Events – June 18 – 24, 2021


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Posted June 18, 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.

6/18 - 20

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.

6/18

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

Fresh vegetables, artisan food products and handmade crafts.

6/18

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.

6/18

Reading With Rangers and Friends
Lillian F. Bryant Park, 2200 NW 17th Pl.
11am

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

6/19 - 20

Marion Saddle Club Show
Florida Horse Park, 11008 S County Highway 475
8am

Spectators are welcome at Marion County’s oldest running hunter/jumper horse show. Visit mschorseshows.net for more information.

6/19

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.

6/19

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.

6/19

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

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

6/19

Juneteenth Celebration
Webb Field, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd.
10am

Ocala’s first Juneteenth celebration recognizes the abolishment of slavery in the United States and will include food, vendors and entertainment. Visit fb.com/ocalajuneteenthcelebration for more information.

6/19

Foster Faire
Ocala Public Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd.
12pm-4pm

Learn how to help pets in need by fostering for W.A.G.S. Animal Rescue. Email contact.wagsanimalrescue@gmail.com for more information.

6/19

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.

6/19

Juneteenth Freedom Day
Showcase Event Center, 18 N Magnolia Ave. Suite 104
7-11pm

This fundraising dinner for R.A.M.A.L. Educational and Social Services will include music, dancing, food and live entertainment. Visit ramalservices.org for more information.

6/22 - 25

Shamgar Pathways to Freedom Exhibit
Master the Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th St. Suite 2
9am-4pm

This Juneteenth celebration presents 150 years of Black history in a free exhibit created by Leroy and Emma Chandler. Visit masterthepossibilities.org for more information. 

6/22

WinePO
The Keep Downtown, 36 SW First Ave.
5:30-7:30pm

Young Professionals Ocala’s monthly social gathering. Call (352) 629-8051 for more information.

6/23

Forest Readers Book Club
Forest Public Library, 905 County Highway 314A, Ocklawaha
10:30am

Join a discussion of Katherine Applegate’s “the One and Only Ivan.” Call (352) 438-2540 to register.

6/23

Power Hour Book Club
Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE County Highway 484
10:30am

Join a discussion of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden.” Call (352) 438-2500 to register.

6/23

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.

6/23

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

6/24

Conducting a Digital Audit
Virtual
1-2:30pm

This workshop is part of the 2021 Nonprofit Academic Series, a program of the Community Foundation Ocala/Marion County in partnership with the Rollins College Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership. Michael Strawser, Ph.D. will help participants evaluate their digital communications and provide strategies in this interactive session. Visit ocalafoundation.org to register.

6/24

YPO Gala
Skate A Way South, 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd.
6:30-9pm

The annual gala event is an ‘80s Skate Night with entertainment, photo booth, prizes and Best Dressed contest. Visit ocalacep.com/events for details.

6/24

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.

ARTS

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.

6/18 - 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.

6/18

Rise, Survive, Thrive!
NOMA Gallery, 939 N Magnolia Ave.
5:30-8pm

This poetry, music and art event celebrating those who have survived adversity and continue to inspire others will include a musical performance by Michelle Ingrahm. Visit fb.com/nomagalleryocala for free tickets.

6/18

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

The free outdoor concert series will feature Love, DEAN! Supported by Kristopher James. Visit ocalafl.org/levittamp for more information.

6/18

Jimi Meets Funk
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
8pm

The Roosevelt Collier Trio will pay homage to Jimi Hendrix and artist Mel Fiorentino will paint live. Visit mariontheatre.org for tickets.

6/19

Jewelry Making Series: Cold Connections
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
11:30am-3:30pm

Local jewelry maker Denny Machette Pizarro will teach students a variety of methods to join metal, stones, glass and found objects together to create jewelry without a torch. Registration is required at mcaocala.org/workshops.

6/22

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.

6/22

Spoken Word Ocala
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
7pm

Poets, writers and those who enjoy listening to spoken word performances are invited to attend. Follow Spoken Word Ocala on Facebook for more information.

GOVERNMENT

6/21

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.

6/22

Downtown Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
10am

Call (352) 629-8311 for more information.

6/22

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.

6/22

Marion County Commission Workshop
McPherson Governmental Campus auditorium
2pm

A workshop to consider SW 49th Avenue North, phase 1 preliminary engineering report. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.

6/22

Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization Board
McPherson Governmental Campus auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave.
4pm

Call (352) 629-8297 for more information.

6/22

City of Belleview Code Enforcement Board
Belleview City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd
5:30pm

Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.

6/23

East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
10am

Call (352) 629-8311 for more information.

6/24

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.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

6/18

Jeff Jarrett
Eaton’s Beach | 5:00pm

6/18

Love, DEAN with Kristopher James
Webb Field | 7:00pm

6/18

The Big Bad
Infinate Ale Works | 7:00pm

6/18

Friday Night Live
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

6/18

Roosevelt Collier Trio
Marion Theatre | 8:00pm

6/18

Ecliff Farrar
The Corkscrew | 8:00pm

6/18

Propaganjah
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits | 8:00pm

6/18

Fareeza
O’Malley’s Alley | 10:00pm

6/19

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

6/19

Chris McNeil
Locos Grill & Pub | 6:00pm

6/19

Zach Maruniak
The Anchor on Sunset Harbor | 6:00pm

6/19

Grass Campers
Banks Street Patio Bar | 7:00pm

6/19

Andy Griggs
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

6/19

Fareeza
Infinate Ale Works | 7:00pm

6/19

The Big Bad
Charlie Horse | 7:00pm

6/19

Chadwick Pierce
The Corkscrew | 8:00pm

6/19

Jeff Jarrett
The Lodge | 9:00pm

6/20

Fareeza
Food Wizards | 1:00pm

6/20

Double Your Trouble
World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza | 5:00pm

6/22

Chris McNeil
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 5:00pm

6/23

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

6/23

Rudy Turner Jazz
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 5:00pm

6/24

Orange Blossom Showcase
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm

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