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Exclusive | Brooklyn’s hottest movie night draws both hipsters and the elderly to century-old, Italian-American social club

Cinema Club Piacere hosts a popular monthly screening inside the 138-year-old St. Mary’s of the Snow Society in Williamsburg.
The club shows classic Italian-American films like Moonstruck and My Cousin Vinny to large crowds.
The event pairs screenings with a rotating menu including baked ziti and sausage and peppers.
Attendance has grown, with recent events drawing more than 150 people.
Local vendors and sponsors, including Mutti tomatoes, support the cinema nights.
Founder Kevin D’Angelo says the events foster intergenerational community.
D’Angelo notes the space helps neighbors connect amid neighborhood changes.
St. Mary’s hall has a long history, dating to 1888, with roots in mutual aid for immigrants.
The program aims to preserve culture while welcoming a changing Brooklyn.

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