Villa Charities

Wine Pressing
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Anthony Fusco Sr. Courtyard, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us and discover the seasonal tradition of wine pressing.

Ballo Liscio
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-11 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 all fall in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery with live musical performances.

Heart & Hand Awards
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood, Toronto, ON, M3J 2W4, Canada
Celebrate our volunteers at the 2024 Heart & Hand Awards, where we recognize volunteers who dedicate themselves to Villa Charities.

Music for an Autumn Evening
2024-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a live musical performance by the Columbus Concert Band!

Christmas Market
2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Get into the Christmas spirit as you discover great gifts, enjoy delicious seasonal food and live musical entertainment.

“Classic Beauties” Revisited
2024-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The acoustic Daniel Barnes Quartet play jazz tunes from Barnes’ “Classic Beauties” and “Culmination” albums.

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-13 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.

Slow Food Toronto: Farm to Table Dinner at Boccaccio
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
This event showcases the best of the region’s seasonal produce and artisanal craftsmanship, offering a menu that highlights the true taste of Ontario’s harvest!

Official Unveiling: Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us to celebrate the historic opening of the Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute installation honouring Italian Immigrants and their families.

“La Superficie Introvabile” / “The Unfindable Surface” – Exhibition Closing
2024-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
A celebration of 2024 Italian Contemporary Art Day by featuring the works of Anna Romanello and Mario Martinelli.

Chestnut Festival – Festa della Castagna
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for our next festa community event to enjoy complimentary chestnuts* in celebration of San Martino, courtesy of ICBSAC and Villa Charities.

“Canadian Plays of Italian Heritage” Book Launch
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Book launch and presentations by the author and contributors to this landmark publication that challenges the definition of “Canadian” theatre.

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Exhibition Opening
2024-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Art exhibition showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of students from our Columbus Centre Art Programs.

Italian for Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) – Fall Term Program Ends
2024-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Studio 5, Columbus Centre
Villa Charities and Accademia dei Ragazzi are offering Italian classes for toddlers (ages 1 – 3) and their parents. Learn Italian through songs, games and stories.

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Opening Reception
2024-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

Italian Christmas Baking Contest
2024-12-04 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.

Artista Painting Workshop - Fall Workshop Closes
2024-12-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
10-week oil and acrylics Artista Painting Workshop with Sam Paonessa closes. Tuesdays, October 8 – December 10.

Less Defined Landscape - Fall Workshop Closes
2024-12-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
10-week Less Defined Landscapes oil and acrylic painting workshop with Sam Paonessa closes. Wednesdays, October 9 – December 11.

Storie di Liberazione (Memories of the Liberation)
2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Villa Charities is proud to be the Venue Sponsor for Storie di Liberazione (Memories of the Liberation), a live event dedicated to the memories built during WWII in the winter of 1944/45 by Italian civilians who met the Canadian soldiers liberating Romagna, the eastern part of Emilia Romagna Region.

Coro San Marco: “Glory Glory Alleluia”
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Following a successful tour of Italy, Coro San Marco invites you to a joyous celebration of Christmas.

Columbus Concert Band – Holiday Concert
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
The Columbus Concert Band celebrates the holiday season with a performance of cherished Christmas music that will delight patrons of all ages.

Columbus Centre Art Programs Exhibition & Sale – Exhibition Closing
2025-01-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
