Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meet-Up
2024-02-28 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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.

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

SNOW in the Courtyard
2024-12-14 16:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
FORDify the Arts and the Orlando Downtown Arts District is proud to host the grand opening event for the FORDify the Arts Courtyard Project. This exciting new outdoor venue will breathe new life into the city’s entertainment and arts scene while incorporating elements of Church Street Station’s historic elements into its design.
This event, taking place on Saturday, December 14, at the historic Rogers Kiene Building at 39 S. Magnolia Ave. in Downtown Orlando, will honor Orlando’s Bob Snow, the visionary founder of Church Street Station, and celebrate his remarkable contributions to the city’s entertainment and cultural history. The building materials for the FORDify the Arts Courtyard have been repurposed exclusively from the former Church Street Ballroom.
The event will feature live Dixieland Jazz music, art, performing artists, food, cocktails and the signature trademark of FORDify the Arts to “Surprise and Delight” their guests! Bob Snow will be in attendance to enjoy this landmark day!
Please wear festive attire. Parking is available at the Downtown Public Library parking garage.
Ticket price for the VIP opening from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM is $50 available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/…/snow-in-the-courtyard…
Free street party featuring Eugene Snowden and the Fabulous JC’s live music entertainment, vendors, and food trucks goes from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Click link below to revisit Church Street Station in its heyday.
https://orlandomemory.info/places/church-street-station/

Midnight on Magnolia
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
CityArts | 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando FL 32801
Guests will enjoy the celebration in a unique setting by strolling through CityArts’ seven different galleries. The evening’s festivities include interactive art experiences, meet & greet opportunities with special guest artists, live music, photo opportunities, a silent auction, craft cocktails, and gourmet lite bites from local restaurants!
$99 General Admission (Early Bird)

Gallery Access
Live and Interactive Entertainment
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Bubbly Toast at Midnight
Two drink tickets- Calls, Beer, Wine, and Bubbly

$134 VIP Admission (Early Bird)

Gallery Access
Live and Interactive Entertainment
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Bubbly Toast at Midnight
Open Bar – Top-Shelf Liquor, Beer, Wine, and Bubbly

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Valley Bank
Orlando Health

Orlando Story Club 10 Year Celebration
2025-01-11 19:00 - 22:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
OSC just wrapped up an incredible ten years of storytelling and building community, and we want to celebrate this milestone with you!
Join us at CityArts for an unforgettable evening connecting with storytellers who’ve graced the OSC stage over the past decade. Enjoy captivating performances, share memories, and toast to everything that makes our storytelling show so special—it’s going to be the party of the year! Light bites and champagne will be served, live storytelling performances from past OSC favorites, and a vibrant atmosphere at the heart of CityArts
We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! See you there!
