Events – May 28 – June 3, 2021
COMMUNITY
Now - 7/3
Magnificent Magnets
Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.
10am-4pm
The new exhibit offers opportunities to discover the awesome science of magnetism and how it is used in everyday life as well as cutting-edge experiments. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Visit mydiscoverycenter.org for more information.
5/28
Friday Talks
Virtual
8:30am
Bonnie Hays of the College of Central Florida will present “Recruiting, Retaining and Hiring: Tools that Connect Graduates and Employers.” Email andrea@ocalacep.com to register.
5/28
Marion Oaks Farmers Market
Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane
9am-12pm
Fresh vegetables, artisan food products and handmade crafts.
5/28
Marion County Friday Market
McPherson Government Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave.
9am-2pm
Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, cinnamon buns, jerky, freeze dried treats, olive oils and seafood.
5/28 - 31
Eyes of Freedom Memorial
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
11am-8pm
This interactive traveling tribute includes life-size portraits of 23 fallen Marines and Navy Corpsmen as well as a bronze sculpture, educational kiosks and a multimedia display. Free parking and admission. Visit limacompanymemorial.org for more information.
5/28 - 31
Stuff the Bus
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
11am-8pm
The Marion County Veterans Council will be collecting school supplies and donations to help needy students. They will also have a silent auction for a one-of-a-kind photo collection of all 13 Triple Crown winners with a Secretariat photo signed by jockey Ron Turcotte. Free parking and admission. Visit wec.net for more information.
5/29 - 30
Dressage Under the Oaks
Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale
8am
Spectators are welcome to watch this equine competition organized by Orlando Dressage, which showcases horses and riders performing a series of prescribed movements. Visit thegrandoaks.com for more information.
5/29
West Ocala Wellness Community Garden Day
West Ocala Community Garden, 2200 W State Road 40
8:30-10:30am
Community members are encouraged to replant their crops for the summer and garden plots are available for newcomers. For more information, or to reserve a garden plot, visit ocalafl.org/garden.
5/29
Ocala Downtown Market
310 SE Third St.
9am-2pm
A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, arts and crafts, rain or shine. Visit ocaladowntownmarket.com for more information.
5/29
Brownwood Farmers Market
2726 Brownwood Blvd., Wildwood
9am-1pm
More than 70 vendors offer fresh produce and crafts. Visit thevillagesentertainment.com for more information.
5/29 - 30
Spring Festival
Coon Hollo, 22480 N US Hwy, Micanopy
9am-7pm
Families can enjoy wagon rides, farm animal feeding, old fashioned games, locally grown products and U-pick miniature sunflowers. Visit coonhollo.com for more information.
5/29
Aquatic Fun Centers Opening
Jervey Gantt, 2390 SE 36th Ave. & Hampton, 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
10am-1pm & 2-5pm Monday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday
The City of Ocala’s aquatic fun centers, featuring sprays, waterfalls and water slides, will be open through the summer. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.
5/29
Native Plants for Landscaping
Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King St.
10am-12pm
Learn which native plants are best for your landscape at this free Classroom in the Garden program presented in partnership with University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.
5/29
Highland Memorial Day
Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE Third St.
10am-2pm
This flag-filled event to honor our soldiers will include a free car show, open to all makes, models and years, with food available from Big Lee’s Serious About Barbecue. Visit fb.com/highlandmp for more information.
5/30
Classics and Cocktails
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
4:30pm
This month’s classic film is “An American in Paris” and the specialty cocktail is “My Talented Girlfriend.” Visit mariontheatre.org for details.
5/31
Memorial Day Remembrance
Ocala Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 SE Fort King St.
10am
The program to remember our fallen will include guest speaker retired Army Col. Craig Ham and music by Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band. Call (352) 671-8425 for more information.
5/31
Celebration of Veterans
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
3pm
A presentation and wreath ceremony to honor fallen veterans will be followed by patriotic songs. Visit wec.net for more information.
6/1
Tuesday Talks
Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership, 310 SE Third St.
8:15am
Reese Bourgeois of Flow Consulting will present “Strategic Planning to Grow your Company in a Healthy Way.” Email andrea@ocalacep.com to register.
6/1
As the Page Turns Book Club
Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St.
2:30pm
Join a discussion of Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” Call (352) 438-2580 to register.
6/2
1 Million Cups Ocala
Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave.
9:30-10:30am
Two local startups present their business idea to an audience of community entrepreneurs. Email ryan@ocalacep.com for more information.
6/2 - 8/6
Summer Kids Film Series
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
10 & 11am
The Marion will show kids’ movies on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings throughout the summer, beginning with “The Little Mermaid” and “WALL-E.” Visit mariontheatre.org for details.
6/2
Wednesday Midday Market
Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.
1-6pm
Shop a selection of produce, meat, natural and handmade products and food trucks. ocaladowntownmarket.com
6/2
Crafternoons
Ocala Public Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd
4:30pm
Adults are invited to create felt constellation animals. Call (352) 671-8551 to register.
6/3
Farmers Market
Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St.
9am-1pm
Locally grown seasonal produce, baked goods, plants and more. Visit circlesquarecommons.com/farmersmarket for more information.
6/3
Activate & Motivate in the Great Outdoors
Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave.
10am
This Lil’ Leaf event, recommended for children ages 4-10, will include fitness instructors who can help kids learn outdoor activities that feel more like fun than fitness. Registration required at sholompark.org.
ARTS
Now-5/29
Art of Aging
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm
The annual exhibition in partnership with Marion Senior Services celebrates aging through art, stories and education. Opening reception May 7, 5–6pm; exhibit open Tuesday-Saturday through May 29. Visit mcaocala.org for more information.
Now-6/21
People
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave.
9am-4pm
This exhibit of works by artist Shirley S. Wulff celebrates her memories, feelings and thoughts about collaborations with others. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.
Now-6/25
The Audience
Ocala Recreation and Parks Administration, 828 NE Eighth Ave.
9am-5pm
A new exhibit featuring the paintings of Ocala-based Emmeline Basulto, artistically known as Embot, reflect herself in representational and abstract forms. Her works are also on display at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center at 830 NE Eighth Avenue. Both locations are open Monday-Friday. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.
Now-6/27
Million Dollar Quartet
Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd.
2 & 7:30pm
This high-energy, smash-hit musical featuring more than 20 songs is based on a legendary 1956 jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for show times and tickets.
Now-6/27
Luminous Worlds
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
An exhibition featuring the large abstract canvases of Kristin Herzog, a Naples, Florida-based artist and former civil engineering draftsman. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-7/7
Spectrum of Creativity
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
9am-5pm
This student and emerging artist competition features the work of high school students and artists with less than 10 years’ experience. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.
Now-10/24
Highlights from the Equine Collection
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
This exhibit of works from the permanent collection highlights more than 60 pieces which relay Arthur I. Appleton’s love of horses. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-1/22/2022
Alison Saar: Works from the Permanent Collection
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
This exhibit of printed works curated from the Appleton’s collection showcases Alison Saar, an internationally acclaimed artist who incorporates spiritual and political themes. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
6/1
Appleton Artspace Reopening
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-5pm Sunday
After a temporary closure, the drop-in, hands-on creative area of the museum will reopen with Legos for building, a glass wall for drawing, plenty of painting supplies, children’s art books and a toddler play area. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
6/1
Teaching Tuesday: Tessallations
Virtual
10-10:30am
The Appleton Museum presents a live streaming art project that the whole family can make at home with basic art and craft supplies. Online at fb.com/appletonmuseum.
6/1 - 8/5
Summer Spotlight XXIV
CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road
10am-4pm Monday-Thursday
The Visual Artists’ Society presents the 24th annual juried exhibition of works in a variety of mediums Central Florida artist members. Call (352) 873-5809 for more information.
6/1
Drawing in the Galleries
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
1-3pm
Bring pencil and paper or borrow them at the museum for a self-guided drawing session with optional instruction, facilitated by artist Vanessa Fuller Brown. No registration required. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
6/1-19
Spike Heels
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St., The Villages
7pm
The opening play of the Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol’s fifth season is a contemporary comedy exploring a four-sided love triangle in 1990s Boston. Visit thesharon.com for tickets and more information.
GOVERNMENT
6/1
Marion County Board of Commissioners
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
9am
Call (352) 438-2323 for more information.
6/1
Marion County Public Hearing
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
10am
A public hearing on Heather Island Market Center. Call (352) 438-2650 for more information.
6/1
Ocala City Council
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave. and virtual
5pm
Call (352) 629-8401 for more information. Visit https://zoom.us/j/446885807 to participate online.
6/1
Belleview City Commission
City Hall Commission Room, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
6pm
Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.
6/2
Marion County Public Hearing
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
2pm
A public hearing for Bluefields road improvement. Call (352) 438-2650 for more information.
6/3
Marion County Development Review Committee Staff Meeting
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
8:30am
Applicants may discuss proposed or current projects with county review staff prior to meeting formally with the Development Review Committee. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.
6/3
Ocala Municipal Arts Commission
Magnolia Arts Xchange, 531 NE First Ave.
4pm
Call (352) 629-8447 for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
5/28
Strolling Piano Show
World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza | 5:00pm
5/28
Jeff Jarrett
Locos Grill | 6:00pm
5/28
Alex Centeno
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 7:00pm
5/28
Charity Cox
Horse & Hounds | 7:00pm
5/28
Stephen Lopez
Off-Duty Tavern | 7:00pm
5/28
Friday Night Live
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm
5/28
John Johnson
American Legion Post 101 | 7:30pm
5/28
Gary Helfin
The Corkscrew | 8:00pm
5/29
Nicholas Marks
World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza | 5:00pm
5/29
Charity Cox
Shuckin’ Shack | 6:00 pm
5/30
Charity Cox
The Crazy Cucumber | 1:00 pm
5/30
Gary Lovini
World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza | 5:00 pm
5/30
Gilly & the Girl
Banks Street Patio Bar | 5:00 pm
5/31
The Vocalitas
World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza | 4:00 pm
6/3
Orange Blossom Showcase
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00 pm
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