Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May, the penultimate weekend of May, summer is only a month away and the Capital – despite the still uncertain weather – offers a rich calendar of events for all tastes. From Japanese markets to flower and plant exhibitions, from festivals dedicated to carbonara and amatriciana to the extraordinary opening of parks and historic houses usually closed to the public, it will be a weekend dedicated to culture, art and taste.
Here are 15 events selected by RomaToday for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band al Circo Massimo
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are back in Italy after 7 long years and are about to land in the capital too. On May 21 Bruce Springsteen will set the Circus Maximus in Rome on fire, it is one of the most anticipated concerts of 2023. The power of Springsteen’s rock and the E Street Band will overwhelm and make the audience dream. The concert area will open at 2.00 pm. At 4.30 pm The White Buffalo will perform (the musical project of the American singer-songwriter Jake Smith and a much loved band on the international music scene) followed at 5.45 pm by Sam Fender (who, after Ferrara, will return to stage of the Circus Maximus). [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Japan Days
Sunday 21 May the Japan Days return to the Capannella Racecourse. It will be a great celebration on the world of Japan to get lost in the atmosphere, sounds and colors of the Rising Sun. From the classic of bonsai and kimonos to the colorful and fun world of anime and nerd culture, the only real monthly event for all Japan lovers. Space also for workshops, entertainment, a fantastic themed food area and the most colorful and eclectic market area in the capital. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Paola & Chiara, double concert
After the success achieved at the 73rd Sanremo Festival and having depopulated on the radio with their “Furore”, Paola & Chiara cross Italy with their tour and present their new recording project. “Forever” is the new album. The two singers will be in concert at the Auditorium Conciliazione on May 19 and 20, while on Sunday 21 they will meet their fans in Castel Romano, at the Shopping Center. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Promenade De Santè all’Ambra Jovinelli
At the Ambra Jovinelli Filippo Timi and Lucia Mascino stage the show “Promenade De Santè” which marks the theatrical debut of the film director Giuseppe Piccioni (among his films Red and Blue, These Days, Out of the World). On stage a love story: one narcissistic, obsessive, the other psychotic, paranoid, schizophrenic. Both sick and in spite of themselves hunting for eros and love, they seek each other, they flee, they always throb. They duet to dig into weaknesses and fears by dancing a “pas de deux” of a penetrating truth and an overwhelming vitality. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Carbonara and Amatriciana Festival
Amatriciana or Carbonara? Which of these Roman first courses do you prefer? You can decide or confirm it this weekend at Eataly. On the third floor of the large market in Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492, from Friday 19 and Sunday 21 May, it will be possible to taste different versions of the two famous Roman recipes. At Ercoli 1928 you can taste the fresh Maccheroncini all’amatriciana and the fresh Mezze Maniche rigate alla carbonara; from Flavio Al Velavevodetto the timeless Rigatoni alla carbonara; Pastificio Secondi will offer its Ravioli stuffed with ricotta with amatriciana sauce and pecorino with marc and those filled with cheese and egg with crispy bacon. There will also be Roman cooking lessons. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Orthidea 2023
Back to Rome Ortidea. From 20 to 21 May, the Botanical Garden of Rome will once again be the setting for the horticultural event organized by Sens Eventi. The variegated and colorful world of orchids will be the protagonist in the beautiful Trastevere garden on the slopes of the Gianicolo, with its 12 hectares, its unique and rare botanical collections and its historic fountains. The colorful displays of orchids, tillandsias, bromeliads and kokedamas from the botanical gardens of Naples and Florence and from some of the most prestigious Italian sector associations will be on display. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
National Day of Historic Houses
Sunday, May 21, the National Day of the Italian Historic Houses Association returns, this year in its XIII edition. The largest widespread museum in Italy reopens its doors free of charge to over 500 exclusive places such as castles, fortresses, villas, parks and gardens which can also be visited free of charge in Rome and Lazio. Several places are open in our region. You can also participate in the contest by posting content on your Instagram profile using the hashtag #challengeadsi2023 and/or mentioning @dimore_storiche_italiane, @photoluxfest and @weareigersit. An author selected by the jury will be invited to participate in a special visit. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The European Week of Parks 2023
he Lazio Region celebrates the European Week of Parks 2023 from Saturday 20 May with many events organized in over 100 regional protected natural areas. A very rich calendar with many initiatives and free activities dedicated to all age groups. An opportunity to fully enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of the parks, reserves and natural monuments of Lazio. This year the theme launched is “Building on our Roots”, through which parks and Protected Areas are invited to explore the idea of heritage they have by celebrating and promoting awareness of the responsibility to conserve heritage natural and cultural heritage for future generations and find out how you can build on it. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Niccolò Fabi “Less for less Tour 2023”
After celebrating his 25-year career with a single event for 2022 at the Verona Arena, Niccolò Fabi will be back on tour in the main Italian theaters in 2023 for the first time together with the orchestra. On the stage of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the Roman singer-songwriter will present “Meno per meno”, a sound journey between past and present out for BMG which also contains the new singles “Andare Oltre” and “Di Aratro e di Arena”. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Biodiversely – Farmers’ Markets in Prenestino Festival
The agricultural producers of Capannelle move to Parco Prampolini on Sunday 21 May with “St’orto prenestino”. It will be a day of celebration in which the many agricultural producers of the Capannelle Farmer’s Market will also be present, which only for this special Sunday will not take place in the usual square at the Capannelle Racecourse, but will join the Prenestino Farmer’s Market. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Villaggio Breda TTS Street Food
From Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 May, street food invades Villaggio Breda. The new Street Food 2023 tour by TTSFood, in fact, arrives for the first time in the heart of Rome’s Municipio 6, precisely in the Grotta Celoni car park that overlooks via Casilina, a few steps from Villaggio Breda. A 4-day event dedicated to the best of food and fun on the road. The street food festival will take place from 18 to 21 May and will transform Villaggio Breda into the largest open-air restaurant in the capital. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Festival of kebabs and Abruzzo cuisine
Due to bad weather, the festival has been postponed to Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May.
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May at Agripark, in via Castel di Leva, the Festival of arrosticini and Abruzzo cuisine will be staged. Irresistible, succulent, tasty, fanciful and very tasty is the Abruzzo sheep arrosticino; a trademark, an icon of traditional Abruzzo cuisine, a symbol of true regional street food. The coming weekend, therefore, will be a “made” weekend in Abruzzo, in a corner of greenery immersed in the Roman countryside a stone’s throw from Divino Amore, nestled between the ancient Via Ardeatina and Via Laurentina. A park equipped with tables and chairs, toilets, parking, in contact with the orchards and farm animals. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Eco & Chic Market a San Lorenzo
On Sunday 21 May the Eco & Chic Market returns to San Lorenzo, to enliven the beautiful and spacious Piazza dell’Immacolata, the nerve center of the neighbourhood. The format is the same as always: true craftsmanship, handmade by skilled craftsmen and artists, and selected vintage, as well as other little “gems” for connoisseurs such as collectibles, gastronomic specialties and natural cosmetics. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Joy Run, 10 km competitive race in Castel Romano
The third edition of the Castel Romano JoyRun will take place on Sunday 21 May, a competitive race of ten km road running, individual men, women and society. The competition is organized by Castel Romano Designer Outlet in collaboration with the LBM sport team, with the sponsorship of the Rome IX Municipality and the technical sponsorship of ASICS. Among the excellent entries of this edition shines Sofia Yaremchuck, Italian champion of the 10 and 21 km. Those who don’t run to win will be able to participate with the whole family in the Castel Romano Fun Run, a non-competitive 4km race for the whole family, which will start immediately after the 10km and will pass through the attractions of the Cinecittà World amusement park. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Festival of gnocchi with mutton sauce in Nerola
Sunday 21 May the proloco of Nerola, in the province of Rome, presents “A Sunday in May”, an event of the spring in the Nerola area where the festival of gnocchi with mutton sauce will be held as part of the event. A Sunday full of attractions in the Roman Sabina village. It starts with the market dedicated to handicrafts and typical products of the area, going through it all you will arrive directly inside the beautiful historic center and walking in the medieval village you will come across a narrow street full of colors and beautiful surprises. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
2023-05-19 20:21:09
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