Villa Charities

Friday Chats with our CEO, Marco DeVuono
2024-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

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
Art exhibition showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of students from our Columbus Centre Art Programs.

La Befana
2025-01-10 18:00 - 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!

Ballo Liscio
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy the Italian tradition of Ballo Liscio at Villa Charities’ popular social dancing nights featuring musical performances.

Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Calabria
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Immerse yourself in the bold and vibrant flavours of Calabria, a region known for its fiery and rustic cuisine.

Sausage Making Festa
2025-02-02 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 music by DJ Gianni Mignardi.

Books & Biscotti
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Columbus Room, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Enjoy an evening of poetry and more with Italian-Canadian authors Bruna Di Giuseppe-Bertoni, Joe Giampaolo, Christopher Manieri, Gianna Patriarca and Maria Zarrone.
RSVP by email: booksandbiscotti500@gmail.com

“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition”– Exhibition Opening
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
ORIGIN remind us that great paintings are not just seen; they are experienced. An exhibition of large-scale work by Kyle Bennett, Cheryl HJ Lee, Jan Wheeler, and Majid Zeraati.

Three Hundred Years of Neapolitan Songs
2025-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Explore the rich history of music from Napoli, performed on authentic instruments and sung in the iconic dialect by Festa Popolare.
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Taste of Italy Dinner Series: Napoli
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Ristorante Boccaccio, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Explore the soul of Naples through a dinner celebrating its renowned culinary culture.

One Night with the King
2025-02-28 20:30 - 22:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Bruno Nesci & The Dreamers Show Band perform in an Elvis tribute concert that promises to be a memorable night of music and nostalgia.

Special Olympics Team Canada Send-Off
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate with our community as we send off Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy!

International Women’s Day 2025
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a presentation that honours and reflects on stories of remarkable Italian Canadian women.

Carnevale 2025
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada
Celebrate the Venetian tradition of Carnevale with us! Enjoy mask-making, music, costumes, and more.

Pasta Making Classes – Emilia-Romagna
2025-03-11 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 Emilia-Romagna, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

“ORIGIN - Paintings of scale and ambition” - Guided Tour
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Upper Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
Join us for a special guided tour by curator Flavio Belli and an artist meet-and-greet for the exhibition.

Pasta Making Classes – Campania
2025-03-25 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 Campania, guided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Italian Immersion Toddler Program – Spring Term Program Begins
2025-03-26 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.
