{"id":42982,"date":"2025-11-11T22:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42982\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:32:13","slug":"downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42982\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Caf\u00e9 this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"544\" data-attachment-id=\"403832\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-31\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-31.jpg?fit=1200%2C837&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,837\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762688446&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-31\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-31.jpg?fit=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-31.jpg?fit=780%2C544&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403832\"   fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Arts District, the nonprofit that oversees downtown arts and culture hub CityArts, is finally reopening the caf\u00e9 that\u2019s been idle for many years, frustrating arts lovers with a java jones.<\/p>\n<p>CityArts Caf\u00e9 opens this week, with a grand opening kickoff at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. There will be free coffee tastings, art activations and live music, culminating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The caf\u00e9 reopening is part of the Downtown Arts District\u2019s mission to cultivate the arts in Orlando by creating a new space to highlight local artistry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Art from Downtown Arts District\u2019s 3rd Thursday monthly rotating exhibition will be on display, and a portion of the cafe\u2019s proceeds will go toward supporting local artists and arts programming, the nonprofit says.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The caf\u00e9 will offer guests a menu inspired by the building\u2019s European heritage, such as Lavazza espresso-roast coffee, a variety of tea and tisanes, and soft drinks. Food options include classic French pasties and British tearoom favorites from local purveyor Olde Hearth Bread Co.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 530-square-foot caf\u00e9 is located inside the historic Rogers Kiene Building, home to CityArts Orlando, at 37 S. Magnolia Ave.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCityArts Caf\u00e9 is reopening as an extension of the Downtown Arts District, supporting our mission to cultivate a vibrant creative community in the heart of Orlando,\u201d Downtown Arts District board chairman Daniel Betancourt said in a release.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403834\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-28\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-28-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762702738&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-28\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-28-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-28-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403834\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"535\" data-attachment-id=\"403833\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-21.jpg?fit=1200%2C823&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,823\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762538120&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-21.jpg?fit=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-21.jpg?fit=780%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403833\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403835\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-32\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-32.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762689003&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-32\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-32.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-32.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403835\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403836\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-34\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-34.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762689054&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-34\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-34.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-34.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403836\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"461\" data-attachment-id=\"403837\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-36\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-36.jpg?fit=1200%2C709&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,709\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762689141&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-36\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-36.jpg?fit=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-36.jpg?fit=780%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403837\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-37\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-37.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762689263&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-37\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-37.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-37.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403838\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-50\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-50.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762691662&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;29&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-50\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-50.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-50.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-50.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403839\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403840\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-44\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-44.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762690154&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-44\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-44.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-44.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-44.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403840\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"403841\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-2.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762536220&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;53&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-2.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403841\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"403842\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week\/attachment\/cityarts_cafe_nov2025-55\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-55.jpg?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;LEICA SL2-S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762691845&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-55\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-55.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-55.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CityArts_Cafe_NOV2025-55.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403842\"  \/>Credit: Downtown Arts District<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/orlando\/NewsletterSignup\/Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Orlando Weekly newsletters.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/TvED6otrDR9OFO33_r61W_g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a 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