Villa Charities

Chestnut Festival – Festa della Castagna
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our next festa community event to enjoy complimentary chestnuts* in celebration of San Martino, courtesy of ICBSAC and Villa Charities.

Ballo Liscio
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 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.

“Canadian Plays of Italian Heritage” Book Launch
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Book launch and presentations by the author and contributors to this landmark publication that challenges the definition of “Canadian” theatre.

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Exhibition Opening
2024-11-22 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.

Italian for Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) – Fall Term Program Ends
2024-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Opening Reception
2024-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Italian Christmas Baking Contest
2024-12-04 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.

Christmas Market
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Get into the Christmas spirit as you discover great gifts, enjoy delicious seasonal food and live musical entertainment.

Artista Painting Workshop - Fall Workshop Closes
2024-12-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
10-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa closes. Tuesdays, October 8 – December 10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Ballo Liscio
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

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.

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.

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

“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.
