Join us downtown on Sunday, April 28 for changes in latitude and attitude as Ocala Civic Theatre presents Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Block Party! General tickets to the block party are $45. VIP tickets are $65 and include the front row section for the concert, a separate bar, separate restrooms, and access to a VIP […]
The musical Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is live on stage May 2-19 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Tickets go on sale April 1 at $30 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and younger.
Prolific jazz musician Kenny G comes to Ocala to play a medley of hit songs and tracks from his new album Innocence, his 20th studio album. In addition to original music, Kenny brings unique reworks of many recognizable songs, among them: “Rock-a-Bye Baby”, “Over the Rainbow”, and Frederic Chopin’s “Nocturne Op. 9”. For tickets, visit […]
Learn from the instructors about the Senior Learners Summer Term classes at their free kick-off party! The event will be offered both in person and on Zoom. The in-person portion will be at the College of Central Florida, Building 20, Room 107. Guests will be provided with snacks and refreshments. For more information and how to […]
The last First Friday until September. Come visit the Downtown Square to check out a huge variety of art displays, local creators, arts and crafts and other family activities, live music, and more. This event is free and open to the public. Weather permitting. Visit ocalamarion.com/events/first-friday-art-walk/ for more information.
Gabi Sullivan, Water Resource Coordinator for the City of Ocala, leads a presentation on the importance of water conservation. This event is free to attend for both members and non-members as part of Free First Saturday activities. For more information, visit www.appletonmuseum.org/events/connecting-your-water/
Join Festivals of Speed to celebrate the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby, with 200+ exotic, classic, muscle cars, motorcycles and luxury brands. The WEC hotel features retail space, restaurants, craft cocktail bars and more. Cars will be displayed in front of the hotel on pavers in the grand plaza. Join the fun and wear […]
WEC is hosting its annual Hat Party to celebrate this year's "running of the roses." The Kentucky Derby celebrates its 150th anniversary, a major milestone for the world's most pre-eminent horse race. WEC has an entire day of festivities planned. The Hat Party is scheduled to begin at 5 PM. Guests will be treated to […]
The annual Dock Jumping tournament is a two-day event for dogs and their handlers to compete in a variety of jumping competitions. The Ocala Dog Ranch wishes “May the distance be with you” as competitors will need a mixture of speed and dexterity to be successful. For more information on the competition events, as well […]
Marion County Rose Society will hold its 2024 Festival of Roses on Saturday, May 11, 10am-4pm, at Ft. King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala 34470. Admission is free. Anyone who grows and loves roses is invited, as are those who would like to learn about roses. A Consulting Rosarian at the Q&A Booth will answer questions about growing roses […]
Celebration Church in Belleview is hosting an addiction awareness and prevention event. Substance abuse and other forms of addiction will be addressed, and people who lost their lives will be memorialized. In addition to people seeking help, the event will be open to everyone, with music, food, activities for kids, and a raffle drawing. Business […]
Eliot Kleinberg spent more than four decades as a reporter, including more than 33 years at The Palm Beach Post. In addition to covering local news, he wrote extensively about Florida and its history. He produced two history columns and more than a dozen books about the state. He also runs a blog on bad writing […]
Festivities include speakers, silent auction, live music, and dinner and dessert. Entrees will feature both meat and vegan options. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Democratic Party activities and candidates, help register voters and get out the vote in 2024. Individual dinner tickets are $100. Additional details about table sponsorship, silent auction, […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra as they present their annual Symphony Under the Stars. Maestro Matthew Wardell leads the orchestra as they play an array of songs. From orchestral classics to themes from hit movies and heart-warming melodies, the set list is sure to excite the crowd. Following the concert is a […]
A special screening of “Travis: A Soldier’s Story,” telling the story of Travis Mills, the Ocala native who incredibly survived an IED explosion after suffering major injuries to all four of his limbs, resulting in their amputation. Since then, he’s worked as an advocate for veterans suffering from PTSD and other injuries, founding the Travis […]
The City of Ocala in partnership with, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Juneteenth Celebration Committee, and Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) is excited to be working on the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. This will be our 8th year celebrating the series. The series is sponsored in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt […]
Wildflowers is a tribute band to a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, paying homage to the legendary Florida rock act. This show features performances of hits like “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’,” and “Don’t Do Me Like That.”. The show is meant to take you back to experience some of the best from the era of […]
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
Get ready to be enchanted by the classic ballet comedy of Coppélia, where magic meets mastery on stage. Join the academy's celebration of grace, laughter and the captivating girl with doll-like eyes. There are two shows, a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, visit couerballetacademy.com
This summer program is designed to help children who struggle with learning disabilities, such as slow reading, dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, and more. Pricing begins at $200 per week for half-day sessions and $250 per week for full-day sessions. For more information, visit https://themorriscenter.com/ or call (352) 332-2629.
Experience India in an evening with a dinner theater performance brought to you by The Villages Asian American Club and The Indian Cultural & Education Center of Gainesville. There will be a selection of Indian food prepared by the Kebab House in Gainesville. Guests will be able to have henna pained on their arms and […]
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