Less Defined Landscape – Winter Workshop Begins
2026-02-04 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
4-week oil and acrylics Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Wednesdays, February 4 – 25.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 and 5 more dates | 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.

Books and Biscotti
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a celebration of literature with an evening of poetry and music featuring Canadian authors.

Carnevale 2026
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Step into the magic of Italy’s most iconic Carnival at a festive evening of culture, creativity and fun for the whole family.

“Forgotten Italians”
2026-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Professor Konrad Eisenbichler presents “Forgotten Italians”, and discusses the experiences of Julian-Dalmatian writers and artists in Canada.

Less Defined Landscape – Winter Workshop Ends
2026-02-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
4-week oil and acrylics Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa ends. Wednesdays, February 4 – 25.

Strings of Italy with Festa Popolare
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The talented Italian-Canadian musicians of Festa Popolare perform folk music from across Southern Italy on iconic string instruments.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Winter Term Program Ends
2026-03-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities and Leonardo Da Vinci Academy are offering Italian immersion classes for toddlers (ages 1 – 3) and their parents. Learn Italian through songs, games and stories.

“Figures in Flux” – Exhibition Closing
2026-03-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Featuring the works of over 10 emerging artists, highlighting originality and creativity in an AI-driven world.

“The Dance”– Exhibition Closing
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Lobby, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Exhibition by artist Vince Mancuso.

“The Other Half of the Apple”
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join Professor Konrad Eisenbichler as he presents “The Other Half of the Apple” and discusses the experiences of Julian-Dalmatian immigrants in Canada.

Wine Tasting Event
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Taste the wine made at Villa Charities’ grape pressing demonstration.

Artista Painting – Winter Workshop Ends
2026-04-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
13-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa ends. Tuesdays, February 3 – April 28.

Giro Cycling Fundraiser
2026-05-24 | Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Ave, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the 19th Annual Villa Charities’ Giro Cycling Fundraiser.

Summer Camp at the Columbus Centre – Opens
2026-06-29 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Arrosticini Summer Festa
2026-07-26 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 musical entertainment.

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.
