Plan Ahead

NOTE: Due to Covid 19, events are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Please check with the venue’s website for updates.

Ongoing

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK—Enjoy an evening of art, art activities, and downtown shops and restaurants and a live musical performance. Pick up your map (available via QR code) on the square and take a self-guided tour of local artists. The March 5th first Friday Art Walk features Retro Sounds, which will transform First Friday Art Walk into a disco dance floor with a live musical performance by tribute artists The Bee Gees NOW. First Friday of each month. 6-9pm. Upcoming Walks, Apr. 2, May 7. Downtown Ocala. ocalafl. org/recpark or 368-5517.

REJUVENATE WITH THE ARTS—Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Mar. 2-Dec. 14. Get crafty with these fun DIY workshops to renew and discover your artistic abilities. Come Tuesdays from 10am- 12pm to create your own project to take home, a new design every session. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. ocalafl.org/recpark or 368-5517.

WEEKENDS AT THE WINERY—Come out and enjoy the expansive vineyard green, including delicious food from some of the area’s best live entertainment, food trucks, and of course your favorite Lakeridge wines by the glass at the outdoor bar. Rain or shine. Every Saturday and Sunday. 12-4pm. Lakeridge Winery. lakeridgewinery.com or 800-768-9463.

Through March 21

TALLEY’S FOLLY—On a Missouri farm in 1944, two kindred spirits with very different pasts are brought together by love letters. Tender and touching, this gentle romance is a night of moonlight magic. $30. ocalacivictheatre.com or 236- 2274.

Through Mar 25

COLOR PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EXHIBITION— Colored pencil art is gaining recognition in the arts community and by the public. Artists who work with this medium have joined to further its exposure by their membership in the CPSA. Today their work is valued more and more by galleries, museums and private collectors. Mon-Thurs. 10am-4pm. Webber Gallery at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road.

Through April 3

CHARLIE—Charlie loves to invent new ways to do everyday tasks. Follow her into her backyard lab where you can invent, tinker, and play. Come explore and build your own chain reactions and simple machines. $8. Tuesday through Saturday. 10am-4pm. Discovery Center, 710 NE Sanchez Ave. ocalafl.org/ recpark or 368-5517.

NAMASITSTAY K9 FIT CLUB—Grab your yoga mat and furry friend and head over to Tuscawilla Park for NamaSitStay! We will have gentle stretches for you and your dog to enjoy together led by dog yoga experts, K9 Fit Club. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat, dog treats and, of course, your fur baby! $5 session. 10-11am. Saturdays. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. ocalafl.org/recpark or 368-5517.

March 7

3RD ANNUAL OCALA VEG FEST—Come see how easy it is to find healthy plant-based foods in the Ocala area. Find local sources of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products. Learn about the science behind the benefits of a plant-based diet. Featuring expert speakers, cooking demos, vendors, and animal rescues—with entertainment and activities for the whole family! 10am-3pm. Ocala Downtown Market, SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave.

March 8

FROM INSPIRATION TO CREATION—Ocala Civic Theatre and Marion Cultural Alliance invite you to this free 90-minute event, an inspiring “happy hour with the arts” and a fascinating conversation with local artists and dreamers. This symposium will explore the power of hope, the creative process, and their potential to transform and renew individuals and communities. 5:30-7pm. ocalacivictheatre.com or 236-2274.

March 11

COMEDY NIGHT WITH GEORGE CASEY—For over 30 years now, George Casey has been entertaining audiences all over the US with his selfdeprecating sense of humor and clean jokes and stories. George performed with Bobby Vinton as his special guest comedy star in Vinton’s Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri, until its close in 2002. $23-26. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter. com or 854-3670.

March 13

HERITAGE SKILLS DAY— Experience early Florida life and the history of Fort King with a day of classes, workshops, and live demonstrations teaching timeperiod skills and crafts. Topics include blacksmithing, broom making, rag rugs, basketry, oldtime toys, and historic cooking. Classes will be limited in size and follow all social distancing standards. Classes and activities will be offered throughout the day. 10am-3pm. Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King St. ocalafl.org/recpark or 368-5517.

March 15

VILLAGES PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: CLASSICAL CONCERT—An evening of classical selections by Mozart. $55. 3-7pm. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center. thesharon. com or 753-3229.

March 18

LOVE CANON—The acousticroots virtuosos are downright chameleonic and yet distinctly a group all their own. Their most recent release features renditions of classic ’80s and ’90s hits from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Depeche Mode, and Paul Simon. Pairing charismatic vocal stylings with ingenious instrumentation, this group has created their own raucous blend of bluegrass for the masses. $35. 7 & 9pm. The Phillips Center, Gainesville. performingarts. ufl.edu or 800-905-2787.

March 19

PARADE OF SENIOR SERVICES—Over 30 agencies will be available to provide literature and answer your questions about local senior services including recreation, city, county, state, and federal government services, health care, social services and much more. 10am-2pm. College of Central Florida, 3003 SW College Road. Please call 352.456.8679 for more information.

March 19-20

SOUTHEASTERN PRO RODEO—Get ready for two jam-packed performances filled with exciting competition in saddle and bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and the most dangerous eight seconds in any sport, bull riding. Gates open at 5:30pm, rodeo starts at 7:30pm. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2200 NE Jacksonville Road. Ocalarodeo.com or 888-744-8499.

March 20

ROCK YOUR SOCKS—Put your craziest socks on and bring the whole family for a day of fun, food, and games to celebrate the value of acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. 1-5pm. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. ocalafl.org/recpark or 368-5517.

DANCE ALIVE PRESENTS A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM—On a dreamy midsummer night’s eve, the worlds of fairies, humans, dukes, and donkeys all collide under the magic spell of cupid’s arrow. A bright and beautiful ballet in the classical style set to Shakespeare’s immortal “A Midsummer Night’s Eve” proves that falling in love is the ultimate gift. $25-45. 2 & 7:30pm. The Phillips Center, Gainesville. performingarts.ufl.edu or 800-905- 2787.

RAINBOW SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL—Fine art, fine craft, entertainment, music, classic cars, food, and fun! 10am-5pm. 20804 West Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon. rainbowspringsart.com or 352- 445-8547.

March 23-26

OCALA OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT—The Charity Pro-Am Tournament held at Candler Hills Golf Club has raised over $733,000 since 2008. Proceeds benefit local charities, Interfaith Emergency Services, and Hospice of Marion County. ocalaopen.com.

Mar. 25-Apr. 8

LEONARDO DA VINCI AND THE ITALIAN HIGH RENAISSANCE V—This online course covers his life and works as well as the context in which he lived. Thursdays from 1:30-3pm. $11.25. Register at seniorlearners. org or call 239-8780.

March 26

TUSCAWILLA ART PARK SERIES: FRIDA AFTER DARK [R]—A biographical film about the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Enjoy a live musical performance, food truck, cash bar, movie concessions, and more. $5 per person. 6-9:30pm. Ages 18+ Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 NE Fifth St. For information, visit ocalafl.org/ artpark or call 629-8447.

MOTOWN IN MOTION— Dance in the aisles with songs from Gladys Night & the Pips, Dionne Warwick, The Platters, James Brown, Martha & The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Marvelettes, The Temptations, and The Supremes! This off-thecharts-high-energy show features the music you love complete with numerous costume changes. $23- 26. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter.com or 854-3670.

March 29

KENNY G—Grammy-award winning artist, Kenny G, is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. One night only. $45-135. 8pm. Reilly Arts Center. reillyartscenter.com or 351-1606.

April 1

KANDACE SPRINGS—With soul-drenched vocals and a piano style all her own, Kandace Springs is riding high off the buzz surrounding her newest album, “The Women Who Raised Me.” The album features her inspired interpretations of songs that she first heard growing up in Tennessee from classic icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, ‘60s legends Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield, and modern masters like Sade and Lauryn Hill. $35. 7 & 9pm. The Phillips Center, Gainesville. performingarts.ufl. edu or 800-905-2787.

April 3

BRICK CITY BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL—The 7th annual event features a full day of beer and wine sampling from local and regional breweries and wineries, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and a kid’s soda saloon all beneath the beautiful oak trees of Citizens’ Circle. 1-8pm. 110 SE Watula Ave. For details, please contact Tarn Thompson of the Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club at 817-1470.

7 BRIDGES: THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE—A stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. $23-28. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter.com or 854-3670.

Apr. 6- May 8

THE STUDIO THEATRE: ADA AND THE ENGINE— Set in the Victorian era among the houses of intellectual elites, we find Ada, a young female mathematician whose invention of binary code shapes our modern world today. $35. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center. thesharon.com or 753-3229.

Apr. 8- May 2

CRIMES OF THE HEART— Pull up a chair at the kitchen table for a slice of Southern Gothic comedy. It’s a delightfully dysfunctional gathering when scandal reunites three sisters at their childhood home in Mississippi. $30. ocalacivictheatre.com or 236- 2274.

April 9

TRACY BYRD—He became a household name on the country music scene in 1993 when his third single, “Holdin’ Heaven,” off of his MCA Records, selftitled debut album, hit #1 on the Billboard country charts. $30- 67. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter.com or 854- 3670.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX [PG]—A young boy meets a cantankerous, yet endearing creature known as the Lorax while seeking out a rare tree in this family friendly movie. Concessions will be available for purchase. 8:30-10pm. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. For information, visit ocalafl.org/ artpark or call 629-8447.

KEVIN NEALON—Best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” he has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series “Weeds.” Kevin currently produces and hosts digital series “Hiking with Kevin” and tours his stand-up globally. $20-55. 8pm. Reilly Arts Center. reillyartscenter.com or 351-1606.

April 10

TURN THE PAGE: TRIBUTE TO BOB SEGER—Out of Southern California, they have sold over 750,000 downloads on iTunes of their Bob Seger tribute CDs and have been featured on CNBC News as one of the nation’s top tribute bands. Turn the Page was also featured on season seven of the “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” on Mark Cuban’s AXS TV. $24-26. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter.com or 854-3670.

DUNNELLON BOOMTOWN DAYS—Boomtown Days will feature food, crafts, vendors, a kids zone, music, a car show, and pageants for local youth including the Queen and King of the Rainbow, Prince and Princess, and Little Mr. and Miss Dunnellon, and even a Boomtown Babies pageant. 9am-8pm. Dunnellon Historic District. 352-489-2320.

April 10-25

BUTTERFLY & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 2021—Visit on Saturdays and Sundays through April for a butterfly tent and spring garden, live bee display, hayride, train ride, farm animals, corn crib, blacksmith shop, horseshoes, hay slide, checkers, country store, and music. $6-8. Sat 10am-6pm. Sunday 12-6pm. Timberline Farm. 3200 SE 115th St. Belleview. timberlinefarm.net or 454-4113.

April 13

VILLAGES PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: CLASSICAL CONCERT—An evening of classical melodies by Beethoven, Bruno, and Mendelssohn. $55. 3-7pm. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center. thesharon.com or 753-3229.

April 14

OVERVIEW OF THE OCALA METRO ECONOMY—Join Kevin T. Sheilley, President and CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership for a special presentation. Learn what drives the fast-growing local economy, why it is important, and how it impacts you. 1-2:30pm. Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. Register online at masterthepossibilities.org or call 861-9751.

Apr. 16-Jun. 25

LEVITT AMP OCALA MUSIC SERIES—Returning for its’ fifth year, featuring 10 free concerts every Friday night (excluding May 28) from 7-9pm at Webb Field. Enjoy an electric musical lineup and food trucks. Bring your blanket or chair. The series is produced in partnership with the Marion Cultural Alliance, Levitt Foundation, and the City of Ocala through sponsorship by Ocala Electric Utility. 7-9pm. Webb Field, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. ocalafl.org/recpark or 368-5517.

April 22

TECH TOPICS—Online workshops that include short presentations, tutorials, tech tips, and answers to your technology questions. Send questions in advance or bring them to the online workshop. Think of these sessions like meeting casually in a coffee house. $3.75. 10-11:30am. Register at seniorlearners.org or call 239- 8780.

April 23

ORLEANS—Their iconic radio hits, including “Still The One”, “Dance With Me,” and “Love

Takes Time” still resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on classic rock radio, television, film, and streaming services. $30-32. 7pm. Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World. csculturalcenter.com or 854- 3670.

April 24

EARTHFEST CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY—Fun for the whole family! Kids can try out tree rappelling, participate in the youth fishing derby, feed live butterflies, and climb the rock wall. Meet local and regional organizations that promote conservation and sustainability. Enjoy live music, food trucks and craft vendors lakeside. 9am- 2pm. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. For information, visit ocalafl.org/artpark or call 629-8447.

THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA POPS—Their annual end-of-the-season family celebration with surprises, guests, favorite music, and the annual Walk Through the Orchestra. $19-49. 7:30pm. The Phillips Center, Gainesville. performingarts.ufl.edu or 800- 905-2787.

DOWNTOWN OCALA’S WINE AND TAPAS WALK— Experience the diversity of Historic Downtown Ocala by enjoying wine and tapas. Purchase your passport and travel around historic Downtown Ocala, sampling locally crafted culinary delights, each expertly paired with a wine, beer, or spirit. 5pm. Tickets go on sale in March. ocalamainstreet.com or 421-0047,

April 26

SENIOR FISHING DERBY—This is a free event for 50 years and older adults. Dress comfortably, bring your sunscreen and fishing poles and the city will provide lunch, prizes, and bait. This will be a catch-and-release fishing event. Transportation is not included. 9am-Noon. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. Visit ocalafl.org/ artpark or call 629-8447.