Villa Charities

2025 ICAP Conference: Keeping your Home Collection Safe
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Ballo Liscio - Social Dancing Nights
2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-17 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.

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
An inspiring exhibition presented by the Minhwa Art Association of Canada — showcasing the vibrant world of minhwa, Korean traditional folk painting.

“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.

Mariachi Fiesta with Tenor Romulo Delgado
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy the passion and excitement of authentic Mexican Mariachi featuring acclaimed tenor Romulo Delgado live in concert.

Ontario Culture Days: Tarantelle d’Italia
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Discover the music and dance of the Tarantella with entertainment by Fortunato Gratta.

Less Defined Landscape – Fall Workshop Begins
2025-10-08 00:30 - 15:30
11-week oil and acrylics Less Defined Landscape Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Wednesdays, October 8 – December 17.

Ontario Culture Days: Stone Art Creation Workshop
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Create beautiful and colourful patterns on river rocks in the hands-on Stone Art Creation Workshop.

Artista Painting – Fall Workshop Begins
2025-10-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
11-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Tuesdays, October 7 – December 16.

Grape Pressing Festival
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a live outdoor demonstration of the Italian tradition of grape pressing, with music and light refreshments.

Ontario Culture Days: Villa Colombo Seniors Art Show
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Lobby, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Discover the creativity of Villa Colombo Toronto’s seniors through a collection of acrylic and oil paintings, available for purchase.

VCTA - Paint & Sip Event
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Villa Colombo Toronto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2P9, Canada
Villa Colombo Toronto Auxiliary (VCTA) presents a Paint & Sip fundraising event at Villa Colombo Toronto. Funds raised are for the benefit of residents at Villa Colombo Toronto.

Ontario Culture Days: Books and Biscotti
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a celebration of literature with an evening of poetry and short stories featuring Italian Canadian authors.

Ontario Culture Days: Hatha Yoga in the Gallery
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Expert instructor Seth Mohan leads this free Hatha Yoga class in Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.

Ontario Culture Days: “On New Ground” – Exhibition Closing
2025-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Retrospective of Giuseppe Mercurio’s work, a significant representative of the Italian artistic diaspora to Canada after the Second World War.

Ontario Culture Days: Recreational Drop-in Dance Classes
2025-09-27 09:45 - 15:45, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-22 16:45 - 20:45 | DanzArts Toronto, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Try a recreational dance class at DanzArts Toronto for free!

Ontario Culture Days: Gentle Hatha Yoga in the Gallery
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Expert instructor Seth Mohan leads this free Gentle Hatha Yoga class in Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.

Ontario Culture Days: Academy of Realist Art Studio Gallery Tours - Opening
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Academy of Realist Art, Third Floor, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Sicily in September
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 | NODO Liberty, 120 Lynn Williams Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3N6, Canada
Villa Charities Next Gen Leaders Committee inaugural launch event, ‘Sicily in September,’ a mixer hosted at NODO Liberty in Toronto.

Tomato Sauce-Making Festival / Festa del Pomodoro
2025-09-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate this annual Italian tradition with us and enjoy a plate of pasta and music by DJ Gianni Mignardi. Plus, receive a complimentary jar of fresh tomato sauce to enjoy at home.

"The Devil In His Big Blue Eyes"
2025-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join author Marlene Giuliano as she shares her true story on setting her teenage son free from a deal he made with the devil.

Festa delle Ciambelle
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.
