Villa Charities

Wine Tasting Event
2025-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Ballo Liscio
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

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.

“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition”– Exhibition Closing
2025-04-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
ORIGIN reminds 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.

Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Ceremony
2025-04-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Wall, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W., North York, Ontario, M6A 1C3
The Consulate General of Italy and Villa Charities together with the Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Project Committee invite you to join us in honouring the memory of the thousands of Italian fallen workers.

Pasta Making Classes – Veneto
2025-04-29 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 Veneto, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

“Transmission and Transformation"
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A documentary screening and Q&A with musicologist Roberta De Piccoli.

Librissimi 2025 Opening Show: Molise My Home
2025-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Dive into a world of music, poetry, culture, and community as we celebrate the rich heritage of Molise in this unique event.

“Past Present Future: L'Arte che Scompare / The Disappearing Arts” – Exhibition Opening
2025-05-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Lower Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Part of the Contact Photography Festival, Cindi Edmond’s four-part photography series is an exploration of extinguishing cultural arts in Italy.

Pasta Making Classes – Puglia
2025-05-06 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 Puglia, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

“Past Present Future: L'Arte che Scompare / The Disappearing Arts” – Opening Reception
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lower Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

“Past Present Future: L'Arte che Scompare / The Disappearing Arts” – Artist Talk
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Lower Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Artist Cindi Edmond will be interviewed by former CBC Arts reporter Margo Kelly.

Ancient Italian Civilization: A Journey Through the Ages – Part 1
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Author, translator, and historian David Pantano presents a two-part lecture exploring the evolution of Italian civilization.

Ballo Liscio - Outdoor Social Dancing Nights
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-28 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.

“Past Present Future: L'Arte che Scompare / The Disappearing Arts” – Artist Meet & Greet
2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A meet & greet with the exhibition artist Cindi Edmond.

Pasta Making Classes – Calabria
2025-05-20 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 Calabria, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Ancient Italian Civilization: A Journey Through the Ages – Part 2
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Giro Cycling Fundraiser
2025-05-25 | Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Ave, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the 18th Annual Villa Charities’ Giro Cycling Fundraiser.

Annual General Meeting
2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for these public meetings that include brief presentations and a Q&A session with the Executive team and Board Directors, to keep our community up to date on the latest projects and plans for Villa Charities and our affiliates.

Casa (Home)
2025-05-27 12:45 - 13:45 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy Gym, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A unique theatrical experience for ages 1 – 4, “Casa” makes its Columbus Centre debut as part of Toronto’s WeeFestival

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Spring Term Program Ends
2025-05-30 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.

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Emilia Romagna
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Indulge in the culinary heart of Italy with a dinner dedicated to Emilia Romagna, a region celebrated for its artisanal food heritage.

Artista Painting – Spring Workshop Closes
2025-06-03 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 closes. Tuesdays, April 8 – June 3.

Pasta Making Classes – Sicily
2025-06-03 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 Sicily, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Less Defined Landscape – Spring Workshop Closes
2025-06-04 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 closes. Wednesdays, April 9 – 30, May 14 – June 4.

“Italia & Canada: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” – Opening Reception
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Artworks presenting a portrait of Italy and Canada through the lens of Italian Canadian artists with diverse backgrounds.
