From Rossini to Rosso, Free Matinee of Barber of Seville Opera & Rosso Pizzeria

From Rossini to Rosso

Free Matinee of Barber of Seville Opera & Rosso Pizzeria

Why not spend your midday with Gioachino Rossini’s light & comedic opera Barber of Seville (sung in Italian with English sub-titles), followed by lunch at Rosso Pizzeria? Don’t like opera? Come only to the lunch social! Che bella vita!

Date/Time/Place: Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 Opera 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Incl. 20 minute intermission) Pizza Lunch 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455 87 Avenue Rosso Pizzeria 8738 109 Street

Here’s what’s included:

Synopsis:

In The Barber of Seville, a clever barber, a determined young woman, and a lovestruck count collide in a fast-moving comedy of disguises, secrets, and perfectly timed mischief.

When Rosina is kept under the watchful eye of her guardian, it takes wit rather than force to outsmart him. Enter Figaro, the city’s most resourceful fixer, whose quick thinking sends the story racing toward a joyful, well-earned ending.

Beloved for its infectious energy and unforgettable melodies, Rossini’s comedy sparkles with humor and momentum, driven by character, timing, and intelligence rather than spectacle alone.

Source: www.edmontonopera.com/barber-of-seville

-Free matinée with limited tickets available; why not enjoy some conversational Italian also during the intermission?

-Lunch at Rosso Pizzeria with other Italian language speakers and culture lovers. Grab a slice, and speak with your mouthful! Mangia?! Mangia!

-Not interested in opera? No problem. Join the after opera social at Rosso Pizzeria for a fun, lively, social setting, including plenty of Italian language practice.

-A special invitation has been extended to The University of Alberta Italian Club to join us for this rare event. Benvenuti!

RSVP Instructions

Space is limited for this Italian inspired opportunity! For those who want to go to the opera, RSVP directly to [email protected] with the number of guests, and you’ll receive a confirmation of your spot(s) and instructions where to meet before the show. For those who’d like to simply go to Rosso Pizzeria, feel free to RSVP on Meetup.com or send a separate email to [email protected] if you’re not on Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup. Grazie a tutti! Ci vediamo presto! Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!