Pasta Making Classes – Calabria
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | 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
Author, translator, and historian David Pantano presents a two-part lecture exploring the evolution of Italian civilization.

Ballo Liscio - Outdoor Social Dancing Nights
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-09 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.

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.

Pasta Making Classes – Abruzzo
2025-06-10 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 Abruzzo, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Il Canto Italiano
2025-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A passionate performance of beautiful Italian music by acclaimed opera singers Sara Papini and Romulo Delgado, and pianist Sabatino Vacca.

L’eco dei Dialetti
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A celebration of Italian dialects through the performance of original works in poetry, prose and song.

Circus Cabaret…It’s Shirley Happening!
2025-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A live cabaret show filled with songs, comedy, costumes, stories, and fun!

Serenata Cinematica!
2025-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Coro San Marco performs a concert of iconic music from beloved films, with movie scenes projected during the performance.

Pasta Making Classes – Piemonte
2025-06-17 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 Piemonte, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Columbus Concert Band Celebrates Italy
2025-06-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Columbus Concert Band commemorates Italian Heritage Month with an unforgettable concert celebrating the rich musical traditions of Italy.

“The Casorsos: La Prima Famiglia”
2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:45 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
A documentary about the first Italian family in Okanagan Valley in 1883.

Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute Blessing
2025-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with us, as we welcome His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, to the Columbus Centre for a ceremony to bless the Immigrant Tribute donor name plaques, commemorative sculpture, and surrounding space.

“Past Present Future: L'Arte che Scompare / The Disappearing Arts” – Exhibition Closing
2025-06-27 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.

“Italia & Canada: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” – Exhibition Closing
2025-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Salsa for Seniors at Villa Charities
2025-07-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is the Venue Sponsor of Salsa for Seniors. Enjoy FREE Salsa and Latin dance lessons presented by the Salsa in Toronto Festival, with the best professionals in Toronto and around the GTA!

ICFF 2025: “Diabolik: Who Are You? (Chi Sei?)”
2025-07-09 19:15 - 22:15 | Birra Moretti Theatre, Distillery District
Villa Charities is a Film+ Sponsor of ICFF 2025 and proud to co-present the film “Diabolik: Who Are You? (Chi Sei?)” with the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival.

Speducci Summer Festa
2025-07-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our summer community event to enjoy some delicious food, dancing and music by DJ Gianni Mignardi.
