Upcoming Event sLooking for ways to celebrate your Italian heritage and meet like-minded DC-area Italophiles? Join our next event: July: Bocce Ball for Beginners (experts welcome too )!July 12th, 2 pm, Randolf & Glebe Park, Arlington, VA Join us for our first-ever low-stakes BOCCE BALL outingnever We’ll be meeting at 2 pm at Randolph & Glebe Park (Ballston), 615 N Glebe Rd, in Arlington . We must reserve and pay a fee for these regulation courts; thus, we are collecting a participation fee of $5 for non-UNICO members to participate (this fee is waived for PAID UNICO members). This fee can be paid by registering your attendance through Eventbrite at this link (which includes a small fee), or you can bring cash and pay in person. Following this event, we may decide to regroup and enjoy each other’s company at a local restaurant.
See Our Past Events BYOB of Wine Tasting: We had 15 participants who enjoyed a fun afternoon of Italian antipasti and wine. April 2026 Dinner at A Modo Mio, Arlington, VA March 2026 Lunch at Stellina’s in Tysons, VA February Italian Culinary Class Fundraiser Half of the attendees at the January dinner at A Modo Mio (because we forgot to take photos earlier!!!) Italian Brunch and Chat at Ama Restaurant DC, December, 2025 Fundraiser on behalf of the Italian American One Voice Coalition, Portofino Restaurant, Arlington, VA,October 2025 March Meeting at Ristorante Bonaroti, Vienna, VA, March 2025 News & Updates UNICO National Confirms “Honorary Membership” Eligibility for Individuals of ANY Ethnicity March 29, 2026
UNICO’s DMV Chapter President, Tony Andreoli, attended UNICO National’s Mid-Year Board Meeting in Atlantic City, March 22-23rd . During the meeting, he confirmed with national leadership that individuals that wish to join UNICO–but are NOT of Italian Heritage–are eligible for “HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS”. Honorary Members enjoy all the benefits of regular UNICO members, except that they cannot vote for National officers. However, Honorary Members can assume Chapter leadership/officer positions and roles such as committee heads, etc. Key benefits of UNICO membership are to:
Experience, celebrate and preserve Italian culture by attending UNICO DMV-sponsored events. MEMBERS PAY DISCOUNTED PRICES ON ASSOCIATED TICKETS & FEES
Support national charitable causes, including Alzheimer’s research, mental health, and cancer prevention.
Connect and network other UNICO members.
Receive Member Resources, such as a subscription to the ComUNICO magazine and exclusive member materials;
Access the UNICO Foundation scholarship program for high school seniors and college students; and
Attend UNICO national meetings such as the annual national convention.
UNICO DMV CULINARY CLASS RAISES $1K FOR ST. JUDES February 22, 2026
A group of ten participants in the February UNICO DMV-sponsored Italian Culinary Class and Lunch “Cucina e Mangia con Cuore” raised $1,000 for our chosen charity for this event, St. Judes Research Hospital. The participants learned to make several toppings for crostini and bruschette antipasti, hand-made gnocchi, two delicous sauces, and home-made Sicilian blood orange sorbetto. After the teaching session, the group sat down and ate lunch Italian family-style. It was a wonderful morning and afternoon of celebrating our Italian culture while contributing to a good cause. UNICO DMV will be offering future cooking classes, including making hand-made ravioli, home-made foccaccia, brick oven pizza, and home-made gelato. Check back for future announcements!
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