events

2010

CHIT-CHAT: FriendsinRome wants to talk to YOU!

Are you up for improving your language skills?

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:45 pm | N'IMPORTE QUOI

ITALIAN CLASS: The Testaccio district

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 10:30 am | via Galvani, at the corner with via Zabaglia

I SOLITI IGNOTI: a comic crime in Rome!

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza, spaghetti and mandolino...

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30 pm | Caffè Fandango

FRIENDSINROME KEEP'nTOUCH: l'Aperitivo diventa Vintage!

The best of Italian and International Exchange in Rome

Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Elefunk Club Rome

TANGO COURSE & MILONGA every Saturday

La vida es un tango, y hay que saberla bailar...

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:45 pm | Club almagro

ITALIAN CLASS: The ghetto yesterday and today, the stones tell the history

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 11:00 am | in front of the restaurant Giggetto

WALKING TOUR: Esquilino, the most multiethnic rione of Rome

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm | Casina Donati

FRIENDSINROME KEEP'nTOUCH: Aperitif français! Vive la France!

The best of Italian and International Exchange in Rome

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm | N'IMPORTE QUOI

L'ULTIMO BACIO: the fear of being happy in your 30s...

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza, spaghetti and mandolino...

Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7:30 pm | Caffè Fandango

ITALIAN CLASS: Carnival in Piazza del Popolo, among masks and equestrian art

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:00 am | in front of the Church Santa Maria del Popolo

WALKING TOUR: Saint Peter's Basilica

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:30 pm | Caffè San Pietro

NOCHE SALSERA: feel free to be a Cuban!!!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:00 pm | On The Rox Testaccio

UNMISSABLE PARTY: Happy Birthday FriendsInRome!!

The best of Italian and International Exchange in Rome

Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 8:00 pm | Royal Art Cafè

events

2009

FRIENDSINROME KEEP'nTOUCH: Aperitivo in support of Amnesty International

The best of Italian and International Exchange in Rome

Friday, December 18, 2009 at 8:00 pm | DADAUMPA cafè

WALKING TOUR around the Vatican State

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm | in front of 'Palazzo di Giustizia'

TANGO LESSON and MILONGA: la última oportunidad de 2009!

La vida es un tango, y hay que saberla bailar...

Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 9:15 pm | Club almagro

LAZIO WINE TASTING: how to drink the nectar of the Gods!

Don't drink wine as if it were water...

Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm | On The Rox Trastevere

Horseback riding in the Sabine hills

Also for beginners

Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 11:30 am | Fara Sabina

TANGO LESSON and MILONGA: y ahora se baila!!!

La vida es un tango, y hay que saberla bailar...

Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:30 pm | Club almagro

INT'L KEEP'nTOUCH: Aperitivo & BULGARIAN culture!

be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Royal Art Cafè

PHOTO WALKING TOUR: from Porta Pia to Piazza della Repubblica

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm | Castro Pretorio Metro stop

ITALIAN CLASS @ Piazza Vittorio

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 11:00 am | Piazza Vittorio, at the corner with via Mamiani

TANGO LESSON and MILONGA: y ahora se baila!!!

La vida es un tango, y hay que saberla bailar...

Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 9:30 pm | Club almagro

UN GIORNO PERFETTO: Rome like you’ve never seen it before

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza and mandolino...

Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Caffè Fandango

HALLOWEEN PARTY: the cheapest and funniest ever!

FUN, DRINKS, NEW INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS and DISCO

Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm | On The Rox Trastevere

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is FUN SOCIALISING in TRASTEVERE

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Gauguin Cafè

WALKING TOUR from via Veneto to Quirinale Hill

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm | Harry's Bar

SUNDAY BBQ LUNCH in TERRACE, and maybe sauna and massage?

How to enjoy a lovely Sunday without going to Hawaii!

Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm | Trilussa Palace Hotel - ROOF GARDEN

ITALIAN CLASS: The San Saba district

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 11:00 am | San Saba

INT'L ROOF TOP PARTY: touch the sky with your drink!!!

chill out and make new friends in an exclusive terrace in Trastevere

Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Trilussa Palace Hotel - ROOF GARDEN

MARINO GRAPE FESTIVAL: The miracle of wine!

Let's drink wine from the fountain!

Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 3:30 pm | Marino laziale

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is ON THE ROX!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:00 pm | On The Rox Trastevere

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is ON THE ROX!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm | On The Rox Trastevere

ITALIAN CLASS: from Porta Portese to Via della Luce

Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 10:00 am | from Porta Portese to Via della Luce

SOS: Start Of Season PARTY!!!

the Summer of Friendship is not finished yet

Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Gauguin Cafè

THE ROMAN APERITIVO: HOLIDAY PARTY @ ISOLA TIBERINA!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8:00 pm | 'Caffè Letterario'

COOKING CLASS: how to make italian pizza

ItaliansCookItBetter: Welcome to real Italian cousine!

Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm | private garden

THE ROMAN APERITIVO @ ISOLA TIBERINA

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 8:00 pm | 'Lettere e Caffè'

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is Double!!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Gauguin Cafè

THE ROMAN APERITIVO in the UK EMBASSY!!!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 8:00 pm | UK Embassy

A STROLL THROUGH BROADWAY: Theatre & Music

FriendsInArt: feed your mind, not just your stomach…

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8:30 pm | TEATRO LE SALETTE

ITALIAN CLASS: The Aventino hill

PERCORSI DELLA DOMENICA: Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 11:00 am | The Aventino hill

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is GREEN:a better world is possible

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Gauguin Cafè

I CENTO PASSI: a real Sicilian story...

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza and mandolino...

Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Caffè Fandango

WALKING TOUR: 'Monti' district, the true heart of Rome!

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 3:30 pm | Oppio Cafè

CENA MEXICANA: fiesta sin comida, no es fiesta cumplida

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 9:00 pm | La Cucaracha

ITALIAN CLASS: Discovering 'Celio', one of the seven hills

PERCORSI DELLA DOMENICA: Learning Italian on the move

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11:00 am | Salita San Gregorio

COOKING CLASS: Melanzane alla Parmigiana!!

ItaliansCookItBetter: Welcome to real Italian cousine!

Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Laura's home (Ottaviano area)

THE ROMAN APERITIVO helps stop HUMAN RIGHTS abuses

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Gauguin Cafè

LA ROSA, AMORE E SPINE: Aperitivo, Poetry & Live music

FriendsInArt: feed your mind, not just your stomach…

Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm | BCKSTG

la festa del NON lavoro @ Forte Prenestino

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:30 am | Forte Prenestino

NOCHE SALSERA: feel free to be a Cuban!!!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:00 pm | Caruso Cafe' de Oriente

WALKING TOUR: the 'Gianicolo' area of Rome

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm | Bar

GOMORRA: a look at Naples real life!

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza and mandolino...

Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm | Caffè Fandango:

PERCORSI DELLA DOMENICA: Learning Italian on the move

Italian class @ Villa Torlonia

Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 11:00 am | Via Nomentana 70

second option: PASQUETTA @ CIRCOLO DEGLI ARTISTI

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Monday, April 13, 2009 at 12:00 am | Circolo degli Artisti

first option: Easter Monday visiting Naples!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Monday, April 13, 2009 at 9:30 am | Roma Termini

Salsa Night @ Caruso

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 9:30 pm | Caruso Cafe' de Oriente

THE ROMAN APERITIVO is French @ Femme

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Femme

LADRI DI BICICLETTE: one of the best films ever made!

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza and mandolino...

Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Caffè Fandango

WALKING TOUR: Ponte and Parione districts

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 2:45 pm | 'La mela stregata' bar

PERCORSI DELLA DOMENICA: Learning Italian on the move

The Ghetto from yesterday and nowadays

Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 11:00 am | Via del Portico d’Ottavia 21

COOKING CLASS: How to cook pasta properly!

ItaliansCookItBetter: Welcome to real Italian cousine!

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Laura's home (Ottaviano area)

THE ROMAN APERITIVO: Go home with something cool!

FriendsInFun: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Royal Art Cafè

GUIDED TOUR: the Basilica of St. John Lateran

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:45 pm | Casina Donati

APERITIVO AND THEATRE: a Sarah Bernhardt tribute

FriendsInArt: feed your mind, not just your stomach…

Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Teatro de Contrari

Gran Noche en ROMA pa celebrar el Día de Andalucía!

Noche de Sevillanas y Rumbas y Tapas

Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm | TANGOfficina

LA DOLCE VITA: a Fellini masterpiece

CineFriends: the best Italian movies, not only pizza and mandolino...

Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm | Caffè Fandango

WALKING TOUR: Trevi and Campo Marzio districts

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:45 pm | Antico Caffè Castellino

Make new friends cooking together!

ItaliansCookItBetter: Welcome to real Italian cousine!

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Laura's home (Ottaviano area)

LA TERRA VISTA DALLA LUNA: a Claudio Morici reading

FriendsInArt: feed your mind, not just your stomach…

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Caffè Fandango

PERCORSI DELLA DOMENICA: Learning Italian on the move

The Foro Boario and its surroundings

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 11:00 am | San Giorgio al Velabro church

The YUMMIEST and CHEAPEST Aperitivo ever

The Roman Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Il Pasticciaccio

ADDRESS UNKNOWN, a Reading to commemorate the Remembrance Day

FriendsInArt: feed your mind, not just your stomach…

Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Caffè Fandango

A Walking Tour in the Colonna and Sant'Eustachio districts of Rome

ExploRealRome: you can just look at Rome or.. Explore it!

Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm | Caffè Chigi

Happy Birthday FriendsInRome!!

The first birthday for any 'baby' has to be memorable

Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Royal Art Cafè

Make new friends right by the Temple of Hadrian!

The Roman Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Caffè Fandango

events

2008

Friday 19 December. Secret Santa with FriendsinRome and InLoveWithRome




20:30 Christmas is now officially round the corner and that can only mean one thing...

CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME!

We are kicking the night off with Secret Santa, so if you can buy a little present and drop it into the giant Christmas stocking when you arrive. Later you will be able to pull a gift out for your very own!

Who will be your Secret Santa, Amico invisibile, Chris Kindle, Wichteln, Amigo Invisible?

Since it's not the best time for our wallets, bring as a present just a little object - it can be something used, as long as it would make a nice/humorous gift for someone else!


We'll start with Tortellini and Panettone,
continue with drinks and socialising together,
end with DJ set and DISCO!

FriendsInRome is the ideal way to socialize and network with international and local people.

Special offer!

  • Free entrance to the club
  • Buffet + tortellini + panettone + first drink + spumante 10€
  • Second drinks (Wine 3€, beer 5€, cocktail 6€)

 

Tuesday 16 December. Make new friends just in front of the Colosseum!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..

We're going to taste an amazing Aperitivo with typical regional food in the fascinating blend of modern and ancient.

The trendy Oppio Caffè is situated with a view into the heart of ancient Rome, just in front of the Colosseum. It's perfect to socialize and to network with international and local people.

Special offer!

  • Food + drink: € 10
  • Wine, beer: € 5
  • Long drinks: € 8
  • Cocktail: € 10

 

Tuesday 16 December. Practice your Italian while tasting typical food & wine!




18:30 Make new friends in Italian class, and enjoy the typical foods and wine of Lazio.

Friends in Rome, in collaboration with Percorsi d'Italiano, is offering a "linguistic appetizer".
Since the last days extreme coldness, the next meeting, lead by a professional Italian teacher, will be in a close place while a short tasting of typical wine and food from Lazio region.

This linguistic meeting is part of the didactic principle of "learning on the move": improving Italian language skills during interesting excursions in and around Rome. These excursions give you the opportunity to learn and appreciate the Lazian region, its artistic wealth, history, and above all, the everyday life of the Romans.

programme and book the course

 

Sunday 14 December. A Walking Tour in Trastevere. Explore the real Rome!




15:00 It's not only a tour.. Your new friends will make the difference!!

Lets go on a Walking Tour with professional guides through the narrow cobbled streets of Trastevere district and make new, international friends at the same time.

tour programme

 

Thursday 11 December. JUST2PARTY night @ Campo de Fiori!




20:00 Eat, dance and make new friends

If you're up for a fun night out, come and join our international crowd at Studio18, a lounge bar very close to Campo de' Fiori.

FriendsInRome & InLoveWithRome will all be meeting at 8:30pm and we will be expecting you when you arrive to say hi and settle everyone into the night.

We'll start with a delicious aperitivo,
continue with drinks and socialising together,
end with DJ set and DISCO!

When: On Thursday the 11th of December at 20:30

Where:
Studio18 - Piazza Del Teatro Di Pompeo, 39

Prices

  • Food + drink: € 10
  • Wine, beer: € 5
  • Long drinks: € 8
  • Cocktail: € 10

 

Tuesday 9 December. ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE or POLENTA CON SALSICCIA, yummy!!!




20:00 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..

Mingle with an international crowd and enjoy an amazing "lentils soup" and "polenta with sausages" in the picturesque Trastevere.

If you come alone, no worries...We'll introduce to the others, Having fun and meeting new people is as easy as drinking a glass of wine!

FriendsInRome is the ideal way to socialize and network with international and local people.

Special offer!

  • Lentils soup 6€
  • Polenta with sausages 6€
  • First drink: wine or italian beer, Menabrea, 3€, cocktail 5€

 

Friday 5 December. SIMONE & DANIELA BIRTHDAY PARTY




21:30 Tanti auguri a Simone... muchas felicitaciones para Daniela...

Simone (friendsinrome) e Daniela la venezuelana più matta di Roma festeggiano il loro compleanno insieme, vieni a fargli gli auguri!!

Simone and Daniela are going to celebrate their birthday together, come and do the best wishes

Simone y Daniela celebraran su compleanos juntos, ven a desearles lo major

Drinks, cotillones, disco and at the end... Simone and Daniela LAP DANCE!

WHEN:
On Friday the 5th of December at 21:30

WHERE:
Le Bain - Via delle Botteghe Oscure, 33 (near Largo Argentina)
FREE ENTER

Beviamo e balliamo tutti insieme, we wait for you!!!!


 

Tuesday 2 December. Make new friends right by the Temple of Hadrian!




20:00 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..

We're going to taste an amazing aperitivo just in front of the magnificent remains of the Temple of Hadrian, which stand among the beautiful 17th Century Piazza di Pietra.

The trendy Cafè Fandango is the perfect place to partake in food and culture. FriendsInRome is the ideal way to socialize and network with international and local people.

If you come alone, no worries... having fun and meeting new people is as easy as drinking a glass of wine!


extra drinks:

  • Food + Drink 10€
  • Second drinks: wine 5€


 

Thursday 27 November. The Turkey's getting fat...The real Thanksgiving in Rome!




19:30 Thanksgiving Dinner - meet new people and experience new cultures.

Like the original Thanksgiving, people from different cultures will come together and eat at the same table. You can't miss it!

Enjoy American traditions in the Eternal City. Start with aperitivo and prosecco. Mingle with an international crowd, and enjoy the traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner with some added Italian dishes, such as Amatriciana and Carbonara.

Live American music throughout the evening.
Post-dinner festivities, dj and dancing will start at 22:00

19:30 Thanksgiving Dinner

  • Mixed Starters with prosecco
  • a typical Roman first course: Bucatini amatriciana or Spaghetti Carbonara
  • Traditional Roasted Turkey
  • Sweet potatoes with Marshmallows
  • Carrots and Green beans
  • Apple Pie
  • Beer or Wine

Music and Entertainment:

  • Mark Shattuck
  • Natasha Valentina
  • Joanito Liberti


22:00 Dj, Drinks and Dance...

How much is it?
35 euro for the dinner

extra drinks:

  • Beer or glass of wine € 3
  • drinks € 6


Event programme

 

Tuesday 25 November. Make new friends just in front of the Colosseum!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

We're going to taste an amazing Couscus (vegetarian or with meat) in the fascinating blend of modern and ancient.

The trendy Oppio Caffè is situated with a view into the heart of ancient Rome, just in front of the Colosseum. It's perfect to socialize and to network with international and local people


Special offer!

  • Buffet + Couscus + Drink 10€
  • Second drinks: wine 4€

 

 

Tuesday 18 November. ...E ADESSO FACCIAMO LA SCARPETTA!!!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

Don't wear any Armani or Versace clothes, we're going to clean our bowls completely with bread: Facciamo la Scarpetta!

No dress code and no etiquette in FriendsInRome. Let's mop up three different kind of sauces (amatriciana, bolognese and vegetarian) from a plate of food with a piece of bread or with pasta.


Special offer!

  • Food + wine 8€
  • Only Wine 3€

 

 

Tuesday 18 November. Practice your Italian on the move!




18:00 A walk in the Suburra: the slums district of ancient Rome

Let's practice Italian language skills and make new friends at the same time!
Friends in Rome, in collaboration with Percorsi d'Italiano, is offering a "linguistic appetizer" - a short visit to interesting places and hidden treasures of Rome.

The next excursion, lead by a professional Italian teacher, will be a walk in the Suburra, the slums district of ancient Rome...

Course programme

 

 

Tuesday 11 November. Are you ready? It's time for a Pizza party!!!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards...

What do you think about "una bella Pizza tra amici"?
"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, That's amore..." Dean Martin

Socialize with the other people and end the evening with the Rotolo alla nutella
Taste the best italian food with your new friends!


Special offer!

  • Pizza + Rotolo alla nutella + wine 8€
  • Only Wine 3€

 

 

Sunday 9 November. Caravaggio in Rome: The Man, the myth, the legend




15:00 Explore Rome and make new friends!


Let's go to discovery the masterpieces of the enigmatic, fascinating and rebellious Caravaggio!

Programme:
The first stop is at Caravaggio's most important public commission: the three revolutionary scenes on the life of Saint Matthew in the Church of Saint Luigi of France. We continue nearby in the Church of Sant'Agostino so as to admire the great canvas of the Madonna of the Pilgrims. This painting contains a tender portrait of Lena, one of the painter's lovers, dressed as the Virgin. The tour continues along Via della Scrofa and Via di Ripetta as we examine Caravaggio's most tormented and violent periods that were carried out in this zone of the city.

The tour finishes in Piazza del Popolo at the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo where Caravaggio painted the two masterpieces: the Conversion of Saint Paul and the Crucifixion of Saint Peter. Began in the 1400's, this church was modified in the 1600's under the influence of Coveting, Sansovino, Pinturicchio, Mino from Fiesole, Raffaello and Bernini.

Tour programme

 

 

Tuesday 4 November - Obama or McCain? Potatoe and Cheese flan or Beef Stew?




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..


Finally, the U.S. election day has arrived and the fate of the world depends on your vote….
Choose the right candidate between Sformato di patate e formaggio or Stufato di manzo!

Continue to taste the best italian food and make new friends in the picturesque Trastevere!


Special offer!

  • Sformato di patate e formaggio: 5€
  • Stufato di manzo: 5€
  • First drink: wine of our bottles or italian beer Menabrea 3€, cocktail 5€

Friday 31 October. Halloween? Yes, but no dress-up, thanks...




23:00 CONDOMINIO: Music meetings, various & possible @ Rialto Santambrogio


We are going to live the real roman nightlife at the cool Rialto Santambrogio in the Jewish Ghetto area of Rome.

This inexpensive and friendly centro sociale hosts performances, art exhibitions, live music and disco nights - all with cutting-edge electronica DJs and VJs.

Wednesday 29 October. HOSTELINEUROPE.COM 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY FREE DRINK




21:00 Anniversary Party Specials


Everyone is invited to have a drink with us at the Living Room Café for the 4th anniversary of hostelineurope.com.


Special offer!

  • One free drink.

 

 

 

Tuesday 28 October. My forbidden thoughts... Pane e Cioccolata!




19:30 Don’t worry be Aperitivo!


For some people, Chocolate is an aphrodisiac. For others, an addiction. For those women with a broken heart, it's medicine. For us, the elixir of friendship…
Enjoy our Bread and Chocolate and taste our selected wines:

  • Barigliott, a red dry aglianico by paternoster (basilicata)
  • Clivus - a sweet moscato by paternoster (basilicata)
  • prosecco

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!

Giving chocolate to others is an intimate form of communication, a sharing of deep, dark secrets
Milton Zelman, publisher of "Chocolate News"

There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE
Linda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"


Special offer!

  • Buffet + Bread and chocolate + first wine 8€
  • Wine 3€

 

 

 

Sunday 26 October. Aventino District: Tour Rome with your friends!




15:30 Explore Rome and make new friends!


Have a walking tour with a professional tourist guide through the most interestings sights in the Aventino, one of Rome's seven hills, now an upscale residential neighborhood with private gardens and several early churches.

Our tour highlights include:

  • Santa Prisca church
  • Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta
  • Santi Bonifacio e Alessio Basilica
  • Santa Sabina Basilica
  • Giardino degli Aranci

Tour programme

 

 

Tuesday 21 October. The Farfalle al Pesto Festival!!!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..


Choose between Pesto alla Genovese and Pesto alla Siciliana and make new friends to hang out and chill out with.
Taste our selected wines:

  • Falanghina (white wine)
  • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (red wine)

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!


 

Saturday 18 October. KING ALI BABA, Live from Kingston - Jamaica




22:00 REGGAE LIVE NIGHT in Testaccio!!!


Let's go to the Villaggio Globale, an amazing "centro sociale" (squat used as social center) that is home to a lively underground art and music scene, for a real Jamaican reggae concert.

Let's meet at On the Rox pub for a quick beer and then go all together to the concert.

5€ for the concert


 

Tuesday 14 October. Global financial crisis? Don't worry Be Pasta al forno!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo: be lazy at work, not afterwards..


Don't sweat the small stuff, forget about all your problems and enjoy our amazing Pasta al forno (baked pasta) - Classic Italian cuisine!

Socialize with other people and end the evening with the Ciambellone al cioccolato!

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!


 

Saturday 11 October. "Life without drugs" concert, ritmo de dos mundos




18:00 Life without drugs free concert in Piazza del Popolo


The Colombian Embassy
has begun in 2007, the project "Life without Drugs - a global commitment", aimed at raising institutions and the public about the consequences of cocaine use.

 

Tuesday 7 October. Friselle al pomodoro or Zucchine ripiene, or both??




19:30 Don’t worry be Aperitivo!

We've got two of the most delicious italian dishes we've ever offer you and we're throwing them both away in the same day, the friselle with fresh tomatoes and the stuffed courgette with meat.

Continue to taste the best italian food and make new friends in the picturesque Trastevere

Special offer!

  • friselle: 5€
  • stuffed courgette: 5€
  • First drink: wine of our bottles or italian beer Menabrea 3€, cocktail 5

 

Tuesday 7 October. Italian course through the streets of Trastevere




18:30 Learn italian and make new friends!

In collaboration with Percorsi d'Italiano, Friendsinrome offers you a linguistic appetizer, by means of a short visit to interesting places and hidden treasures of Trastevere.

Practising the Italian language by means of interesting excursion through Trastevere, to learn and appreciate the country, its artistic wealth, history, traditions and above all the everyday life of the Italians.

In this meeting the participants will have the opportunity to interact with the others, and by doing so test their linguistic abilities in an entertaining fashion

Course programme

Saturday 4 October. FriendsInRome is Saturday Night Fever!!




Dance and make new friends!
If you're up for a fun night out, come and join our international crowd at Living Room, a New York style club very close to Termini Station.

FriendsInRome & Expats Living in Rome & International Friends will all be meeting at 8pm and we will be expecting you when you arrive to say hi and settle everyone into the night.

We'll start with delicious food while listening chill out music,
continue with drinks and socialising together,
end with DJ set and DISCO!

Enjoy the Roman nightlife & make new friends over drinking and dancing!

Living Room - Via Solferino 9a/b
20:00

Special offer!

  • Free entrance to the club
  • Food + first drink 10€
  • second drinks 4€
  • cocktails 5€

 

Tuesday 30 September. Taste the best italian food, it's Tiramisù time!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo, be lazy at work not afterwards...


Pick yourself up with the amazing home made tiramisù by "la signora Maria"!
Tiramisù is the famous italian creamy dessert whose name literally means "pick me up."

Taste our selected wines made by "Villa Sparina" in Piemonte:

  • Montej bianco, a blend of Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau , Sauvignon grapes. A very clean and extremely refreshing wine. The 'nose' of the wine gives off various floral aromas. On the palate, it is a medium-bodied wine with hints of peach flavors and other citrus fruit.
  • Montej rosso, a fresh Barbera, a percentage of which undergoes a short passage in barriques to soften the young wine's often astringent acidity. Lots of classic cherries, berries and a twist of vanilla.

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!

Special offer!

  • Buffet + Tiramisù + first wine 8€
  • Wine 3€

 

Sunday 28 September. Parco dell'Appia Antica's walking tour




16:30 Discover Rome and make new friends


Have a tour with a professional tourist guide through the most interestings sights in the Parco dell'Appia Antica, a regional protected area, and enjoy the extraordinary scenic beauty and the many elements and monuments that bear witness to the history of Rome.

This tour takes place in English and the walk lasts approximately 2 hours.

Our tour highlights include:

  • Terme di Caracalla (from outside)
  • Porta S.Sebastiano
  • chiesetta Domine quo Vadis
  • Chiesa S.Sebastiano
  • Tomba Cecilia Metella

Tour programme

 

Tuesday 23 September. Are you free on Tuesday? It's Tortellini time!




19:30 The Tuesday Aperitivo, be lazy at work not afterwards...


It's hard to imagine something tastier than tortellini with ham and peas in a cream sauce....

Socialize with the other people and end the evening with the Rotolo alla nutella!

Our selected wines:

  • E' Arte, white wine with a blend of Sauvignon and Pinot bianco grapes
  • Bordeaux, red wine.

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!

Special offer!

  • Tortellini + rotolo alla nutella + first wine 8€
  • Only wine 3€

Tuesday 16 September. Tuesday Aperitivo is Tastes of Tuscany!




19:30 Don’t worry be Aperitivo!

After last week's friday night welcome back party, we’re going to start the Tuesday Aperitivo again!. Next Tuesday is going to be a relaxed and fun evening of Tuscany tastes with a friendly and sociable crowd.

Join the lardo di cinta senese over a potato cake, the famous pork lard from Siena whose recipe dates back to 1300 a.d.

Our white wine bottle:
- “Cantele” Chardonnay 2007, from Salento (Puglia). 100% Chardonnay showcasing pale yellow color, intense bouquet and a delightfully balanced palate showing ripe fruit and subtle oak.

Our red wine bottle:
- “Dei” Rosso di Montepulciano 2005, a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes from Tuscany. A young wine with a lively ruby-red colour. It is winy and full of fruity fragrances. It is dry to the taste, fresh and pleasantly tannic.

Make new friends to hang out and chill out with, in the picturesque Rione Monti!

Friday 12 September. Polpette or Parmigiana, let FriendsInRome party begin!




20:30 Trastevere Friday party, let's have fun all night long

After a so long holiday we're going to start again our events, don't miss the first one!
Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the picturesque Trastevere!


Special offer!

  • Special offer! Polpette al sugo: 5€
  • Melanzane alla parmigiana: 5€
  • First drink: wine of our bottles or italian beer Menabrea 3€, cocktail 5

Friday 18 June. Porchetta or Caprese, the end of season Party!




21.00 - The End of Season Party in Trastevere

Friendsinrome is going on holiday therefore you can't miss the End of Season Party!
Please don't cry, time goes by so fast and we'll start our events in September again...

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the picturesque Trastevere!

Special offer!
First option: Ariccia's Porchetta + coppietta + little sausage 5€
Second option: Caprese salad 5€
First drink (wine of our bottles or italian beer Menabrea): 3€

Tuesday 8 June. Aperitivo in Rione Monti




19.30 Don't worry, Be Fresh Fruit Aperitivo!

It's a very hot summer in Rome but don't worry... join the Fresh Fruit Aperitivo (plums and speck, ham and melon, cheese and coconut), Fruit Macedonia and red wine strawberrys!
Choose between Sicilian and Piemontese wines and end with the Iced Agricanto, an exstraordinary italian cherry liqueor.
Our white wine bottles:

  • montej bianco (villa sparina) from Piemonte
  • inzolia (abbazia sant'anastasia) from Sicily

Our red wine bottles:

  • barbera (villa sparina) from Piemonte
  • nero d'avola (abbazia sant'anastasia) from Sicily

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the pictoresque Rione Monti!

Friday 27 June. Freaky Friday re-mix @ "ZTL"

Meet up for triple the fun! 3 amazing groups are organizing together......don't miss it!!!

When: FRIDAY JUNE 27 AT 8:30PM
Where: ZTL RISTOCLUB (ZONA PIAZZA VENEZIA)
Via di Sant'Eufemia 8, ROMA

Tuesday 24 June. Aperitivo in Rione Monti



19.30 Don't worry, Be Tapas and strawberry Tiramisù!

Join our Italian Tapas (some tastes of pasta, pizza, frittata, salumi, formaggi, cruditè) and end the evening with the strawberry Tiramisù.

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the pictoresque Rione Monti!

Saturday 21 of June. Tour Rome with your Friends...

Are you in love with Rome but frustrated because you don't know all of it?
Join our amazing Celio walking tour with a professional tourist guide and make new friends at the same time.

Our tour highlights include:

  • S.Stefano Rotondo church
  • SS Giovanni e Paolo basilica
  • Villa Celimontana

Tour programme

Tuesday 17 June. Aperitivo in Rione Monti




Taste the best Ricotta whilst the Football match!

Join the best buffalo ricotta cheese by the Silicella company, one of the best in Italy (www.salicella.it), and later watch the Italy vs France football match (if the France team win french people will pay for everybody!!!)

Taste the buffalo ricotta cheese with:

  • Oil and Pepper
  • wine and beer Jelly
  • thyme Honey
  • various fruit jams
  • peel of orange Syrup
  • Turin Chocolate spread

Friday 13 June. BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL PARTY IN ROME

Meet up for triple the fun! 3 amazing groups are organizing together......don't miss it!!!

When: FRIDAY JUNE 13 AT 8:30PM
Where: ZTL RISTOCLUB (ZONA PIAZZA VENEZIA)
Via di Sant'Eufemia 8, ROMA

This evening there will be a live singer from 10 to 11pm and DJ set after the concert.

A first-class American Artist for a high and fine Italian production.

Tuesday 10 June. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Tiramisù, taste the best Italian food!

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the pictoresque Rione Monti!


Tuesday 3 of June. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Tuscany vs Sicily, challenge of tastes.

Join Sicilian and Tuscan oil over bread, tomatoes and bruschetta and vote the best one!
Later the challenge will continue with wine,
- Red wine from Tuscany: Chianti 2005 (cantina Leonardo da Vinci)
- White wine from Sicily: Inzolia and Grillo di Abbazia Sant'Anastasia

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with in the pictoresque Rione Monti.

Tuesday 20 May. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Orecchiette provola e pachino, taste the best Italian food!

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with!
Come and meet our international group in a wine bar in the pictoresque Rione Monti.

Sunday 20 May. Tour Rome with your Friends...

Are you in love with Rome but frustated cause you don't know all of it?
Join our amazing Ghetto walking tour with a professional tourist guide and make new friends at the same time.

Tour programme

Tuesday 20 May. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Melanzane alla Parmigiana, taste the best Italian food!

Make new friends to hang out, chill out and go out with!
Come and meet our international group in a wine bar in the pictoresque Rione Monti.

Tuesday 13 May. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Tuesday 6 May. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Tuesday 29 April. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Tuesday 22 of April. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Sunday 20 April. Art and Walking in the Gianicolo area of Rome

Let's go to see a great exposition on the Gianicolo Hill (Trastevere Area of Rome)

let's go for a walk to the top of Gianicolo Hill

Tuesday 15 April. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Tuesday 8 April. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Sunday 6 April. Art and Drinks in the Ostiense area of Rome

Let's go to see an extravagant museum in the Ostiense area of Rome

Let's make new friends over drinks in a really cool bar

Tuesday 1 of April. Aperitivo in Trastevere

Join our international group in Trastevere and meet new people over drinks...

Tuesday 18 March. Aperitivo in Rione Monti

Join our international group in Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Sunday 16 March. Art and Drinks in the Rione Monti

Let's go to see a photo exposition for free

let's make new friends over drinks in the best wine bar in the Rione Monti area of Rome

Tuesday 11 March. Aperitivo in Trastevere

Join our international group in the Trastevere and meet new people over drinks...

Sunday 9 March. Chill out with us in the Rione Pigneto

Let's have a walk, and then an artistic Aperitivo in the pictoresque Rione Pigneto area of Rome.
Make new friends over drinks and art...

Tuesday 4 March. Aperitivo in RIone Monti

Join our international group in the Rione Monti and meet new people over drinks...

Friday 29 February. Great FriendsInRome's night

Let's have an unforgettable night in the Ghetto area of Rome.
Make new friends while drinking and dancing...

Tuesday 27 February. Aperitivo in Trastevere

Join our international group in the Rione Monti from 19.30 and meet new people over drinks...

Sunday 24 February. Art and drinks near Piazza Navona.

Let’s start with Rome's most famous coffee in Bar Sant’Eustachio then visit the “San Luigi dei Francesi” and "Sant'Eustachio" churches and then have some drinks with us.

Tuesday 19 February. Aperitivo in Trastevere

On Tuesday as usual there is the Aperitivo, we will meet in: “Freni e Frizioni”, one of the coolest bars in Trastevere.

Sunday 17 February. Museum+Happy Hour in Testaccio

we are going to Macro Future museum and visit the Russian group AES+F exhibition and later to On The Rox for an Happy Hour

Tuesday 12 February. The Aperitivo, Be lazy at work not after...

we will be recommencing the aperitivo evenining, continuing every following Tuesday. This Tuesday we willl meet in a wine bar in the pictoresque Rione Monti area of Rome.

Friday 8 February. Tortillas Fiesta

we are going to a Tortillas fiesta, a typical spanish evening, organized by the International Civil Service.

Sunday 3 of February. The friendsinrome event in Trastevere is double!

Break out of your usual sleepy Sunday... Let’s visit the Museo di Roma and later join us for an aperitivo in Trastevere!

Friday 25 January. Finally the first FriendsInRome event of 2008!

Why don’t you get a drink and have some fun with us in Testaccio (Rome's real hot spot...)?