Summer’s here, and the time is right for outdoor events including art shows, Italian festivals and all that jazz

Larger-than-life Italian sisters Delphine and Carmela sing and dance to beloved Italian favorites as they try to make it through their final live “broadcast” of a public-access cable cooking show in one piece. Hilarity, failed dishes, and food fights ensue, making “Cooking with the Calamari Sisters” a must-see production! (Through June 22, Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington, Del., delawaretheatre.org/cooking-with-the-calamari-sis)

Ciao Delco’s Italian American Heritage Festival returns! Enjoy fine Italian food; live music with performances by Tiziana Rivale, Moreno Fruzzeti, and Gabryella Suriani; family games; an Italian car exhibit; and a bocce tournament. (June 1, Rose Tree Park, Media, Pa., facebook.com/Ciaodelco) 

Delight your taste buds with the finest flavors South Jersey has to offer at A Taste of South Jersey. This event, by the Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce, highlights a diverse group of restaurants and eateries around South Jersey in a friendly competition. (June 2, DoubleTree by Hilton
Cherry Hill Philadelphia, 2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, N.J., eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-south-jersey-2025-tickets-1142871703029)

Rich DeSimone performs as the legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra at Fava Ristorante Italiano. Enjoy an evening of elegant dining with the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes. (June 3, Fava Ristorante Italiano, 1102 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, Pa., favaglenmills.com)

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country, has been sharing original fine art with the community for 98 years! Art lovers can shop more than 140 professional artists in a variety of media. (June 6-8, Rittenhouse Square Park, 1800 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., rittenhousesquareart.com)

The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival features over 75 sea glass and coastal artists, glass blowing demos and educational workshops, live music, food, and more! Plus, well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome! (June 7-8, 110 Shipcarpenter St., Lewes, Del., historiclewes.org/event/2025-mid-atlantic-sea-glass-coastal-arts-festival/2025-06-07/)

Sponsored by St. Anthony of Padua Parish, St. Anthony’s Italian Festival features mouth-watering food, from pasta dishes to delectable cannoli, as well as live music, traditional dances, and exciting games. You won’t want to miss the Delaware Valley’s premier Italian festival which celebrates Italian culture and community spirit. (June 8-15, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church on North Dupont Street, Wilmington, Del., eventbrite.ie/e/st-anthonys-italian-festival-2025-tickets-1296045189049?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1)

Serafin Summer Music 2025 presents three weeks of chamber music in Delaware with 12 performances by 17 musicians from around the nation and the world. This year’s theme is “firsts “and includes seven small ensemble programs, two recitals featuring “keyboard firsts” for harpsichord and piano (all in Wilmington), and three programs in the charming and historic town of Lewes, Del. (June 10-27, various locations in Delaware, serafinensemble.org)

FIFA’s new prime club competition – the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – will be played for the first time in 2025 in the United States. This global event will bring together the most successful club sides from each of the six international confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA. The Linc hosts eight matches. (June 14-July 13, Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, Pa., fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-
2025/articles/stadium-guide-venues-named)

The Clifford Brown Jazz Fest is the largest free jazz festival on the East Coast. Featuring star-studded main stage lineups and late-night jam sessions hosted in local establishments, the 38^th annual event is a must for jazz enthusiasts. (June 18-21, Rodney Square, 901 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., delawarescene.com/event/39170/the-38th-clifford-brown-jazz-fest)

Comic Cure presents Italian Comedy Night benefiting the Dominick Capaldi Memorial Fund. Headliner Carmen Ciricillo is a nationally touring performer who has appeared on the Discovery Channel as the humorous and outrageous “Tool Guy” on the TV show “Your New House.” He recently headlined the Volvo Hard Hat Comedy Tour and for the last four years has been the main player in all the humorous KIA commercials. (June 19, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S.
Broadway, Pitman, N.J., thebroadwaytheatre.org/show/italian-comedy-night-with-carmen-ciricillo)

The Artistry of Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole Lecture features a one-hour lecture/video presentation by Mario Lanza Institute President Bill Ronayne on the lives and careers of two of the greatest song stylists ever in performances from television and film appearances. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by June 14 by calling (215) 238-969. (June 21, Mario Lanza Institute, 1214 Reed St., , Philadelphia, Pa., mariolanzainstitute.org)

Tina Fey is an award-winning writer, actress, producer, and author celebrated for creating and inhabiting the iconic Liz Lemon from “30 Rock,” which she also co-wrote and co-executive produced.  Amy Poehler is an award-winning actress, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author, known for her extensive contributions across film, television, and comedy. Together they are a sidesplitting comedy duo. Their Restless Leg Tour stops in A.C.at Ovation Hall. (June 21,
Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., theoceanac.com/tina-fey-amy-poehler-restless-leg-tour)