“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition”– Exhibition Opening
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Ballo Liscio
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-16 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.

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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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

“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 – Campania
2025-03-25 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 Campania, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Spring Term Program Begins
2025-03-26 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.

One Night Only: The Daniel Barnes Quartet
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Daniel Barnes Quartet, featuring JUNO Award-winning recording artists, returns to the Columbus Centre for a special performance!

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Rome
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Journey to the heart of Italy with a dinner that embodies the timeless charm of Roman cuisine.

Guide to the Essential Italy
2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A course by Dr. Kenneth Bartlett. In collaboration with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses brings you the exceptional gems and daily life of Italy’s past and present in a visually stunning tour.

Ballo Liscio
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario

Artista Painting – Spring Workshop Begins
2025-04-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
9-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Tuesdays, April 8 – June 3.

Celebrate Spring
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a live performance by the Columbus Concert Band and special guest, soprano Kira Braun.

Less Defined Landscape – Spring Workshop Begins
2025-04-09 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
8-week Less Defined Landscapes oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Wednesdays, April 9 – 30, May 14 – June 4.

Wine Tasting Event
2025-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Taste the wine from Villa Charities’ wine pressing demonstration last year.

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Tuscany
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Transport yourself to the rolling hills of Tuscany with a dinner that showcases the region’s rustic, farm-inspired cuisine.
