by The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
Photo: casa-belvedere.org
Housed in a historic Grymes Hill mansion, this cultural center offers kids hands-on Italian cooking classes and beginner Italian language lessons. School, scout and camp groups can book programs with Italian games, music, dance and gardening.
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| Monday | 5 PM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | — |
| Thursday | — |
| Friday | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Gallery hours; class times vary
Gallery admission $5; class prices not listed
Meets Mon, Fri, Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Gallery admission $5; class prices not listed
Monday: 5 PM–8 PM · Friday: 9 AM–12 PM · Saturday: 9 AM–12 PM. Gallery hours; class times vary
79 Howard Ave, 10301, in Grymes Hill, Staten Island.
Yes. Casa Belvedere is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere: casa-belvedere.org, or call (718) 273-7660.
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