Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2006

***Italian Serie A Futbol--don't miss this Sunday's (Oct 1) home match between Roma and Empoli.
Where: Olimpico Stadium
When: 14:00 UK

***Classical Music at Teatro di Marcello--Ending this week!!--outdoor concert event in the ruins of the ancient Teatro di Marcello. Featuring artists from around the world.
WHEN: 8:30pm, UNTIL OCT 1
WHERE: via del Teatro Marcello

***Festival di Palazzo Venezia--Ending this week!!--Art competition featuring documentaries, films, dance, and more. Come and support independent artists before they make it big. This is a yearly event that showcases the contemporary art scene of Italy.
WHEN: 8th to 29th September
WHERE: Via del Plebiscito 118 - Palazzo Venezia - Rome

***Oktoberfest--Just because you are in Italy doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the classic German celebration. Sausages, beer, costumes, songs and dances.
WHEN: 16 Sept-30 Oct
WHERE: Via della fontanella, 16 b (Piazza del popolo)
***Photography Exhibition: Henri Cartier-Bresson--Don't miss the famous photographer's exhibit showing many photos of The Eternal City, as well as a collection of portraits.
WHEN: Ongoing until October 30, 2006
WHERE: Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Via di San Pantaleo

***Flamenio Antique Market--Every Sunday come and check out the selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques.
WHERE: Piazza del Marina, 32, Borghetto Flaminio
WHEN: Every Sunday, 10AM-7PM

***La Soffitta in Garage Antique market--Open every weekend for all you bargain hunters and seekers of the old and interesting. Held Saturday and Sunday in the underground parking garage at the Ostiense train station, come and search for arts, crafts, antiques and other collectibles. Free admission.
WHERE: Piazzale dei Partigiani, metro Piramide, in front of the Ostiense station
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-8PM

***Portaportese Flea Market--Every Sunday this classic market has everything imaginable: used clothes, books, antiques, art, and tons more. The biggest and most well-known flea market in Rome. If you are a shopper, don't miss this. Free admission, watch your wallet (pickpockets).
WHERE: Piazza di Portaportense in Trastevere
WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM

Week of September 18-24

***Classical Music at Teatro di Marcello--Ongoing (until Oct 1) outdoor concert event in the ruins of the ancient Teatro di Marcello. Featuring artists from around the world.
WHEN: 8:30pm, UNTIL OCT 1
WHERE: via del Teatro Marcello

***Festival di Palazzo Venezia--Art competition featuring documentaries, films, dance, and more. Come and support independent artists before they make it big. This is a yearly event that showcases the contemporary art scene of Italy.
WHEN: 8th to 29th September
WHERE: Via del Plebiscito 118 - Palazzo Venezia - Rome

***Oktoberfest--Just because you are in Italy doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the classic German celebration. Sausages, beer, costumes, songs and dances.
WHEN: 16 Sept-3 Oct
WHERE: Via della fontanella, 16 b (Piazza del popolo)
***Photography Exhibition: Henri Cartier-Bresson--Don't miss the famous photographer's exhibit showing many photos of The Eternal City, as well as a collection of portraits.
WHEN: Ongoing until October 30, 2006
WHERE: Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Via di San Pantaleo

***Flamenio Antique Market--Every Sunday come and check out the selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques.
WHERE: Piazza del Marina, 32, Borghetto Flaminio
WHEN: Every Sunday, 10AM-7PM

***La Soffitta in Garage Antique market--Open every weekend for all you bargain hunters and seekers of the old and interesting. Held Saturday and Sunday in the underground parking garage at the Ostiense train station, come and search for arts, crafts, antiques and other collectibles. Free admission.
WHERE: Piazzale dei Partigiani, metro Piramide, in front of the Ostiense station
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-8PM

***Portaportese Flea Market--Every Sunday this classic market has everything imaginable: used clothes, books, antiques, art, and tons more. The biggest and most well-known flea market in Rome. If you are a shopper, don't miss this. Free admission, watch your wallet (pickpockets).
WHERE: Piazza di Portaportense in Trastevere
WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM

Week of September 11-17

***Cosmic Bowling--Grab your bowling shoes and head down for glow-in-the-dark bowling, music videos and prizes for 3 hours. Weekly event.

When: Fri and Sat nites, 10PM TO 1AM
Where: Kingpin Lanes
7157 East Dominick St., Rome
(315) 336-9999
ADMISSION $12


***Photography Exhibition: Henri Cartier-Bresson--Don't miss the famous photographer's exhibit showing many photos of The Eternal City, as well as a collection of portraits.
WHEN: Ongoing until October 30, 2006
WHERE: Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Via di San Pantaleo

***Flamenio Antique Market--Every Sunday come and check out the selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques.
WHERE: Piazza del Marina, 32, Borghetto Flaminio
WHEN: Every Sunday, 10AM-7PM

***La Soffitta in Garage Antique market--Open every weekend for all you bargain hunters and seekers of the old and interesting. Held Saturday and Sunday in the underground parking garage at the Ostiense train station, come and search for arts, crafts, antiques and other collectibles. Free admission.
WHERE: Piazzale dei Partigiani, metro Piramide, in front of the Ostiense station
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-8PM

***Portaportese Flea Market--Every Sunday this classic market has everything imaginable: used clothes, books, antiques, art, and tons more. The biggest and most well-known flea market in Rome. If you are a shopper, don't miss this. Free admission, watch your wallet (pickpockets).
WHERE: Piazza di Portaportense in Trastevere
WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM

Week of September 4-10, 2006

***La Notte Bianca--This year's version of 'The White Night' is taking place this weekend. Beginning at 8PM Sat and concluding Sun at 8AM, all of the stores, museums, theatres, streets, and squares will be open to give you a chance to spend the whole night exploring all corners of Rome. On this night the entire city transforms itself into cultural and artistic mecca, offering tours, concerts, lectures, and food and wine tastings. This is one of the most interesting and culturally vibrant nights of the year in Rome, with thousands of artists, shopkeepers, galleries, and institutes taking part. Don't miss out!
When: 8 P.M. of September 9th to 8 A.M. on Sunday September 10th
Where: All over Rome.
Check out the website here...


***Roma v Livorno--Football season is underway, don't miss this Serie A match between these two rivals.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4PM
Where: Olimpico Stadium

***Cosmic Bowling--Grab your bowling shoes and head down for glow-in-the-dark bowling, music videos and prizes for 3 hours. Weekly event.

When: Fri and Sat nites, 10PM TO 1AM
Where: Kingpin Lanes
7157 East Dominick St., Rome
(315) 336-9999
ADMISSION $12


***Photography Exhibition: Henri Cartier-Bresson--Don't miss the famous photographer's exhibit showing many photos of The Eternal City, as well as a collection of portraits.
WHEN: Ongoing until October 30, 2006
WHERE: Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Via di San Pantaleo

***Flamenio Antique Market--Every Sunday come and check out the selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques.
WHERE: Piazza del Marina, 32, Borghetto Flaminio
WHEN: Every Sunday, 10AM-7PM

***La Soffitta in Garage Antique market--Open every weekend for all you bargain hunters and seekers of the old and interesting. Held Saturday and Sunday in the underground parking garage at the Ostiense train station, come and search for arts, crafts, antiques and other collectibles. Free admission.
WHERE: Piazzale dei Partigiani, metro Piramide, in front of the Ostiense station
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-8PM

***Portaportese Flea Market--Every Sunday this classic market has everything imaginable: used clothes, books, antiques, art, and tons more. The biggest and most well-known flea market in Rome. If you are a shopper, don't miss this. Free admission, watch your wallet (pickpockets).
WHERE: Piazza di Portaportense in Trastevere
WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM