Villa Charities

Artista Painting Workshop - Winter Term Classes End
2024-03-26 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa fall term classes end.
February 6 – March 26

Downsview Community Legal Services Talk
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A presentation and Q&A to learn about available mental health resources and self-navigation tools from Downsview Community Legal Services.

Opera è Vita – Dashing Divas
2024-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An International Women’s Month concert celebrating women in opera.

Donne! New Phoenix Ensemble Concert
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience this newly created avant-garde trio performance by New Phoenix Ensemble, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024.

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-03-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ON
You can have a meeting with Marco DeVuono, President and CEO of Villa Charities Inc., for a one-on-one conversation to answer any questions or to share your thoughts on our programs and services.

Celebrating Italian Women - International Women’s Day 2024
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate 2024 International Women’s Day with a presentation that honours and reflects on the stories of three remarkable Italian Canadian women.

Less Defined Landscape – Winter Workshop Begins
2024-03-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
4-week Less Defined Landscapes oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa begins.
March 6 – March 27

Pasta Making Classes
2024-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W,
Pasta Making Class: Lasagne alla Bolognese
Learn about making fresh spinach pasta dough through a demonstration of the very traditional way of making lasagne from Bologna.

“Youth, Truth and Imagination” – Exhibition Opening
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A vibrant exhibit of pure imagination, where stories of everyday life, diaspora, feminism, queer and racial identities transcend into abstract fictitious masterpieces. With a mesmerizing collection spanning painting, paper cuts, sculpture, and textile works, the exhibition invites you to explore the boundless depths of creative expression.

The Power of Pause and Perseverance
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
This interactive mindfulness workshop is an opportunity to reflect on our collective experience of growth and resilience throughout the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants will be engaged in story sharing, while authors Dr. Julia Manini and Anne-Joyelle Occhicone connect a reading from “The Great Pause: Perseverance Through the Pandemic” with the experiences of those attending the workshop. Themes of gratitude, social-emotional connections, and mindfulness will be a focus of this reflective, interactive experience.
Participants will be given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book.

In the Moment: Improvising a Singles Soirée
2024-02-22 19:30 - 23:59 | OCAD – 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1, OCAD - 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1, Toronto, Ontario, M5T1W1
Step “Into the Moment: Improvising a Singles Soirée,” where live art, music, and mingling collide for an epic night

“The Heart of the Matter” – Exhibition Closing
2024-02-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A powerful and thought-provoking exhibition by 20 artists of the things we hold in our hearts, both positive and negative.

"The South"
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Andrea Ramolo’s ‘The South’ – Community Film Screening
“The South” documentary follows Italian-Canadian recording filmmaker and artist Andrea Ramolo to the Salento in southern Italy to explore the rich history of its folk music and dance.

The Italian Community Celebrates Senator Toni Varone
2024-02-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood, Toronto, ON, M3J 2W4, Canada
GTA’s Italian Canadian community will come together for a special celebration to honour Toronto businessman and philanthropist Toni Varone on his recent appointment to the Senate of Canada.

Carnevale 2024
2024-02-13 15:30 - 17:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An afternoon of fun activities for the whole family with music, arts & crafts in celebration of Mardi Gras.

“The Dad Who Cried Calcio”
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Spend an enjoyable evening with friends at the book launch party for “The Dad Who Cried Calcio”.

Jazz Night: Hilario Durán with Special Guest Adys Rodriguez
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Renowned Cuban-Canadian musician Hilario Durán performs tunes from his acclaimed JUNO-nominated album “Contumbao”.

Pasta Making Classes
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W,
Pasta Making Class: The Shapes of Sardinia
Learn about making fresh pasta shapes typical of the cuisine of from Sardinia.

Art and Poetry: For the Love of Expression
2024-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for an inspiring evening of original written works created specifically for “The Heart of the Matter” exhibition and performed by five award-winning poets.

Artista Painting Workshop - Winter Term Classes Begin
2024-02-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa fall term classes begin.
February 6 – March 26

Sausage Making Festa
2024-02-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience the Italian tradition of sausage making plus enjoy a pasta lunch and live music.

“The Heart of the Matter” – Exhibition Opening
2024-02-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Festa Popolare in Concert
2024-01-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Experience a performance of the ancient, joyous, and sometimes surprising traditional dance music of Southern Italy with Festa Popolare.

La Befana
2024-01-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The traditional children’s event with storytelling and a visit from the Befana witch herself!

Mostra dei Presepi / Nativity Scene Exhibition - Closing
2024-01-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Come and view the beautiful display of nativity scenes, curated by Centro Scuola.
