Downtown Arts District

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.

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, 2026-02-24 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!

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception
2026-02-19 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, February 19, 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 – “Out Of This World” Group Exhibition
Upstairs Signature Gallery – “The Mystery of an Abstract Minds” Featuring Raysa Molina, Roberto Gonzalez, Jaime Parra, & Ilena Miquilena
Side Gallery – “The Mystery of an Abstract Minds” Featuring Raysa Molina, Roberto Gonzalez, Jaime Parra, & Ilena Miquilena
CityArts Cafe Gallery – “Out Of This World” Group Exhibition
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – “From the Sky” Solo Exhibition by Ryan Semple
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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"The Mystery of Abstract Minds" Opens in the Signature Gallery and Side Gallery
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
A Journey Beyond Words:

Step into a world where feeling transcends language. We are thrilled to invite you to “The Mystery of Abstract Minds,” an exhibition that honors abstraction not just as a style, but as a living, breathing process.

This dynamic collection brings together the singular talents of four artistic voices—Ileana Miquilena, Jaime Parra, Raysa Molina, and Roberto Gonzalez—inviting the viewer into a powerful and unexpected dialogue. The exhibition weaves together their differing approaches to abstraction, highlighting how each is shaped by a reliance on intuition, seasons of deep introspection, and raw emotional truth. These artists possess the courage to bypass the exterior world and instead reveal profound inner realities. Their work challenges us to sit with ambiguity, proving that art can communicate powerfully without the need for a conventional, certain narrative.

On view February 19, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Wine Blending Workshop at CityArts
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
A night of creativity, connection, and custom wine crafted by you. Taste, blend, bottle and name your own signature wine.

Create Your Own Wine Blend
Join us for a hands-on wine blending workshop where you’ll:

Learn the art of winemaking
Taste 3 red wines from different regions
Mix and match to find your perfect blend
Bottle, cork, label and name your custom wine
Take home a one-of-a-kind creation that’s all yours

What’s Included:

Assemblage Signature Wine Spritzer
Live jazz music
Guided session with our head winemaker
1 custom 750ml bottle to take home
Artisanal snacks and palate cleansers
After-hours access to CityArts Gallery
Great convo, new connections, and good vibes

Details:

Free street parking (after 6 pm) or $4 parking at the Plaza Garage with validation available at CityArts
Reservation required

Purchase tickets here

Call to Artists: H2Show 2026
2026-02-25 23:00 - 23:30 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
CityArts Orlando and OUC have partnered once again to present H2Show. OUC is more than a hometown utility—it is a committed community partner and leader. Their outreach, educational programs, initiatives, and events reflect the diversity of the customers, employees, and communities they serve.

Submitted works should align with one of the following themes:
Environmental / Eco-Friendly Themes: unique vegetation and wildlife; biological or geological subjects; Florida surface waters; and related environmental topics.
Florida Themes: The Everglades, beaches, state parks, recreational uses of water, state events, state symbols (bird, flower, etc.), downtown Orlando or UCF bodies of water (fountains, ponds, etc.), Lake Eola, geographic features, water treatment facilities, historic elevated water tanks, and related subjects.

All mediums will be accepted.

Awards:
$100 — Best in Show
$50 — First Place
$50 — Second Place

Apply at https://downtownartsdistrict.com/call-to-artists/
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Location: Signature Gallery | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Notification of Acceptance: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Dates of Exhibit: Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Saturday, April 11, 2026

Third Thursday Opening Reception: March 19, 2026. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 03/15/26 and Monday, 03/16/26 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Art Pick Up: Sunday, 04/12/26, and Monday, 04/13/26 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Application Fee: Free, Sponsored by Orlando Health. Submit up to 4 pieces

Gallery Commission: 30%

Art After Dark 2026
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Back by popular demand! Art After Dark is returning to the Downtown Arts District, promising an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and live entertainment perfect for young professionals and the young at heart.
Bring a date, grab your friends, and explore CityArts’ seven stunning galleries and café, each featuring brand-new works by talented Orlando artists.
This year’s entertainment includes:

Photo opportunities throughout CityArts
Live music & DJ sets
Live painting in the FORDify the Arts Courtyard
Henna designs
Tarot readings
Portrait sketches
Plus, surprise performances throughout the night!

Guests will also enjoy:

A complimentary flute of bubbly upon entry
Delicious food tastings by local vendors
Wine tastings by Assemblage Wine
Liquor tastings

But that’s not all—there will be meet-and-greet opportunities with guest artists, surprise performances, and more.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
CityArts | 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Purchase tickets here
Don’t wait—tickets sell out every year!
Tickets:

$30 Online Early Bird (until February 15 at 11:59 p.m.)
$40 (February 16 until SOLD OUT)

Your ticket includes:

Access to all art experiences and live performances
Lite bites and two complimentary drink tickets (beer, wine, or bubbly)
A complimentary glass of bubbly at the guest check-in.

Pro Tip: Tips for artists and performers are highly encouraged!
Attire: Cocktail attire preferred / dressy casual
Age Requirement: 21 and up
Parking: We recommend taking Uber or Lyft if you plan to enjoy the included beverages. If you drive, the nearest parking garages are the Library Parking Garage and The Plaza Parking Garage.
Thank you to our annual supporting sponsors:

City of Orlando
Downtown Development Board
Orange County Government: Arts and Cultural Affairs
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United Arts of Central Florida
