A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can't miss events.
Memories & Inspiration
Appleton Museum of Art
January 30-March 28
10am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday
The Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American art exhibition celebrates the passion of a couple who amassed a collection of more than 300 works over 35 years. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
I Hate Hamlet
Ocala Civic Theatre
January 4-February 7 | 7:30pm
A witty play about a young actor dreaming of TV stardom and haunted by the ghost of John Barrymore. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for tickets.
After Dark in the Park: A Fistful of Dollars
Fort King National Historic Landmark
7pm
Ocala Recreation and Parks invites families to bring chairs and a blanket for a free showing of this 1964 spaghetti Western with Clint Eastwood. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.
Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
College of Central Florida Webber Gallery
10am-4pm
Artworks including ceramics, prints, fiber, photography and mixed media created by CF faculty. Open Monday-Thursday through February 12th. Visit cf.edu for more information.
Chief Greg Graham Legacy Walk
Zone Health and Fitness
January 13-14 | 6pm-6pm
A 24-hour charity event to celebrate and honor the life’s work of the late Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham. Visit grahamlegacywalk.com for more information.
Visions
Gallery B Art Collective
5-8pm
A reception with photographer Dan McCarthy highlighting his detailed local nature images. Visit gallerybocala.com for more information.
Pups, PJs & Pupcorn
Ocala Drive-In
5pm
The Secret Life of Pets and A Dog’s Purpose, with a pre-movie market to benefit the Humane Society of Marion County. For more information visit fb.com/humanemarion
Education & Enrichment
Ocala Civic Theatre and virtual
Times vary
Acting, musical theatre, production dance classes for children and adults are offered in person and online, continuing through March. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for details.
Art 101
Virtual
The Appleton Museum offers an instructor-led live Zoom demonstration of winter birch tree acrylic painting. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Bluegrass and BBQ
Tuscawilla Art Park
6pm
Enjoy live bluegrass music by Trinity River Band and Pasture Prime. Big Lee’s BBQ will be available for purchase. Visit ocalafl.org/artpark for more information.
Elvis: Eras of a King
Circle Square Cultural Center
6:15pm
World champion Elvis tribute artist Cote Deonath will perform in a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. Visit csculturalcenter.com for more information.
Plein Air in the Gallery Garden
Gallery B Art Collective
1-4pm
Join artists Bobbie Deuell and Julie Shealy for a free plein air painting session. Registration at gallerybocala.com is required.
Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
6pm
Trucks, tractors, modified tractors and mini rods on the track, with merchandise and food vendors. Visit fb.com/beermoneypullingteam for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2 | 5:00pm | The Mudds | Milano Ristorante |
| January 2 | 6:00pm | Mark Raisch | Circle Square Commons |
| January 2 | 7:00pm | Ronnie McDowell | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 3 | 7:30pm | Jeff Jarrett | War Horse Harley-Davidson |
| January 7 | 6:00pm | Jeff Jarrett | Bank Street Patio Bar |
| January 8 | 7:00pm | The Big Bad | The Crazy Cucumber Eatery and Bar |
| January 8 | 7:00pm | The Big Bad | The Crazy Cucumber Eatery and Bar |
| January 8 | 7:00pm | Cote Deonath / Elvis in Las Vegas | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 9 | 2:30pm | Cote Deonath / Elvis: the 68 Comeback | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 9 | 6:00pm | Walker & Walker | Circle Square Commons |
| January 9 | 6:00pm | The Mudds | La Cuisine French Restaurant |
| January 15 | 6:30pm | Palomino Blonde | The Crazy Cucumber Eatery and Bar |
| January 15 | 7:00pm | J. Lilley | The Corkscrew |
| January 16 | 6:00pm | Fast Lane | Circle Square Commons |
| January 16 | 7:00pm | Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 17 | 3:00pm | Houston Keen | Charlie Horse |
| January 17 | 7:00pm | Dion Pride | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 19 | 7:30pm | The Rocketman Show Elton John Tribute | Reilly Arts Center |
| January 23 | 6:00pm | Silver Creek Duo | Circle Square Commons |
| January 24 | 7:00pm | Bellamy Brothers | Orange Blossom Opry |
| January 30 | 6:00pm | Krossing Jordan | Circle Square Commons |
