June is jumpin’ with the return of the Italian festival season and the appearance of a few class acts on the region’s stages

Ciao Delco’s Italian American Heritage Festival is always a Sunday Fun Day! The annual festival returns with Italian food, live music, family games, Italian car exhibit, and a bocce tournament. There’s something for all ages! (June 2, Rose Tree Park, Media, Pa., facebook.com/Ciaodelco) 

Celebrate local pizza shops and “Try a New Pie” at New Castle County’s inaugural Pizza Week event! Sponsored in part by St. Anthony’s Italian Festival, Pizza Week will emphasize experimentation and highlight the abundance of good pizza places in the greater Wilmington area. (June 3-8, New Castle County, Del.)

For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo – known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series “Raising Spirits” – has touched the lives of millions of fans. The beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audiences at an awe-inspiring event, “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience.” (June 6, The Playhouse on Rodney Square located in Hotel DuPont, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., thegrandwilmington.org/productions/8200-theresa-caputo-live)

Acclaimed TV late night show host, author, and stand-up comedian Jay Leno, is returning to the Circus Maximus Theater. Join Jay for a night of chat, comedy and entertainment. (June 7, Caesar’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J., caesars.com/caesars-ac/shows)

St. Anthony’s Italian Festival celebrates 50 years in 2024! Sponsored by St. Anthony of Padua Parish, and one of the largest Italian-American cultural events in the nation, the Italian Festival is the primary fundraiser for St. Anthony of Padua Grade School and features authentic Italian cuisine, live music, traditional dances, thrilling rides, and carnival games. You won’t want to miss the Delaware Valley’s premier Italian festival which brings people together to celebrate and enjoy Italian food and culture. (June 9-16, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church on North Dupont Street, Wilmington, Del., eventbrite.com/e/st-anthonys-italian-festival-2024-tickets-833001709537?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Mike Marino has been seen in countless iconic television commercials, in movies and shows ranging from “Criticsized” to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” to his very own web series “Make America Italian Again,” which you can find on his YouTube channel aptly named Mike Marino Live. But it’s his stand-up where he delivers lots of laughs mining material from his Italian family and roots, telling tales of mafioso presidents, and whatever else happens to be on his mind. Marino is a New Jersey Comedy Hall of Famer and USO Bob Hope Comedy Award-winner for his many military performances. (June 20, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, N.J., thebroadwaytheatre.org/show/italian-comedy-night-with-mike-marino-from-the-tonight-show)

Benvenuto’s Microgala features an outdoor cocktail hour with passed appetizers and special guest Brian Van Flandern, rated America’s top mixologist by the Food Network. A four-course dinner, inspired by operatic musical pairings with a performance by Opera Delaware Artists, follows. (June 20, Benvenuto Restaurant, 249 N.E. Front St., Milford, Del., operade.org/benvenuto-microgala)

The MSS Society Norristown (Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca) hosts The Sicilian and Friends Open, a fundraiser that continues their traditions and provides scholarships. There will be a $10,000 Hole in One Contest and the prestigious Verdura Golf & Resort located in Sicily will offer the grand prize of a complimentary foursome at their exclusive course, home of the Sicilian Open. (June 21, Turtle Creek Golf Course, 303 West Ridge Pike, Limerick, Pa., mss-lodge-sicilian-and-friends-open.perfectgolfevent.com)

The Mario Lanza Institute & Museum presents a luncheon and movie screening featuring a complete showing of “The Toast of New Orleans” starring Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, and David Niven. For information, to RSVP by June 15, or to make a credit card payment call 215-238-9691. (June 22, Mario Lanza Institute, 1214 Reed St., Philadelphia, Pa., mariolanzainstitute.org)

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: The Last Encore is an evening filled with energy, nostalgia, and unmatched vocal talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a true musical legend in action, delivering a show that will have you singing along and reliving the golden era of music. (June 22, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/frankie-valli-and-the-four-seasons)

Throughout the month of June, you can also enjoy performances by the Music School of Delaware (musicschoolofdelaware.org/our-events.html) and baseball games with the Wilmington Blue Rocks (milb.com/wilmington).