TSDIA Events
The Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers its members a wide variety of social, cultural, educational, and charitable events . Attached is our robust calendar of events for 2026. Registration links for events are emailed out to our members on a regular basis. To request membership information, please send an e-mail to: tsdoi.president@gmail.com. Please note that attendance at some of the events listed are restricted to members only.
The following events have been scheduled and are available for registration. Please scroll down to the event description for registration instructions.
THE PALIO DI SIENA!
Saturday, August 8th
10:00 AM
Triangle Cinemas (9500 Forum Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615)
It’s time to whet your appetite and introduce you to the coming of our 3rd Annual Siena Palio. If you’re looking for a unique, authentic, and breathtaking cultural experience, you just found it! The Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy is presenting “The Palio of Siena” on Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 am at Triangle Cinemas (9500 Forum Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615). You’ll enjoythe Palio, which is the most important event of the Sienese town (Tuscany Region) that dates back to the 13th century. In addition, you’ll participate in our revamped program, which is The Triangle Lodge’s newly introduced surprise Contrada events that’s planned for everyone to enjoy! We’re going to create a unique approach to bring a fun, cultural, and educational Italian opportunity to our Lodge.
You’ll be joining the Sienese people as they demonstrate their flag throwers, trumpeters, and drummers all dressed in their armor and medieval costumes parading around the Piazza del Campo. They’ll be surrounded by more than 60,000 cheering Contrada (neighborhood) supporters in preparation of the exhilarating and uncontrollable horse race, The Palio. It’s not just a race, but a passion. It’s a chaotic medieval-style horse race that takes place in the Piazza del Campo, Siena’s famous central square. It’s an extremely emotional event that brings the Sienese to tears of joy and despair, despite the race’s macho nature. Absolutely nothing matters more to the Sienese than winning this race for their neighborhood.
Click on the Square link below to purchase your $5 Palio Ticket
The Palio of Siena Ticket – Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2817
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN
Our Conversational Italian Group typically meets at Keller Williams Legacy Realty Office, 1483 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm on the last Monday of the month.
All skill levels are welcome. Some can speak quite well, and others can barely speak Italian, but enjoy learning a few words or phrases at a particular meet-up. There is nothing for you to prepare in advance. We will meet you where you’re at. The exercises and supporting learning environment will allow everyone to take part, from absolute beginners to more advanced learners.
Click on the link below to register for the next scheduled date. Guests who are not formal members of the Triangle Lodge can attend one session and then will need to join the Lodge with a paid membership to register for future sessions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4DAAAF2EA6FE3-64356683-conversational
SCOPA ON TAP
SCOPA is an Italian card game, and one of the three major national card games in Italy. You do not need to know how to play to join us. The game is quick to learn. As you arrive, we will suggest tables where you can sit to learn the ropes.
SCOPA is typically scheduled on a Tuesday night once per month at Southern Peak Brewery located at 950 Windy Rd., Suite 100, Apex, NC 27502.
The game begins at 6:00 pm, the Brewery is ready to serve you, and the Barone Italian Grille Food Truck is available starting at 5:00 pm.
Click on the SignUp Genius Link below to register for next scheduled date:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4DAAAF2EA6FE3-64585230-play
LTRIANGLE LODGE ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITIES
Travel with the Lodge to Italy
Travel with Triangle Lodge to Puglia – February 11-20, 2027
Few places capture the spirit of Southern Italy quite like Naples, Matera, and Puglia—home to Lecce, affectionately known as the Florence of the South. Together they create a journey of striking contrasts, where vibrant city streets give way to ancient cave dwellings, whitewashed villages, centuries-old olive groves, and dramatic Adriatic coastlines. Our adventure begins in Naples, where life spills into the streets, neighborhood cafés serve unforgettable espresso, and every meal reflects generations of culinary tradition. In Matera, you’ll wander through one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, where homes carved from stone tell stories spanning thousands of years. Then, in Puglia, discover the iconic trulli of Alberobello, stroll the elegant Baroque streets of Lecce, sample renowned Primitivo wines, and experience the warm hospitality that defines Italy's southern coast. This journey is about far more than the places you’ll visit. It’s about the moments you’ll remember—sharing regional specialties around the table, wandering picturesque piazzas after sunset, discovering hidden corners with local guides, and embracing the slower pace that makes Southern Italy so unforgettable. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone special, traveling with a friend, or simply giving yourself the gift of an experience you’ve always dreamed about, this journey is an invitation to slow down, savor each moment, and experience Southern Italy in a way few travelers ever do. Some journeys simply take you somewhere. This one becomes part of you.
I hope you’ll join us. Click for additional details—Naples to Puglia.
Travel with Triangle Lodge to Calabria for a Luxury Culinary Food Festival – June 15-22, 2027
Calabria is a place where extraordinary cuisine, centuries-old traditions, and timeless elegance remain beautifully untouched by mass tourism. This is not simply a culinary tour—it is an invitation into an Italy few travelers will ever experience. Created for discerning guests who appreciate refinement, authenticity, and luxury in equal measure, this exclusive journey opens doors that are rarely available to international visitors. From elegant seaside estates overlooking the crystal-blue Ionian Sea to private cultural celebrations hosted by welcoming local communities, every experience has been thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the very soul of Calabria. Your journey culminates with privileged access to the renowned Calabria Culinary Festival, where history, gastronomy, and culture come together in spectacular fashion. Reserved exclusively for festival guests, the magnificent Castle of Squillace becomes the stage for an unforgettable evening of elegance. Beneath century-old stone walls, you’ll enjoy a gala dinner prepared by Calabria’s premier chefs, showcasing exceptional regional ingredients paired with outstanding local wines, while classical music fills the castle courtyards under the stars. Along the way, you’ll wander vibrant village markets rich with the aromas of artisan cheeses, handcrafted salumi, sun-ripened produce, and Calabria’s celebrated olive oils. You’ll dine where locals celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, experience heartfelt hospitality that cannot be manufactured, and discover a region where every meal tells a story. This is Southern Italy at its most sophisticated—exclusive, authentic, and unforgettable. It is an experience reserved for those who believe the finest journeys are measured not by the places they visit, but by the extraordinary moments that become part of them forever.
Click here to learn more about this exquisite culinary adventure
Unpack Once and Enjoy a Mediterranean Cruise – September 27-Oct 4, 2027
Some journeys are measured in miles. The most unforgettable ones are measured in moments. Imagine watching the sunrise over the Mediterranean from your private balcony as another legendary destination comes into view. Enjoy breakfast at sea knowing there is no packing, no changing hotels, and no rushing from place to place. Simply unpack once, settle into the comfort of Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, and let each new day bring another extraordinary adventure. One morning, you’re savoring authentic Neapolitan pizza in the birthplace of Italy’s most famous culinary tradition. The next, you’re wandering the timeless streets of Sicily before standing atop Santorini’s dramatic cliffs as whitewashed villages glow against the deep blue Aegean. Discover the remarkable ruins of ancient Ephesus, browse colorful markets filled with handcrafted treasures and local flavors, stroll Mykonos’ charming waterfront lined with cafés and iconic windmills, and stand beneath the Acropolis, where Western civilization first took shape. Each destination offers its own unforgettable experience, while every evening welcomes you back aboard to exceptional dining, Broadway-style entertainment, and the effortless comfort of your floating resort. Your luxurious accommodations travel with you, allowing you to spend less time planning logistics and more time soaking in every breathtaking view, unforgettable meal, and remarkable discovery. This is more than a Mediterranean cruise. It is a seamless blend of history, culture, cuisine, island beauty, and refined comfort—designed for travelers who believe the journey should be every bit as memorable as the destinations themselves. Join me as we experience the Mediterranean the way it was meant to be explored: effortlessly, elegantly, and one unforgettable sunrise at a time.
Compass Global Travel, LLC
Isabel Perry, Lodge Member
Isabel@CompassGlobalTravel.com Ph. 347-927-8473