What to do in Rome in January 2019
With the Christmas festivities behind us, Rome looks forward to a New Year and a 2019 full of interesting social and cultural events in the Eternal City. Here are our suggestions for things to do in January, one for each day of the month.
1 Jan. Watch American marching bands and cheerleaders celebrate New Year's Day on Via del Corso.
3 Jan. Scour the shelves of independent bookstore Otherwise for the latest novels from North America.
4 Jan. Go skating with a bunch of friends on the ice rink at Auditorium Parco della Musica.

6 Jan. Tradition calls for you to indulge in a panettone from Roscioli for the feast of the Befana.

8 Jan. Pixar fans can’t miss the show at Palazzo delle Esposizioni documenting 30 years of animation.

10 Jan. Enjoy live music by punk and blues band Movie Star Junkies at cozy venue Music Inn.
11 Jan. Taste authentic Syrian cuisine with Hummustown at Lele e Marta Caffè on Viale Aventino 57.
12 Jan. La Traviata returns to Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Ticket discount for WiR cardholders.

14 Jan. Browse the art-filled halls of Rome's newest museum, Palazzo Merulana.

16 Jan. Jeeg Robot fans should trek out to Tor Bella Monaca to see Solo's giant mural of Miwa.
17 Jan. Celebrate S. Antonio Abate in St Peter's Square and see the “blessing of the animals”.

19 Jan. Take in the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard at Palazzo del Quirinale at 16.00.

21 Jan. Take some time out and enjoy a winter walk in the peaceful Botanical Gardens in Trastevere.
22 Jan. Have an expert bartender whip up a personalised cocktail at Drink Kong in Monti.

24 Jan. Support Italian fashion and attend one of the Altaroma events kicking off around the city.

26 Jan. Wine enthusiasts should head to the Natural Winemakers Festival at the Westin Excelsior.
27 Jan. Soak up the cinematic exhibition titled Backdrop Switzerland presented by the Istituto Svizzero.

29 Jan. Catch an English-language production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, Female Version.
30 Jan. See guitarist Francesco Buzzurro perform at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
