SUNDAY, MAY 3
Assunta Bake Sale
The Assunta Society of San Francesco Catholic Church will be hosting a Bake Sale after the 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Holy Masses. Proceeds go directly to San Francesco parish. For more information contact Brenda Rivard (586) 524-0027.
Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan
The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan will hold the 32nd Annual Concert of the Finalists of the Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students will be held on at 4 p.m., at the Italian American Cultural Society, 48843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township. Entrance to this exciting event is free to the public, including free parking. For any questions, contact John Zaretti, VOTM President, at (734) 552-4236, or via e-mail at verdiopera@comcast.net.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The Columbus Day Celebration Committee will meet at the Italian American Cultural Center at 6:45 p.m. to plan the weeklong celebration of Columbus Day in Metro Detroit. For details, call The center is at 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010
Downriver Italian American Club
The DIAC hosts a Card Party at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3530 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte from 6 to 9 p.m. with a light supper. Club members and their guests are welcome. The event is chaired by Julie and Jim Bademian; give them a call at (313) 388-2264 and let them know you are attending. Bring your own board and card games.
Italian American Cultural Center
Senior Bocce Leagues begin registration at 10 a.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Clinton Township. A Team Formation Meeting will be held May 12 at 10 a.m. and the first day to play will be Tuesday, May 19. For details, call the center at (586) 228-3030.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of MI
The IACCM will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Andiamo, 7096 E. 14 Mile, Warren. For details, call (586) 925-2020.
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL hosts the “May Crowning” where the community is invited to participate in the May crowning of Mary followed by an ice cream social. They especially encourage first communicants wearing their communion attire, along with the IACL Columbus Day Queens and Court, the Rosary Group and the IACL community to participate in the procession. RSVP at (734) 953-1137, ext. 2. The club is at 39200 Five Mile, Livonia.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido for a Free Senior Health Seminar, at Warren Senior Health Care Commission, City Hall Atrium, 1 City Square, Warren. A special event dedicated to connecting seniors, caregivers, and families with organizations committed to helping them live safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives for Warren senior citizens. The City of Warren Senior Health Care Commission & Corewell Health will present a Free Senior Health Care Seminar, Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention Speaker: Wendy l. Carriveau, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC starts at 11:30 a.m. Visit Vendors 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Light Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. Speaker’s Presentation from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Door Prizes from 1:30 to 2 p.m. For details, call Heather Esposito at (586) 469-5642.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
FADM will host their General Membership meeting 7 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp. For details call (586) 248-1159.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Century Banquet Center
The Century Banquet Center will host Mother’s Day Brunch with seatings from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet menu will include salad bar, gulf shrimp, city chicken, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, grilled chicken Monterey, pierogi station, marinara pasta station, macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders station and a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar. Contact the Banquet Office for details at (586) 264-7990. The center is at 33204 Maple Lane (14 Mile and Hoover) in the American Polish Century Club.
Frankie Valli at Detroit Opera House —- postponed until October 2
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special evening as Andiamo Restaurants present Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – The Last Encores Tour at the Detroit Opera House. The iconic performance marking Frankie Valli’s final show in Detroit will be held at 6 p.m. Featuring timeless hits like Sherry, Walk Like a Man, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have created one of the most recognizable sounds in pop music history. For details and tickets, visit andiamoshowroom.com
Italian American Cultural Society
The IACS will hold a Mother’s Day Brunch with seating’s every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu will feature a waffle, crepe and French toast station, scrambled eggs with applewood smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, hash browns, fresh fruit, maple glazed ham, beef tenderloin, lemon pepper salmon, chicken piccata, tortellini primavera, bow tie palomino, Italian sausage parmesan redskins, charcuterie, smoked salmon and a grand pastry table. For details, call (586) 421-5155. The IACS is at 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp.
Mirage Banquets & Catering
The Mirage will host Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring apple crepes, breakfast frittata, Tuscan chicken sauté, seafood cacciatore, penne Bolognese, cheese stuffed shells pomodoro, roasted pork loin and more. Seating times are at 11, 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 1:30 p.m. Mirage is at 16980 18 Mile, Clinton Township. For details and reservations call (586) 228-2222 or visit TheMirageBanquets.com
Picano’s Restaurant
Picano’s Italian Grille in Troy will host a special Mother’s Day menu. For details and reservations call (248) 689-8050. Picano’s is at 3775 Rochester Rd., Troy.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
San Francesco Church
San Francesco Church will host a meeting of Archdiocese of Detroit Restructuring from 7 to 9 p.m. In this session you will have a chance to share your insights and hopes for the future of San Francesco (Italian) Church. These sessions are open to the public to gather feedback as part of the restructuring process. This will be the community’s only opportunity to have a voice. Feedback during these listening sessions will be shared with the Archdiocesan Core Planning Team and Archbishop Weisenburger for his discernment. It is imperative the San Francesco Community attends to have a voice. All are welcome and clubs are invited to attend with their banners. The church is at 22870 S. Nunneley, Clinton Township.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host a General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township. For details, call Larry Garrisi at (586) 817-3959.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
San Francesco Church
San Francesco (Italian) Church will host a meeting of Archdiocese of Detroit Restructuring from 7 to 9 p.m. In this session you will have a chance to share your insights and hopes for the future of San Francesco (Italian) Church. These sessions are open to the public to gather feedback as part of the restructuring process. This will be the community’s only opportunity to have a voice. Feedback during these listening sessions will be shared with the Archdiocesan Core Planning Team and Archbishop Weisenburger for his discernment. It is imperative the San Francesco Community attends to have a voice. All are welcome and clubs are invited to attend with their banners. The church is at 22870 S. Nunneley, Clinton Twp.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at Pine Ridge of Garfield, 36333 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org
SUNDAY, MAY 17
San Francesco Church PIME Missionary Orphans Club
The Orphans Club will host their next meeting at 1 p.m. in the Father Rossi Hall at San Francesco Parish. The club sponsors needy children throughout the world and the PIME missions. They currently sponsor 30 children and would love to sponsor more and support some of the ongoing projects in the Missions. For information contact Santino Polidori (586) 354-0389. San Francesco is at 22870 S. Nunneley, Clinton Twp.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host a General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township. For details, call Larry Garrisi at (586) 817-3959.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The Columbus Day Celebration Committee will meet at the Italian American Cultural Center at 6:45 p.m. to plan the weeklong celebration of Columbus Day in Metro Detroit. For details, call The center is at 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010.
Downriver Italian American Club
The DIAC hosts a Card Party at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3530 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte from 6 to 9 p.m. with a light supper. Club members and their guests are welcome. The event is chaired by Julie and Jim Bademian; give them a call at (313) 388-2264 and let them know you are attending. Bring your own board and card games.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of MI
The IACCM will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Club Venetian, 29310 John R, Madison Heights. For details, call (586) 925-2020.
THURSDSAY, JUNE 4
Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
FADM will host their General Membership meeting 7 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp. For details call (586) 248-1159.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Andiamo Showroom
Aaron Caruso often described as “Bublé meets Bocelli.” premieres his brand-new show — a thrilling performance blending soaring tenor vocals with magnetic charisma, sharp humor, and timeless old school charm. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show at 8 p.m. A founding member of The Sicilian Tenors, featured nationally on PBS and Amazon Prime, he has performed sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and headlined festivals across the U.S., Canada, and Italy. Personally chosen by 14-time Grammy winner Phil Ramone to portray Mario Lanza on Broadway, Caruso delivers an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and showmanship. For details and tickets, visit andiamoshowroom.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Dante Alighieri Society of MI
The dante hosts “Napoli Milionaria,” by Eduardo De Filippo. Doors Open at 5 p.m. with performance starting at 6:30 p.m. Some stories belong to a city, yet speak to the whole world. The performance will display English supertitles. The performance will be held at Marygrove Theatre, 8425 W McNichols Rd., Detroit. Free parking is available just outside the theatre. Tickets available at dantemichigan.org. Click on “events.”
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL at 6 p.m. hosts “Dinner, Cigars & Entertainment” featuring dinner, wine, three cigars, entertainment and raffles along with a cash bar. For details, call (734) 953-1106, ext. 2. No tickets will be sold at the door. The IACL is at 39200 Five Mile, Livonia.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Dante Alighieri Society of MI
“Across Oceans, Shared Dreams: Italy and America in Dialogue” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m at Marygrove Main Dining Hall, 8425 West McNichols Rd, Detroit. From the birth of revolutionary ideas to the lived experiences of generations, this event is an exhibition and conference that explores the deep cultural bond that has united Italy and the United States across centuries. Event is free and open to the public but a reservation is required at dantemichigan.org/events
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host a General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township. For details, call Larry Garrisi at (586) 817-3959.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Downriver Italian-American Club
The DIAC hosts an Evening General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. at the Wyandotte Boat Club, 1 Pine St., Wyandotte. Pizza, salad and dessert will be provided. Membership meeting follows the meal. A headcount is needed. RSVP to Leslie Lupo (734) 748-8016 one week prior.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host its Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township. For details, call Larry Garrisi at (586) 817-3959.
ONGOING
Century Banquet Center
“The Dance” is back every Tuesday night at Century Banquet Center, located within the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane (14 Mile and Hoover) in Sterling Heights. Executive Chef Len Palermino invites the public to dance to the greatest hits of swing, jazz and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. For details, call (586) 264-9496.
IACS
The Italian American Cultural Society hosts Nonni Night Pasta Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. the last Monday of every month. Prepaid reservations only. Dinner includes soft drinks and desserts. For details and reservations, call (586) 228-3030. The center is at 43843 Romeo Plank, just south of Hall Road in Clinton Twp.