Yoga Classes in the CityArts Gallery
2025-04-01 07:15 - 09:00, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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.

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception
CityArts (39 South Magnolia Avenue)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, live music, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – “Silence is a Symphony” by Hannah Howells
Upstairs Signature Gallery – “Black & White” Group Exhibition
Side Gallery – To Be Announced
CityArts Cafe Gallery – To Be Announced
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Kellie Delaney
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery and Redefine Gallery!
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
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"Silence is a Symphony" Exhibition by Hannah Howells Opens at CityArts January 15
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Hannah Howells began photographing live music at an early age, drawn to the people and moments that exist beyond the stage, and has continued documenting through years of presence in local music communities. Her work is guided by closeness, finding meaning in shared moments, friendships, and the intimacy of being present.

Howells translates motion and feeling without excess. Each band, song, and moment is allowed to stand on its own, guided by its own energy. Her photos preserve the scene as it exists, honest, fleeting, and alive.

Silence is a Symphony runs January 15th – February 14th 2026 at CityArts in downtown Orlando.

Curated by Kyle Eagle, with a special thanks to Patrick Kahn

Exhibition of Work by Lester Leroy Amen Opening in the Side Gallery
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Lester Leroy Amen (1954–2014)
A Love of Drawing and Intelligent Experimentation
Lester Leroy Amen was born on 18 April 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska, and passed away on 22 May 2014 in Florida. Over the course of sixty laps around the Sun, Les lived a life defined by relentless creativity, inner turbulence, and an unwavering need to make sense of the world through art.
From an early age, drawing was not simply a skill but a way of thinking. Raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, alongside his brothers Tom and Marty, Les showed uncommon visual sensitivity as a child. His talent was formally recognized in junior high school when he received an American Legion art award in 1970—an early affirmation of a lifelong relationship with line, form, and experimentation.
In 1971, the Amen family relocated to Lancaster, Texas, where Les graduated from high school in 1973. Shortly after, he left home and hitchhiked across the country, entering a pivotal period marked by exploration, instability, and intensity. These years—restless and unresolved—eventually prompted him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, an inflection point that brought structure and discipline to both his life and his art.
While serving in the Marine Corps, including time stationed at Quantico and in the Philippines, Les’s artistic abilities were formally recognized. He was encouraged to document Marine Corps activities visually and to work continuously from life, carrying sketchbooks and painting directly in the field. His dedication and rapid improvement led to the accession of eleven of his works into the U.S. Marine Corps Museum Art Collection. Five of these were selected for the “Every Clime and Place…” exhibition—an uncommon achievement for a first-time exhibitor—and one received an award in the annual Combat Correspondents contest.
In a February 1985 letter, the Curator of Art for the Marine Corps wrote that Amen possessed “an open mind, a love of drawing and intelligent experimentation, a capacity for hard work, and a strong sense of responsibility.” That phrase—a love of drawing and intelligent experimentation—would come to define Les’s life’s work quietly.
Following his honorable discharge in 1981, Les continued to pursue art seriously. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., in 1988. During this period, he also worked in sculpture; one notable piece—a figure depicting a man struggling while carrying a burden—was sold to a downtown Washington law firm, an extraordinary achievement for a student and a recurring thematic expression of Les’s inner world.
Les also expressed himself through music, playing guitar and performing in several bands. Whether through sound or image, improvisation and intensity were constant threads. Expression was never optional; it was essential. Despite formal training and moments of institutional recognition, Les’s life remained unsettled. He carried deep internal tension, and his path was often marked by conflict and restlessness. During a later chapter of his life, following his divorce, Les spent approximately one year incarcerated in Fairfax County Jail because of a personal dispute unrelated to his former spouse.
It is from this period that some of his most compelling and revealing works emerged.
Working with severely limited materials, Les created dense, intricate compositions on grocery bags and discarded paper—surfaces never intended for preservation. These works are not exercises in despair but acts of defiance. Every inch is activated. Space is filled, reworked, and layered, as if drawing itself were a means of survival. Language appears within the image. Symbols collide with figures. Order wrestles with chaos. Confinement becomes both subject and condition.
These pieces do not ask for sympathy. They ask for attention.
Though Les produced thousands of works over his lifetime, he rarely sold them. Art was given away, left behind, lost, or carried forward with him. What remains today—approximately one hundred preserved works—represents only a fragment of his output, but a powerful one. Together, they form a visual record of persistence: an artist who continued to draw regardless of recognition, circumstance, or outcome.
In his final years, Les was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a battle he faced for more than a year. He passed away in Florida in May 2014 and was reunited with his brothers near the end of his life.

Black & White Group Exhibition Opens in the Signature Gallery at CityArts
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This exhibition explores the expressive power of black and white, where contrast, texture, and form take center stage. Stripped of color, each work invites viewers to focus on mood, composition, and emotion. Proving that limitation can often spark the strongest creativity. Featuring a range of artistic approaches and mediums, this show highlights how artists use just two tones to tell compelling visual stories and evoke powerful responses.
Featured Artists:

isomo ART | Angelo Vazquez | Charles Cain | Raudel Caballero | Roland Cruse | Kevin Morris | Alina Blaga-Smith | Christine Armstrong | Sarah Doe | Samantha Levine | Shanice Martin | Herblish | Kimberly Myers | George Stuart | Juan Sostre | Marie of Bovasso | Kyle Daniels | John Coleman | Nicholas Flood | John Anzel | Ronnell Mitchell | Jeremy Accimè | Adriana Morell | Charlott Neal | Justin Campbell | Varina H | Thomas Kehr | Kurt Meister | Ann Heilbron | Alfredo Barranco | Victoria Peterson | Alexa Rodriguez | Grace Garvey | tic bowen | Alicia Michelle | Ashley Hurst | Nancy Goodwine Wozniak | Tina Notrika | Amanda Cortes | Ryan Parker | Donald Kratt | John Baker | Chuave Fernández | Brandon Smith | Elise Hartwell | Jason Littlefield | Kelvin Thompson Jr | Elsie Michielsens | Abismael Ruiz | Alexander Capeneka | Killian Figueroa

On view January 15, 2026 – February 14, 2026 in the Signature Gallery

"The Light and the Lore" by Kellie Delaney Opens in the Spotlight Gallery
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Kellie’s work is inspired by fantasy, folklore, and mythology. She has always loved reading, and her paintings grow out of a lifelong connection to imagined worlds and mythical narratives. Using acrylic paint, she brings these stories to life through color and characters, with light playing a central role in her process. Her use of glow adds a magical, otherworldly quality to each scene. Through her paintings, Kellie invites viewers to step into a world shaped by imagination and story.
On view January 15, 2026 – February 14, 2026

Sort of Brutally Early Meetup Hosts Morning Field Trip to Flying Horse Editions at UCF
2026-01-28 07:30 - 12:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The next Sort of Brutally Early Meetup and Field Trip takes place on Wednesday, January 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation at CityArts Cafe, at 37 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, 32801. It’s in downtown Orlando.
Participants will gather at CityArts at 7:30 a.m. to grab coffee and introduce themselves. At 8:30 a.m., the group will head to Flying Horse Editions, the University of Central Florida’s art printing studio, located less than a mile away. The studio is a 0.9-mile walk, or attendees may take the LYMMO Bus, Orlando’s free downtown bus service. Flying Horse’s address is 380 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801.
At 9:00 a.m., Theo Lotz, Director of Flying Horse Editions, will lead a guided tour of the studio. Attendees who are unable to make the early meetup are welcome to join the group directly at Flying Horse Editions for the tour.
About Flying Horse Editions
Flying Horse Editions (FHE) is a collaborative research studio for visual artists at the University of Central Florida and a nonprofit publisher of limited-edition prints, artist books, and art objects by internationally renowned artists. The studio offers unique opportunities for artists, students, and the Central Florida community to engage with experimental and traditional printmaking practices.
Through its visiting artist program, Flying Horse Editions enables artists to work closely with expert technicians to push the boundaries of their practice, while providing UCF students with an exceptional, hands-on educational experience.
Event organized by Pat Greene.

Jazz in the Courtyard
2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 | FL
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!

Orlando Story Club: At First Sight
2026-02-04 19:00 - 22:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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!

Purchase tickets at https://osc2026.eventbrite.com

Upcoming Events:All regular shows start at 7:00 p.m.Feb 4: At First SightApril 1: Gotcha!June 3: Over The RainbowAugust 5: SaltyOctober 7: HarvestDecember 2: All That Glitters

If you aren’t interested in telling a story, we love story listeners! We have an activity that everyone can participate in. What’s a one-liner?

It is an anonymous story (true to the storyteller) that can fit on one notecard and relates to the theme of the evening.

For example, if the theme is “Past Our Bedtime,” a one-liner is: “I truly thought there were monsters under my bed until I was in high school.”

Who reads these one-liners? Our awesome hosts, Danielle and Bobby, read them in between storytellers. Don’t worry. They won’t reveal your name!

All regular productions are hosted by Danielle Ziss & Bobby Wesley

Orlando Story Club is a program of The Downtown Arts District

Jazz in the Courtyard
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us on Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 PM in the newly renovated FORDify the Arts Courtyard at CityArts (39 S. Magnolia Ave) for live jazz music and great vibes! Free event, open to all. Stop by, unwind, and enjoy the music!

Monday Scaries: The Unprecious Comedy Show
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join the Monday Scaries at CityArts for a night of unhinged comedy, big laughs, and questionable life choices (the fun kind)! Tickets are $5 at the door (cash/venmo). Don’t miss out!
