Villa Charities

“From A to B: Artistic Craftsmanship Meets Alighiero Boetti” – Exhibition Opening
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An exhibition of unique works by master artisans across disciplines, using traditional techniques to interpret the art and ideas of Alighiero Boetti.

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
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.

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Scordato”
2026-08-08 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Contemporary Italian film screenings on the big screen under the stars.

Ballo Liscio – Social Dancing Nights
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-26 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.

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Il Principe di Roma”
2026-08-13 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Coppa Italia match screenings - Fiorentina v. TBD
2026-08-14 15:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “La Donna per Me”
2026-08-15 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Ferragosto
2026-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
An outdoor community event featuring food, music, vendors and children’s activities in celebration of Ferragosto, the annual Italian summer holiday.

Outdoor Coppa Italia match screenings - Lazio v. Mantova
2026-08-16 15:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Coppa Italia match screenings - Palermo v. Lecce
2026-08-17 15:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Con Tutto il Cuore”
2026-08-17 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

“From A to B: Artistic Craftsmanship Meets Alighiero Boetti” – Exhibition Closes
2026-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Belli Ciao”
2026-08-20 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Inter v. Monza
2026-08-22 12:25 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “I Predatori”
2026-08-22 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Inter v. Monza (Encore)
2026-08-23 08:55 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Frosinone v. Juventus
2026-08-23 12:25 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Torino v. Milan
2026-08-23 14:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Genitori vs Influencer”
2026-08-24 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Searching for the Italian Language: Dante Alighieri & Italy’s Dialects
2026-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
An exploration of Dante Alighieri’s search for a literary Italian language through the diverse dialects of medieval Italy, led by Dr. Giulio Leghissa.

L’eco dei Dialetti
2026-08-27 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.

Summer Camp at the Columbus Centre – Closes
2026-08-28 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada

“Altered States: Photography Transformed” – Exhibition Opening
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Exhibit featuring the work of nine artists who challenge traditional ideas of what a photograph can be.

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Juventus v. Parma
2026-08-29 14:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Cinema Sotto le Stelle – “Primadonna”
2026-08-29 21:00 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Juventus v. Parma (Encore)
2026-08-30 08:55 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Napoli v. Como
2026-08-30 12:25 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Outdoor Serie A Italian Championship Soccer match screening - Lazio v. Genoa
2026-08-30 14:30 | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
