Villa Charities

Notte d’Amore
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Italian arias and songs performed by acclaimed soprano Sara Papini, accompanied by pianist Sabatino Vacca.

“Captured Moments” – Exhibition Closing
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Multi-media exhibition featuring works by fibre artist Loretta Faveri exploring family memory, trauma and resilience.

Ballo Liscio - Social Dancing Nights
2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

The Voice: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
2025-11-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the timeless legacy of Frank Sinatra with John Alcorn and The Daniel Barnes Trio.

Italian Christmas Baking Contest
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Bring your homemade Italian Christmas dessert and take part in our Traditional Italian Dessert Contest for your chance to win a prize.

Villa Charities Christmas Market
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Get into the Christmas spirit as you discover great gifts and plus enjoy outdoor festivities including a tree Lighting, dazzling holiday display, and live carolers!

AICW 40th Anniversary Anthology: “The Nuances of Love”
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is the Venue Sponsor of this launch event celebrating the AICW’s 40th Anniversary Anthology, “The Nuances of Love”.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Fall Term Program Ends
2025-12-12 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.

"Annual Holiday Show & Sale" – Opening Reception
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Coro San Marco: “The Bells for Peace”
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join Coro San Marco for an afternoon of classical, traditional, and popular Christmas songs inspired by the themes of bells and peace.

Artista Painting – Fall Workshop Ends
2025-12-16 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 Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa ends. Tuesdays, October 7 – December 16.

Columbus Concert Band – Holiday Concert
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:15 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy a musical performance by the Columbus Concert Band featuring seasonal favourites with special guest, soprano Taylor Frisina.

Less Defined Landscape – Fall Workshop Ends
2025-12-17 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 ends. Wednesdays, October 8 – December 17.

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

"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

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!

“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
An international exhibition featuring 36 artists, showcasing diverse artistic traditions from Korea, Canada, the United States, China, Japan, Russia, and the broader Eurasian region.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“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 Closing
2026-01-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“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
Featuring the works of over 10 emerging artists, highlighting originality and creativity in an AI-driven world.

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.

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.

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.
