicole Torres as you enter the restaurant. Enjoy Nicole’s tunes in advance of this event on YouTube.
-Sip and savor the food, beverage, and hospitality of the team at Panini’s West. Delizioso!
-See and be seen in your festive finest while you socialize in Italian
-Sing along, dance, clap, or cheer: the legendary Luigi Timoteo takes the stage with stunning vocals, guitar, and a mix of Italian, Christmas, and other songs to get you rockin’! He might bring some ‘surprise guests’. 😉
-Win prizes! Our fabulous sponsors, which will be lavished with praise at the event, are again putting up some pretty impressive gifts that’ll make your family jolly and jealous. A list of our sponsors will be shared, so why not shop at some or all for your festive gift giving? And you won’t believe who our mystery Santa is for this year to help hand them out!
-We have extended the invite to la famiglia such as The University of Alberta Italian Club and others to join us in celebrating the holidays. Benvenuti a tutti!
-Luigi is donating his performance to The Edmonton Food Bank, and as such, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items OR $10 per person (cash only). If you can give more, even better, as we celebrate charity and the gift of giving.
RSVP now to Christmas Rocks! Space is limited! RSVP via Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup at Meetup.com or to jorjsayde@hotmail.com if you are not on Meetup.com.If you RSVP, please ensure you attend to respect the restaurant and performers. Seating will be open in the restaurant so come out early to pick your spots. Buon natale!