Colorful Pleasures by Christine Dozier

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

Hours vary per airport operations - Ocala resident Dozier exhibits a variety of work including landscapes, abstracts, still life and animal portraits. She works in oils and acrylics and studied […]

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 […]

Long Legs & Fragility by Cara Van Leuven

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm - Van Leuven paints horses full-time and uses her experience as a carriage driver for inspiration. Free to the public during business hours. For more info, see ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

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 […]

“Into the Breeches”

Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Show times vary; check website - Set in WWII, the story is about an all-female cast that takes on Shakespeare plays and is an inspiring dramatic comedy set in 1942 […]

Focus on the Essence

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Tues-Sat; 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm - The photography of Anne Noggle came from a donation to the museum and highlights self-portraits and those of her friends and family. Her photos are […]

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 […]

Ira Holmes International Film Series: “Parasite”

College of Central Florida, Bldg. 8, Room 110 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

This is the story of an uneasy relationship between a family and its servants. Called a “pitch-black modern fairytale,” it’s a film that is part of the new wave of […]

Houston Keen

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

Sarah French

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

The Mudds

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

Adam Rountree

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida

Tim McCaig

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

Marion County Board of County Commissioners

McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL, United States

Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Agendas are usually posted the Thursday prior. Agendas, minutes and video available at marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

City of Ocala City Council Meeting

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Agendas are usually posted the Thursday prior; agendas, minutes and video available from ocala.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Job Fair

Marion Technical College FL 1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, florida, United States

This job fair for welders, fabricators and CDL drivers will have employers such as Crom LLC, Dixie Metal, Fidelity Manufacturing, ABCO, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation and McLane Company. Feb. 7 […]

City of Belleview City Commission Meeting

City Hall - Belleview 5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL, United States

Meets the first and third Tuesdays; Belleview agendas, minutes and video available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes

“To Succeed Where Others Failed” Author Talk

Silver River Museum 1445 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL, United States

As part of Black History Month, the museum is hosting this presentation by Rev. Bruce Seaman, who wrote “To Succeed Where Others Failed,” the story of the Marshall Plantation Raid […]

Job Fair

Marion Technical College FL 1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, florida, United States

This job fair for welders, fabricators and CDL drivers will have employers such as Crom LLC, Dixie Metal, Fidelity Manufacturing, ABCO, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation and McLane Company. Feb. 7 […]

Marion County Fair

I-75 Flea Market 4121 NW 44th Ave, Ocala, Florida

Hours vary, check website - This year’s event offers carnival rides, food, magic shows, petting zoo, music and an alligator show. Wristband package for $35 for unlimited rides or single tickets […]

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, and arts and crafts. Check out some local food trucks and the […]

Park After Dark: Scotland

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

The Great Highland Bagpipes combines Irish folk, symphonic metal and Scottish traditional music in this unique performance. The food truck Café Rouge Express serves authentic British food, or you can […]

23rd Annual Greek Festival

St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church 9926 SE 36th Ave, Belleview, Florida

Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm - This annual fundraiser features Greek food and wine, live music, Greek dancers, Greek pastries, children’s activities and vendors. Door prizes, raffles, games and more. […]

Ocala Holiday Premiere Horse Show

HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FL, United States

Week 5 of this hunter-jumper show series includes a Grand Prix on Sunday with $25,000 and $100,000 prizes. Classes for youth riders, re-trained thoroughbreds, adult amateur riders and more. See […]

Marion County Friday Market

McPherson Governmental Campus Field 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

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, FL, United States

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

LEAF Series: Let’s Get Growing

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Learn all about vegetable gardening in this presentation from UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Jo Leyte-Vidal. $5 registration fee; advance registration required. See sholompark.org/events for more info.

Kiwanis Club of Ocala

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

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

Rock Painting Class

NOMA Gallery 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, Florida

Learn how to paint, embellish and decorate rocks. Suitable for all ages; all supplies are included. Tickets are $15. See Eventbrite.com for purchase.

Courtyard Jams

MCA Courtyard 23 W Broadway St., Ocala, Florida

Music, dancing, drumming, poetry and limbo. Free to all, Friday nights weekly.

Clay Booker

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida

Live music, line dancing, food and drink.

Justin Lee Partin

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

Dinner, drinks and entertainment.

Stephen Lopez

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

Live acoustic music, food and drink.

REL

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

Live music, DJ Bingo, trivia games and karaoke.

Yoga in the Park

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Sholom Park hosts free yoga classes for all at the stage area; recurs every Saturday morning. Visit sholompark.org for details.

Art Outside the Lines Brunch

Ocala Union Station 531 NE 1 Ave, Ocala, Florida

Ocala Cultural Arts and Magnolia Art Xchange presents brunch, signature coffee drinks, presentations from arts speakers and musical performances, all set in the charm of the restored Union Station in […]

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, and arts and crafts. Check out some local food trucks and the […]

Farmers Swap Meet

Rural King 2999 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL, United States

A true farmers swap meet where chickens, ducks, quail, geese, goats, turkeys, rabbits and sometimes even ponies are available along with horse tack, home-grown plants, produce and hand-crafted items. Booth […]

Suncoast Basset Rescue 21st Annual Sweetheart Waddle

Greater Ocala Dog Club, Inc. 10205 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL, United States

This fundraiser will include a 50/50 raffle, DJ, basset hound games, longest ears contest, hot dog toss and lure course. The highlight is the basset hound Waddle Parade. All dogs […]

Community Health Fair

Greater New Hope Church 484 Emerald Road, Ocala, Florida

The church is hosting free health screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, women’s health, dentistry, weight loss and move. COVID-19 booster shots will be available. Speakers from Florida Health, Get […]

Miguel Miranda

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida

Live music, line dancing, food and drink.

Peaches & Karim

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

Dinner, drinks and entertainment.

Shawn Manley

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

Live acoustic music, food and drink.

Black Bird Anthem

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

Live music, DJ Bingo, trivia games and karaoke.

Charity Cox

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

Live acoustic music, food and drink.

Author Presentation and Art For All

Ft. King Presbyterian Church HOPE House 13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala, Florida

In observation of Black History Month, local educator and author Daniel Banks will discuss newly discovered letters his grandfather received from luminaries such as Thurgood Marshall, Mary McLeod Bethune and […]

Ocala Polo Club Winter Games

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL, United States

Polo matches takes place every Sunday through March. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Tents are available for rent. Decorate your tent/tailgate area, and you might win a prize. Leashed dogs […]