Villa Charities

Pasta Making Classes – Campania
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience Italy through this hands-on pasta-making session, with a focus on Campania, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Ballo Liscio
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy the Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio at Villa Charities’ popular social dancing nights featuring musical performances.

“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition” - Guided Tour
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a special guided tour by curator Flavio Belli and an artist meet-and-greet for the exhibition.

Pasta Making Classes – Emilia-Romagna
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience Italy through this hands-on pasta-making session, with a focus on Emilia-Romagna, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Carnevale 2025
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the Venetian tradition of Carnevale with us! Enjoy mask-making, music, costumes, and more.

International Women’s Day 2025
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a presentation that honours and reflects on stories of remarkable Italian Canadian women.

Special Olympics Team Canada Send-Off
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate with our community as we send off Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy!

One Night with the King
2025-02-28 20:30 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Bruno Nesci & The Dreamers Show Band perform in an Elvis tribute concert that promises to be a memorable night of music and nostalgia.

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Napoli
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Explore the soul of Naples through a dinner celebrating its renowned culinary culture.

Three Hundred Years of Neapolitan Songs
2025-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Explore the rich history of music from Napoli, performed on authentic instruments and sung in the iconic dialect by Festa Popolare.
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“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition”– Exhibition Opening
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
ORIGIN remind us that great paintings are not just seen; they are experienced. An exhibition of large-scale work by Kyle Bennett, Cheryl HJ Lee, Jan Wheeler, and Majid Zeraati.

Books & Biscotti
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy an evening of poetry and more with Italian-Canadian authors Bruna Di Giuseppe-Bertoni, Joe Giampaolo, Christopher Manieri, Gianna Patriarca and Maria Zarrone.
RSVP by email: booksandbiscotti500@gmail.com

Sausage Making Festa
2025-02-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience the Italian tradition of sausage making plus enjoy a pasta lunch and music by DJ Gianni Mignardi.

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Calabria
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Immerse yourself in the bold and vibrant flavours of Calabria, a region known for its fiery and rustic cuisine.

La Befana
2025-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the Italian tradition marking the end of the Christmas holidays with storytelling and a visit from the Befana herself!

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Exhibition Closing
2025-01-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Art exhibition showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of students from our Columbus Centre Art Programs.

Columbus Concert Band – Holiday Concert
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Columbus Concert Band celebrates the holiday season with a performance of cherished Christmas music that will delight patrons of all ages.

Coro San Marco: “Glory Glory Alleluia”
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Following a successful tour of Italy, Coro San Marco invites you to a joyous celebration of Christmas.

Storie di Liberazione (Memories of the Liberation)
2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is proud to be the Venue Sponsor for Storie di Liberazione (Memories of the Liberation), a live event dedicated to the memories built during WWII in the winter of 1944/45 by Italian civilians who met the Canadian soldiers liberating Romagna, the eastern part of Emilia Romagna Region.

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-12-13 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.

Ballo Liscio
2024-12-11 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 all fall in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery with live musical performances.

Less Defined Landscape - Fall Workshop Closes
2024-12-11 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 closes. Wednesdays, October 9 – December 11.
