MEDITERRANEO: Shore to Shore | Il Centro's 49th Anniversary Dinner

Join us for an evening celebrating Italian culture, traditions, and community that have made Il Centro a home for so many. Il Centro’s 49th Anniversary Gala Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for Il Centro’s 49th Anniversary Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating Italian culture, community, and tradition. This year’s anniversary dinner, “Mediterraneo: Shore to Shore,” brings our community together for an elegant and fun evening featuring Italian-inspired flavours, fine wines, cocktails, entertainment, and special moments. Indulge in a multi-course Italian dinner paired with fine wines and cocktails as we proudly honour Elio Luongo, recipient of the 2026 Il Centro Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to our community. The evening will also feature our Business of the Community Awards, celebrating the individuals and businesses whose dedication and support helped the Italian Cultural Centre and continue to strengthen the our community. Supporting Il Centro’s Future Your participation helps support Il Centro’s ongoing mission and the programs that serve our community, including: • Expanding childcare spaces for the future • Growing youth programming opportunities • Enhancing senior health and social programs • Preserving and strengthening our cultural centre for generations to come ✨ Your Ticket Includes • Multi-course Italian dinner • Welcome cocktail • A bottle of wine per table • An elegant evening of celebration and entertainment 🎟️ Ticket Information Individual ticket: $135 (EventBrite fees are on us!) Please note that tickets are non-refundable. Important: during the ticket purchase process, Eventbrite will ask you to provide any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please complete this information carefully and accurately, as we cannot guarantee that late requests or changes submitted after the purchase will be accommodated. 📞 For More Information Roberta [email protected] 604-430-3337 ext. 229 Silvia [email protected] 604-430-3337 ext. 248 Come raise a glass with us and celebrate 49 years of Il Centro, and the community that continues to make it a home. 🇮🇹🥂