My Sister's House to Open New Venue on Halloween
The nonprofit venue moves to 9816 E Colonial Drive to address safety and capacity concerns.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Other — General
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My Sister's House will open its new permanent location at 9816 E Colonial Drive in Orlando on October 31, 2026. This move follows previous residencies at 750 S. Orange Blossom Trail and the Boardwalk Bowl.
Why it matters
The venue moved to the new site to prioritize affordability, safety, and operational capacity after previous locations struggled with overcrowding at exits. The nonprofit serves as a hub for local artists and creators, selling their work on a consignment basis.
Advance tickets for the upcoming Halloween party are priced at $20, increasing to $25 for entry at the door. The debut event is scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The players
Jimmy Mura
He is the founder of My Sister's House, an Orlando-based nonprofit venue for local artists and community events.
My Sister's House
It is an Orlando nonprofit organization that supports local creators through consignment sales and community programming.
The details
The nonprofit venue utilizes a volunteer staff to manage production, lighting, and engineering while collaborating with local artists on vinyl mural projects. The space also intends to host karaoke, open mics, and a new sponsorship project involving an art piece made of keys.
Timeline
February 2026: Jimmy Mura founded the nonprofit venue.
March 28, 2026: The venue held its final show at the Boardwalk Bowl location.
April 1, 2026: Operations opened at the previous Boardwalk Bowl site.
October 31, 2026: The new venue space is scheduled to open.
November 2, 2026: The venue hosts the unofficial debut Halloween party.
Industry Dynamics
The transition reflects broader shifts in Orlando's independent arts scene as venues seek sustainable spaces to balance high attendance with safety requirements. This move differentiates the nonprofit from traditional performance halls by emphasizing community-led production models.
Residents can purchase advance tickets for $20 to ensure entry to the upcoming Halloween party. Attendees should prepare for the move to the new E Colonial Drive location starting on October 31.
The takeaway
Supporting local nonprofit venues helps ensure artists and creators have dedicated spaces to showcase their work. By utilizing volunteer-led models, these spaces often provide unique, low-cost opportunities for community engagement and art consumption.
Further reading
Learn more about the local arts scene in the Orlando Other — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Orlando Weekly.
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