Benvenuto Club of Milan upcoming events

Exhibition with artist Ingrid Leka (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to invite Benvenuto
Club members to a special, compli-
mentary, private guided welcome for
the solo exhibition “unCoVErEd.
Lei contiene il cielo” by our talented
member and artist, ingrid Leka.
“uncovered gathers nine works
around one recognition: the sky
we look at is made of the same
substance as what we carry with-
in. The feminine is already pres-
ent here — sometimes on the
canvas, sometimes only in the
viewer’s gaze — waiting for the
conditions that let it surface.” —
ingrid Leka
The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo
Pirelli and runs from 4 to 19 no-
vember 2026.
The artist will personally welcome
our club members for two exclusive
sessions to share the inspiration
and stories behind her works:
Date 1: Friday 6 november at
10:00 am
Date 2: Wednesday 11 november
at 3:00 pm
Venue: Palazzo Pirelli (spazio as-
censori, Via Fabio Filzi, 22)
Cost: free
For more inspiration: visit ingrid
Leka art www.ingridlekaart.it
Sign up & information: to re-
serve your spot or for any inquiries,
please contact ingrid Leka directly:

Sasso Preguda Hike and lunch (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:10:00 GMT

SASSO PREGUDA HIkE AND
LUNCH AT AGRITURISMO
DON GUANELLA
Sasso Preguda is an impressive errat-
ic boulder perched on a panoramic
slope above Lake Como, overlooking
the city of Lecco. it is so massive that
a small church has been built against
it, using the rock as a natural wall.
our hike will start in Piazza rossé, in
Valmadrera, and climb quite steep-
ly for about an hour until we reach a
magnificent viewpoint. after descend-
ing, we’ll head to a special place for
lunch: Cascina don Guanella, a social
farming project that trains and em-
ploys young people at risk of social ex-
clusion. The food is excellent, too!
after lunch, we’ll make our way back
to Lecco along the beautiful lakeside
promenade in Malgrate and through
Lecco’s charming city center. For
those who prefer a shorter day, it’s
also possible to take a bus after lunch
and catch an earlier train back.
Departure: 8:10 am at Milano Cen-
trale railway station, at the front of
the platform of regional train 2816
headed to Tirano. at 8:20 am train
to Lecco (arr. 8:59 am). at 9:45 am
bus to Valmadrera (arr. 10:10am).
Hike: Valmadrera Piazza rossè (m
250), sasso di Preguda (m 645), ag-
riturismo Cascina don Guanella (m
290), Lecco Fs (m 215)
Lunch at agriturismo Cascina
don Guanella (minimum 9 people)
www.cascinadonguanella.it
Return: 5:01pm train to Milano Cen-
trale (arr. 5:40pm).
Difficulty: easy/medium; ascent:
430 m, descent: 470 m; minimum
altitude: 200 m, maximum altitude:
645 m; walking time (exclud-
ing stops): 3h30; 9 km
Equipment: daily backpack,
trekking boots and socks or
good running shoes, trek-
king poles (if you use them),
comfortable clothes in layers
(T-shirt, jumpsuit), rain jacket,
1-liter bottle of water (can-
teen), identity card
Cost: €25 (includes insurance, does
not include lunch, train and bus
tickets)
Lunch cost: €30 (selection of cured
meats and cheeses from the farm, ta-
gliatelle with Fassona beef ragù (tast-
ing portion), meat-free ravioli (tasting
portion), water and coffee
Ticket costs: train €5.40 x 2. Bus
€2.10
Minimum 9 participants (agritourism
request)
Guide: Elena Cortellessa, +39 339
3509742, ormaineve@gmail.com
Sign up: Elena Mattioli

Let's Speak English (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Lunch and Learn - Joanna Grunt (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This month our L&L coordinator Lucia del Vita will
interview Ms Joanna Grunt, an international Bra Fit-
ting expert, economist and Co-Founder of Bra Fitting
& Business academy, a training and consulting project
dedicated to raising professional standards in the linge-
rie industry.
Joanna and Lucia will explore the importance of profes-
sional Bra Fitting, the most common mistakes women
make when choosing a bra, and how the right fit can
make a remarkable difference in everyday life. she be-
lieves Bra Fitting is much more than finding the correct
size, it is about confidence, comfort, body awareness and
helping women feel good in their own
skin.
her passion for Bra Fitting began
over 15 years ago during a trip to
London, where she discovered a
completely different approach to lin-
gerie fitting.
Fascinated by its impact on women’s
comfort and confidence, she pursued
professional training in several Euro-
pean countries and, in 2010, helped
introduce professional Bra Fitting
culture to italy.
since then, she has worked closely
with women of different ages, body shapes and needs,
combining technical expertise with empathy, personal
attention and a genuine passion for helping women.
drawing on years of hands-on experience in lingerie
retail, Joanna co-founded Bra Fitting & Business acad-
emy to share her knowledge with other professionals.
The academy combines specialist Bra Fitting education
with practical business training, helping lingerie retail-
ers develop their skills, improve customer experiences
and build stronger, more successful businesses.
her philosophy is simple: every woman deserves to feel
comfortable, supported and confident in her own body.
Expect an engaging, informative and empowering con-
versation about women’s bodies, con-
fidence and the surprisingly powerful
role of a well-fitting bra.
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Venue: Bianca Maria Palace, Viale
Bianca Maria, 4
Cost: €30
Sign up: please email Lucia del
Vita

Reading Women of Benvenuto (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

we meet every second Friday of the month to discuss the
book chosen by the members. after the discussion, we
have free time to talk about books and suggestions for
next month’s reading.
Date: Friday 13 november
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Venue: Piccolo Café, Via rovello, 2

Contact: ralitsa uzunova

Language Exchange (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Piazza Cavour/ corner Via Palestro, 2. Our aim is to exchange points of view on various topics using both English and Italian. It is a collaborative exercise and we help each other improve our knowledge of both languages. We also translate. English mother tongue newcomers are encouraged to attend.

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

NtN Milano Est (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Venue: Maximillian Bistro Milano 2, Segrate
Date & time: Tuesday 17 November, 9:30 am

Drop In Coffee (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Tommasi Milano

Piazza Giovine Italia 2

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN Turn Connections into Opportunities with LinkedIn Workshop (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
Turn Connections into Opportunities
with LinkedIn Workshop
how can you make your expertise more visible—and turn
an introduction at a networking event into a lasting profes-
sional relationship?
Join us for an evening of practical learning, an aperitif and
networking with your friends and peers, in the warm, wel-
coming atmosphere of Brama house.
our guest, Maria Blinova, is a career and Linkedin position-
ing strategist, CEo of Leaders First and Forbes columnist.
Based in London, she helps professionals and entrepreneurs
strengthen their positioning and profiles, grow their busi-
nesses and move into new roles. With a background in engi-
neering, business and entrepreneurship, she brings firsthand
experience of career changes and building an international
network.
in this 40-minute interactive workshop, we will explore
how to use your positioning especially via Linkedin to
build trust, communicate your expertise and create op-
portunities aligned with your ambitions—whether you
are growing a business, considering a career move or
expanding your network.
Through practical examples and exercises, you will learn to:
• Communicate who you are, what you offer and where you
want to go next.
• Recognize good practices and common mistakes in pro-
files and communication.
you’ll have space to experiment,
ask questions and practice with
your peers in a safe, friendly set-
ting. no Linkedin profile yet? you
can still take part. Leave with a
clearer professional introduction,
practical next steps—and new
connections!
Bring your smartphone and, if
you have a Linkedin account,
make sure you can access it.
Date & time: Wednesday 18 november, 7:30 pm
Venue: Brama house, Via Borromei, 13
Cost: €20

Parliamo Italiano (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

If you don’t have many opportunities to speak Italian, if you understand it well but don’t feel confident in your pronunciation, if you want to improve your vocabulary or simply would like to have a chat in a casual and friendly welcoming environment…come and join us for conversazioni in Italiano! From beginners to mother tongue Italians, all are welcome! No worries, no pressure…just chat :)

Caffe Tommasi

NtN Porta Romana (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 19, in the afternoon from 3.30pm to 6pm, the NtN Porta Romana, S. Donato NtN will be held in SAN DONATO, in the Bar TREFOR in via Triulziana 8. How to get there: MM 3 yellow line, last, San Donato stop, then 10 min. of walk crossing a park.

The Brueghels art visit (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Join us for an exclusive, guided evening visit at Palazzo
reale to discover italy’s first major exhibition dedicated to
one of the most influential artistic dynasties of the Europe-
an renaissance.
Through over eighty masterpieces—including paintings,
drawings, and prints—this extraordinary exhibition ex-
plores how the Brueghel family shaped the birth of future
painting genres, from breathtaking snowy landscapes and
seascapes to still lifes and vibrant genre scenes that laid
the foundations of modern European art.
Meeting time: 8:15 pm (Tour starts promptly at 8:30 pm)
Venue: Palazzo reale, Piazza del duomo, 12
Format: Guided tour in English with individual audio re-
ceivers/microphones.
Cost: €23 for members (partners and non-members are
very welcome to join us).
Social highlight: an optional apericena together before
the visit is planned, depending on participant requests!
Sign-up: Please reserve your spot by Monday 16 novem-
ber by sending a confirmation email to sara Petra del-
monte at specialactivities@benvenutoclubofmilan.it

Meet the ladies from the French Club (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Come and have a coffee with the ladies from the French equivalent of the Benvenuto, Milan Accueil

10-12am at the Piccolo Caffe

Drop by anytime

Contact: Isabel Margulies

Language Exchange (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

TEATRO ALLA SCALA CHILDREN’S CHOIR (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ACCADEMIA TEATRO ALLA SCALA CHILDREN’S CHOIR
FOR ISTITUTO DEI CIECHI
Join us on Monday 23 november at
8:00 pm for an extraordinary eve-
ning of music and support at Teatro
alla scala. The renowned Children’s
Choir of the accademia Teatro alla
scala (Coro di Voci Bianche), direct-
ed by Brunella Clerici, will take the
stage for a special benefit concert in
support of the istituto dei Ciechi di
Milano.
The ensemble will perform a vi-
brant selection of classical master-
pieces and traditional Lombard mel-
odies, including Marco Casartelli’s
arrangement of La Bella Gigogin
and Bizet’s Choeur des Gamins
from Carmen. Proceeds from the
evening will directly support the
expansion of dialogo nel Buio (di-
alogue in the dark), an invaluable
sensory path fostering inclusion for
visually impaired individuals.
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Teatro alla scala
Tickets & promo codes: reserva-
tion is individual and open to non
members. To request ticket links
and exclusive promotional codes,
please contact alessandra azalea
Clemente at lascalaevents@
benvenutoclubofmilan.it
don’t miss this magical evening for
a wonderful cause!

Ntn Center Zone (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Venue: Home of Alessandra Repini (details will be sent
via email)
Date & time: Tuesday 24 November, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Drop In Coffee (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Caffe Tommasi

Piazza Giovine Italia 2

Benvenuto Christmas Bazaar (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

our annual Christmas Bazaar is
a wonderful opportunity to expe-
rience the warmth, creativity and
international spirit of the Benvenu-
to Club of Milan. Come along for a
day of Christmas shopping, deli-
cious food and friendship—all while
supporting our charities Cerchi
d’acqua, Le Vele and Portofranco.
Family and friends are welcome!
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Venue: Museo d’arte e scienza,
Via quintino sella, 4

Language Exchange (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Contact: Barbara Migone at bami64@hotmail.com

Dali and fashion visit (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 16:15:00 GMT

ART & STYLE VISIT: DALí AND FASHION
step into the extraordinary universe of salvador dalí
with Benvenuto Club! Join us for a guided evening visit
at Palazzo reale for the captivating exhibition “dalí e la
Moda” (dalí and Fashion).
Featuring over 200 masterpieces and rare items—in-
cluding paintings, drawings, haute couture dresses,
iconic objects, and fine jewelry—this exhibition ex-
plores the deep connection between the Catalan mas-
ter and the fashion world. discover how dalí’s surrealist
imagery of shoes, garments, and surrealist motifs rede-
fined modern aesthetic codes through legendary collab-
orations with top fashion houses and designers.
Meeting time: 5:15 pm (Guided tour begins at 5:30 pm)
Venue: Palazzo reale (Piazza del duomo 12, Milan)
Format: Guided tour in English with individual head-
sets/microphones.
Cost: €22 per person (partners and non-members
are welcome to join).
Sign-up: please reserve your spot by Monday 30
november by emailing sara Petra delmonte at
specialactivities@benvenutoclubofmilan.it

Benvenuto Holiday Lunch (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 10:00:00 GMT

ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI’S ANNUNCIATION (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 14:45:00 GMT

MASTERPIECE
VISIT: ARTEMISIA
GENTILESCHI’S
ANNUNCIATION
Join Benvenuto Club for an
extraordinary guided visit to
the Museo diocesano Carlo
Maria Martini to admire this
year’s prestigious a Master-
piece for Milan: artemisia
Gentileschi’s magnificent "an-
nunciation", on exceptional loan from the Capodimonte Muse-
um in naples. Painted in 1630 at the beginning of her neapoli-
tan period, this monumental canvas represents a peak moment
in Gentileschi’s artistic maturity. We will explore artemisia's
groundbreaking life and talent as one of the few female masters
of the 17th century, delving into her dramatic Caravaggesque
lighting, rich silk draperies, and powerful emotional intensity.
Meeting time: 3:45 pm (tour starts promptly at 4:00 pm)
Venue: Museo diocesano Carlo Maria Martini, Piazza sant'Eu-
storgio, 3
Format: Guided tour in English with individual audio receivers.
Cost: €22 per person (Partners and non-members are warmly
welcome to join).
Sign-up: please reserve your spot by Thursday 10 december
by emailing sara Petra delmonte at specialactivities@benvenu-
toclubofmilan.it

BALTIMORE GOSPEL SINGERS (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE GOSPEL SINGERS FOR
OPERA CARDINAL FERRARI
Celebrate the festive season with the uplifting en-
ergy of authentic american Gospel! on Friday 18
december, and saturday 19 december at 9:00
pm, the acclaimed Baltimore Gospel singers will
perform two special charity concerts at the Chiesa
di san Gregorio Magno in Milan.
organized to benefit opera Cardinal Ferrari, these
evenings offer an inspiring opportunity to enjoy
world-class vocal performances while making a
tangible difference. Every ticket purchased helps
opera Cardinal
Ferrari provide
daily meals,
shelter, essen-
tial care, and
social support
to individuals
experiencing
homelessness
and severe
hardship.
Time: 9:00 pm
Venue: Chiesa
di san Gregorio Magno, Via san Gregorio, 24
Tickets & promo codes: reservation is indi-
vidual and open to non members. To obtain
purchase links and special promotional codes,
please contact alessandra azalea Clemente at
lascalaevents@benvenutoclubofmilan.it

BALTIMORE GOSPEL SINGERS 2nd night (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

FILARMONICA DELLA SCALA (18 Jan 2027)

Mon, 18 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

FILARMONICA DELLA SCALA CONDUCTED BY RICCARDO
CHAILLY FOR FONDAZIONE DE MARCHI
start the new year with a landmark musical
event at Teatro alla scala. on Monday 18
January, at 8:00 pm, Music director riccar-
do Chailly will conduct the Filarmonica della
scala in an extraordinary gala concert sup-
porting Fondazione G. e d. de Marchi ETs.
Joined by internationally acclaimed cellist
Gautier Capuçon, the orchestra will per-
form shostakovich’s Cello Concerto no. 2
and dvorák’s celebrated symphony no. 9
(“From the new World”). Proceeds will di-
rectly fund the construction of the new
Pediatric and neonatal Cardiac surgery
unit at the new Policlinico of Milan.
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Teatro alla scala
Tickets & promo codes: reservation
is individual and open to non mem-
bers. For purchase links and promo-
tional access codes, please reach out
to alessandra azalea Clemente at
lascalaevents@benvenutoclubofmilan.it