Join Museo Italo Americano volunteer and Florence (Firenze) native Valentina Rossi for an illustrated lecture and Tuscan tasting event at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. For “Firenze, La Bella: An Insider’s Guide To Italy’s Jewel Of The Renaissance” Rossi shares secrets and knowledge only locals possess about Florence’s less well-known art and architectural treasures.

Rossi also offers tips on where to find the most beautiful, secluded views and favorite shopping areas that are not flooded with tourists. Following the lecture, sample three of Tuscany’s most famed wines and cheeses.