CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Join us on Monday nights for socializing, snacks, and sips in our “Art & Aperitivo” sessions. Sessions are held at 6:00 – 7:00pm for English speakers and 7:30 – 8:30pm for Italian speakers.

A dramatic read-through of ‘In Pole Position’, the first of six episodes of the work-in-progress Italian-Canadian TV comedy series, “The Espresso Sisters”, written by mother-daughter duo Megan Williams and Maddalena Vallecchi Williams.

Villa Charities continues our popular Ballo Liscio social dancing nights on Wednesday nights at the Columbus Centre.

Join us on Monday nights for socializing, snacks, and sips in our “Art & Aperitivo” sessions. Sessions are held at 6:00 – 7:00pm for English speakers and 7:30 – 8:30pm for Italian speakers.

Presentation by Angelo Bolotta, director of the “Transformations Canada” project, introducing the incredible “living” tribute that documents the resourcefulness of the Italian Canadian spirit.

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.

Join us on Monday nights for socializing, snacks, and sips in our “Art & Aperitivo” sessions. Sessions are held at 6:00 – 7:00pm for English speakers and 7:30 – 8:30pm for Italian speakers.

Learn how to make semolina trofie pasta from scratch in our pasta making class series.

Marco Sassone returns to the Columbus Centre for the launch of his inspirational new book, “American Journey: My Life in Art”.

Villa Charities continues our popular Ballo Liscio social dancing nights on Wednesday nights at the Columbus Centre.

Explore the captivating world of Italian opera with two of the most accomplished voices on the stage today. Sara Papini and guest Pianist and Conductor Sabatino Vacca explore the portrayal of women in opera throughout the ages in Women in Opera.

Join us for these public meetings that include brief presentations and a Q&A session with the Executive team and Board Directors, to keep our community up to date on the latest projects and plans for Villa Charities and our affiliates.

Join us on Monday nights for socializing, snacks, and sips in our “Art & Aperitivo” sessions. Sessions are held at 6:00 – 7:00pm for English speakers and 7:30 – 8:30pm for Italian speakers.

Join Villa Charities along with Italian author Joe Giampaolo, for this special book reading and presentation of “The Reader’s Companion to the World of Jane Austen”.

Looking for an unforgettable musical experience?  Join us for our new jazz concert series featuring some of the industry’s most talented and award-winning jazz musicians.

Join us on June, 1 at 7:00pm for the opening reception of "Calabria Mia, Borghi Antichi: A Photographic Journey" by Marcello Tarantino.

Celebrate the birthday of the Italian Rebuplic with us at this free event.