CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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 […]

This event brings together a myriad of health and wellness professionals to speak on the value of health and wellness in a senior population. Hosted by The Quiet Immigrant Project and sponsored by Villa Charities.

Villa Charities is pleased to invite you to free virtual readings of selected works by Italian-Canadian authors Tina Biello, Christopher DiRaddo, Guglielmo D’Izzia and Annalisa Panati. Presented in collaboration with the Association of Italian-Canadian Writers. With financial assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada.

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 […]

In this new three-part series, Sebastiano will take viewers behind-the-scenes to unveil the secrets of some of the oldest crafts in the Republic of Venice—La Serenissima. New video will be shared each week at 12:00pm EST.

The Columbus Concert Band celebrates Italian Heritage Month with a repertoire of Italian music. Presented in partnership with Columbus Concert Band.

A night of comedy, comedic performance, and delicious, traditional pizza! Join us for this event tasting Neapolitan-style pizzas prepared by Chef Luciano Schipano, accompanied by friends, laughs and fun. Hosted by The Quiet Immigrant Project and sponsored by Villa Charities.

Join us for the Toronto premiere film screening of “Let’s Kiss,” the award-winning documentary portraying the life of Franco Grillini, the founder of ArciGay and a leading proponent of the Italian LGTBQ movement. Presented in partnership with Associazione Amarcord Emilianoromagnoli dell’Ontario, Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto, Dept. of Italian Studies – UofT, Com.It.Es.,  and Heirloom […]

In this new three-part series, Sebastiano will take viewers behind-the-scenes to unveil the secrets of some of the oldest crafts in the Republic of Venice—La Serenissima. New video will be shared each week at 12:00pm EST.

An evening to engage with The Quiet Immigrant Project team and discuss how we can continue to advocate for, showcase, and highlight these important stories. Sponsored by Villa Charities.

Villa Charities is pleased to invite you to free virtual readings of selected works by Italian-Canadian authors Tina Biello, Christopher DiRaddo, Guglielmo D’Izzia and Annalisa Panati. Presented in collaboration with the Association of Italian-Canadian Writers. With financial assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada.

Join us for a special dinner celebrating what makes us Italian: passion, love, wine, and tomatoes! Don your best red outfit and enjoy a memorable evening with a specially themed menu of Italian specialties from Chef Luciano Schipano, jazz music by guitarist Andrew Marzotto, and a performance by stand-up comedian Lu Sicilianu Raggiatu.

Villa Charities presents this special performance, featuring some of the top works by the DanzArts Toronto Company and special guest professional artists from ACE Dance Theatre.

L’Eco dei Nostri Dialetti is a celebration of Italian dialects. Together with poets, writers, musicians, comedians, professors, actresses, and actors, we will take a journey into the “rebirth” of dialects.  Refreshments will be served. Presented in partnership with Com.It.Es. Toronto.

Presented by Cultural Connections and sponsored by Villa Charities and Myseum of Toronto

In this new three-part series, Sebastiano will take viewers behind-the-scenes to unveil the secrets of some of the oldest crafts in the Republic of Venice—La Serenissima. New video will be shared each week at 12:00pm EST.

The Migrant Press and the Construction of Italian-Canadian Identity Join Matteo Brera and Antonio Ricci for the official public launch of the ‘Angelo Principe’ Italian Canadian Newspaper Collection. Presented in partnership with the University of Western Ontario.

Interested in expanding your knowledge of wines? Come and join us for a guided wine tasting and discussion with The Golden Valley Estate Wine and Spirits. Presented in collaboration with The Golden Valley Estate Wine and Spirits. Light snacks provided by Chef Luciano Schipano.

Did you move from Italy in the last 20 years? Then bring your family and join fellow expatriates for a festive outdoor picnic with all-you-can-eat pizza and entertainment. Reunite with fellow colleagues and celebrate new friendships at this family-friendly event at the Columbus Centre. Children’s entertainment provided by Accademia dei Ragazzi. Presented in partnership with […]