Villa Charities

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

“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.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Books and Biscotti
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Less Defined Landscape – Winter Workshop Begins
2026-02-04 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 begins. Wednesdays, February 4 – 25.

A Catastrophe Lasting 500 Years
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W,
Join Professor Franco Pierno as he presents “Il disastro di Pavia” and discusses the process of translating Jean Giono’s 1963 book into Italian.

Artista Painting – Winter Workshop Begins
2026-02-03 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
13-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa begins. Tuesdays, February 3 – April 28.

Sausage Making Festa
2026-02-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy the Italian tradition of sausage-making along with a pasta lunch and live musical entertainment.

“Figures in Flux” – Exhibition Opening
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“Dialogue in Time” – Exhibition Closing
2026-01-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An international exhibition featuring 36 artists, showcasing diverse artistic traditions from Korea, Canada, the United States, China, Japan, Russia, and the broader Eurasian region.

“Dialogue in Time” – Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“Dialogue in Time” – Exhibition Opening
2026-01-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

La Befana
2026-01-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the Italian tradition marking the end of the Christmas holidays with storytelling and a visit from the Befana herself!

"Annual Holiday Show & Sale" – Exhibition Closing
2026-01-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Academy of Realist Art’s Annual Holiday Show & Sale returns to the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery with over 100 paintings and drawings available for purchase.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Winter Term Program Begins
2026-01-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ballo Liscio - Social Dancing Nights
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
