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Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the third Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando. The 3r Event Check-In:
CityArts Orlando
39 S. Magnolia Ave.

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, Orange County Regional History Center, and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Third Thursdays’ footprint now extends down the block from CityArts Orlando to the Orange County Regional History Center

and Heritage Square. Orlando, FL 32801
6-9 p.m. Cost:
Free

Wristbands:
Guests can purchase a $10 wristband to access drink specials and other offerings at participating downtown Orlando venues on event nights. For more information on monthly drink specials, please visit: https://citydistrictorlando.com/thirdthursdays/

Parking:
The Downtown Arts District is offering visitors validated parking at the Plaza Garage (127 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801), for $4. This will cover up to eight hours of downtown parking on event nights. There are some exceptions when major sporting events are held in downtown Orlando. For more information, please visit: www.3rdthu.com.
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Arts. Check out the latest featured exhibitions at the CityArts 3rd Thu Gallery Hop. Rotating monthly, there’s always something new for everyone at this historic downtown Orlando landmark. For more information, please visit: downtownartsdistrict.com

You’ll also find live acts and performances presented by Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on event nights in and around Heritage Square. For more information, please visit: drphillipscenter.org
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Making. Enjoy an artisanal maker’s market, featuring local vendors displaying handmade gifts, crafts, and goods, in the Heritage Square courtyard in front of the History Center on event nights. A slew of popular local food trucks will also be on hand on event nights. For more information, please visit: https://www.bazaarbotanicafair.com/3rd-thurs
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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. – 8p.m. For more information, please visit: https://www.thehistorycenter.org/
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2022 Third Thursday Orlando Series Dates

January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20

02/20/2026

Thank you for the love ❤️

08/23/2025

Upcoming Call to Artists!

Día de los Mu***os Call: We invite artwork that honors the spirit of Día de los Mu***os. Think ofrendas, calaveras, marigolds, and vibrant tributes that celebrate life and loved ones remembered.

Monster Art Call: Calling all artists who love the strange and spooky. From eerie creatures to playful ghouls, bring your monsters to life in this fan-favorite show.

Apply at https://downtownartsdistrict.com/call-to-artists/

-Applications due: October 6th at 11:59 p.m.
-Notification of Acceptance: October 8th by end of day
-Opening Reception & Street Party: October 16th 6-10PM

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08/20/2025

08/17/2025

Join us this Thursday Downtown Orlando! The B Side exhibition has been a tradition for over 15 years featuring Orlando’s finest emerging and established artists.

We are only 6 days away from this month’s Third Thursday. Don’t miss out on 7 new shows, live music, and more!

Register at 3rdthurs2025.eventbrite.com

CityArts | 39 S. Magnolia Avenue
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

08/16/2025

02/19/2025

Join us tomorrow night for an unforgettable night of art, music & more!

February 20th from 4:30 PM – 9 PM we bring creativity to the streets for 3rd Thursday! Magnolia Ave will come alive with live artist painting, transforming the street into an open-air gallery.

What’s Happening:

Live Painting: Watch talented artists create works in real time.
David Lawrence Photography: Step into the photo booth for a professional headshot.
Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of Inthyri throughout the evening.
Silent Film & Music Fusion: Experience John Krasula and his band improvising live music to early silent films—each hour, a new performance!

Plus, don’t miss our art opening inside CityArts:

"Art For Cinema" opening in the Austin Commercial Gallery

“Texture” opening in the Signature Gallery

“The Insomniac Art Show” opening in the Redefine Gallery

“Fruits of Your Nature” by McKenna Lynn opening in the Spotlight Gallery

Connected Soles Presented by Form 2 Fashion® and The Influence of Fashion® Collective opening in the Side Gallery

New exhibitions opening in the Young Artists Gallery

It all happens along Magnolia Ave & inside CityArts—don’t miss this night of creativity and community!

See you there!

01/15/2025

We are 24 hours away from our 3rd Thursday Opening Reception! Here’s a sneak peek of the shows opening tomorrow night. Will we see you there?

Signature Gallery: “Original Art from Japan in Orlando” Presented by Fugetsusha

Austin Commercial Gallery: “The Art of Living” Presented by Artist in Love

CityArts Cafe: “Doodles, Scribbles & Scratches” By Gabo Gobble, Presented by

Side Gallery: Solo Exhibition by Marjorie Dodrill

Spotlight Gallery: Solo Exhibiton by Erika Hinn

Check out new exhibitions opening in Redefine Gallery and Young Artists Gallery!

Register for 3rd Thursday at 3rdthurs2025.eventbrite.com

12/17/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable night! This Thursday, Life on Mars takes center stage at our 3rd Thursday Street Party on Magnolia Avenue. 🎶

Enjoy incredible performances by:
🎤 Robert Fantome
🎤 Martinis Jamadelic Crew
🎤 Jason Yoho
🎤 Warm Fuzzy

Don’t miss this amazing lineup of talent. See you there!

📆Thursday, December 19th, 2024
⏰4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📍CityArts | 39 S. Magnolia Avenue

Register at 3rdthurs2024.eventbrite.com

12/03/2024

We could not be more excited to be partnering up with Studio K to bring FREE classes to Heritage Square each month. Each class is capped at 40 participants, so sign up with the link in our bio now! Select only the classes you plan to attend. You will receive a confirmation email when you have been approved.

Sign up at https://forms.gle/NWKTkTa9f48tuxka7

If you need to cancel, please email events manager Joshua Martin right away at [email protected].

Created in 2010, Studio K (www.studiokorlando.com) is a first-of-its-kind studio, offering the largest variety of dance and fitness classes for adults of all levels of ability than anywhere else in the nation. Studio K's tagline is, "The Floor is Yours," meaning no matter your age, size, level of ability, or even if you have a disability, the floor is yours to achieve any goal you wish to achieve, and the Studio K Team will help you every step of the way to make your dream possible in a safe, judgement-free, positive environment.
Studio K is known in the media as the studio where "pop culture meets dance and fitness." For ages 14 and up, Studio K has been named the #1 Best Studio Body and Soul for the last nine consecutive years, and the #1 Best Workout Facility, by the readers of Orlando Magazine.

Address

39 S Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL
32801

Opening Hours

6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+14076487060

Website

http://3rdthu.com/

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