Black History Exhibits and Winter Park Arts Kickoff Today

Arts and Culture Spotlight

Orlando honors heritage and creativity today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, with several high-profile exhibitions. The City of Orlando proudly presents the 2026 Black History Month Exhibition at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando City Hall. This centennial commemoration features 52 works by 28 local visual artists, inspired by the theme "A Century of Black History Commemorations." It is a must-visit for those looking to engage with the local artistic perspective on national history.

Over at the Orlando Museum of Art, visitors can explore David LaChapelle’s “As the World Turns.” This comprehensive exhibition features over 160 pieces spanning the career of the world-renowned photographer. Known for dramatic scale and exaggerated colors, this is LaChapelle's first major exhibition in Florida and offers a surreal, provocative look at contemporary culture.

Theater and Live Performances

The magic continues at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with the ongoing run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The production takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. tonight, offering a spectacular theatrical experience filled with illusions and stagecraft that bring the wizarding world to life. Additionally, today marks the start of the Winter Park Arts Weekend. This four-day creative extravaganza kicks off with community events and performances in Central Park and various cultural venues throughout Winter Park, celebrating the rich tapestry of the local arts scene.

Community and Cinema

For those seeking community connection, the Beardall Senior Center is hosting a variety of meetups today, including an Arts and Crafts Hangout and Gentle Be Moved, a slow-movement wellness class led by an Orlando Ballet instructor. Meanwhile, nature enthusiasts can head to Orlando Wetlands Park to celebrate World Wetlands Day, featuring family-friendly educational activities focused on local conservation.

Cinema fans have unique options today as well. The Aloma Cinema Grill is hosting a special Black History Month matinee of Sarah’s Oil at 12:00 p.m., an incredible true story of Sarah Rector. At local theaters like Premiere Cinemas and Cinemark, today marks the opening of new releases including Solo Mio and The Strangers: Chapter 3. For those at the theme parks, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts remains in full swing, featuring food studios and interactive art stations throughout the World Showcase.