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Sat / May 18
May 18–19, 2013 Parco della Musica Auditorium Nature lovers and gardeners head to the annual Festival del Verde e del Paesaggio. Held for three days in May, the 2013 Festival del Verde e del Paesaggio takes place at the Parco della Musica Auditorium in Rome. From eco exhibits to ... more
Viale Pietro De Coubertin
00196 Rome
Party Earth Review A Middle Eastern hookah bar just off Campo de’ Fiori, Sciam is a peaceful haven in the midst of chaos. Sensual Syrian music, the sweet smells of flavored hookah tobacco, and an exotic décor intermingle to create the perfect environment for both relaxed and lively conversation. Divided into various levels and nooks, the ... more
Via del Pellegrino, 56
00186 Rome
Fitness & Health Event
May 18–19, 2013 Circo Massimo Runners and philanthropists unite for the annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Rome. Held for three days in May, the 2013 Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Rome takes place at the Circo Massimo in Rome. Participants join celebrities in ... more
Via del Circo Massimo
00186 Rome, Italy
Party Earth Review The magnificent Pantheon is emblematic of everything that is great about Rome, its architecture, and its history. Built almost two thousand years ago as a pagan temple, the Pantheon has been in continuous use ever since and is the most well-preserved monument of the ancient city. For 1200 years – until the construction ... more
Piazza della Rotonda
00186 Rome
Special Event / Art Exhibit
May 18, 2013 Culture hounds enjoy a night at the museum at the annual La Notte Dei Musei Roma. Held on a day in May, the 2013 La Notte Dei Musei Roma takes place at a wide range of venues in Rome. With special access to the capital city’s most ... more
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review A bit isolated from the rest of Rome, Testaccio is the city’s club district and home to more than a dozen nightspots heavily frequented by a hip local clientele. Built into the side of a hill, the circular area features a road around its perimeter that leads patrons from one club to the next. Some of the highlights include ... more
Via di Monte Testaccio
00153 Rome
May 18–Jul 6, 2013 Parco della Musica Auditorium French music lovers gear up for the annual Festival Suona Francese. Held from April to July, the Festival Suona Francese takes place at popular venues in Rome including the Institut Francais and Parco della Musica Auditorium. The Festival ... more
Viale Pietro De Coubertin
00196 Rome
Party Earth Review When the sun sinks to the horizon and the heat of the city subsides, the hip urban tide of Rome changes direction as streams of people head toward Campo de’ Fiori. The majority of this vibrant square is occupied by over twenty bars and restaurants of every stripe, where an international crowd gathers to mingle and share ... more
Piazza Campo de’ Fiori
00186 Rome
May 18–Jun 2, 2013 MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma
Via Nizza, 138
00198 Rome
Italian Restaurant / Jazz Club
Party Earth Review Music lovers won’t want to miss Gregory’s Jazz Club, a popular and intimate venue where the live jazz has an unmistakable Italian flair. Arranged like a townhouse, the club consists of a narrow downstairs room featuring a handful of tables, walls lined with black-and-white photos of jazz legends, and a bar set against smoky ... more
Via Gregoriana, 54a
00187 Rome
Party Earth Review The glorious Villa Borghese is a vast, beautiful park that offers visitors and citizens alike a much-needed oasis from the congested city streets. Among the many museums and cultural attractions within the park is Galleria Borghese, where visitors can admire the sculptural masterpieces of Bernini and paintings by Titian ... more
Via Pinciana, 31
00198 Rome
There are hundreds of things to do in Rome and an ever-present focus on outdoor activities is felt throughout the city’s daytime social scene. Cafés set up plenty of seating in the piazzas to accommodate the hordes of shopping denizens taking a break from the extravagant fashion houses and charming boutiques around Piazza di Spagna, as well as the mass of tourists who just want to admire the architecture, famous landmarks like the Colosseum, and The Pantheon, and the stylish crowd over a refreshing gelato.
Although there’s no shortage of parks and plazas in Rome to choose from, popular areas like the historic center and Trastevere offer some of the best places for people-watching from the vantage point of tree-shaded patios, or for wandering the streets to take in the historical scenery.
And after a full day of outdoor action and things to do, Romans duly engage in the ora dell’aperitivo, a daily tradition similar to Happy Hour, which usually features a buffet and some aperitifs, that helps lubricate the night for what lies ahead.
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma: