A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can't miss events.
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Talley’s Folley
Ocala Civic Theatre
March 4-21 | 2 & 7:30pm
The tender and touching story of two kindred spirits connected by love letters. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for showtimes and tickets.
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First Friday Artwalk
Downtown Ocala
March 5 | 6-9pm
Watch artists at work, participate in hands-on art activities and enjoy live music and a classic car display. Visit ocalalfl.org/artwalk for more information.
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Spring Plant Sale
Crones Cradle Conserve Foundation
9am-3pm
Shop a diverse selection of culinary herbs and learn about cover crops, cooking with herbs and pest management. Visit cronescradleconserve.org for more information.
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Strawberry Festival
Timberline Farm, Belleview
March 13, 10am-6pm | March 14, noon-6pm
Family fun includes train, pony and hay rides, games, farm animals, crafts and vendors, a country store and a giant haystack slide. Visit timberlinefarm.net for more information.
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Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
March 19-20 | 7:30pm
Nonstop excitement including roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and the most dangerous 8 seconds in sports – bull riding. Visit ocalarodeo.com for tickets and more information.
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Artist’s Outlook: Christopher Still
Virtual
7-8:15pm
The Appleton Museum of Art hosts Christopher Still, known for his paintings of Florida’s wildlife, people and landscapes, for a free Zoom talk. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
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Guns & Hoses
Downtown and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Training Complex
7am
Run a 5K in downtown Ocala alongside first responders, then watch them compete in combat and tactical challenges at the training complex. Kids’ activities include emergency vehicles on display. Visit ocalamainstreet.com for details.
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Bourbon in the Barn
World Equestrian Center
6pm
The annual event to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Marion County features live music by The Quartermoon Band, dinner, bourbon sampling and a live auction. Visit fb.com/bgcofmarion for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
Date | Time | Event | Venue |
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March 5 | 6:00pm | Retro Sounds | Ocala Downtown Square |
March 5 | 6:00pm | Jeff Jarrett | Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar |
March 6 | 2:30 & 7:00pm | Rhonda Vincent | Orange Blossom Opry |
March 6 | 6:00pm | Dallas Tyler | Locos Grill & Pub |
March 12 | 6:30pm | Gilly and the Girl | La Cuisine French Restaurant |
March 12 | 7:00pm | The Big Bad | The Crazy Cucumber |
March 13 | 6:00pm | Becky Sinn | Locos Grill & Pub |
March 13 | 2:30 & 7:00pm | Jason D. Williams | Orange Blossom Opry |
March 14 | 3:00pm | Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band: A Disney Celebration | Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park |
March 15 | 3:00 & 7:00pm | The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra Classic Concert | The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center |
March 18 | 8:00pm | Jam Night with Adam Rountree | The Keep Downtown |
March 20 | 6:00pm | Chris McNeil | Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar |
March 20 | 2:30 & 7:00pm | T. Graham Brown | Orange Blossom Opry |
March 20 | 7:00pm | Completely Unchained Van Halen Tribute | Circle Square Cultural Center |
March 26 | 7:00pm | Motown in Motion | Circle Square Cultural Center |
March 27 | Noon | Cap Smith & the Hogtown Slayers | War Horse Harley-Davidson |
March 27 | 2:30 & 7:00pm | Ronnie McDowell | Orange Blossom Opry |
March 27 | 5:00pm | The Mudds | La Cuisine French Restaurant |
March 27 | 9:00pm | Side Piece | Pi on Broadway |
March 29 | 8:00pm | Kenny G | Reilly Arts Center |