Downtown Arts District

In-Between Series Presents: The Thomas Milovac Ensemble
2021-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us on Monday January 18th at 7:30pm for the In-Between Series featuring The Thomas Milovac Ensemble. The group will be performing original pieces and arrangements that explore a wide variety of sound worlds based in free improvisation and the jazz continuum.

Admission: $5
CityArts Courtyard
*Pending inclement weather we
may have to move this event indoors

This is a program of the Downtown Arts District in partnership with the Timucua Arts Foundation.

3rd Thursday Opening Night at CityArts
2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the third Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando from 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Downtown Arts District, the 3rd Thursday Orlando series features art exhibitions, live performances, access to the History Center, and so much more.
Third Thursday Orlando’s continued popularity has sparked new and exciting partnerships with some of downtown Orlando’s most influential organizations including City District Main Street and the Orange County Regional History Center. Third Thursdays’ footprint now extends down the block from CityArts Orlando to the Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Square.

Arts.

Check out the latest featured exhibitions at the CityArts 3rd Thu Opening Night Reception. Rotating monthly, there’s always something new for everyone at this historic downtown Orlando landmark.

History.

Enjoy free admission to the Orange County History Center on event nights. Discover four floors of Central Florida history across an array of rotating and permanent exhibits, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Orlando Story Club: Anti-Hero
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 | FL
Join us for the first Orlando Story Club show of 2024 with Anti-Hero! $5 donation to CityArts to attend. Anyone can enter the storytelling competition by dropping their name in the hat. 10 names are drawn at random and given 5 mins to share their story. 3 audience judges determine the top 3 tellers who win prizes to a local establishment.

Anti-Heroes show up in many of our favorite stories, from comic books to video games, blockbuster movies, and anime. Well known anti-heroes from media: Wolverine, Hulk, Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty), Wario (Nintendo), V (V for Vendetta), Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), Jack Sparrow (The Pirates of the Caribbean), Light Yagami (a.k.a. Kira from Death Note), and even Shrek!

Here are some anti-hero thoughts to spark story ideas for the 2/7 show.

Have you been the unlikely hero? Or maybe you were called a hero when you didn’t feel like one…
Are you dealing with a chaotic trait you thought you should hide only to realize that’s what makes you the beautiful person you are?
Are you working through self-doubt or imposter syndrome?
Maybe you’ve got a story involving Kafka’s Metamorphosis or any of Kerouac’s work?
Or maybe you’re a Swiftie with a tale you can’t resist.
Ever dated a psychopath or narcissist who was well liked or successful?
Got a story about a time you rooted for the bad guy?
Even parents play the “bad guy” when we’re young to save us from ourselves

There are so many options for stories about an anti-hero!

3rd Thursday Opening Night at CityArts
2024-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the third Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando from 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Downtown Arts District, the 3rd Thursday Orlando series features art exhibitions, live performances, access to the History Center, and so much more.
Third Thursday Orlando’s continued popularity has sparked new and exciting partnerships with some of downtown Orlando’s most influential organizations including City District Main Street and the Orange County Regional History Center. Third Thursdays’ footprint now extends down the block from CityArts Orlando to the Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Square.

Arts.

Check out the latest featured exhibitions at the CityArts 3rd Thu Opening Night Reception. Rotating monthly, there’s always something new for everyone at this historic downtown Orlando landmark.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

History.

Enjoy free admission to the Orange County History Center on event nights. Discover four floors of Central Florida history across an array of rotating and permanent exhibits, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meet-Up
2024-02-28 07:30 - 09:00 | FL
Join us for our monthly “Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meet-up”

It’s an artist, art lover, art administrator meet-up. That means everyone is invited. It is very informal. Attendees are able to come and go as they please.

– Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries
– Meet other artists, art lovers, and arts administrators
– Check out the CityArts exhibitions

The Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meetup was created by curator, Pat Greene. This is a nod to renowned curator Hans Ulrich Obrist’s Brutally Early Club.

Please share this event with others. It is a great way to start the day! Yes. This meet-up is at 7:30 a.m. We know it is early!
We hope to see you on Wednesday morning!

Orlando Story Club: Foreign Land
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:30 | FL
Join us for Orlando Story Club!

Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition that takes place at CityArts Orlando (39 S Magnolia Ave). All regular shows begin at 7:00 p.m. $5 donation to CityArts to attend.
Every Orlando Story Club event has a theme. Anyone with a story that fits with that theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience, and the top 3 tellers take home prizes.
It’s a night of laughter, fun, and connection! Join us for our not-so-serious storytelling competition! Come laugh, listen, drink, and help build our community! If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners!

This month’s theme is Foreign Land!

Get your tickets here

Orlando Story Club: Herstory
2024-06-29 19:00 - 21:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Orlando Story Club!

Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition that takes place at CityArts Orlando (39 S Magnolia Ave). All regular shows begin at 7:00 p.m. $5 donation to CityArts to attend.
Every Orlando Story Club event has a theme. Anyone with a story that fits with that theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience, and the top 3 tellers take home prizes.
It’s a night of laughter, fun, and connection! Join us for our not-so-serious storytelling competition! Come laugh, listen, drink, and help build our community! If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners!

This month’s theme is Herstory!

Get your tickets here

Orlando Story Club: Better Hang On!
2024-08-07 19:00 - 21:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Orlando Story Club!

Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition that takes place at CityArts Orlando (39 S Magnolia Ave). All regular shows begin at 7:00 p.m. $5 donation to CityArts to attend.
Every Orlando Story Club event has a theme. Anyone with a story that fits with that theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience, and the top 3 tellers take home prizes.
It’s a night of laughter, fun, and connection! Join us for our not-so-serious storytelling competition! Come laugh, listen, drink, and help build our community! If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners!

This month’s theme is Better Hang On!

Get your tickets here

UCF Alumi Exhibition Opening
2024-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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Mural Festival
2024-09-19 16:30 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Downtown Arts District and CityArts are holding a two-day mural festival on September 19 and 20.
On September 19 at our monthly 3rd Thursday event. We will have different muralists painting 8 x 8 walls on Magnolia Ave. This is a chance for the artists to paint live in front of peers in the community.
On Friday evening the event will culminate with a muralist team challenge. This event will have judges, multiple DJs, bars, and food trucks. The audience will have the deciding vote for the team winner, so invite all your friends and family to come out and cheer for your team.
Muralist application available in the call to artist page.

Orlando Story Club: Rage Against The Machine
2024-10-02 19:00 - 21:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Orlando Story Club!

Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition that takes place at CityArts Orlando (39 S Magnolia Ave). All regular shows begin at 7:00 p.m. $5 donation to CityArts to attend.
Every Orlando Story Club event has a theme. Anyone with a story that fits with that theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience, and the top 3 tellers take home prizes.
It’s a night of laughter, fun, and connection! Join us for our not-so-serious storytelling competition! Come laugh, listen, drink, and help build our community! If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners!

This month’s theme is Rage Against The Machine!

Get your tickets here

Orlando Story Club: Best of 2024: Dealer's Choice
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for the last Orlando Story Club of the year!

Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition that takes place at CityArts Orlando (39 S Magnolia Ave). All regular shows begin at 7:00 p.m. $5 donation to CityArts to attend.
Every Orlando Story Club event has a theme. Anyone with a story that fits with that theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience, and the top 3 tellers take home prizes.
It’s a night of laughter, fun, and connection! Join us for our not-so-serious storytelling competition! Come laugh, listen, drink, and help build our community! If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners!
This is the OSC Championship Show: All winners from previous shows in 2024 will compete for the title of “Ultimate Storytelling Champion”

This month’s theme is Dealer’s Choice!

Get your tickets here
