CO.AS.IT regularly hold community events. Here's what's on our calendar...

  • Behind the Mask: History, Symbolism & Craft in Venetian Carnevale

    Behind the Mask: History, Symbolism & Craft in Venetian Carnevale

    Exhibition featuring Venetian masks from the collection of Fabio Angele, Brunetti Classico.

    29 January - 30 April 2026
    CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano, 199 Faraday Street Carlton
    Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat 1pm-5pm
    Free Entry
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  • Diasporas, Voting and Linguistic Justice.

    Diasporas, Voting and Linguistic Justice.

    CO.AS.IT. and Com.It.Es. present
     
    Book Launch:
    Diasporas, Voting, and Linguistic Justice. A Study of Second- and Third-Generation Italo-Australians
    by Matteo Bonotti, Chiara De Lazzari and Narelle Miragliotta
     
    Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026
    Time: 6.30-8pm
    Lcoation: CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton.
    Free event. Registration essential below
     
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  • Italian Carnevale Kids Workshop

    Italian Carnevale Kids Workshop

    Part of the 'Beyond the Mask' Venetian Mask Exhibition
     
    Presented by Il Girotondo Italian Pre-School Program
     
    Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
    Time: 2-3pm
    Free Event | Booking Required
    Ages 3-6
  • Writing From the Heart - Fully Booked

    Writing From the Heart - Fully Booked

    Two Workshop Days of Creative Writing with Elise Valmorbida 
     
    Date: Saturday 21 February & Saturday 28 February 2026
    Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Price: $130 
    FULLY BOOKED
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  • The Glory of Dante by Richard Alston

    The Glory of Dante by Richard Alston

    Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026
    Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT, 199 Faraday Street, Carlton.
    Free event
    Registration essential below.
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  • Mediterraneo Dream: voci dal sud vento d'Australia

    Mediterraneo Dream: voci dal sud vento d'Australia

    Live Concert by Fulvio Cama and Sara Cappello.
    Percussion: Felice Paone.
     
    Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
    Time: 6:30-8:00pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street Carlton
    Tickets: $15
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  • Stories from Il Corpo / Stories from the Body

    Stories from Il Corpo / Stories from the Body

    To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, CO.AS.IT and Ascolta Women Inc. present
    Stories from Il Corpo / Stories from the Body,  Ascolta Women’s sixth anthology of creative stories, artwork and photographs.
     
    Friday 6 March 2026, 6:30-8:00pm
    CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Free event. Info and registration (essential) below
     
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  • Writing From the Heart - One Day Workshop

    Writing From the Heart - One Day Workshop

    NEW SESSION ADDED
    One Workshop Day of Creative Writing with Elise Valmorbida 
     
    Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
    Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Price: $75
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  • Wellness in Italian

    Wellness in Italian

    Next Gen Event 
     
    Next Classes:  Saturday 14 March 2026 
    Time:  9am Zumba, 10am Pilates, 11am Yoga, 12:15 Meditation and 1pm Reiki *NEW*
    Location:  Suite 69-70, Clocktower Building, Carlton
    Price: $10 per class
    Ages 16+
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  • Vinello e Pennello (Italian Paint & Sip)

    Vinello e Pennello (Italian Paint & Sip)

    Next Gen Event 
     
    Date: Friday 20 March 2026
              Friday 17 April 2026
    Time: 6pm-8:30pm
    Price: $50
    Location: CO.AS.IT. 199 Faraday Street Carlton
    Over 18 Only
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  • Writing Migration Stories

    Writing Migration Stories

    One-Day Workshop of Creative Writing with Elise Valmorbida 
     
    Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
    Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Price: $75
    FULLY BOOKED
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  • Languages of Calabria. A talk by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco

    Languages of Calabria. A talk by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco

    Languages of Calabria: Calabrese, Italian, and All the Others. A talk by Emeritus Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, AM, (University of Melbourne)
     
    Tuesday 24 March 2026, 6.30-8pm
    CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Free event. Registration essential below
     
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  • Book Launch - Casa Mia

    Book Launch - Casa Mia

    Written by Josie Montano and Illustrated by Kristen Willis
     
    Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
    Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
    Location: CO.AS.IT. 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
    Free Event
    Booking Required
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