WAR
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLWAR's global popularity is a tribute to the timelessness of its music and message. Perhaps, nothing epitomizes this truth greater than the fact that WAR has twice been honored by its hometown of Los Angeles, over twenty years apart, for its music making positive contributions to the betterment of the community.
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 […]
Florida Manatee Festival
Florida Manatee Festival 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FLThe 32nd annual Florida Manatee Festival will return to downtown Crystal River January 19th and 20th. Featuring great food, fine art, arts & craft, kids zone, 2 beer & wine gardens, entertainment on 3 stages, a car show and more. Visit our website for Vendor and Entertainment information.
Wreath Ceremony
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Ocala, FLLaying of the wreath to honor Dr. King. Open to the public, free admission, starts at 11:30am. For more information contact Cassandra Boston 352-209-2973.
The Manhattans
Circle Square Cultural Center 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, FLThe late “original” founding member, Edward “Sonny” Bivins, vowed to preserve the integrity of this priceless musical group. He gathered the vocal styling of Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill, Alvin Pazant & Kenneth Jackson to complete the modern day lineup and seek out new horizons. Songs that made The Manhattans famous include “I Wanna Be (Your […]
34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Complex 105 Northwest 12th Avenue, Ocala, FLThe march begins on the downtown square, heads west along SR 40 and ends at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. For details, call (352) 208-0819. Open to the public. The day will be filled with performing artist, dancers, speeches, multiple vendors, and lots of food. If you'd like to participate […]
Cinema Sunday
Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FLWe're proud to sponsor The Ocala Film Foundation's Cinema Sundays. This is a celebration of independent film in partnership with South Arts and its Southern Circuit! Our next screening is Don't Get Trouble on Your Mind - The Chocolate Drops Story - a film that captures how three African-Americans from the hip-hop generation embraced a […]
The Outlaws
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLFor The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends have celebrated triumphs and endured tragedies to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar and three-part country harmonies – became […]
Auditions for the drama “Silent Sky”
Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FLAUDITIONS Monday, January 21 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. (It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions.) REHEARSALS January 28 – March 6, 2019 Monday through Friday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Ocala Civic Theatre. Please bring to auditions a list of potential conflicts with rehearsals. […]
Ocala January Festival
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 2 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 HITS 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. […]
National Geographic Live: Birds of Paradise Revealed
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FLTim Laman has earned a reputation for capturing images of nearly impossible subjects—from animals that glide through rainforest canopies to some of the most rare and endangered birds in the world. His pioneering research in Borneo led to a Ph.D. from Harvard, and his photography has been featured in eighteen National Geographic stories. Working with […]
Marion County’s Worlds Greatest Baby Shower
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Purpose Room 3300 NW 10th St., Ocala, FLExpecting or having a baby under the age of 1 year old? Come to our Community Baby Shower! Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend. Preregistration is not required and there is no cost to participate. Families expecting a new child soon have some additional good news; Marion County’s World’s Greatest Baby Shower is back for […]
ARC Marion 2019 Art Exhibition – Opening Reception
Ocala City Hall 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FLThe City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division presents: "ARC Expressions", ARC Marion's annual art exhibition. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Lobby. Beverages from Island Grove Wine Company and light hors d'oeuvres from Decadence a la carte Catering and Destination chef will be […]
Toronto All-Star Big Band
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLA very special concert dedicated to the genius of Benny Goodman and his landmark debut at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Honoring this momentous event the Toronto All-Star Big Band will play highlights from that historic concert as well as other classics made famous by Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Frank Sinatra who also […]
Hunt Country Horse Show
Grand Oaks Resort 3000 Marion County Road 32195, Weirsdale, FLCome see hunters & jumpers as they soar over fences and other obstacles! Events from 9 am to 5 pm at our Covered Arena, Fiber Arena & Racetrack Arena. No admission price, spectators welcome! Please visit www.horseshowsinthepark.com for more information.
Style Brunch
MiMi’s CafeHello all, I’m Jasmin of Jasmin’s Footprints and I’m super excited to announce... I’m hosting my first event ✨STYLE BRUNCH✨ Dedicated to talking Fashion, Goals, Tips,and More. My goal is to bring women together one outfit at a time while encouraging,inspiring and motivating. I want to create a space were women/business women can feel free […]
OSO Sub. 3: Amadeus: The Life and Times of Mozart
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLPrincipal guest conductor, Raymond Chobaz and narrator, Matthew Wardell, present a special look at our beloved Mozart through his life and Music. You'll hear his overture to Don Giovanni, arias from The Magic Flute, Symphony No. 25, and a special guest performance by UF faculty member, Jasmin Arakawa, for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17.
STRIDE #1
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. First show of the 2019 STRIDE show season! Visit their website for updates on details and to […]
Ocala Premiere
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 3 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 HITS 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. […]
CF International Film Faces Places
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLAttend CF’s International Film Series screening of “Faces Places” on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Shows start at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum and at 7 p.m. at the Ocala Campus in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110. “Faces Places” is a documentary about French New Wave director Agnes Vard and muralist and […]
Cancer Awareness Luncheon
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLA Shop Talk Cancer Awareness event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. “Wellness for Cancer Prevention and Survival” will feature two guest panelists who will discuss prevention, screening and treatments of digestive cancers. Hear from George Rossidis, MD, general surgery and advanced laparoscopy for […]
Premiere of Out of the Mist: A Silver River Story
Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL"Let us share with you the incredible stories of the glass bottom boat drivers of the Silver River. A collective 200 years of experience on this beautiful river, packed into one 45 minute production. Filled with stunning wildlife imagery, this documentary features the local history as seen by people who lived it! Screening is free […]
Can Chronic Diseases Be Reversed? – A Symposium Organized By Dr. Shalesh Kaushal And The Central Florida Health Alliance
Mission Inn Resort and Club 10400 County Road 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, FLCan Chronic Diseases Be Reversed? Join world-renowned doctors, scientists, and researchers for a symposium about the new frontier of medicine - reversing chronic diseases. Topics to be discussed include heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, stem cell therapies, gut health, clinical genomics and the reversal of neurodegenerative conditions. Friday, February 1st & Saturday, […]
Grandview Invitational Inc – Ocala
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLTrying to explain the atmosphere that you will find within the show ring of an elite all breed draft horse hitch show is hard to put into words, but here it goes… Just imagine the possibility of 168 one ton horses in a ring at the same time, along with 21 world class hitch wagons, […]
For The Love Of The Horse, Transform Your Business Seminar
Dressage Naturally 3400 W Hwy 316, Reddick, FLLive-In-Person SEMINAR with Karen Rohlf for HORSE TRAINERS & INSTRUCTORS. Get help creating a fulfilling, sustainable, and profitable life you can LOVE in the horse business! You don't have to go it alone. Do what successful people do: Get Help! Be in a room of your peers to learn how to get more of the […]
Starlab Planetarium Shows
Discovery Center 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FLStarLab is an inflatable planetarium that brings the wonders of the night sky, the solar system, and even the galaxy, indoors! StarLab presentations have a wide variety of topics including: constellations and navigation, Earth's moon, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, comets, The Milk Way Galaxy, and much more! Each StarLab presentation ranges from 30-45 minutes […]
Ocala Winter Classic
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 4 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 Boehringer Ingelheim 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 […]
Rejuvenate with the Arts
Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala, FLLearn the arts, design unique and collaborative creations through various classes and workshops. $5.00 per person. Please contact Bridgett Griffin, (352) 629 - 8545 for any questions and/or concerns 830 NE 8th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470
Financial Awareness
Forest Public Library 905 S Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FLJoin Thomas Cooper, VP of The Entrepreneur Society Ocala, as he provides tips and guidance to achieve financial success.
Knights of the Chess Club
Belleview Public Library 13145 SE County Hwy 484, Ocala, FLLearn and play chess!
Ocala Winter I Horse Trials
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.
Silver Streamers
Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala, FLIt’s never too late to learn. Explore the new and exciting world of STREAM with fun projects and DIY crafts. We’re more than excited to introduce everyone to Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in an environment that’s appropriately paced and relatable. Free program.
The Platters
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLThe Platters debut single, Only You (and You Alone), launched the vocal group on the world stage. The follow-up single, The Great Pretender, propelled The Platters to the number one position on the pop charts, providing the launch pad for their meteoric rise as crossover artists. The Platters’ unique sound continues to wow audiences to […]
She Loves Me
Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FLShe Loves Me Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 3, 2019 This charming musical is the story you know and love from several generations of classic films: The Shop Around the Corner with Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, In the Good Old Summertime with Judy […]
Ocala Winter I Horse Trials
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture & Horse Park Authority is a 500-acre facility that holds events of all kinds. Join them for a day of spectating all that Ocala's equestrian community has to offer.
Fort King Lecture Series: Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley and the Kingsley Plantation
Discovery Center 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FLJoin us at Fort King for a very special lecture given by Daniel L. Schafer, historian and author. Mr. Schafer will be talking about the fascinating history of Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley and the Kingsley Plantation. This piece of Florida history is not to be missed. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Valentine Dance
Anastassia Ballroom & Dance 32624 Blossom Lane, Leesburg, FLBe Our Valentine! Enjoy date night dancing, dinner, refreshments + romance at our Valentine Dance Party on Friday, February 8th at Anastassia Ballroom. Space is limited. Please call for more details.
Midsummer Night’s Dream by Dance Alive National Ballet
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLPresented by Dance Alive National Ballet. Celebrate life! Zing Went the strings! 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. We see how true love never runs smooth, as the mischievous Puck proclaims, “Look what fools these mortals be!” A […]
Honoring Family and Community
FLFun for the WHOLE family! Car show, craft vendors, kids activities, food trucks and more. Free admission - providing a safe, enjoyable experience for the whole family. All active military, veterans, and first responders receive a free meal with valid ID.
Burnyzz Day of Fire Car Show and Dyno Day
burnyzz 1 Aspen Rd, Ocala, FLCarshow and Dyno Day! All funds raised will be donated to the Fallen Officers Endowed Scholarship. Trophies, 50/50, Pony Rides, Food Trucks and more!
2019 Cattle Drive & Cowboy Round-Up
Tuscawilla Park 825 NE Watula Ave., Ocala, FLGrab your little cowgirls, cowboys and the rest of the family and bring them down for a day of fun at Ocala's Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-up on Feb. 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park. You won't want to miss the cattle drive as it concludes at Tuscawilla Park - […]
All You Need is Love…and Art! A Fab 4 Inspired Party
Marion Cultural Alliance 23 SW Broadway St,, ocala, FLAttention Cool Cats and Fab Foxes: Dust off your bell bottoms and your love beads because it's time to get groovy! You are invited to a Far Out evening at Marion Cultural Alliance's All You Need is Love... and Art Party! A Fab Four inspired costume party on Saturday, Feb 9th 2019 at 7 pm. […]
College-Wide Information Session
Marion Technical College FL 1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, floridaIf you or anyone you know is interested in changing careers, starting a new career, or attaining industry certifications toward career advancement, stop by an Information Session to learn how MTC can assist in reaching your career goals. Marion Technical College offers career certificate programs which prepare students to enter the workforce. These programs provide […]
Auditions for “Eternity”
Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FLAUDITIONS Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. (It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions.) REHEARSALS February 18 – March 27 Monday through Friday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Ocala Civic Theatre. Please bring to auditions a list of potential conflicts with rehearsals. SHOW […]
Ocala Winter Festival
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 5 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $10 for the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix. Free Parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Florida State Fair Bus Trip
8th Ave Adult Activity Center 830 NE 8th Avenue, Ocala, FLThe fair is a salute to the state's best agriculture and equine industry. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds with plenty of free entertainment. Enjoy an abundance of shows, music, displays, rides, food and shopping.
4th Annual Youth Career Expo
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLNow in its fourth year, the Marion County Youth Career Expos bring together middle- and high school students interested in a hands-on look at career opportunities and business representatives interested in meeting and developing their future workforce. SPECIAL INVITATION TO BUSINESSES Featured businesses will represent Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology, Construction, Public Service and Education industry […]
Dip It 2019 with guest speakers Darryl and Tracy Strawberry
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLPay it Forward Outreach invites you to an inspirational evening with guest speakers Darryl and Tracy Strawberry, authors of "The Imperfect Marriage". Find new inspiration through the teachings of Darryl and Tracy while enjoying our infamous fondue with loads of chocolate and treats to dip. Meet new people, spend time in fellowship, and most importantly […]
Buddy Holly Tribute: A Valentine’s Day Sock Hop
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLBring your sweetheart and friends to step back in time to 1956 when Buddy Holly first performed in Ocala! Come early for classic cocktails, ice cream, and classic fun before enjoying an evening of memorable music! Dress in your best 50s attire and twirl down memory lane to the unforgettable sounds of Buddy, Ritchie Valens […]
The Lords of 52nd Street Legends of The Billy Joel Band
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLThey are New York’s favorite band, they sold more than 150 million records, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound, and they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. Look no further; The Lords of 52nd Street are here! The Lords of 52nd Street perform regularly for live audiences in public and […]