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Upcoming Events 2026

March 28, 2026 (Saturday)

PASTA AND NECK BONE SPRING DINNER CONCERT

Join us as we join together over a delicious meal and celebrate St. Joseph’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and introducing the wonderful culture of our brothers and sisters of Viet Nam.

Featuring spectacular performances by:

our hostess Gabriella Rago

our in-house soprano Mia Rose Rago

world renowned violinist Patricia Treacy

and the Vietnamese Unique

Reserve your spot now! 773.276.7800

CineCity Studios located at 2429 W. 14th St., Chicago

SUMMER 2026 – DATE  TBA

VENETIAN NIGHT – CHICAGO RIVER

Join us on the Riverwalk for the light decorations adorning anything that floats as we celebrate he beauty of Venice canals.

Musical strollers promenading along the Chicago River
with a main stage of song featuring more of Chicago’s finest musicians and singers and Venetian costumes.

Bring picnic chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the sights and the sounds.

 

OCTOBER 2026

2nd ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

Celebrate the beginning of Italian Heritage Month

Join us in participating in the 2nd Annual Italian Heritage Columbus Legacy Parade honoring the first immigrant and this great nation of immigrants.

Details to be posted soon!

Past Events 2025

July 26, 2025

VENETIAN NIGHT ON THE RIVER

Join us on the Chicago Riverwalk for the light decorations adorning anything that floats as we celebrate the beauty of Venice canals.

Musical strollers promenading along the Chicago River
with a main stage of song featuring more of Chicago’s finest musicians and singers and Venetian costumes.
Bring picnic chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the sights and the sounds.

October 11, 2025

Celebrate the beginning of Italian Heritage Month.

 

Join us in participating in the

1st Italian Heritage Columbus Legacy Parade
honoring the first immigrant and this great nation of immigrants.
The celebration begins on Friday October 10 with food booths and entertainment in Central Park of Elmwood Park and culminates on the 10th with a parade on Fullerton Ave with more food and music in Central Park.

October 24, 2025

Pasta and Neck Bone Dinner

We end the celebration of Italian Heritage Month with our popular Dinner Concert and will include a highly anticipated concert featuring sampling of Italian musical genius at its best,

FROM PUCCINI TO MANCINI

Please reserve the date to enjoy the works of Italian and Italian American composers:
Giacomo Puccini
Harry Warren (Salvatore Antonio Guaragna)
Joe Raposo
Louis Prima
Chuck Mangione
Bobby Darrin
Henry Mancini

Past Events

2nd Annual Venetian Night Chicago – July 7th, 2022
A Musical Tribute – October 27th, 2019
Columbus Day Parade – October 14th, 2019
The Chicago Experience Concert – March 24th, 2019
Dennis Tufano Concert – September 23rd, 2018
Dennis Tufano, the lead singer of the 60s pop group The Buckinghams concert event hosted by co-chairs Cheryl Tufano Crompton & ABC7’s Janet Davies.
Divas, Dames, & Darlings – July 15th, 2018
The Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago and the “Divas, Dames and Darlings” thank you for your attendance and support of our July 15, 2018 concert. We hope you enjoyed the concert as much as we enjoyed presenting it!
Past & Neckbones – February 25th, 2018
Sunday dinner and amazing musical talent. Featuring the Frank Caruso Trio and surprise guest entertainers with guest host, George Walsh who was accompanied on stage by Anthony Rago.
Pasta & Neckbones – October 29th, 2017
Sunday dinner and amazing musical entertainment featuring the Frank Caruso Trio along with some of Chicago’s finest singers. Guest hosts: Greta Pope and Anthony Rago. Celebration honoring State Representative, Anthony De Luca and David Doebler, President and GM of NBC Channel 5
Columbus Day Parade – October 9th, 2017
Please come out and join us each year as we celebrate our heritage on Columbus Day. The parade usually kicks off in the early afternoon. If you’d like to participate in the parade next year by marching or riding a float please contact Lou Rago, (773) 276-7800. We hope to see you!
Pasta & Neckbones – June 25th, 2017
Sunday dinner with amazing musical entertainment featuring the Frank Caruso Trio, Gabriela Rago and local musicians and vocalists. Honoring Dr. Ron Rufo and State Representative Anthony De Luca.
Pasta & Neckbones – July 17th, 2016
Guest host, George Walsh with the Jim Ryan Trio and a host of Chicago’s excellent musical talent
AIM for Peace June 25th, 2016
Chicagoans take a stand against violence and bring solutions to neighborhoods
Pasta & Neckbones – Monday, May 1st, 2016
Guest host, vocalist Bobbi Wilsyn. Song stylings by Joel Barry. Music by Jimmy Ryan Trio.
KT McCammond | Cabaret – Saturday, December 6th, 2014

For more information, visit Back Room Chicago.

Pasta and Neckbone Dinner Comedy Night – Monday, November 17, 2014
Honoring Johnny Bach former Assistant Coach of The Chicago Bulls. Entertainment includes Four Strings Attached, KT McCammond, Dave & Donna Rice, and Lia Davino
Pasta and Neckbone Dinner Comedy Night – Monday, November 22, 2010

Wonderful casual dining follwed by the brilliance of old-fashioned comedy. Prepaid reservations are $40. Admission at the door is $45.

Please reserve by calling 773.276.7800. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Help us fill the room to capacity! Phone and email your friends.

East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St, one block south of Grand Ave. General seating with cash bar at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is at 7:00 p.m.; performance begins at 8:00 p.m. Indoor parking available ($5.75 with validation).

The Trans Siberian Orchestra – Sunday, December 19, 2010

Presented by Infinity and Chicago Stars. This concert benefits IAHRF of Chicago.

Please purchase your tickets at oshows.com. Tickets are $10.00.

The Arcada Theatre, 105 East Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois, 60174.
(View event flyer)

Pasta and Neckbone Dinner Concert – Monday, April 12, 2010

Wonderful casual dining follwed by the brilliance of Frank Caruso on piano, with Anthony Rago and Josie Falbo at the microphone, along with special guest Milt Trenier. Prepaid reservations are $40. Admission at the door is $45.

Please reserve by calling 773.276.7800. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Help us fill the room to capacity! Phone and email your friends.

East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St, one block south of Grand Ave. General seating with cash bar at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is at 7:00 p.m.; performance begins at 8:00 p.m. Indoor parking available ($5.75 with validation).

Concert starring renowned trumpeter Dick Judson – Monday, June 1, 2009

Master of ceremonies Anthony Rago, musical director Joe Vito, and a host of guest performers invite you to enjoy an evening of music celebrating the contributions of all ethnic groups through the performing arts. Suggested donation of $35 per person.

East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St, one block south of Grand Ave. Pasta/neckbone dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Indoor parking available ($5.75 with validation)
(View event flyer)

Street Dance – Saturday, June 27, 2009
Join us on Racine and Hubbard from noon to 10:30 p.m. for dancing, food and entertainment. Entry fee is $10.00 per person.
Happy New Year Concert, starring Joe Vito and Frank D’Rone – Monday, January 26, 2009

Come enjoy an evening in keeping with our mission of celebrating the contributions of all ethnic groups through the performing arts. Suggested donation of $35 per person.

East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St, one block south of Grand Ave. Pasta/neckbone dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
(View event flyer)

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