Join Our Social Gatherings
Devoted to sharing the wondrous art, history, literature, music, culture and cuisine of Italy, the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington offers twice-monthly meetings with a rich program of lectures in English or Italian. A warm, welcoming hospitality includes antipasti social hour or a delicious pasta dinner prior to the presentations. And always, vino and dolci, generously shared by our members.
Additionally, throughout the year we publicize and participate in events of the larger Seattle area Italian community.
About our social gatherings and events
Devoted to sharing the wondrous art, history, literature, music, culture and cuisine of Italy, the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington offers twice-monthly meetings with a rich program of lectures in English or Italian. A warm, welcoming hospitality includes antipasti social hour or a delicious pasta dinner prior to the presentations. And always, vino and dolci, generously shared by our members.
Additionally, throughout the year we publicize and participate in events of the larger Seattle area Italian community.
Learn more about these gatherings and events below
English and Italian language meetings
In keeping with the Dante mission to promote knowledge of Italian culture and language, the Society holds meetings on the second* and fourth Wednesdays of each month, September through May.
The presentation given at the meeting on the second Wednesday is in English and the presentation given at the meeting on the fourth Wednesday is in Italian. A gathering featuring delicious homemade food, wine and conversation with fellow lovers of all things Italian precedes each meeting. It is not necessary to be a member to attend but membership is appreciated to support the cost of these non-profit activities.
Live Meeting COVID Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control has issued updated guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory viruses such as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Check out its guidance here: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/guidance/.
Please do not attend a live meeting if you are showing respiratory virus symptoms. If you have had respiratory virus symptoms, but your symptoms are getting better overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours, you are welcome to attend, but please consider taking additional protective measures for at least 5 days, such as wearing a mask when attending one of our in-person meetings. See more detailed guidance here: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html
Dante Alighieri Society Gatherings – 2024-2025
Dante Alighieri Language School Student Mixer
Date: Sunday, October 6thTime: 2:00-4:00pmLocation: Queen Anne Beer Hall 203 W Thomas St Seattle, WA 98119Attendees: Enrolled students and teachers of the Dante Alighieri Language School. Some DAS board members will also be in attendance. Come join us for our 1st...
Italian Language Meeting – Oct. 23, 2024
Mario Cazzanti presents a poetic itinerary ‘Dall’Andalusia all’Ucraina’ - a special collaboration with Il Punto!
English Language Meeting – Nov. 13, 2024
When: Nov. 13, 2024 Speaker: Kate Causbie Topic: The ‘Tarantella’ - accompanied by a demonstration Presentation: Kate will be doing an overview of tarantelle of different regions of the south, looking at the locations that they come from, their history and social...
English Language Meeting – December 11, 2024
English Language Meeting – January 8, 2025
When: January 8, 2025Speaker: Cecilia StrettoiTopic: TBDLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society mailing list. The Social “hour” begins at 7 pm. Presentation begins at 7:30...
Italian Language Meeting – January 22, 2025
When: January 22, 2025Speaker: Serena PiccoliTopic: Padova - a special collaboration with Dante Aligheri B.CLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society mailing list. The Social...
Location of our regular meetings
The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington meetings are at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle, 98144.
Parking is available in St. Clement’s parking lot, at the corner of S. Atlantic and 31st Ave. S. On street parking is also available.
Dinners are held in the Social Hall in the basement of the church. The entrance to the Social hall is on the north-west corner of the church, facing Atlantic Street.
Most presentations will be in the Sanctuary on the main floor of the church. The entrance to the Sanctuary is on the east side of the church, facing 32nd Ave. S.
General timeline for in-person meetings
English Language Meetings
Time | Activity | Cost |
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5:30pm | Room Setup and meal preparation; volunteers welcome! Pasta, salad, and bread is prepared by members, and all attendees are encouraged to bring wine, antipasti, or dessert to share. And, of course socializing. | None |
6:45pm | Dinner is served! Preregistration* is requested to ensure that enough food is available for everyone. | $8 per person |
7:30pm | A presentation related to Italian culture provided by guest speaker and is presented in the English language. | None |
8:30pm – 9:00pm | Room Cleanup: everyone is encouraged to participate. | None |
*Register for English Language Meeting Pasta Dinner
Register online or by email by 5 pm on the Monday preceding the meeting.
Cost is $8.00 per person to be paid at the dinner. Cash, check, credit or debit cards accepted.
Italian Language Meetings
Time | Activity | Cost |
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6:00pm | Room Setup; volunteers are welcome! | None |
6:30pm | Potluck wine, antipasti and dessert are provided by attendees, so bring your favorites to share. Conversation is in both English and Italian, as you wish; it’s a good opportunity to practice your Italian conversational skills. | None, bring what you want to share |
7:30pm | A presentation related to Italian culture provided by guest speaker and is presented in the Italian language. | None |
8:30pm – 9:00pm | Room Cleanup: everyone is encouraged to participate | None |