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Fine Arts Show (February 10) › The Visual Art Association’s Winter Fine Arts Show will be held at the Laurel Manor Recreational Center in The Villages from 9am-3pm. Over 65 artists will be in attendance. Admission is free and open to the public. (845) 807-7489.
Performing Arts Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group Theatre at Universal CityWalk, Orlando
Ongoing
17-18 Orlando Ballet Season
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Through May 6
Cabaret
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville
Feb. 3
I Love a Piano
Ocala Civic Theatre
Through Feb. 4
Frankie Avalon
Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala
Feb. 10
The Fox on the Fairway
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, Mount Dora
Through Feb. 11
Romeo and Juliet
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Feb. 9-11
Cabaret
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages
Feb. 12-13
The Phantom of the Opera Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Feb. 14-25
The Lion King
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Feb. 14Mar. 11
The Aristocats Kids
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Feb. 15-18
The Giver
Ocala Civic Theatre
Feb. 15-25
Platinum Comedy Tour
USF Sun Dome, Tampa
Feb. 17
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Feb. 18
George Lopez
Hard Rock Live, Orlando
Feb. 23
Grease Sing-A-Long
Reilly Arts Center, Ocala
Mar. 9
Jim Breuer
Reilly Arts Center, Ocala
Mar. 15
The Foreigner
Ocala Civic Theatre
Mar. 15-Apr. 8
Always, Patsy Cline
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, Mount Dora
Mar. 16-Apr. 8
The Ring presented by Dance Alive National Ballet
Reilly Arts Center, Ocala
Mar. 17
Waitress
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Mar. 20-25
The Bodyguard
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Mar. 20-25
Cinderella
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
Mar. 21-25
Movie Music Spectacular presented by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra
Reilly Arts Center, Ocala
Mar. 24
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Art Reception and Show (February 16) › The Brick City Center
for the Arts will host an art reception and show for friends and patrons of Artist Alley members. The event will run 5-8pm. Please RSVP. artist-alley.com or (352) 351-2787.
Quilt Show (March 2-3) › The Belleview Busy Bee Quilters will host
a quilt show at the Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church. Hours are 9am-4pm on March 2 and 9am-3pm on March 3. Admission is $6. (352) 292-4034.
Outdoor & Athletic Endeavors Group Bike Rides (Ongoing) › Brick City Bicycles offers group bike
rides throughout the week and weekend. brickcitybicycles.com or (352) 369-9400.
HITS Horse Show (Through March 25) › The annual HITS Horse Show
Series features 10 consecutive weeks of competition with over $4 million in prize money. The premier event, the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, takes place March 25. Competition runs Wednesday through Sunday each week. hitsshows.com.
Valentine’s Day 5K (February 10) › This 17th annual run will be held at Silver River State Park at 8am. T-shirts guaranteed for the first 200 registrants, and a pancake breakfast will be served after the race. For more information, visit the Valentine’s Day 5K Facebook page. Pack Walk (February 25) › In partnership with Marion County Animal
Services, Silver Springs State Park will give volunteers the opportunity to walk dogs available for adoption through the park. The program gives the animals exercise and the chance to socialize. Dog walkers must be 16, but all are welcome to join the walk. Pack walks will be held the fourth Sunday of every month at 10am. silversprings.com or (352) 261-5840.
Fun at the Park (February 25) › Sholom Park will host a family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks and more. The event is free, open to the public and runs 1-4pm. sholompark.com or (352) 873-0848 ext.7650. Golf Tournament & Fundraiser (February 26) › Held at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, this event benefits Marion Therapeutic Riding Association and features a putting contest, shotgun start, deli lunch and silent auction. Entry fee is $150 per player or $500 for a foursome. mtra.org/golf or (352) 732-7300. Special Kids Classic (March 3) › The Transitions Life Center of Ocala
will host a golf tournament at the Country Club of Ocala. Registration is $100 per individual or $350 per foursome. Breakfast will be served at 7am with a shotgun start at 8am. tlcocala.org or (352) 476-2704.
Other Fun Stuff! Ocala Health Events › A diabetes support group will be held
February 7 and an injury prevention seminar will be held February 9. A world cancer day seminar will take place on February 14 and a seminar