MUSIC/‘Tuttapposto’ this Ferragosto!
Giardino dell’ARTEculturaVia Vittorio Emanuele II 4, Florence
Skip the seaside and head for greener pastures: for those staying in Florence this Ferragosto, the Giardino dell’Orticultura is the place to be. The glorious green space is hosting the second edition of ‘Tuttapposto a Ferragosto,’ a mellow music festival and ready-made excuse to unwind with a Spritz alfresco. The program includes performances from FunPlugged, Old Florence Jazz Band, Alien Roy Trio and Rarbarbari Trio. For more information, see the Giardino dell’ARTEcultura website or call 055/4620264.
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FOODIE/Fish & Chip Festival Until August 16 Stadio Comunale, via Puccini, Barga
Need a Ferragosto alternative to the boiling city or the crowded coast? Book a train to tiny Barga for the final days of the Fish and Chip Festival. The story goes that one Duke of Argyll vacationed here, recruiting locals to work on his land back in Britain and forever blurring the lines between Barga and Scotland. Dance to traditional Scottish tunes while you get your fish-and-chip fix at the Stadio Comunale. Gluten-free options are available for the celiac crowd. See the sagra’s Facebook page for more information.
