Tag Archives: summer in rome

It’s Hot, So Let’s Go Out: July 26-July 28

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Thursday July 26th Outdoor movie: Head over to Villa Medici for their Cinéma en plein air series (ending tomorrow night). Tonight they are screening La grande abbuffata by Marco Ferreri (1973). Where: Villa Medici - Viale Trinità dei Monti, 1 When: 9 PM (area opens to … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: July 20 – July 22

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Friday: We’ve got some beautiful beaches within an hour of Rome, but the surf culture is a bit lacking.  To recapture the surfer spirit (or maybe just amp yourself up for the Beach Boys concert next Thursday…), check out the … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: July 13-July 15

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Friday: Former prison guard turned kick-ass soul singer Sharon Jones is coming to town tonight with her band the Dap-Kings.  They’ll be performing in Piazzale del Verano in San Lorenzo as part of the San Lorenzo Estate summer series.  Tickets … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: July 6 – July 9

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Friday: Expand your acoustic and physical horizons a bit this evening, and head out to Forte Prenestino for the Nolebol Fest.  Tonight and tomorrow night, this abandoned fort, which has been reappropriated as a pretty much anything goes concert venue/outdoor hang … Continue reading →

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Moonlit Spectacle: Ballet and Opera at the Terme di Caracalla

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Of the (rough estimate) 147 million things I love about Rome, one of my favorites is how so many of the ancient ruins here are not simply “Look, but don’t touch”.  That’s not to say that they’re going to be … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: June 15-17

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Friday: Tonight, those wide paths along the river become more than just a place to jog, bike, and set up the occasional tent, as the Lungotevere season officially opens.  From now until September, descend any set of stairs between Ponte … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: June 8-June 10

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Friday: If you haven’t noticed, it’s rather hot today.  Fortunately, starting today, there are a few pretty awesome ways to stay cool.  Firstly, Euro 2012 kicks off (ha) in Poland at noon, giving you a great excuse to spend the … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Electrode!

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Next up in my series of DYFO (dance your face off) events is Electrode, the independent electronic music festival at Forte Prenestino. This event runs two nights: June 8th and 9th. (I suggest Friday night at Electrode and Saturday night … Continue reading →

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Summer Concerts

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Summer in Rome is bomb. Besides for all sorts of outdoor revelry, there is a huge lineup of musicians and bands playing in Rome. Most of the concerts are in the middle of the week, so get ready to be tired … Continue reading →

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