About us
Welcome to San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Friends of Italy!
We love, embrace, and engage in all aspects of Italian culture. Yes, we have a ❤️ for all things Italian! Whether you're a native Italian, Italian Swiss, an Italophile, or simply curious about Italy, this is the perfect place to meet new people and create friendships based on our shared passions. 🤝
Join us as we gather to savor Italian cuisine 🍝 in local restaurants, take cooking classes 🍳, and enjoy progressive dinners 🍷; practice the Italian language, explore Italian films 🎥 and music 🎶, celebrate cultural traditions 🎉, and organize travel events ✈️ to Italy and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, including the stunning Canton of Ticino.
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Upcoming events
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🍷 Vino & Bocce at Baileyana: A SLO Friends of Italy Gathering! 🎯
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, USJoin San Luis Obispo County Friends of Italy for a Friday afternoon of fine wine and friendly bocce ball competition at the stunning Baileyana Winery! Set in the heart of Edna Valley, this winery offers exceptional wines, beautiful scenery, and the perfect ambiance to celebrate Italian-style camaraderie.
🔹 Location: Baileyana Winery🎯 Bocce Ball & Italian Vibes
While savoring our wine we’ll roll, laugh and enjoy the timeless Italian pastime of bocce, wine and each other! Whether you're a bocce pro or new to the game, this is all about great wine, great company, and great fun. If you're new to the game rest assured you will be welcomed and guided as to how to play! We love to teach bocce!✨Food or wine purchase: wine by the glass or splitting a bottle with someone is the price of admission. Thanks to members like Regina you receive the member discounted price. You tell them you are with Regina and the Friends of Italy group playing bocce!
All RSVP's understand they are making a purchase to honor the winery, as well as playing bocce ball!
Bring your bocce spirit and let’s make this a fun Friday to remember. 🇮🇹🍷🎉
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La Passeggiata degli Artisti 🇮🇹 An Italian-Inspired Art Walk at Art After Dark
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, 849 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, USJoin us for a relaxed Italian-style evening stroll through Art After Dark — art, wine, and connection. 🇮🇹
Ciao amici 🇮🇹
On the first Friday of each month, we gather in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo for something simple and beautiful…
✨ La Passeggiata degli Artisti 🎨🍷We begin together at Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica, then take a gentle evening stroll through Art After Dark — exploring galleries, music, and moments of connection along the way.
This is not a tour… and not something to rush.
For those who like to preview the art walk, you can explore the Art After Dark map and participating locations here.We move together at an easy, unhurried pace — pausing often to enjoy what we discover.
✨ You won’t be rushed… and you won’t be left behind.
This is a gathering of amici — a chance to experience the evening through an Italian lens… noticing what feels vivo, expressive, or unexpectedly moving.
You’re always welcome to stay with the group…
or follow what calls to you along the way.And at the end of the evening, for those who wish, we’ll gather for a glass of wine or a sweet bite together.
Come for the art…
come for the stroll…
come for the feeling of being together.
Ci vediamo sotto le luci della sera ✨“Art, wine, and a slow stroll… the Italian way.”
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Past events
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