2024 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration

Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI, United States

The Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration. 

Movie: “Rome, Open City”

The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States

During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the leader of the Resistance is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.

2025: Celebrate La Befana with the Dante Society and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United States

The Dante Society of Westerly and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park will present stories, crafts, and snacks to learn about the Italian tradition of La Befana in the Terrace room at the library. This is open to the public. Please see the Library's calendar for additional detail. Information on La Befana and the Italian tradition

2025 Winter Gathering

Time for the annual winter gathering, open to members of the Dante Society of Westerly and their spouses. Cost is $15/per person; tickets will not be available at the door. An email will be sent to members shortly with details. Seating is limited.  It was sold out last year; please pay early. Online tickets for

2025 Wine Tasting

River Bar 37 Main St., Westerly, RI, United States

The Dante Society of Westerly Presents a Wine Tasting, featuring 5 Wines with food pairings.

Lecture: “My Life With Dante: A Tale of Two Books”

Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, Westerly

Professor Joseph Luzzi connects Dante’s status today as a global literary icon to the debates about him in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

2025 Annual Fried Dough Breakfast

Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI, United States

Dante Society of Westerly is hosting a Fried Dough Breakfast and Bake Sale.  Proceeds from the event help support educational grants and scholarships in keeping with the mission of the Dante Society.

$10