Villa Charities

Villa Charities Christmas Market
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Get into the Christmas spirit as you discover great gifts and plus enjoy outdoor festivities including a tree Lighting, dazzling holiday display, and live carolers!

Italian Christmas Baking Contest
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Bring your homemade Italian Christmas dessert and take part in our Traditional Italian Dessert Contest for your chance to win a prize.

Ballo Liscio - Social Dancing Nights
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio continues every Wednesday, featuring music by popular Italian DJs and musicians.

The Voice: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
2025-11-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the timeless legacy of Frank Sinatra with John Alcorn and The Daniel Barnes Trio.

“Captured Moments” – Exhibition Closing
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Multi-media exhibition featuring works by fibre artist Loretta Faveri exploring family memory, trauma and resilience.

Notte d’Amore
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Italian arias and songs performed by acclaimed soprano Sara Papini, accompanied by pianist Sabatino Vacca.

Chestnut Festival
2025-11-12 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 chestnuts* in celebration of San Martino.
* First-come, first served, while supplies last.

Lest We Forget: From Internment to Compassion
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Artist talk with Loretta Faveri exploring how personal experiences shape her creativity, amidst themes of self-compassion, forgiveness, and healing.

“Captured Moments”– Opening Reception
2025-11-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Heart & Hand Awards
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood, Toronto, ON, M3J 2W4, Canada
Celebrate our volunteers at the 2025 Heart & Hand Awards, where we recognize their dedication to Villa Charities.

An Evening with Lidia Bastianich
2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning television host Lidia Bastianich discusses her latest cookbook, “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta”.

A Taste of Gino - Live on stage
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall – North York, 5040 Yonge St, North York, Ontario, M2N 6R8, Canada
Villa Charities is proud to be a Premiere Sponsor of this evening of non-stop Italian cooking and fun with the one and only Gino D’Acampo.

A Musical Autumn
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Live musical performance by the award-winning Columbus Concert Band.

Brushstrokes of Tradition: Minhwa Canada Exhibition 2025 - Exhibition Closing
2025-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An inspiring exhibition presented by the Minhwa Art Association of Canada — showcasing the vibrant world of minhwa, Korean traditional folk painting.

2025 ICAP Conference: Walking Tour “College Street and Toronto’s Italians”
2025-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Various locations – College Street, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Villa Charities is the Venue Sponsor of the 2025 ICAP conference. This walking tour will explore the rich history and cultural contributions of Italian immigrants in Toronto.

2025 ICAP Conference
2025-10-25 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-24 08:30 - 17:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is the Venue Sponsor of the 2025 ICAP conference, which aims to empower members of Italian-Canadian communities across Canada to preserve and protect their histories.

Beatrice and Adolfo: Movie Magic
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience movie magic with Beatrice Carpino and Adolfo De Santis as they perform songs from popular movies.

2025 ICAP Conference: Keeping your Home Collection Safe
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is the Venue Sponsor of this free community workshop on how to preserve your old photos, letters or family treasures at home.

Brushstrokes of Tradition: Minhwa Canada Exhibition 2025 - Opening Reception
2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“The Dance”– Opening Reception
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lobby, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Exhibition by artist Vince Mancuso.

Brushstrokes of Tradition: Minhwa Canada Exhibition 2025 - Exhibition Opening
2025-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ontario Culture Days: Academy of Realist Art Studio Gallery Tours - Closing
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Academy of Realist Art, Third Floor, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Visit the in-studio art gallery and be amazed by great classical works of art by students and master instructors.
