From Monday 20 to Sunday 26 May
| Monday 20 May Celebrations of Saint Verdiana Pentecost Monday commemorates the dedication of the Sanctuary of the same name to the patron saint of Castelfiorentino, Verdiana Attavanti. Starting in the morning, visitors can visit the interior of the church, market in the adjacent streets, Holy Mass at 7:30-9:00-10:30-12:00 a.m. and procession in the afternoon, at 5:30 p.m., through the streets of the city. Place: Church of St. Verdiana and adjacent streets. Tuesday 21, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May at 9:30 p.m. Mario Monicelli Cinema Tuesday 21, “Palazzina LAF”, directed by Michele Riondino and based on true events concerning the Palazzina Laf, an acronym for “Cold Rolling Mill” and a department of the ILVA steelworks in Taranto, where employees who opposed the downgrading were confined and mobbed. Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May programming in progress. The screening on Sunday 26 May is anticipated at 5:30 p.m. Online presale available. Place “Mario Monicelli” Cinema, at the Ridotto del Teatro del Popolo. Tuesday 21 and Friday 24 May at 9:15 p.m. Mettiamoci in gioco Two weekly meetings for board game enthusiasts, but above all fans of games of all eras and types. Free entrance and participation. Organised by Sistemi Ludici. Info by sending an email to: info.mettiamocingioco@gmail.com Place: Oratory of the Church of Santa Maria della Marca, Piazza Grandi 38. Thursday 23 May at 11:00 a.m. “A room of one’s own” Inauguration of a room reserved for women who have been victims of violence. A protected place, at the disposal and exclusive use of the Carabinieri. Organised by Soroptimist International Club Valdarno Inferiore in collaboration with the Lilith Woman’s Aid Centre. Place: Castelfiorentino railway station, via Ridolfi. Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May Neri-Ferramosca Memorial Sixteenth event in memory of Riccardo Neri and Alessio Ferramosca, with a three-day football tournament on the football fields of Castelfiorentino and Gambassi Terme. On Sunday 26, prizegiving ceremony for all participating teams. Friday 24 at 8:30 p.m., presentation dinner of the memorial at the Boscotondo restaurant in Gambassi Terme. Reservations:+39 335290800- +39 3387748533. All proceeds will be donated to charity projects. Place: Castelfiorentino and Gambassi Terme. |
| From Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May Castello a tavola Street Food returns to the city’s central square: vans, caravans and trailers… Street Chefs are ready to delight you ‘on the road’ with their specialities from Italian and international regional traditions. Organised by Gnam and CCN Tre Piazze. Place: Piazza Gramsci. Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May InCanti & Banchi Illusionism and theatrical improvisation shows. Close encounters with magicians, alchemists and storytellers. Acrobatic games and light choreography. Animation and games for children, figurative exhibitions, a market, animated readings and the Filarmonica “G. Verdi” parade on the occasion of its bicentenary. This is the calling card of the first open air magic festival in Italy, which for three days will see the high and low town centre transformed into a huge natural stage. Info at +39 0571 629049. Place: Upper and lower town centre. Saturday 25 May at 2:00 p.m. Padel tournament Charity tournament organised by Endo-Care in collaboration with 4 Sarti in Padel. Participation fee: €30 per person. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Endo-Care association, which for years has been in the front line for information and education on endometriosis, as well as support for women. At the end, a snack for all participants. Place: Padel courts, Via XXIV Maggio. Saturday 25 May at 5:00 p.m. The Wizard of Oz Travelling performance by the very young actors of the Passi di Luce company, hosted at a historical residence well known in the territoire, namely Villa Garibaldi. Info and booking: +39 3493749049. Place: via Darwin 26, Petrazzi locality. Until Sunday 26 May The work of the Flask-makers Exhibition on the work of flask-makers: objects, tools and working materials, coated glass, and more, collected thanks to the willingness of private citizens. The exhibition will be open until 26 May with the following opening times: Saturday 4.00 p.m.- 6.30 p.m., Sunday 10.00 a.m.- 12.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m.- 6.30 p.m.). Place: Monastery of Santa Maria della Marca, vicolo delle monache. |