Villa Charities

Ferragosto
2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Ballo Liscio - Outdoor Social Dancing Nights
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio continues every Wednesday all summer long, featuring music by popular Italian DJs and musicians.

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Vermiglio”
2025-08-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffe Cinquecento Patio, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a magical evening under the stars with contemporary Italian films.

“Carnival: The Spirit and the Soul” – Exhibition Closing
2025-08-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A multimedia exhibition exploring Carnival’s traditions and contemporary forms.

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “L’abbaglio”
2025-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffe Cinquecento Patio, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ontario Culture Days: “On New Ground” – Opening Reception
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Fall Term Program Begins
2025-09-08 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.

Jump, Jive & Wail: A Tribute to Louis Prima
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Rocco Continenza and the Testifiers serve up the swingin’-est, wildest, and zaniest set of Louis Prima hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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
Visit the in-studio art gallery and be amazed by great classical works of art by students and master instructors.

Ontario Culture Days: Recreational Drop-in Dance Classes
2025-09-22 16:45 - 20:45, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-27 09:45 - 15:45 | 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: “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

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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