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Italian Language Program for Adults – Beginner II Course Begins
2027-01-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Advance your Italian language skills through our engaging, in-person courses designed specifically for adult learners.

Less Defined Landscape – Fall Workshop Ends
2026-12-09 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 Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins Wednesdays, October 7 – December 9.

Artista Painting – Fall Workshop Ends
2026-12-08 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 6 – December 8.

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: A Very Jazzy Christmas
2026-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
John Alcorn and the Daniel Barnes Trio bring swing and swagger to musical favourites of the holiday season.

Italian Language Program for Adults – Intermediate I Course Ends
2026-12-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language with our engaging, in-person courses designed specifically for adult learners.

Italian Language Program for Adults – Beginner I Course Ends
2026-12-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Chestnut Festival
2026-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our community festa to enjoy complimentary roasted chestnuts* in celebration of San Martino.

Between Democracy and Republic: The American and French Revolutions
2026-11-03 18:00 - 19:15 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A comparative journey through the American and French Revolutions revealing the ancient influences behind modern democratic and republican thought.

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: Tribute to George Gershwin
2026-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A musical celebration of one of the most influential composers in jazz and American popular music: George Gershwin.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-10-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-16 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.

“Tentacles and Branches: Mystical Intersections of the Wild and Wired” – Exhibition Closing
2026-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Through a series of richly detailed, baroque paintings, artist Mimmo Baronello explores the relationship between nature and the digital age.

An Evening with Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk in Support of Villa Colombo Toronto
2026-10-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood, Toronto, ON, M3J 2W4, Canada
An unforgettable evening with acclaimed Canadian artists Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk as they headline a special fundraiser in support of Villa Colombo Toronto.

Less Defined Landscape – Fall Workshop Begins
2026-10-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Artista Painting – Fall Workshop Begins
2026-10-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Grape Pressing Festival
2026-10-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Live outdoor demonstration of the Italian tradition of grape pressing, with music and light refreshments.

“Tentacles and Branches: Mystical Intersections of the Wild and Wired” – Exhibition Opening
2026-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“Altered States: Photography Transformed” – Exhibition Closing
2026-09-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Exhibit featuring the work of nine artists who challenge traditional ideas of what a photograph can be.

Republican Experiences in Renaissance Italy: Florence between Machiavelli and Guicciardini
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:15 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
An examination of how political turmoil in Renaissance Florence shaped the republican and democratic ideas of Machiavelli and Guicciardini.

Festa delle Ciambelle
2026-09-20 11:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Exhibit Tour of “Altered States: Photography Transformed”
2026-09-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Take a closer look at the exhibition “Altered States: Photography Transformed“ with a tour led by curator, Flavio Belli.

Italian Language Program for Adults – Intermediate I Course Begins
2026-09-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Italian Language Program for Adults – Beginner I Course Begins
2026-09-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Tomato Sauce-Making Festival
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate this annual Italian tradition with us and enjoy a plate of pasta, live musical entertainment and a complimentary jar of fresh tomato sauce to take home!

Jazz at the Columbus Centre: An Evening of Bossa Nova
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Backed by a stellar ensemble, acclaimed Brazilian vocalist Fernanda Cunha headlines an intimate evening of classic bossa nova.
