Benvenuto Club of Milan upcoming events

Teatro Alla Scala Philharmonic rehearsal (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Thanks to a new partnership with
Aragorn, a non-profit organization
active in the musical sector, members have the opportunity
to attend open rehearsals
as well as special events
at accessible prices, while
also supporting social projects, including Carnet pass-
es for 2026 Philharmonic
orchestra open rehearsals and other events.
Dates: from January to
december 2026
Next Rehearsal: Sunday 25 october
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: Teatro alla Scala
Director: M. Gimeno; Trombone:
Jorge van rijen; Samy Moussa
Trombone Concerto and Anton
Bruckner’s symphony no.4 in E-flat
major
Sign up: reserve your
place by visiting the web-
site www.aragorn.it; res-
ervations are individual and
may also be extended to
non-members.
you are welcome to write
to alessandra azalea Cle-
mente at lascalaevents@
benvenutoclubofmilan.it
for further information and
to meet other members
at la scala on the date of
events.

ART EXPERIENCE WITH FRANÇOISE BERTOLINI (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

What happens when an object
breaks? is it the end of its story, or
simply the opening chapter of a
new one?
This autumn, the Benvenuto Club
of Milano invites its members to
embark on a poetic journey into
memory, resilience, and transfor-
mation through an exclusive guid-
ed visit to the exhibition rigEn-
EraZioni by artist Françoise
Bertolini at galleria Manifiesto
Blanco.
The Artist & Her Vision
Born in switzerland and trained
in sculpture at London’s Chelsea
school of art, Françoise Bertolini
has lived across damascus, Lon-
don, Milano, Casablanca, Cairo,
and Florence before choosing Mi-
lan as her artistic home—becom-
ing a true “milanese di cuore”.
a pivotal moment in her career
occurred in 2006 in Cairo: the
accidental shattering of a ceramic
vase inspired a dramatic shift in
her approach. instead of discard-
ing the broken pieces, she turned
the fragments into the heart of
her creative practice.
Today, working from her stu-
dio at officina de rolandi Cre-
ative Lab (captured in the photos
by photographer sarah Tarves),
Françoise weaves together Mu-
rano glass, silk, felt, steel wool,
and recycled materials into evoc-
ative sculptures, collages, and oil
paintings.
her work invites us to slow down,
observe, and discover how fra-
gility can turn into newfound
strength, stimulating our imagi-
nation.
Dedicated Guided Visits for Ben-
venuto Members
To offer our members a personal
and deeply engaging experience,
we have arranged dedicated guid-
ed tours. To keep the atmosphere
intimate and interactive, visits are
organized for individual groups
(should demand be high, additional
dates will be evaluated and commu-
nicated).
Venue: galleria Manifiesto Blanco,
via Benedetto Marcello, 46
Cost: Free
Exhibition runs: 1 october 1 to 31
october 2026
Exclusive Member Tour Options:
• Thursday 15 October 15 at 4:30 pm
• Sunday 25 October 25 at 3:00 pm
How to Reserve
spaces are limited to ensure an im-
mersive experience for everyone.
To secure your spot, please rsvP
by emailing: specialactivities@
benvenutoclubofmilan.it

Language Exchange (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Piazza Cavour/ corner Via Palestro, 2. Our aim is to exchange points of view on various topics using both English and Italian. It is a collaborative exercise and we help each other improve our knowledge of both languages. We also translate. English mother tongue newcomers are encouraged to attend.

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

NtN Loreto coffee (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

San Pietro Café

Corso Buenos Aires, 6

Tuesday, 29 October

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Drop In Coffee (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Cortile Flora Café Bistrot,

via Alessandro Volta, 7a

Canvas for Hope (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

if you love art in any form, please attend our organization-
al meeting on Wednes-
day 28 october, im-
mediately after the
drop-in coffee (12pm).
We are launching the
second season of “Can-
vas for hope”- a charity
initiative where women
share their love of art
to help women around
the world. Please con-
tact Michelle dashiell,
homes@jtdashiell.com
or Lisa Ferguson, or text in the
hub chat to confirm your attendance

Halloween Aperitivo (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Halloween Party!
Date: Thursday 29 october
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Longevity Kitchen healthy
Bar, Lunch Bistrot and Fine dining,
via Francesco Melzi d’Eril, 34
Cost: €30
Let’s celebrate halloween together with a
wonderful evening of friendship, laughter,
and good vibes.
Sign up: newcomers@
benvenutoclubofmilan.it

Language Exchange (2 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Drop In Coffee (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Cortile Flora Café Bistrot,

via Alessandro Volta, 7a

Parliamo Italiano (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

If you don’t have many opportunities to speak Italian, if you understand it well but don’t feel confident in your pronunciation, if you want to improve your vocabulary or simply would like to have a chat in a casual and friendly welcoming environment…come and join us for conversazioni in Italiano! From beginners to mother tongue Italians, all are welcome! No worries, no pressure…just chat :)

Caffe Tommasi

A JOURNEY OF THE 5 SENSES: EXCLUSIVE TRUFFLE HUNTING & WINE TASTING IN MONFERRATO (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:45:00 GMT

Where rolling hills, ancient history,
and pristine nature blend together,
Monferrato offers one of italy’s most
enchanting autumn landscapes. orga-
nized by our member anna santam-
brogio, the Benvenu-
to Club is thrilled to
invite you to a truly
unique, hands-on
outing designed to
engage all five sens-
es!
An Unforgettable
4-Hour Adventure
From 9:30 to 13:30,
step into the magic
of the woods for an
immersive experience
you will be talking
about for years to
come:
The Truffle Hunt:
set off into the forest
alongside expert na-
ture guides and truffle hunters Marcella and stefa-
no, together with their wonderfully friendly trained
dogs, Becks and Blu. you will hunt for both white
and black truffles and learn the secrets of sensory
analysis directly from the experts.
UNESCO Heritage Discovery: Take a guided walk-
through of the historic Cave di pietra da cantone—a
recognized unEsCo World heritage and Fai site
where wines are aged.
Cellar Tour & Sommelier Tasting: Explore the
production winery before enjoying a guided tasting
of 4 fine glasses of wine led by a professional som-
melier, paired with a plate of authentic local Mon-
ferrato delicacies (including a dish of warm egg with
fresh black truffle)!
Fresh Truffle Market: any truffles unearthed during
our walk will be available for purchase directly from
the truffle hunter at a special price.
Time: 7:45 am
Language: English
Venue: Cantina del Castello di uviglie, rosignano
Monferrato (aL)
Schedule:
7:45 am: departure from Milan via
carpool
9:00-9:15 am: arrival at the Cantina
and welcome
9:30 am-1:30 pm: Truffle hunt, his-
torical tour & wine tasting session
Cost: €100
Dress code: Casual clothing, trek-
king shoes or rain boots/wellies.
Exclusive & Limited Availabili-
ty: To guarantee an intimate, highly
active, and engaging experience for
every participant, places are strictly
limited.
How to Reserve Your Spot
don’t miss this extraordinary au-
tumn escape! To book your place,
please contact Anna Santambrogio directly: +39 347
0822631,

Language Exchange (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Benvenuto Main Coffee (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Drop In Coffee (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Cortile Flora Café Bistrot,

via Alessandro Volta, 7a

Let's Speak English (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NtN Loreto coffee (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

San Pietro Café

Corso Buenos Aires, 6

Thursday, 12 November

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Language Exchange (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Drop In Coffee (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Cortile Flora Café Bistrot,

via Alessandro Volta, 7a

Parliamo Italiano (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Caffe Tommasi

NtN Porta Romana (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 19, in the afternoon from 3.30pm to 6pm, the NtN Porta Romana, S. Donato NtN will be held in SAN DONATO, in the Bar TREFOR in via Triulziana 8. How to get there: MM 3 yellow line, last, San Donato stop, then 10 min. of walk crossing a park.

Language Exchange (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Drop In Coffee (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Caffe Tommasi

Piazza Giovine Italia 2

Benvenuto Bazaar (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Benvenuto Christmas Bazaar

Language Exchange (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Benvenuto Holiday Lunch (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 10:00:00 GMT