CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This 4-part lecture series commemorates the late composer Ennio Morricone by examining his career through his unforgettable film soundtracks, from Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns to Hollywood films by Quentin Tarantino. Inspired by his biography“ Ennio Morricone: In His Own Words”, these lectures will reflect on Morricone’s personal experiences as a composer for Italian and international […]

Our popular music and dancing nights return! Join us every Wednesday at 7:00pm for our free social dancing nights with live musical performances!

Join us for our NEW Villa Cucina cooking class series, and experience authentic Italian dishes with professional Chef, Luciano Schipano. Each week, Chef Schipano and his team will discuss new dishes in detail and provide step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will learn hands-on cooking techniques, how to best use essential ingredients and foolproof recipes to recreate for […]

We invite all members of the community to join us for a public meeting to discuss a proposed Villa Colombo Toronto – Revitalization project. The meeting will include a presentation by Marco DeVuono, President and CEO, Villa Charities Inc., followed by a Q & A session with Mr. DeVuono and John Hendriks, Board Chair, Villa […]

Did you move from Italy in the last 20 years? Then join us and fellow expatriates for a festive meet & greet. Reunite with fellow colleagues and celebrate new friendships as we enjoy un piatto di pasta prepared by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Join us for our NEW Villa Cucina cooking class series, and experience authentic Italian dishes with professional Chef, Luciano Schipano. Each week, Chef Schipano and his team will discuss new dishes in detail and provide step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will learn hands-on cooking techniques, how to best use essential ingredients and foolproof recipes to recreate for […]

Our popular music and dancing nights return! Join us every Wednesday at 7:00pm for our free social dancing nights with live musical performances!

You can have a virtual 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. These informal chats will be held on the 2nd Friday of every month, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Appointments are 20 minutes […]

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with the Coro San Marco Choir, featuring conductor Michael Colla and pianist Adolfo De Santis.

This 4-part lecture series commemorates the late composer Ennio Morricone by examining his career through his unforgettable film soundtracks, from Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns to Hollywood films by Quentin Tarantino. Inspired by his biography“ Ennio Morricone: In His Own Words”, these lectures will reflect on Morricone’s personal experiences as a composer for Italian and international […]

Join us for our NEW Villa Cucina cooking class series, and experience authentic Italian dishes with professional Chef, Luciano Schipano. Each week, Chef Schipano and his team will discuss new dishes in detail and provide step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will learn hands-on cooking techniques, how to best use essential ingredients and foolproof recipes to recreate for […]

Our popular music and dancing nights return! Join us every Wednesday at 7:00pm for our free social dancing nights with live musical performances!

Experience the Vesuvius Ensemble as they perform traditional Southern Italian folk songs, accompanied by instruments typical of the Italian countryside. Celebrate the holiday season with this special performance including a pastorale played on the zampogna, special bagpipes traditionally played by shepherds on Christmas Eve. Vesuvius Ensemble: Francesco Pellegrino, Lucas Harris, Louis Simão, Romina Di Gasbarro Special Guest: […]

Celebrate the holiday season with a live performance of popular Christmas music! Under the direction of Annamaria Mazzaferro, the award-winning Columbus Concert Band will perform a selection of popular concert band standards and traditional Italian band music, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.