Events – June 11 – 17, 2021


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Posted June 11, 2021 | Compiled by Lisa McGinnes

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.

Now - 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.

6/11 - 13

Summer Horse Show Series
World Equestrian Center
8am

Hunter/jumper competition at all levels with a weekly $50,000 Grand Prix. Spectators are welcome. Visit wec.net for more information.

6/11

Bee House
Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King Street
9-11am

Attendees of all ages will learn about nature’s pollinator, the mason bee, and make a take-home recycled bee house at this free program in the Fort King Heritage Garden. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.

6/11

Marion Oaks Farmers 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.

6/11

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.

6/11

Reading With Rangers and Friends
Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 SE 36th Ave.
11am

Park rangers, police or fire rescue representatives will host a free children’s story time. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.

6/11

Ties & Tiaras
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
7pm

A special free movie “date night” for father figures and daughters with movie snacks and a showing of “Annie.” Registration required at mariontheatre.org.

6/12

Yoga in the Park
Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave.
9am

Bring your own yoga mat for a free, relaxing class taught by a certified local yoga instructor. Visit sholompark.org for more information.

6/12

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.

6/12

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

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

 

6/12

CF Application Day
College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Road
10am-2pm

Potential college students are invited to connect with admission, advising and financial aid staff, take campus tours, learn about student life and apply with no fee. Attendees will receive a free lunch and swag bag. Visit cf.edu for more information.

6/12 - 13

Silver River Museum Reopening
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center, 1445 NE 58th Ave.
10am-4pm

View the new exhibit, “Dugout Canoes: Paddling Through the Americas,” which was produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History. Go to silverrivermuseum.com for more information.

6/12

Medicare Basics
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
10-11:30am

Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email shine@agingresources.org for more information. floridashine.org

6/12

Monday Morning Book Club
Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy
10:30am

Join a discussion of Jodi Picoult’s “Leaving Time.” Call (352) 438-2560 to register.

6/13

Classics and Cocktails
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
2pm

This month’s classic film is the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest” and the specialty cocktail is A Simple No. Visit mariontheatre.org for details.

6/13

Meet the Author: Libby Copeland
Ocala Public Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd.
3pm

The award-winning author of “The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are” will discuss genetic testing and its impact on our familial perceptions. Visit library.marionfl.org for more information.

6/15

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

Learn how to create a communications plan for nonprofit events and campaigns. Visit ocalafoundation.org for more information.

6/15

Medicare Part C
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
1-2:30pm

Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email shine@agingresources.org for more information. floridashine.org

6/16

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

The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership will host Ocala City Manager Sandra Wilson’s State of the City, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Call (352) 629-8051 to register.

6/16

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.

6/16

Navigating Medicare.gov
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
10-11:30am

Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email shine@agingresources.org for more information. floridashine.org

6/16

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

Join a discussion of Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” Call (352) 438-2570 to register.

6/16

Lunch Bunch Cook Club
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon
12pm

Join a discussion of Diane Setterfield’s “The Thirteenth Tale.” Call (352) 438-2520 to register.

6/16

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

6/17

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.

6/17

Job Fair
College of Central Florida Klein Center, 3001 SW College Road
2-5pm

More than 30 area employers with job openings will interview jobseekers in person at this free event. Visit careersourceclm.com for more information.

6/17

Business After Hours
Equus Inn, 3434 SW College Road
5-7pm

The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership’s cornerstone networking event will include food, beverages and door prizes. Visit ocalacep.com for more information.

ARTS

Now-6/19

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.

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-6/30

Art in Bloom
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm Saturdays

This exhibition features art, created by MCA member artists, that evokes the wonder of flora, flowers and plants. Visit mcaocala.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-7/30

Summer Art Camp
Virtual
9-11am

The Appleton Museum of Art is offering eight weeks of free, online themed summer art camps featuring art activities and live classes with an art instructor. Visit appletonmuseum.org for details.

Now-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.

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-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.

6/11

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

The free outdoor concert series will feature The Vindys supported by Becky Sinn. Visit ocalafl.org/levittamp for more information.

6/14

Watercolor with a Pen
Rainbow Springs Art, 20804 W Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon
10am-12pm

Learn to create vibrant paintings with water-soluble brush pens from instructor Sue Primeau. Visit rainbowspringsart.com for more information.

6/15

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. No registration required. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

6/16

Weaving a Ribbed Basket
Rainbow Springs Art, 20804 W Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon
11:30am-3:30pm

Learn to weave a God’s eye reed basket with instructor Meredith McCartan. Visit rainbowspringsart.com for more information.

6/17

Artist’s Outlook: Maggie Taylor
Virtual
7-8:15pm

The Appleton Museum of Art will present a free Zoom talk with Gainesville-based digital artist Maggie Taylor. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

6/17

A Journey
Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St.
7pm

This one-woman show written and performed by Kimberly Wilson tells of the struggles and influence of Black womanhood and is sponsored by the Bridges Project of Ocala-Marion County. Visit masterthepossibilities.org to register.

GOVERNMENT

6/14

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.

6/14

City of Belleview Site Plan Committee
City Hall Commission Room, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
9am

Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.

6/14

City of Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
5:30pm

Also accessible online at https://zoom.us/j/97314299662. Call (352) 629-8404 for more information.

6/14

Dunnellon City Council
Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon
5:30pm

Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.

6/14

Marion County Historical Commission
McPherson Governmental Campus Administration Building, 601 SE 25th Ave.
6pm

For more information, call Rolando Sosa at (352) 620-0944.

6/15

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

Call (352) 438-2323 for more information.

6/15

Marion County Public Hearing
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
10am

A public hearing to consider the petition to establish the Ocala Preserve Community Development District. Call (352) 438-2600 for more information.

6/15

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

Call (352) 438-2600 for more information.

6/15

Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency Board
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
3pm

Call (352) 438-2600 for more information.

6/15

Ocala City Council Workshop
City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
4:15pm

Call (352) 629-8401 for more information on this fire assessment workshop. Visit https://zoom.us/j/445885807 to participate online.

6/15

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.

6/15

City of Dunnellon Planning Commission Meeting
Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon
5:30pm

Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.

6/15

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

Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.

6/16

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

Call (352) 671-8560 for more information.

6/17

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.

6/17

Pine Run Estates Advisory Council
Pine Run Clubhouse, 10379 SW 88th Terrace
10am

Call (352) 438-2650 for more information.

6/17

Rainbow Lakes Estates Public Advisory Board
Rainbow Lakes Clubhouse, 4020 SW Deepwater Court, Dunnellon
10am

Call (352) 489-4280 for more information about this county commission-led budget hearing.

6/17

Ocala/Marion TPO Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
Growth Services Training Room, 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd.
2pm

Contact the Transportation Planning Organization at (352) 629-8297 for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

6/11

Charity Cox
Eaton’s Beach | 4:00pm

6/11

John John
Shuckin’ Shack | 6:00pm

6/11

Gilly & the Girl
La Cuisine French Restaurant | 6:30pm

6/11

The Vindys with Becky Sinn
Webb Field | 7:00pm

6/11

The Big Bad
The Crazy Cucumber | 7:00pm

6/11

Mike Smithson
O’Calahan’s | 7:00pm

6/11

Friday Night Live
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

6/11

Heather Allen
The Corkscrew | 8:00pm

6/12

Jeff Jarrett
War Horse Harley-Davidson | 12:00pm

6/12

Mike Smithson
Eaton’s Beach | 4:00pm

6/12

Fareeza
Ocala Downtown Square | 6:00pm

6/12

Ty Herndon
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

6/12

The Big Bad
Banks Street Patio Bar | 8:00pm

6/12

Fareeza
O’Malley’s Alley | 10:00pm

6/13

Jeff Jarrett
Swampy’s | 1:00pm

6/13

John Johnson
The Crazy Cucumber | 1:00pm

6/15

Gilly & the Girl
Banks Street Patio Bar | 5:00pm

6/17

Orange Blossom Showcase
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

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