Events – April 16-22, 2021


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Posted April 16, 2021 | Compiled by Lisa McGinnes

COMMUNITY

Now-5/23

The Villages Polo
The Villages Polo Club, 703 N Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
3pm Fridays, 1pm Sundays

Watch competitive matches from the club’s elevated two-level stadium with optional tailgating. Visit thevillagespoloclub.com for tickets and more information.

4/16

Marion Oaks Farmers Market
Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane
9am-12pm

Fresh vegetables, artisan food products and handmade crafts.

4/16

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.

4/16

Ocala FPRA Professional Development Meeting
Virtual
11:45am-1pm

The Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host speaker Justin Brennan presenting “How To Market to a Multicultural Society.” Visit fpraocala.org for more information.

4/17

Chestnut Cemetery Cleanup
Chestnut Cemetery, 698 NW 13th Terrace
8am-12pm

Volunteers are needed to assist the City of Ocala Public Works Department with cleaning headstones, raking leaves and cleaning up debris. Call Tom Casey at (352) 351-6723 for more information.

4/17

Yoga in the Fort
Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King St.
9am

Bring a mat and enjoy a free, socially distanced yoga class for all levels. Visit fb.com/ocalarecpark for more information.

4/17

Annual Fishing Derby
Lake Lillian, Southeast Robinson Road, Belleview
9am-12pm

A free family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish and most fish caught in two age groups for kids 15 and under. Visit belleviewfl.org or call (352) 245-7021, ext. 2122 for more information.

4/17

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.

4/17

Brownwood Farmers Market
2726 Brownwood Blvd., Wildwood
9am-1pm

More than 70 vendors offer fresh produce and crafts. Visit thevillagesentertainment.com for more information.

4/17-18

Timberline Farm Butterfly & Blueberry Festival
Timberline Farm, 3200 SE 115th St., Belleview
10am-6pm Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday

Enjoy blueberry shortcake and blueberry plants for sale as well as family activities including a butterfly house and butterfly garden, train rides and hay rides, farm animals and crafts. Visit timberlinefarm.net for more information.

4/17-7/3

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.

4/17

Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival
Rock Star Arena, 20751 NW 87th Avenue Road, Micanopy
10am

The 13th annual event includes a tractor and horse parade, live music, a farmers market, farm animals, crafts, agricultural exhibits, blacksmith and bee keeping demonstrations and fair food vendors. Visit farmlandfestival.org for more information.

4/17

Ocala Horse Sale
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road
11am

A sale of horses of all ages, disciplines and breeds. Visit ocalahorsesale.com for more information.

4/17

Classics and Cocktails: Citizen Kane
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
5pm

Experience the 1941 Oscar-winning film with a signature Rosebud cocktail. Visit mariontheatre.org for more information.

4/19

Health Sciences Open House
Virtual
9-11am

The College of Central Florida invites potential students to meet faculty and learn more about EMS, dental assistant, physical therapy assistant, radiography, surgical tech, health care management, health information technology and nursing. Visit cf.edu or email recanzop@cf.edu for more information.

4/19

The Great Recipe Exchange
Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd.
11am

Bring written copies of your favorite recipes to share with fellow foodies. Call (352) 671-8551 to register.

4/19

Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale
Ocala Breeders’ Sales, 1701 SW 60th Ave.
8am

Both online and in-person bidding on thoroughbred horses will be available. Visit obssales.com for more information.

4/20

Tuesday Talks
Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership, 310 SE Third St.
8:15am

April Savarese, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County, will present “Crafting Your Elevator Speech.” RSVP to andrea@ocalacep.com.

4/20

NonProfit Business Council
Ocala Police Department, 402 S Pine Ave.
8:30am

Guest speakers Cheryl Martin and Nick Bennett from Marion County Community Services will present “Community Development Block Grant Funding.” Visit ocalafoundation.org for more information.

4/20

Biz Promoters Networks Group
Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave.
11:30am

Call Stephen Nelson at (352) 450-1281 for more information about this CEP referral networking program.

4/21

Exceptional Mornings
Church of Hope, 3233 SE Maricamp Road
7:30-9:00am

The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership hosts guest speaker Charles Caulkins, who will discuss the Florida Business Agenda, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Call (352) 629-8051 to register.

4/21

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.

4/21

Novels at Noon Book Club
Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane
12pm

Join a discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “The Water Dancer.” Call (352) 438-2570 to register.

4/21

Earth Day Presentation
Virtual
12:30-1:30pm

The College of Central Florida is hosting researchers from the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute, who will highlight the importance and connections between our shared natural and cultural resources. Visit cf.edu/events for more information.

4/21

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

4/22

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.

4/22

Vermicomposting for Beginners
Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St.

All ages are invited to learn about recycling naturally with worms. Call (352) 438-2580 to register.

4/22

Ocala Candidate Workshop
Marion County Supervisor of Elections, 981 NE 16th St.
6pm

Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox will cover the fundamentals of the City of Ocala candidate process for qualifying, finance, reporting requirements, election law and more at this free workshop. Call (352) 620-3290 to register.

ARTS

Now-4/19

Before I Die
Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 NE Fifth St.
Sunrise-sunset

This interactive art display is based on artist Candy Chang’s chalk painting prompting neighbors to answer the question “Before I die I want to ___.” Attendees are invited to add their hopes and ambitions. On April 16, Hospice of Marion County volunteers will be on-site from 10am-3pm to facilitate conversations about mortality and adding meaning to our daily lives. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.

Now-4/25

The Art of Adventure
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm

An exhibition of 1970s serigraphs by Clayton Pond highlighting artworks from Pond’s “Leisure-time Obsessions Series.” Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

Now-4/25

Young in Art
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm

Artwork created by Marion County Public School students highlights the importance of art education. More than 200 works from 42 schools are on display. The Superintendent’s Art Show in the museum café showcases one work selected from each school. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

Now-5/1

Then and Now
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm

A collective show featuring works by Ocala Art Group members. Visit mcaocala.org for more information.

Now-5/2

Crimes of the Heart
Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd.
2 & 7:30pm

Three sisters reunite amid scandal at their Mississippi childhood home in this Pulitzer prize-winning Southern Gothic dramedy. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for show times and tickets.

Now-5/7

Visual Arts Student Exhibition
CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road
10am-4pm

A variety of artworks created by College of Central Florida visual arts students are on display Monday-Friday. Visit cf.edu for more information.

Now-6/21

People
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave.
9am-4pm

This new 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, that self-reflect 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

Luminous Worlds
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-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-4/16

Levitt AMP Concert Series
Webb Field, 1510 NW Fourth St.
7pm

The free outdoor concert series kicks off with Sunny War supported by Caly and Meagan. Visit ocalafl.org/levittamp for more information.

4/16-18

Fiddler on the Roof
West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Ave.
7pm & 2pm

West Port High School’s Omega Theatre Company presents the popular musical set in a 1905 Russian Jewish community. Friday-Saturday performances begin at 7pm; Sunday’s performance begins at 2pm. Visit wphs.seatyourself.biz for tickets.

4/17

Art Gone Wild
Magnolia Art Xchange, 531 NE First Ave.
6-9pm

Ambassadors of Nature will bring a few ambassadors animals plus artwork painted by animals including penguins, lions and elephants. Visit fb.com/maxocala for more information.

4/20

Teaching Tuesday: Paper Sculpture
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.

4/20

Appleton Book Club
Virtual
7pm

This month’s selection is “Now I Sit Me Down” by architect and writer Witold Rybczynski, which chronicles the history of the chair from ancient Egypt to today. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

4/21

Watercolors 101
Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road
1pm

Create your own masterpiece under the trees with artist Susan Starling. Call (352) 671-8551 to register; materials provided.

GOVERNMENT

4/19

Marion County Development Review Committee
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
9am

The DRC votes on waiver requests, drainage/site plans, subdivision master plans, preliminary plats, improvement plans and final plats. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.

4/19

Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Public Review
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
4:30pm

The LMS Working Group will present and take questions on a plan identifying natural and manmade hazards with methods to minimize and mitigate impacts and speed recovery from disasters. Visit ocalafl.org or call (352) 351-6733 for more information.

4/19

Ocala Board of Adjustment
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave. and virtual
5:30pm

Visit ocalafl.org for more information. Visit https://zoom.us/j/94696168190 to participate online.

4/20

Marion County Board of Commissioners
McPherson Government Complex Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
9am 

Call (352) 438-2323 for more information.

4/20

Marion County Hospital District Committees
Hospital District Office, 2547 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
12pm

Call (352) 622-3662 for more information about the audit, finance, investment, operations and strategic initiatives committee meetings.

4/20

Marion County Commission Planning & Zoning Final Hearing
McPherson Government Complex Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
2pm

Call (352) 438-2600 for more information about this public hearing.

4/20

City of Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave. and virtual
4:45pm

Call (352) 629-8401 for more information. Visit https://zoom.us/j/446885807 to participate online.

4/20

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.

4/20

City of Dunnellon Planning Commission
Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Drive
5:30pm

Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.

4/20

Belleview City Commission
City Hall Commission Room, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
6pm

Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.

4/21

Marion County Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 111 SE 25th Ave.
3pm

Call (352) 671-8560 for more information.

4/22

Marion County Development Review Committee Staff Meeting
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
8:30 a.m.

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.

4/22

Marion County Tourist Development Council
Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau, 109 W. Silver Springs Blvd.
10am

Call (352) 438-2800 for more information.

4/22

City of Belleview Youth Commission
City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
4:30pm

Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

4/16

Spring Fling: It’s Time to Sing!
Savannah Center | 3pm & 7pm

4/16

DJ Richie Rich
World Equestrian Center | 5:00pm

4/16

Iron Stokes
The Corkscrew | 6:00pm

4/16

Jack Johnson
Locos Grill | 6:00pm

4/16

Becky Sinn
La Cuisine French Restaurant | 6:30pm

4/16

Stephen Lopez
The Crazy Cucumber | 6:30pm

4/16

Sunny War with Caly and Megan
Webb Field | 7:00pm

4/16

Charity Cox
Horse & Hounds | 7:00pm

4/16

Friday Night Live
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

4/17

Atlantic City Boys
World Equestrian Center | 2:30 pm

4/17

Houston Keen
Bank Street Patio Bar | 5:00 pm

4/17

Robert Stewart Country Band & Friends
Forest Community Center Sandhill Park | 5:00 pm

4/17

Heather Lynne
Horse & Hounds | 7:00 pm

4/17

George Trullinger
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00 pm

4/18

Charity Cox
The Crazy Cucumber | 1:00 pm

4/18

Jam Night with Adam Rountree
The Keep Downtown | 8:00 pm

4/21

The Big Bad
Bank Street Patio Bar | 5:00 pm

4/22

New York, NY Dueling Pianos
World Equestrian Center | 5:00 pm

4/22

Orange Blossom Showcase
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00 pm

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