“Cinema Sotto le Stelle” - “La Kryptonite nella Borsa”
2024-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Caffe Cinquecento, Columbus Centre
Join us for a magical evening under the stars with classic Italian films.

Summer Camp at the Columbus Centre - Closes
2024-08-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ballo Liscio – Outdoor Summer Edition
2024-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio continues every Wednesday all summer long in the Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, with live musical performances.

“Cinema Sotto le Stelle” - “La Luce nella Masseria”
2024-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffe Cinquecento, Columbus Centre

Women of the Academy of Realist Art - Exhibition Closing
2024-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
This all-female exhibition features artists who skillfully use classical techniques from 18th-century French Academies to create stunning pieces that speak to contemporary audiences.

Ballo Liscio
2024-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join Villa Charities on Wednesday, September 11, for the popular social dancing night featuring music from DJ Gianni Mignardi

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-09-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-11 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.

Tomato Sauce-Making Festival / Festa del Pomodoro
2024-09-14 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 live music by the Armonia Music Trio. Plus, receive a complimentary jar of fresh tomato sauce to enjoy at home.

Adrian Galante Trio
2024-09-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Multifaceted, young jazz clarinetist and pianist Adrian Galante performs at the Columbus Centre for one night only.

Culture Days: Drop-In Music Lessons
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Music Studios, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy a free 15-minute music lesson in voice, guitar, piano, ukulele or drums with musician Josh Clemenger from Columbus Centre School of Music.

Culture Days: Academy of Realist Art Studio Art Exhibition - Opening
2024-09-21 10:00 - 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 our students and master instructors.

Culture Days: Recreational Drop-in Dance Classes
2024-09-23 16:45 - 20:45, 2024-09-25 16:45 - 20:45, 2024-09-28 09:45 - 14:30 | DanzArts Toronto, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Try a recreational dance class for free! DanzArts Toronto’s Recreational classes for ages 2.5 and up are designed to nurture creativity and provide a rewarding dance experience for all students.

Italian for Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) – Fall Term Program Begins
2024-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

"‘Artists’ Retrospectives" Exhibition - Opening
2024-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The f8 Photography Collective, formed in 2010, will host its 27th photography exhibition at the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, its second at the Columbus Centre.

Opera è Vita – Music of the World
2024-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Featuring some of the most famous melodies from around the world with an extremely talented live band and tenor Romulo Delgado.

Culture Days: The Vines of Diaspora
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The AICW Biennial Conference features literary readings (poetry, prose & plays) and artistic works in Italian Canadian literature and culture from a variety of genres.

Culture Days: Hula Dancing with Seniors in Action
2024-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate National Seniors Day with a wonderful evening of performances and demonstrations by Seniors in Action.

Culture Days: Hatha Yoga in the Gallery
2024-10-02 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Culture Days: Ballo Liscio
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join Villa Charities on Wednesdays for these popular social dancing nights featuring music from DJ Fortunato Gratta and DJ Sam Severino.

Culture Days: Gentle Hatha Yoga in the Gallery
2024-10-03 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.

Culture Days: Instrument Petting Zoo
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Music Studios, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Our instrument ‘petting zoo’ gives children an opportunity to see, hold and experience an assortment of musical instruments in a supervised environment

"‘Artists’ Retrospectives" Exhibition - Closing
2024-10-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Artista Painting Workshop - Fall Workshop Begins
2024-10-08 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 begins. Tuesdays, October 8 – December 10.

Less Defined Landscape - Fall Workshop Begins
2024-10-09 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 begins. Wednesdays, October 9 – December 11.

Culture Days: “Two Grandmothers, One Path”
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Book launch and presentation of the children’s book “Two Grandmothers, One Path: Walking with Kokum – Walking with Nonna” by author Marisa Agostini.

Culture Days: Academy of Realist Art Studio Art Exhibition - Closing
2024-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Academy of Realist Art, Third Floor, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
