All Day

Revolutionized Textile & Fiber

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala

Daily when center is open - Artist Ingrid Humphrey, a native Floridian, has her handmade dolls and tapestries on exhibit, which portray the sisterhood of women of color all over […]

Aerial Dream Views of Land and Sea

Ocala International Airport 5770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala

Airport hours - Part of the Art in City Spaces program, artist Maggie Weakly shares her ocean-themed collection. Free to the public. Visit ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

College of Central Florida Student Art Exhibition

CF Webber Gallery 3001 SW College Road, Ocala

12:30pm for reception, then 10am-4pm Monday-Thursday - The Visual Arts and Digital Media students from CF present their works in this special exhibition, with an opening reception and awards ceremony. Best […]

“Secrets” Art Show Opening

SouthState Bank 1632 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Daily during business hours - Abstract artist Kayla Moffatt takes over the second-floor community gallery space. Her technique includes writing a secret on the canvas before painting, then using color and […]

PAC West Barrel Race

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala

Multiple races with prizes and exciting action, all free to spectators with food and drink options onsite. For more info, see selp.marionfl.org/home

Ongoing

Blessed Be the Birds

Clerk's Office 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala

Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm - Part of the Art in City Spaces program, Courtney Kravig-McGuire is a local artist with a special interest in showing the connection between nature and spirituality in […]

Big & Bold

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm - The museum goes big with large pieces of art in this collection, including historical, modern and contemporary art pieces. Works include a 10’ x 4’ […]

Paper Thin & Shadow Deep

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm - The artworks from Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun are three-dimensional cut paper pieces that feel both lighthearted and alive. Moneyhun’s style combines traditional Japanese art forms along […]

DOH Diabetes Education Program

Belleview Community Center 5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview

The Department of Health is offering free weekly classes to help people learn about and handle diabetes with topics like balanced diets, meal planning, physical activity, prevention and more. Free […]

Gypsy Live! Horse Show

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

This Gypsy Vanners show will feature English equestrian, Western Pleasure, trail/ranch and dressage, halter, liberty and driving classes. Food and drink options onsite; some parking fees may apply. More info […]

Marion County Friday Market

McPherson Governmental Campus Field 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala

Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, jerky, freeze-dried treats, olive oils, seafood and more; recurs every Friday.

Chess Club at Freedom Library

Freedom Public Library 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala

Meets weekly on Fridays; new members welcome. Bring your own chess set. For more info, Walt Lamp at (352) 854-9378. 

LEAF Series: Be Inspired

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala

College of Central Florida Professor Zackery Cote leads a discussion on poetry and its benefits for mindfulness and creativity. $5 registration fee in advance. See sholompark.org for more info.

Kiwanis Club of Ocala

Knights of Columbus Building at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1510 SE 3rd Ave., Ocala

Meets weekly on Fridays. Supports Camp Kiwanis, children’s literacy and Habitat for Humanity. More info at ocalakiwanis.org

DEMENTIA 101

The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala

Senior Learners, College of Central Florida, Room 107, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala - D.J. Ryan, RN, with Hospice of Marion County, will give a presentation covering many aspects of dementia, […]

Courtyard Jams

MCA Courtyard 23 W Broadway St., Ocala

Houston Keen

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston

TJ Brown

The Yellow Pony at The World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

Reggie

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala

Levitt Amp Music Series

Webb Field at Martin Luther King Recreation Complex 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Free weekly concerts are sponsored by the city of Ocala and Marion Cultural Alliance. On April 21, SambaDa; on April 28, Bassel & the Supernaturals. Bring chairs, blankets and food; […]