Downtown Arts District

Orlando Mural Festival
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Downtown Arts District and CityArts, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Board, present the second annual Orlando Mural Festival on September 18 and 19, with a special panel discussion on September 20.
The festival launches during the 3rd Thursday event on September 18, transforming Downtown Orlando into a hub for large-scale live painting. Selected muralists will create 8×8 walls on Magnolia Avenue and 20×13 walls at various downtown locations, offering visitors a chance to watch each piece come to life. The experience is enhanced with live music and DJs, art vendors, food trucks, and additional creative activities.
The excitement continues on September 19 with more live painting, entertainment, and opportunities to explore the work in progress.
On September 20, select muralists will participate in a panel discussion to share the stories behind their work, answer questions, and offer insight into the artistic process.
Admission to all events is free.
Dates & Times:

Thursday, September 18 – 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Friday, September 19 – 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 20 – Panel discussion at 12:00 pm

Yoga Classes in the CityArts Gallery
2025-04-01 07:15 - 09:00, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00
Find your flow surrounded by art at Yoga in the Gallery at CityArts! Breathe, stretch, and unwind in a creative space that inspires both body and mind. Join us for a session that’s equal parts movement and mindfulness.

For Inquiries about classes contact (407) 927-5814 or Alex.PLA.Yoga@gmail.com

Drop-in: 15$
6 Class Pack: 75$
Unlimited Monthly: 90$
Acro Fun: 5$

All yoga & acro classes are designed for all levels of yogis from beginner to advanced.

Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meet-up
2025-02-26 07:30 - 09:00
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 can 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.

16th Annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party
2025-10-16 18:00 - 22:00
Día de los Muertos & Monster Event is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances, vendors, and more! Now, in its 15th year, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment, and spooky art vendors.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
CityArts (39 S Magnolia Avenue)
Exhibits: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Street Party: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Cost to enter CityArts: Free
Suggested Donation: $5
Cost of the SUGAR SKULL EXPERIENCE: $50

Entrance to CityArts
One meal voucher valid at the street party food trucks
(2) drink tickets that can be redeemed at the indoor bar or street party bar

Enjoy throughout the night:

Art installations
Face Painting
Musical performances
Dance performances
And more!

EXPERIENCE NEW ART OPENING AT CITYARTS FOR DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AND MONSTER ART SHOW!
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Thank you to our sponsors and partners

United Arts of Central Florida
Austin Commerical
City of Orlando
Downtown Development Board
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
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Jazz in the Courtyard: Joanna Lung
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:30
Join us on Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 PM in the newly renovated FORDify the Arts Courtyard at CityArts for live jazz music and great vibes!
Free event, open to all. Stop by, unwind, and enjoy the music!

Find the Light Within with Beatriz Bron
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30
Join life coach and author Beatriz (Batya) Bron for a transformational evening of phototherapy — a powerful process that uses images and words to access the stories your subconscious is still telling you. Through this creative and emotional coaching method, you’ll reconnect with what you already know and feel — and learn how to light the path forward from within. This live workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reignite your inner clarity and confidence.

Reserve your spot here

Pottery Workshop - Hand-building with Clay
2025-11-08 16:00 - 18:00
Presented by Toasted Earth Ceramics Co. We’ll be making a building-shaped incense holder with a chimney for the smoke to come out of! No experience required; a stencil will be provided to those who would like one, or you can build your own unique shape! Decorate, embellish, and paint your piece however you’d like. Incense cones, clay, underglaze for color, and all firings included.
Hosted at CityArts in Downtown Arts District Orlando.
All materials and firings included.
Please allow 4-5 weeks for two separate firings to take place. Participants will receive a notification when their pieces are ready for pickup.
All ages and levels welcome!
Tickets are $50. To reserve your spot click here

Jazz in the Courtyard: Paul Van Wormer Jr.
2025-11-11 16:30 - 18:30
