Art After Dark 2025
2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Tickets on sale now!

Call to Artists: H2Show Submission Due
2025-03-10 23:00 - 23:30
Our “H2Show” Call to Artists deadline is coming up! Submissions are due by Monday, March 10th at 11:59 p.m.

Cinnabar Film Series: Mud
2025-03-12 18:30 - 22:00
Join us for Cinnabar Film Series at CityArts! Kick off with a screening of Mud on March 12th. We’ll share snacks and drinks at 6:45 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. After the screening, we always circle up to talk and reflect on what we’ve seen. Come meet the friends you’ve always wanted to watch movies with!

DTOLive! Jazz Performance: Mylon
2025-03-13 16:30 - 18:30
DTOLive! is moving to the courtyard!
Join us every Thursday from 4:30–6:30 PM in the newly renovated CityArts courtyard for live jazz music and great vibes!
Stop by, unwind, and enjoy the music!

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception At CityArts
2025-01-16 16:30 - 21:00
Join us for 3rd Thursday at CityArts. Check out the seven new exhibitions and meet the artists!
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
Third Thursday has expanded as part of the DTOlive! ongoing program, in partnership with United Arts of Central Florida and Downtown Development Board.
As part of the expansion, Third Thursday Orlando has been extended by two hours starting earlier at 4:30 p.m., and Heritage Square is activated every month with free admission to the History Center until 9:00 p.m.

Earth Day Art Activity
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate creativity and sustainability at CityArts on March 22 from 1–3 PM during the H2Show exhibit! In collaboration with CABETCAL, an art nonprofit, and art teacher Arelys Quintero, this hands-on activity invites you to explore eco-friendly artmaking. Don’t miss this chance to get creative and celebrate our planet!

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.

DTOLive! Jazz Performance: Joe Fritz
2025-03-27 16:30 - 18:30

Orlando Story Club: Cocoons
2025-04-02 19:00 - 22:00
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!

DTOLive! Jazz Performance: Steve Moore
2025-04-03 16:30 - 18:30
DTOLive! is moving to the FORDify the Arts Courtyard at CityArts! Join us every Thursday from 4:30–6:30 PM in the newly renovated CityArts courtyard for live jazz music and great vibes! Stop by, unwind, and enjoy the music!

Cinnabar Film Series: Suzume
2025-04-09 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for Cinnabar Film Series at CityArts! Kick off with a screening of Suzume on April 9th. We’ll share snacks and drinks at 6:45 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. After the screening, we always circle up to talk and reflect on what we’ve seen. Come meet the friends you’ve always wanted to watch movies with!
Don’t miss the next film showing on May 7th!

DTOLive! Jazz Performance: Harry Rios
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:30

Monday Scaries: The Unprecious Comedy Show
2025-04-21 19:00 - 22:00
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!

DTOLive! Jazz Performance: Joanna Lung
2025-04-24 16:30 - 18:30

Orlando Story Club: Rebellion
2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00

Orlando Mural Festival
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00
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

Third Thursday Opening Night Reception
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for 3rd Thursday at CityArts. Check out the seven new exhibitions, listen to live music, and meet the artists!

CityArts is a proud partner of 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.

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PARKING

CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking GarageONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4.

The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage.
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Featured galleries at CityArts include:
-Austin Commercial Gallery-Upstairs Signature Gallery-The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery-Side Gallery-CityArts Cafe Gallery-Redefine Gallery-Orlando Magic Young Artists Gallery_______________________________________

Thank you to our event partners:
– City of Orlando- Downtown Development Board– Orange County Government: Arts and Cultural Affairs– United Arts of Central Florida– Remixed- Austin Commercial– Florida Department of Arts & Culture

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!
