Pasta Making Classes
2024-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W,
Pasta Making Class: Semolina Trofie
Learn about making fresh eggless dough through a demonstration of the techniques of making semolina trofie as well as some other dough variations.

“Bedda Sicilia Terra di ’Ncantu: A Photographic Journey of Sicily by Marcello Tarantino” – Exhbition Opening
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
The new book and exhibition by Italian-Canadian photographer Marcello Tarantino presents the astonishing beauty and magnificence of Sicily.

“Unveiling the Queer Italian Canadian Experience”– Exhibition Opening
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Photography and poetry featuring queer Italian-Canadians in spaces where their queer and Italian- Canadian identities meet.

L’eco dei dialetti - A Celebration of Dialects
2024-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a free celebration of Italian dialects with music, food and laughter.

A Celebration of “Here & Now - Volume 2”
2024-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities invites you to a celebration of “Here & Now – Volume 2: An Anthology of Queer Italian-Canadian Writing” with the editor and contributors.

Why Me? Lu Sicilianu Raggiatu Comedy Tour
2024-06-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The popular comedian will be returning to the Columbus Centre with “Why Me?”, his newest stand-up show.

Coro San Marco: Peace in the World / Pace nel Mondo
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The acclaimed choir performs a concert of inspirational classical and contemporary music.

Artista Painting Workshop – Spring Workshops Ends
2024-06-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa sping term ends.

Groundbreaking Event: Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Help us mark the beginning of construction on this important heritage installation that will celebrate and honour Italian immigrants and their families.

Less Defined Landscape – Spring Term Ends
2024-06-12 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
10-week Less Defined Landscapes oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa ends.

Opera è Vita – Viva Verdi!
2024-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Four esteemed operatic soloists present an exciting concert of Verdi’s most famous arias and duets.

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
You can have a meeting with Marco DeVuono, President and CEO of Villa Charities Inc., for a one-on-one conversation to answer any questions or to share your thoughts on our programs and services.

The Love Boat…It’s Shirley Happening
2024-06-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
All aboard “The Love Boat…It’s Shirley Happening!” A fun-for-all live, singing, campy cabaret starring Shirley Happening, your drag ‘hostess with the mostess.’

Columbus Concert Band: Celebrating Italian Heritage Month
2024-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The award-winning band performs a repertoire of folk and popular music from Italy, as well as music from Italian composers.

Beatrice and Adolfo: Our Story
2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Singer Beatrice Carpino and pianist Adolfo De Santis take you on a musical journey through their lives, sharing with you the music that influenced and inspired them.

Michael Occhipinti & The Sicilian Jazz Project
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Michael Occhipinti’s JUNO-nominated Sicilian Jazz Project with special guest award-winning songwriter and jazz singer Laura Campisi.

Italian for Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) – Spring Term Program Ends
2024-06-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Studio 5, Columbus Centre
Villa Charities and Accademia dei Ragazzi are offering Italian classes for toddlers (ages 1 – 3) and their parents. Learn Italian through songs, games and stories.

Aria Delights
2024-06-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a delightful evening of classical music arias performed by the soprano singers of ArsMusica.

Summer Camp at the Columbus Centre - Opens
2024-07-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Meet & Greet with Neri Marcorè
2024-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Meet and greet with Neri Marcorè, the multifaceted actor, dubber, singer and television and radio host.

Salsa for Seniors
2024-07-03 17:15 - 18:15 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Dance your way through FREE Salsa and Latin dance lessons presented by TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, with the best professionals in Toronto and around the GTA!

Ballo Liscio – Outdoor Summer Edition
2024-07-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio continues every Wednesday all summer long in the Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, with live musical performances.

Summer Solstice Festa
2024-07-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our summer community event to enjoy some delicious food, dancing and live music by Fortunato Gratta.

Salsa for Seniors
2024-07-10 17:15 - 18:15 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Dances and Overtures
2024-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra perform a selection from their popular program, “Dances & Overtures”.
