Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Summer Camp at the Columbus Centre – Closes
2026-08-14 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ferragosto
2026-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An outdoor community event featuring food, music, vendors and children’s activities in celebration of Ferragosto, the annual Italian summer holiday.

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: An Evening of Bossa Nova
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Backed by a stellar ensemble, acclaimed Brazilian vocalist Fernanda Cunha headlines an intimate evening of classic bossa nova.

Tomato Sauce-Making Festival
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate this annual Italian tradition with us and enjoy a plate of pasta, live musical entertainment and a complimentary jar of fresh tomato sauce to take home!

Festa delle Ciambelle
2026-09-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Live demonstration showcasing the art of making ciambelle, the traditional anise-flavoured bread from the City of Veroli in Italy’s Lazio region.

Republican Experiences in Renaissance Italy: Florence between Machiavelli and Guicciardini
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:15 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
An examination of how political turmoil in Renaissance Florence shaped the republican and democratic ideas of Machiavelli and Guicciardini.

Grape Pressing Festival
2026-10-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Live outdoor demonstration of the Italian tradition of grape pressing, with music and light refreshments.

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: Tribute to George Gershwin
2026-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A musical celebration of one of the most influential composers in jazz and American popular music: George Gershwin.

Between Democracy and Republic: The American and French Revolutions
2026-11-03 18:00 - 19:15 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A comparative journey through the American and French Revolutions revealing the ancient influences behind modern democratic and republican thought.

Chestnut Festival
2026-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our community festa to enjoy complimentary roasted chestnuts* in celebration of San Martino.

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: A Very Jazzy Christmas
2026-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
John Alcorn and the Daniel Barnes Trio bring swing and swagger to musical favourites of the holiday season.
