CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This year marks the centenary of the birth of Pier Paolo Pasolini.  As part of the schedule of events to mark the occasion, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with the Department of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto and Villa Charities, presents a talk on the iconic film director with Rhodes Scholar […]

A three-part Cultural Tuesdays journey through the music of three of the most influential, Academy Award-winning, Italian film composers: Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov and Nicola Piovani.

Join us every Wednesday for our social dancing nights with live musical performances by Bruno Nesci. Wednesdays, March 16 - May 4

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Pier Paolo Pasolini's birth, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with Villa Charities explores "Pasolini the poet" in this staged reading by Nestor Saied and RH Thomson, preceded by a brief introduction on Pasolini by Prof. Donato Santeramo (Queen's University, Kingston ON). Ticket Reservation Required.

Presented by the Quiet Immigrant Project and sponsored by Villa Charities, join us for “Stasera Si Mangia e Balla.” Spend the evening tasting glorious Italian food and enjoying incredible wine. Then, take over the dance floor with our live band, Baci!

Hosted by The Quiet Immigrant Project and sponsored by Villa Charities, Italian Roots in Education is a panel discussion with some incredible academics from various Universities in Ontario and Eastern Canada.

Antonio Canova: The life and work of Italy’s foremost sculptor Part #1 - Biography & Key Works: David Pantano celebrates the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, whose works are world-renowned. The presentation places Canova in his rightful historical and cultural contexts and explores the philosophical implications of his art.

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 […]

A three-part Cultural Tuesdays journey through the music of three of the most influential, Academy Award-winning, Italian film composers: Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov and Nicola Piovani.

Antonio Canova: The life and work of Italy’s foremost sculptor Part #2 - “Italian Venus” Statues: David Pantano celebrates the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, whose works are world-renowned. The presentation places Canova in his rightful historical and cultural contexts and explores the philosophical implications of his art.

Join us for a special, one-night-only advance screening of the Italian box office hit film “Diabolik,” the dark and romantic story of the first meeting between master thief Diabolik and Eva Kant, set in the fictional state of Clerville in the late 1960s. Presented by Villa Charities and TLN Media Group.

A concert of Baroque music inspired by the sounds of nature.

Villa Charities and TLN Media Group invite you to join us on May 21, for an afternoon of music and refreshments celebrating the deep connections between Italy and Toronto. Featuring Toronto City Opera soloists Romulo Delgado and Angela Maria Sanchez, performing highlights from Cavalleria Rusticana, classic Neapolitan songs, Verdi and Rossini.

Our online book club is an opportunity to explore and discuss contemporary Italian literature while learning Italian.

Join Villa Charities along with Sándor Vezér from publisher Giovan8, and a pre-recorded interview with author Edoardo Maturo, for this special book launch presentation.

We invite all members of the community to join us at the Columbus Centre for the Villa Charities Annual General Meeting.

Experience the premier cycling event of the year at our Giro Cycling Fundraiser on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge.

A three-part Cultural Tuesdays journey through the music of three of the most influential, Academy Award-winning, Italian film composers: Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov and Nicola Piovani.

Mario Lanza, born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza, was an Italian-American performer who brought operatic singing to the big screen in the golden age of Hollywood. As an actor and singer, he recorded multiple chart-topping hits, and brushed shoulders with the most talented celebrities of his time. Sadly, he did not live to realize his full operatic […]

Join us as we celebrate Italian Heritage Month with a concert by the Coro San Marco, featuring conductors Michael Colla and Daniele Colla, with pianist Adolfo De Santis.  Enjoy a programme of music centred on the theme of immigrant journeys and stories.  The concert will feature Canadian composers, arrangers and writers. Coro San Marco will […]