My fellow Yelpers (Lorn C. and Mikhail C.) decided to explore the Third Thursday event here as one…read moreof Lorn's friends was displaying her art that night. Lorn and I had been to this venue for the Yelpie awards and decided to return as we were impressed with the artwork the first time we came. Third Thursdays is a free event each month and it displays the works of various artists. Also, if you park at the Plaza parking lot on Court Avenue just a few blocks away, your parking ticket is validated, and you only pay $4. We got there around 6:30pm and the place was already packed. We got a drink at the cafe and a shout out to Miles for being a fun server and a good conversationist. We then proceeded to see all the art displays from photography to paintings to ink drawings. The main floor is much roomier as the second floor was quite crowded and tight given the separate rooms for the displays. But we still enjoyed ourselves and got to see the work of Lorn's friend, Grace Garvey, as well as other artists. The second floor's main room was dedicated to "Black & White" artist renderings and many of the displays were quite intriguing. The main floor had some excellent concert photographs that exuded the energy and passion of the performers as well as the crowds. This is definitely a fun free event to attend in downtown Orlando.

What a wonderful art museum! We started out at city arts Café next-door, waiting for it to open…read more When it finally did, we were met by a wonderful woman that told us about the different displays in the building. We were then able to go on our own and visit the displays. Pictures were allowed, which was wonderful because I didn't want to forget some of them and they were great inspiration. They had a great selection of art, including art by teens and it is FREE so what a great value. We've decided we'd like to go every so often to keep up with the displays.

Redefined is a contempory/ urban/ strret art gallery located inside CityArts. They bring new,…read morefresh local as well as traveling artists to Orlando. Redefined is some what the home of the "B-Side Artist", an urban young artist collecrive. They, like CityArts Factory, change their art monthly and open new shows as part of tge Downtown Arts District's 3rd Thursday. In addition they also sell prints from past shows and graffiti art supplies.

Best Gallery in town featuring Contemporary and street art from local and national artists.read more

This was our first time here and the staff was one of a kind!! They gave us a bottle of champagne…read moreand chocolate cake for our first trip celebration. Rooms were clean, fridge was loaded with drinks if you wanted it. Location was nice as well, walking distance from the stadium. Will be going back

Came here before a show. This is our go to for that. We arrived early and we're seated immediately…read more The specials sounded amazing as always. We started with the bisque. We then ordered the Chicken fricasse and the filet. Both were fantastic. The chicken was like nothing I've ever had. It was crispy and flavorful. The service, we had Leo, was very good. He was informative and took good care of us. This place never let's us down. The food is always good. We will continue to come here before a show. This place is awesome.

SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5…read moreDRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 3 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.71 The name says it all! For those of you who don't want to assume, it is being literal. This is an evening full of nude art, music, body painting, and shows. This national art exhibit has been happening for the last 15 years which surprised me that there was no Yelp reviews on it yet for the Orlando area. I am a huge art enthusiast and love attending exhibits like these because they are never disappointing. This Venue, which use to be Haos on Church was very large, and had a wonderful selection of drinks, and even served food. Menu was small but all the options looked and smelt amazing. The portions are also small so recommend eating before arriving. Needless to say I fell in love with so many pieces of art, and naturally I bought something. Oh yes, most of the art is on sale. It all goes to an art charity which is used to promote art. Highly recommend attending for all art enthusiasts, and even if you're not really into art it's still a great time.

I had attended new night in Orlando a couple years going back 6 or 7 years ago. I decided to go…read morethis year having fairly high expectations thinking that this group of creative folks have come a long way and would be putting on a seriously entertaining event. I'm sorry to say I was deeply disappointed. There was some very nice art, price was double what it would likely be elsewhere. I imagine a percentage goes to the event. I felt bad for the artists. There was not a bit of live entertainment that was well done or creative, nothing I hadn't seen years ago. The $40 ticket was crazy based on what they presented or shall I say lacked to present. There was some art I would have bought if it was price realistically. I would not go back to the Orlando event again I might try St Pete. It was an underwhelming money maker for the production company, lackluster for the guests. If I were to guess I would say they can't get high quality performance because they're not wanting to pay the performers or performers don't want to be attached to an event that is not of their caliber.

Our group came upon Easel Expressions through a deal offered from Livingsocial and we all has a…read morefabulous time! The deal was 35 for 2 people. This was my first time at an event like this. Tip: If you don't come across a deal such as we did, it seems like they offer discounts code from their Facebook website, so check that out! On Easel Expression's website, there is a calendar of which art piece each class will teach and you're able to reserve the one you want. On some days they have 2 sessions - one in the afternoon and one in the evening. We chosen a evening one to attend with our group of 6 and they were easily able to accommodate us. In addition to our group, there were two other classmate that joined the class. The store is bright and inviting as you walk in and the girls there including the instructor was sarcastic yet fun and also very encouraging. Tables are pre set with a blank canvas and brushes on the table with a bowl of water to clean for your brushes. There is a table against the wall with a 'ingredients list' of the number of pumps you'll need of each color that is lined up in huge jugs. "2 pumps of blue, 3 pumps of black, 2 pumps of white..." Very easy to follow. We all also got to wear cute canvas aprons to look the part! The art of the night was 'Hoot Hoot' and it was the painting of an owl. The instructor said 3 hours long! However our group completed the mission in 2.5! Score! She was very patient and taught us tricks on how to blend to make the owl more lively. Also you can add your special touches to your own painting (i added smiley faces to my shoot stars! :)) This would be an awesome place for birthday parties for kids, date night, and for groups too! One thing I was unsure about, was gratuity. There was no tip jar and it seems like the store was the instructor so I'm not sure if thats why there was none. Maybe someone could elaborate on a future review. I would totally do it again!

We had a Living Social deal about to expire so my husband and I ended up doing a class here…read morerecently. It was packed to the gills which I wonder if it was because of the deal. Thankful we arrived a little early so we could get our pick of seats. (Tip- Don't sit in front of the table with paint or you will be scooting back and forth all night to accomodate people) It's located off Orange Avenue in a small little plaza of businesses next to Full Circle Yoga. If lot is full, you may have to park off street. As noted on our confirmation(we picked our painting and booked online), they urged us to arrive 10-15 early . Check in was simply letting them know our names and then we were free to pick our seating. The studio did all of the work for the painters. Art canvases were set up and already painted the background color for the painting(dark blue to miror a dark sky) and plates of paint were set up under each canvas along with brushes and a bowl of water to dip brushes. They don't sell alcohol but DO allow guests to bring their own bottles for a $5 corkage fee. They do sell soda and water as well as bags of chips. So I would recommend eating beforehand because you will be here approximately 3 hours. The actual class instruction was good. Our instructor was very on top of staying on schedule so that we didn't run late. This kind of instruction may not be best for everyone especially if you are new to these kinds of classes. She would try to give guests a few minutes to catch up but would move on. But obviously you work at your own pace. Unlike other painting classes I have been to, the instructor was the only one that could help and give suggestions. She walked around occasionally to check on paintings but she was definitely stretched thin especially with such a big class. The painting was all free hand for everyone so we all had to draw exactly what she would draw on her canvas. I'm pretty amazed how well our paintings turned out. I loved the music playing- some 2Cellos but all current hits but classical style. Very relaxing. At the end, they did a drawing for those who checked in on FB and/or liked their page and gave away a free class. This was probably one of the better painting classes I have been to. Would definitely checkout again with friends.

New contemporary gallery featuring local artists right in the heart of Thornton Park!read more

I do not know about the husband or guy who does the framing, I believe is the husband, but the wife…read moreor female owner was extremely to be honest and for a lack of a better word snotty towards me and I will not go back in there. I only recommend them to high end customers who are dressed in designer clothing. Little did she know I had access to when I admired her own artwork and asked her advice about mine by showing her my shots on my cellphone. It wasn't a scheduled visit but a impromptu one since I was in the area.

Downtown Art Gallery is always my number one "go to" when I have a framing need. Their selection of…read moreframing stock is extensive and their framing work is always 100% perfect. In addition to their expert help in framing, they carry an extensive inventory of art and jewelry that is hard to pass up any time you enter their shop. If you ever receive an invitation to one of their "drop-ins", do yourself a favor and don't miss it. Jeff & Heidi are the best!!!

Another great free Museum in Orlando. It's basically one big room, but it was packed with great…read moreart. I will definitely go back again as they change their displays. The focus this month was African-American history/art. It was a great selection. We were greeted when we walked into the building and directed towards the art display. This is a great value as it is free.

I had some business to do at Orlando City Hall today. Since I had some time after I finished…read morebusiness, I went to the Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery. Currently on exhibit is the works of artist Joe Korte. The gallery is free and open to the public.

You'll never not have a good time here. We've gone countless times, especially at late at night…read moresince they close late, and it's the perfect spot to end the night after going out. We usually bring our own board games and just enjoy hanging out with friends. We love the bar and the pizza. We've been coming here for a little over a year now and always have a great experience. The movie nights are also such a fun touch and make it a really relaxed, chill space. The only small suggestion would be possibly extending the menu in the future, but honestly, no complaints at all, we love this place.

This is truly a hidden gem in Orlando! It is tucked away in foliage, and it feels like a little…read moreescape from the hustle and bustle. The Acre has fairly limited hours, so make sure you double check before you head over. There is grassy parking lot with lots of spots, and then it is just a few steps to The Acre. There are a couple of different buildings on the property, and lots of outdoor seating and grassy areas. You can grab flatbreads from the Market and drinks from the bar. The menus are fairly limited, but it is so great sipping on a drink or enjoying a flatbread while lounging outside. We grabbed the Margherita Flatbread and White Flatbread. While slightly on the expensive side, they were delicious. The crust had a nice crunch, with a fluffy inside. The toppings were fresh. We also tried three of the drinks, and they were all good! My favorites were the Garden Mule and Bougainvillea. This is an ideal spot to hang out for a few hours and we love that there isn't any pressure to get in and out. You walk over to the bars and market, so whenever you want something you can grab it, but there aren't any waiters or the worry that you are spending too long at a table. There are pretty lights at night, and it is just such a cozy and relaxing spot!