Senior Speed Dating
8th Ave Adult Activity Center 830 NE 8th Avenue, Ocala, FLBring a loved one. Find new love? Meet new friends! Fun, food and prizes. Bring a sweetheart dessert and be entered to win a prize. Free program.
B.B. King’s Blues Band featuring Tito Jackson
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLFor over half a century B.B. King and the B.B. King’s Blues Band defined the blues to the world. Considered the most influential blues musician of all time, icon B.B. King and his B.B. King’s Blues Band averaged over 250 sold out concerts per year, with classics like “The Thrill Is Gone,” “Every Day I […]
OSO Sub. 4: For the Birds, and Youth Too!
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLThe haunting Cantus Arcticus: Concerto for Birds and Orchestra is presented next to the winners of our annual Young Artist Competition and Stravinsky's 1919 suite from The Firebird!
Smokey Joe’s Cafe The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLAs much as anyone, Leiber and Stoller invented Rock 'n Roll. Their timeless songs provide the basis for this electrifying entertainment. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded including such hits as On Broadway, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem, Love Potion #9 and I’m A Woman. Each song is […]
Ocala Winter 2 Horse Trials
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLFormerly known as “Equiventures”, The Florida Horse Park Team took over management of the events in late 2018 and is excited to provide a series of events that will fairly challenge competitors and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels.
Protecting your Nonprofit from Embezzlement and Fraud
Ocala Police Department 402 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FLJoin speaker Karen Hatch from CenterState Bank and Donna Blaes from Duggan, Joiner & Co. as they share tips and stories of how to protect your nonprofit from embezzlement and fraud. Networking at 8:15 with the presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. FREE for NonProfit Business Council Members
Ocala Masters
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 6 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $5 for the $50,000 KindredBio Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. […]
America’s Everglades: Through the lens of Clyde Butcher
Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FLThis exhibit is the culmination of a quarter century of photographic expeditions in the Everglades. From the deepest cypress strands of the sawgrass prairies, coastal waters, and languid estuaries, to pinpoint still-lifes of rare species, Butcher reveals its ecosystem in magnificent detail. He makes an unquestionable case for why we should care about its future. […]
Rocky’s Big Band meets The Legends of Doo Wop & Rock
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLRocky and The Rollers 18 Piece Big Band combined with The Legendary sounds of three of the most influential doo wop and rock & roll acts of the 50s’ & 60s’: Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Capris and Vito Picone & The Elegants. The Rocky and The Rollers orchestra will have you dancing in the aisles […]
Charity Euchre Tournament
I wanted to share an event that is happening in hopes that It can get a mention in the calendar. Tuesday, February 19th, at the 17th street Mojo's Grill location, thebananafoodie will be holding a charity Euchre tournament. 10.00 person/20.00 per team will compete in a bracketed best of three elimination tournament. 50% of the […]
The Edge Effect Presents – ICONS: The Show!
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLAn all-vocal tribute to some of the greatest artists, songs and styles from the last century! Proceeds from this show benefit Cornerstone School in Marion County. ICONS: The Show! is a highly interactive Las Vegas style production show with eye popping staging, multimedia, lighting and sound. The gentlemen of The Edge Effect will keep your […]
Maxime Livio Clinic
Fredericks Equestrian International 1000 NE 105th Lane,, Anthony, FLCome and learn from French Champion, Maxime Livio! Heading to the US as guest clinician at the ICP/YEH Symposium, Fredericks Equestrian has been lucky enough to book Maxime for a 2-day SJ and XC Clinic. Winner of Pau CCI4**** in 2016, 2nd Kentucky CCI4**** in 2017 and 11th Individually and Team Bronze at this year's […]
Banden & James
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLBRANDEN & JAMES play an exciting evening of music from Bach to Bocelli and Broadway to The Beatles. America’s Got Talent Season 8 Finalist, Branden James joins Australian Cellist, James Clark for a concert that will leave audiences on their feet. Their unique musical pairing, innovative arrangements and humorous stories provide for an unforgettable evening […]
Trinity Catholic High School Winter Carnival
Trinity Catholic High School 2600 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FLThis family-friendly annual community event features midway rides for all ages from enchanting kiddie rides to exhilarating thrill rides, carnival games and favorite fair food. Carnival parking and admission are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $30 at the event on Thursday and Sunday only. Pre-sale wristbands, valid any one […]
2nd Annual Heart of the Hero MALE Fashion Show
3105 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470 3105 NE 14th St, Ocala, FLFashion Show honoring some heroes in our lives. Hosted by GFWC Greater Ocala Woman's Club Benefiting Florida State Fire College scholarship, PACE Center for Girls and Vets Helping Vets Tickets $25. Contact Charlene 352-209-3601
Elvis- The Promiseland Concert starring Cote
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLExperience the Promise Land Concert LIVE for one night only performed by Cote – Elvis Tribute Artist out of Ocala and backed by the Double Trouble Show Band! Cote has been a tribute artist for 17 years, since the age of 4. Cote has performed worldwide and recently competed in the Ultimate Elvis Contest in […]
Art Outside the Lines (with concert by Ben Sollee)
Ocala City Hall 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FLThe City of Ocala presents Art Outside the Lines, an opportunity to celebrate and support public art in Ocala. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. First, stop by Ocala City Hall for light refreshments and to pick up your downtown public art map. Visit our city's public art with a self-guided walking tour through Ocala's historic […]
The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLFormer leader of Honeytribe and Royal Southern Brotherhood, son of Gregg Allman - "He's an elegant, soulful singer.” - Relix “… well-crafted, more reflective than fiery, and soulful.” - USA Today // The Devon Allman Project (DAP) is a six piece band with percussionists, John Lum & R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow), bassist Justin Corgan, […]
Pancakes in the Park
Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FLA delicious breakfast cooked and served by volunteers. Pancakes, sausage, coffee or beverage, all in the park pavilion. Breakfast starts at 8 A.M. - 11 A.M. and the nature walk will take off at 9 A.M. Only $5 for all you can eat. This is a fundraiser in and for the park and visitors.
2019 Florida Horse Park Western Dressage Series
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park is a 500-acre, multipurpose facility and one of Central Florida’s premiere venues for equine, agricultural, educational, and sporting events that will challenge competitors, and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels. Western Dressage discipline is a melding of different training methods. Each show is USEF Local Licensed and […]
Antique Automobile Club of America Winter Car Meet
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLThe AACA National Winter Meet returns to sunny Ocala on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Hundreds of cars will be shown at the College of Central Florida campus by members who will be from all over the Southeast. Free admission, food available, hours 9am - 3pm.
PAWS Ice Cream Social
Letty Towles Dog Park SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FLIce Cream Social for dogs along with vendors for grooming and pet supplies. For details, please contact Carla Chindamo of the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352.572.0371
33rd Annual Tiara Ball “Imagine”
Del Webb Stone Creek Golf Club 9676 NW 62 Loop, Ocala, FLThe Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research are dedicated to finding a cure, raising awareness and fighting this dreaded disease. The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The main purpose is to support educational programs and activities that promote, enhance and further cancer research and education on a local […]
Fourth Annual Furball Fundraiser
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 8300 NW 31st Lane Road, Ocala, FLGolden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is set to sponsor and host the Fourth Annual Furball Fundraiser — on Saturday, February 23rd, at 6 p.m. at 8300 NW 31st Lane Road — by VOCAL (Voices Of Change Animal League). With a play on Mardi Gras, the “Mardi Paws-“ themed event will prompt funds for VOCAL’s […]
Denny Diamond – A Neil Diamond Tribute
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLStellar Entertainment presents Denny Diamond. Emerging from the elite Chicago music scene in Illinois, Award-Winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Diamond began hitting the ground running in the music realm in 1999, and since that time has manifested into one of the most versatile and multifaceted tribute acts to hit the stage. Projecting his own […]
Indian Dance and Music
FLRudram Dance Company and Shruti Foundation jointly present a unique event coming to Ocala for the first time. A combination Indian Music and Dance event set to mesmerize even those new to Indian performing culture. The first half of the concert will be North Indian Instrumental Music involving Sarod & Tabla - a Duet by […]
Indian Classical Dance and Music in Ocala FL on Feb 24th 2019
the charles r dassance fine arts center , 3001 SW College RD, Ocala, FLRudram Dance Company and Shruti Foundation jointly present a unique event coming to Ocala for the first time. A combination Indian Music and Dance event set to mesmerize even those new to Indian performing culture. The first half of the concert will be North Indian Instrumental Music involving Sarod & Tabla - a Duet by […]
Marilyn Payne Dressage Clinic
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLEmail events@flhorsepark.com for a spot! Options!! Fix A Test ( $125/ ride, 30 min each) 45 min private $140 Semi-private or group $125/rider, duration of lesson depending on the number of riders in a group Marilyn is an FEI 4* Eventing Judge and a USEF “S” Dressage Judge who has officiated at major eventing and […]
HUGS 11th Annual Fundraising Event Honoring Leo Smith
One Health Center 1714 SW 17th St,, Ocala, FLHor d’oeuvers, silent auction, casual attire. $75 per person, 100% of funds raised stay in Marion County. Proceeds provide critical help to local families facing cancer and The Cancer Alliance of Marion County. HUGS has assisted more than 190 local families fighting cancer. Thank you to our signature sponsor Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute for your […]
Future/Young Event Horse
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park is a 500-acre, multipurpose facility and one of Central Florida’s premiere venues for equine, agricultural, educational, and sporting events that will challenge competitors, and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels. Professional handler available for the Future Event Horse divisions and it’s highly recommended that owners use his […]
Ocala Tournament
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 7 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $5 for the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Christoph Hess Dressage Clinic
Take this opportunity to ride with one of Germany's premier dressage instructors! Christoph Hess is an FEI "I" judge in both Dressage and Eventing. The German National Federation (DOKR) has awarded him the title of Professional Riding Instructor. That title labels him an International expert and educator of professionals. He was also the head of […]
CF Preview Night at the Ocala Campus
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLThe College of Central Florida will host its annual Preview Night open house Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship. […]
Annual King of the Wing Cook Off
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FLChildren tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Adult tickets are $25 in advance and $35.00 at the door. VIP Ticket Includes: Access To Private VIP Area Fast Pass to Wings Drink Pass Please join us for the annual King Of the Wing Event Benefiting ARC Marion and MCBIA! Come sample some […]
Let’s Go to the Movies
Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala, FLMovie, popcorn, soda, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and transportation.
A Night at The Opry presented by Johnny Wild & The Delights
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLJohnny Wild and the Delights are back on the big stage with yet another of their acclaimed and adventurous theme shows. This time, they’re taking you all the way back to Nashville in the early 1950’s & 60’s with A Night At The Opry, a celebration of all things classic country. Along with a barnful […]
Moe Bandy: Country Music Legend!
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLMoe Bandy is known as one of America's all-time leading classic country music artists. His long string of hits include "Bandy the Rodeo Clown", "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life", "Till I'm too old to Die Young", "Americana" and more! Bandy has 10 #1 hits, 40 top-ten hits, 66 chart hits 5 Gold Albums and […]
GRIT Strength Challenge
Fort King National Historic Park 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FLThe GRIT Strength Challenge is a team-based strength & fitness challenge utilizing primitive objects that were available during the Florida Seminole War period of 1817 thru 1858. Think of it as a combination of strongman, Highland Games, and CrossFit with logs and barrels! This event will take place March 1-2, 2019. The event location for […]
Dressage Summit: Two Worlds Together Parelli, Hess, Lucio
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThis special event is March 1-3, 2019 at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, FL. As a ticket holder, you're a part of the movement that is bringing Two Worlds of Training together—Horse Psychology and Classical Dressage. A personal passion of Linda's, because we can learn so much from each other. We are excited to […]
Blood, Sweat & Tears
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLIt’s been more than four decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. So successfully in fact, that the band’s second album, Blood, Sweat & Tears, topped the Billboard charts for many weeks and beat out the Beatles’ Abbey Road […]
First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Ocala SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FLBe inspired! ~ Art! ~ Shopping! ~ Entertainment! The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by […]
Florida SpringsFest
Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FLSummary Community festival celebrating and promoting conservation of Florida Springs! March 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. All ages welcome! $2.00 state park admission to enter. Description March 2-3, 2019, Florida SpringsFest is presented by Marion County Springs Festival, Inc. an all volunteer, non profit group dedicated in preservation and […]
Taste at the Farm
CF's Vintage Farm 4020 SE 3rd Ave,, Ocala, FLThe College of Central Florida Foundation’s annual Taste of Ocala will have a new twist this year at a new location: CF’s newest campus Vintage Farm. “Taste at the Farm” will be on Saturday, March 2, from 6:30-9 p.m., at 4020 S.E. Third Ave, Ocala. In 2016, the college received its largest gift on record […]
Film Screening – I Am Going To Kill Someone This Friday
Ocala Drive In 4850 S Pine Ave, OcalaExperience the nostalgia of going to see a classic-style thriller in the midnight hour of a historic drive-in when I Am Going To Kill Someone This Friday's #KillTour comes to Ocala Drive-in. Meet Robert Partridge. A middle-aged, well-off man, living in a gated community with his beautiful wife and picture-perfect son, afforded by a successful […]
STRIDE 2019 Schooling Show #2
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLSTRIDE is an active riding and driving Dressage Club located in the Ocala, Florida area. In addition to hosting five schooling shows a year, STRIDE sponsors many clinics, workshops and activities geared for ALL dressage enthusiasts, from beginner to advanced, in Traditional Dressage, Driven Dressage, or Western Dressage
2019 Ocala Horse Properties’ $20,000 eventing prix
Southern Cross Equestrian 13440 NW HWY 225, REDDICK, FLMonday Welcome class Sponsored by Dougie Hannum Equine Therapy Course walk 11:15 / Start Time Noon! Tuesday's Ocala Horse Properties's Eventing Prix! Course walk 12:30 - 1:30 VIP Tent Opens at 1 Showtime 2pm Southern Cross Equestrian 13440 NW HWY 225 REDDICK, FLORIDA, USA www.facebook.com/eventingprix/ LIVE STREAMING VIA EQTV The show kicks off on Monday, […]
Chuck Negron Formerly of Three Dog Night
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLChuck Negron, Formerly of Three Dog Night, has been captivating audiences for over five decades with his iconic vocals, unique humor and brilliant storytelling. His catalog of hits are timeless and appeal to music fans of all ages. Negron performs upwards of 70 shows a year giving audiences the opportunity to hear his impressive volume […]
The Four Aces
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLSince 1950, The Four Aces have been internationally acclaimed as a group not only having produced some of the most beautiful renderings ever, but for being superb showmen as well. Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Three Coins in the Fountain, and Stranger in Paradise are just three of their songs that will take you […]
THE IRISH CABARET starring Andy Cooney
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLGet ready for the most fun show you’ll ever enjoy all year! Andy Cooney returns to The Villages with a brand new show, The Irish Cabaret! This show will be filled with excitement featuring Irish Comedian, Jimmy Q, World Class Irish Dancers, Irish songstress, Eimear Reynolds backed by The Guinness Irish Band. Andy Cooney, christened […]
Drop the Mic singing contest
FLEvery Thursday evening, join us at Muddy Lotus Teas for a dynamic singing contest. The current theme is duets! Local performers who sing together, or individuals who can find a talented partner, come out and sign up. Each week, winners will be chosen to compete in the finals. 400.00 Dollars for the winners to be […]