Events – August 6 – August 12, 2021

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Posted August 5, 2021 | Compiled by Lisa McGinnes

COMMUNITY

8/6-8

Ocala NSBA Summer Horse Show Series
World Equestrian Center
8am
WEC hosts 10 weeks of hunter/jumper competitions with a weekly $50,000 Grand Prix on Saturdays. Spectators are welcome.

Visit wec.net for more information.

8/6-8

Ocala Paso Fino Last Chance Show
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
9am
With their distinctive gait, the horses known as the “smoothest
riding horse in the world” will compete in pleasure and
performance classes. Visit pasofinoocala.com for more
information.

8/6

Play & Learn About Conservation
Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St.
9am
Kids age 6-16 will play games with an Ocala park ranger to learn about water conservation.

Visit fb.com/ocalarecpark for more information.

8/6

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.

8/6

Interview Strategies That Get You Noticed
Virtual
10-11am

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will present strategies to stand out from the competition in behavioral interviews at this free workshop. Visit careersourceclm.com to register or get more information.

8/6

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
McIntosh Civic Center, 5835 Avenue F, McIntosh
3-6pm

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will offer vaccinations for residents age 12 and older.

Call (352) 644-2590 for more information.

8/7

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.

8/7

Summer Sunset Polo
Florida Horse Park, 11008 S County Highway 475
6pm
Spectators are invited to tailgate and bring chairs and a picnic
for a family experience watching equine athletes playing the
sport of kings at this week’s Life’s a Beach Cup. Visit ocalapolo.com for details.

8/9

Ocala Gazette Candidate Forum – Part I
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
6pm
Candidates running for Ocala City Council districts 1, 3 and 5
will answer voter-submitted questions in a nonpartisan forum.
A recording of the event also will be posted on Facebook. Visit
fb.com/ocalagazette for more information.

8/10

The Shores Market
Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Road
5-7pm

This new weekly indoor farmers market includes farm fresh goods, artisan food products and arts and crafts vendors. fb.com/theshoresmarket

8/11

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.

8/11

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

8/11

Drive-Thru COVID Testing
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road
8am-2pm
For more information, contact the Florida Department of
Health in Marion County at (352) 624-0137.

8/11

Ocala Gazette Candidate Forum – Part 2
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
6pm
Candidates running for mayor and Ocala City Council district
4 will answer voter-submitted questions in a nonpartisan
forum. A recording of the event also will be posted on
Facebook. Visit fb.com/ocalagazette for more information

8/12

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.

8/12

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Rainbow Lakes Estates Oberman Building, 4040 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon
9:30-11:30am

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will offer vaccinations for residents age 12 and older. Call (352) 644-2590 for more information.

8/12

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Marion Oaks Community Center, 280 Marion Oaks Lane
1:30-3:30pm

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will offer vaccinations for residents age 12 and older. Call (352) 644-2590 for more information.

ARTS

Now-8/28

Creature Feature
Brick City Center for the Arts
10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm Saturdays
A new exhibit of animal art by Marion Cultural Alliance
member artists captures how and why animals — from house
pets to mythical creatures — excite the human imagination.
The opening reception will be August 6th at 5pm and will
feature Molly, the SPCA of Ocala’s official ambassador of the
Marion County animal abuser registry. Visit mcaocala.org for
more information.

Now-8/27

Summer in the Sun
NOMA Gallery, 939 N Magnolia Ave.
12pm-5pm Thursday-Saturday

For this juried exhibition, artists were invited to submit works based on the theme “What Does Summer in the Sun Mean to You?” Visit nomaocala.com for more information.

Now-9/25

Ready Set Go
Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

This new, hands-on exhibit explores the many modes of transportation that move people and goods around the world with experimentation stations and activities including a toy engine auto garage and a kid-sized drag race strip with food-powered cars. Visit mydiscoverycenter.org for more information.

Now-9/26

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

A selection of works from the permanent collection examine the ancient tradition of portrait-making through a new lens. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

Now-10/2

Works
Ocala Recreation and Parks Administration, 828 NE Eighth Ave.
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

This art exhibit showcases the works of Aliye Cullu, a painter and graphic designer who specializes in plein air landscape oil paintings. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.

Now-10/2

ART-CALA
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave.
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Artworks from Art Army Ocala were created by participants at the First Friday Art Walks during 2020-2021. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.

Now-10/18

The Game of Life
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

This new exhibit features works by Jacksonville-based illustrator and painter Elena Øhlander, who explores identity, gender issues, individuality and pop culture with a Japanese context. 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-11/7

A Breeze Through Fertile Gardens
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm

This collection of paintings and drawings by Andrew M. Grant are inspired by the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

Now-1/2/2022

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.

GOVERNMENT

8/9

8/12

Marion County Fire Rescue Advisory Board
Fire Rescue Headquarters, 2631 SE Third St.
8:30am
Contact pam.doherty@marionfl.org for more information.

8/12

Jeff Jarrett

World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony

8/12

6:30pm

The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band

Showcase Event Center

8/12

7pm

Orange Blossom Showcase

Orange Blossom Opry

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