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CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: Boston's annual Fisherman's Feast, live music in Massachusetts
Take part in a long-standing tradition with an Italian festival in Boston this weekend, along with some live music and a dance party in Salem and Quincy! It's Boston's oldest continuous Italian festival as the 115th annual Fisherman's Feast takes place in the North End all weekend long. The festival honors the city's long fishing tradition and includes the best Italian eats, live music in the streets, a meatball competition and wraps up with a special procession on Sunday night. When: Thursday, August 14 through Sunday, August 17Where: Boston's North EndCost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival returns Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., make your way to Salem Willows for the music extravaganza featuring an array of music legends. It's all in honor of the city's rich jazz history and helps support the organization's mission to provide music education throughout the North Shore. When: Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 Salem Willows Park, 165 Fort Ave., SalemCost: Donations accepted Click here for more information Speaking of music, dance through the 70s, 80s and 90s at a dance party in Quincy! Saturday it's a summer celebration the whole family will enjoy on the Hancock-Adams Common. The outdoor event features tribute bands and delicious food trucks. Don't miss it from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. When: Saturday, August 16 from 2 p.m. to 7 Hancock-Adams Common, 1305 Hancock St., QuincyCost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
CBS News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Little Italy Days kick off in Pittsburgh: "Everybody's Italian this weekend"
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven. The city's largest heritage festival kicked off on Thursday and was packed with people enjoying Italian cuisine, culture, bocce and live music. "Everybody's Italian this weekend," said Sal Richetti, event producer. "I'm Italian American and we're keeping a legendary tradition going." Richetti said more than 100 vendors are set up along Liberty Avenue. More than half are selling food, and many are cooking up the Italian staples just like your nonna. "This is the marinara sauce, we're doing sausage hoagies, then these are our meatballs, stuffed shells, pasta and cannolis," said Michael Vitanovich, owner of Tambellini Event Catering. The festival is in its 25th year. Vitanovich said he's been selling his food at the festival for almost all of them. It's an event that means a lot to him. "It's the heritage, it's the family, it's how we grew up and someone needs to keep it going, so that's the idea of it is keep the heritage going," Vitanovich said. And the best way to do that is to eat together. "We have some lasagna, we have meatballs, we have pepperoni rolls, cannolis, cookies, Aperol spritz, limoncello spritz," said Dave Anoia, owner of DiAnoia's Eatery. Anoia has served up all his restaurant's Italian goodness at Little Italy Days for a decade. "It's always a great time. Little Italy Days brings a lot of people to Bloomfield, which is Little Italy in Pittsburgh. So, we love it, we love feeding people," Anoia said. This year's event also includes 30 Italian musicians and acts, plus three stages. Richetti said people from all around the country come in for the festival to celebrate the Italian roots in Pittsburgh, and help Bloomfield businesses boom. "For the Bloomfield businesses, this is their Christmas. They want this festival. They need this festival. This is what keeps Bloomfield on the map," Richetti said. "You name it, Italian-wise, we have it and more," he added. Little Italy Days runs through Sunday at 5 p.m. The Irish vs. Italians celebrity bocce game was held on Thursday evening. The popular Little Miss Italy Days pageant is on Sunday. Families can also enjoy the kid zone, which was expanded this year.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Italian festival in Ocean Township includes food, rides, games and fireworks
Thousands of folks seeking food, fun and powdered sugar-coated zeppole will flock to Ocean Township this week for the 49th Anniversary IAATO Italian Festival. The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean is hosting the festival through Sunday at Joe Palaia Park, Dow Avenue and Whalepond Road in the Oakhurst section. Festivalgoers can expect live music, authentic Italian food, cooking demonstrations, eating contests, carnival rides, games, prizes, raffles, and fireworks on Friday night. The food will come from more than two dozen vendors and restaurants, including The Gallery Pizza & Eatery, Hoagitos, Twisted Steaks, Tony's Italian, The WindMill, The Little Sicilian, Sweet Pepper Empanadas, Tic Taco Taqueria, Rosa's Kitchen, Big L's BBQ on Wheels and Falco's Catering. Members of the association will serve meatballs, sausages, pastries and zeppole. The fest is a fundraiser for the association, which has hundreds of members dedicated to fostering the Italian-American heritage and culture. Last year, the IAATO donated more than $100,000 in scholarships and funding for children's sports and community events, according to the organization's website. The festival takes place from 4 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday. There is no charge for admission. For more information, visit or call 732-531-5768. Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to sgriesemer@ follow on Instagram at Jersey Shore Eats and subscribe to her weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Ocean Township Italian festival features rides, food Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Timmins' Festa Italiana
Northern Ontario Watch Porcupine Dante Club's vice president, Louis Clausi, joins Tony Ryma to talk about the organization's annual Italian festival this weekend.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Italian festivals celebrate culture, cuisine in northern Ont.
Northern Ontario Watch Sudbury's Caruso Club is hosting its 53rd annual Italian Festival this weekend, offering free admission with live entertainment, a kid's zone and porchetta bingo with a silent auction. Meanwhile, in Sault Ste. Marie, Giovanni's Italian Festival takes place Sunday at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion. Both events highlight Italian heritage through food, music and family-friendly fun.
