Blessed Be the Birds

Clerk's Office 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala, Florida

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, FL, United States

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, FL, United States

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 […]

Revolutionized Textile & Fiber

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

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, Florida

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, Florida

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, Florida

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 […]

Georgette Jones

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

The daughter of Tammy Wynette and George Jones performs. Tickets are $30-$45. See obopry.com for more info. 

(Pop) Music Americas: from Rio to the Big Apple

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm - This is the final season performance of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and features music by Gershwin, Marquez and others. Maestro Matthew Wardell is conducting. Tickets are […]

Tribute to Coldplay

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Singer Kristopher James honors the band Coldplay. Tickets are $15-$25 from reillyartscenter.com 

Ocala Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert

First Christian Church 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala, Florida

This youth orchestra helps develop young musicians and encourages study and performance to enhance players’ skills. Free to attend; donations gratefully accepted. For more info, see ocalayouthsymphony.org

Magnolia Art Xchange Art Heist

Magnolia Art Xchange 531 NE 1 Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

This annual fundraiser supports the MAX mission of creating a resource hub for artists, educators and art lovers. Guests can purchase tickets in a prize drawing and those with a […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Writing on the Rainbow Author Event

Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon 20804 West Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL, United States

Join local Rainbow River area authors Mary Lu Scholl, Betty Jean Steinshouer and Amy Peters Wood. Hosted by Margo Wilson. Reservations recommended; suggested donation is $5. For more info, see […]

An Evening with Macey Mac

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

The Southern songstress brings her mix of blues, rock and gospel. Tickets are $25-$50 from obopry.com

Ocala TayTay Party

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

DJ, raffles of Taylor Swift merchandise and signed goodies. This is not a seated event. For ages 18 and older. $20 in advance, $30 day of show. See reillyartscenter.com

Marion Civic Chorale Concert

St. George Anglican Cathedral 5646 SE 28th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Admission is free for this concert titled “Some Enchanted Evening: Music from the Stage & Screen.” Donations are welcome to help fund the Grat L. Rosazza music scholarship. For more […]

FAFO’s Symphony Under the Stars

Ocala Golf Club 3130 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

3pm gates open; concert at 7pm - This Mother's Day tradition continues with Fine Arts For Ocala's annual concert by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $20; free ages 17 and […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Dueling Pianos

This evening of soft rock and pop classics features dual piano performances along with shared tables and cocktails in the NOMA Black Box. Tickets are $27 from reillyartscenter.com

Classic Albums Live: Damn the Torpedoes

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

This series showcases entire albums played note-for-note live onstage, this time Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Tickets are $20-$55. See reillyartscenter.com for more info.

Dueling Pianos

This evening of soft rock and pop classics features dual piano performances along with shared tables and cocktails in the NOMA Black Box. Tickets are $27 from reillyartscenter.com

Gross Out Exhibit

The exhibit will be on display through Saturday, August 26 and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - This exhibit shows that science can be both […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

“Summer Spotlight XXVI” Opening Reception

CF Webber Gallery 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

The Visual Artists’ Society presents Summer Spotlight XXVI, a showcase of local and regional works in a wide variety of mediums. The society is made up of professional and amateur […]

The Rocket Man Show: Tribute to Elton John

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

This tribute show by Rus Anderson focuses on young Elton John and the costumes, antics and music. Tickets are $25-$85 from reillyartscenter.com

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Streetlife Serenader, tribute to Billy Joel

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

The best of Billy Joel performed by the Streetlife Serenader band and featuring Joel’s biggest hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Tickets are $25-$40. See reillyartscenter.com for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Ty Herndon

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

The Grammy-nominated country artist performs. Tickets are $28-$43. See obopry.com for tickets and info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

“Til Death Do Us Part…You First!”

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Times vary, check website - Peter Fogel brings a multi-media comedy show to Ocala. True confessions about marriage, sex and other things that end prematurely. Tickets are $35; see reillyartscenter.com for […]

Tony A. Blue, American Painter

Ocala International Airport 5770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala, Florida

Airport hours - Blue’s exhibits includes work in acrylics, mixed media and photographs. His colorful, abstract paintings are inspired by Florida’s tropical natural landscape. The exhibit is free and open […]

Painting and More Workshops

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

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Michelle Wright

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

Singer of “Take It Like a Man,” “He Would Be Sixteen,” “Guitar Talk” and “One Time Around.” Tickets are $28-$43. See obopry.com for tickets and info.

Rocky and the Rollers Dance Party

Circle Square Cultural Center 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Start with doo wop, then slide into classic rock n’ roll and boogie into ‘70s disco. Tickets start at $25. For more info, csculturalcenter.com