Villa Charities

Books and Biscotti
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a celebration of literature with an evening of poetry and music featuring Canadian authors.

Carnevale 2026
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Step into the magic of Italy’s most iconic Carnival at a festive evening of culture, creativity and fun for the whole family.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | 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.

“Forgotten Italians”
2026-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Professor Konrad Eisenbichler presents “Forgotten Italians”, and discusses the experiences of Julian-Dalmatian writers and artists in Canada.

Less Defined Landscape – Winter Workshop Ends
2026-02-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
4-week oil and acrylics Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa ends. Wednesdays, February 4 – 25.

Strings of Italy with Festa Popolare
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The talented Italian-Canadian musicians of Festa Popolare perform folk music from across Southern Italy on iconic string instruments.

International Women’s Day: Women of Jazz
2026-03-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Vocalist Joanna Majoko headlines an intimate International Women’s Day concert honouring the legendary women of jazz.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Winter Term Program Ends
2026-03-09 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.

“Figures in Flux” – Exhibition Closing
2026-03-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Featuring the works of over 10 emerging artists, highlighting originality and creativity in an AI-driven world.

“The Dance”– Exhibition Closing
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Lobby, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Exhibition by artist Vince Mancuso.

Democracy: The Ancient Origin of a Modern Concept
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:15 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
An engaging exploration of how democracy emerged in Classical Greece and evolved into a defining feature of modern Western politics.

Frank Moyo Live at the Columbus Centre
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is the proud Venue Sponsor of Frank Moyo Live at the Columbus Centre, presented by TLN Media Group – an interactive sing-along, live reading, and meet & greet with book signing of his heartwarming children’s book Nonna.

Italy Qualifier Screening – Semi-Final Match
2026-03-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us to cheer on Italy as they compete in the crucial semi-final qualifying match leading up to this summer’s global soccer tournament, at this free community screening event.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Spring Term Program Begins
2026-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Italy Qualifier Screening – Final Qualification Match
2026-03-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience the excitement of soccer together with fellow Azzurri fans, family, and friends at our free community screening of the final qualification match.

“Everything Must Go” – Exhibition Opening
2026-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A group exhibition by WARD 9 that reimagines the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery as a haunting dreamscape evoking memories of shopping malls and department stores of the past.

“The Other Half of the Apple”
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join Professor Konrad Eisenbichler as he presents “The Other Half of the Apple” and discusses the experiences of Julian-Dalmatian immigrants in Canada.

Less Defined Landscape – Spring Workshop Begins
2026-04-08 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 Less Defined Landscape Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Wednesdays, April 8 – June 24.

Wine Tasting Event
2026-04-08 18:00 - 18:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Taste the wine made at Villa Charities’ grape pressing demonstration.

Sounds of Spring
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Welcome spring with a live concert featuring the Columbus Concert Band, the Columbus Jazz Band and special guest soprano Taylor Frisina.

“Neapolitan Ice Cream: The Musical”
2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:45 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A two-person jukebox musical journey through one woman’s immigrant story, told through iconic Italian song and intimate narration.
