Welcome to April 2021! We have created a list below of the most popular events occurring this week through Sunday, April 18th, 2021 in the Ocala area. The detailed description for each event is provided under the photo.
Thank you to our local sponsors for helping us provide this list to our community members: Habitat for Humanity of Marion County and the Ocala Downtown Market. If you own a business and would like to become a sponsor on our page, please reach out to us. We reach over 40,000 local views per month and would love to help you grow your brand and awareness in our community.
When you visit the Ocala's Marion Theatre you're also visiting our wonderful downtown area - so make a night of it! Grab your friends and enjoy dinner, shopping and a movie Thursday through Sunday! April movies start now and we have some fun ones in store 🎉 Check out mariontheatre.org for our full bar and concession menu, showtimes and $5 tickets!
April Exhibit - Now and Then by Ocala Art Group by Marion Cultural Alliance at The Brick City Center for the Arts. Exhibits Dates are April 2 through May 1, 2021. Gallery hours are Tues. thru Friday, 10am to 5pm. And Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Free admission. Masks are required inside the gallery. For questions, please contact MCA at 352-369-1500. 'Then and Now' is a judged show that celebrates OAG's 70th Anniversary as Central Florida's Oldest All-Media Art Group! The Ocala Art Group was established in Ocala in 1950. The artists have come and gone through the years, but the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of their members insure that the arts remain alive and healthy, no matter the economic climate. The OAG is a not-for-profit educational corporation with membership open to artists of all ages and levels. They provide programs, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to every art enthusiast, as well as sponsor various art shows year-round with all member participation. For more on OAG, please visit ocalaartgroup.org.
Canvas Class & More at Picasso's Palette. The April Calendar is up and live on our webpage for reservations! When view the webpage calendar be sure to look closely, there are events on the live calendar that are not on the flyer! (Clay Gnomes & Easter Egg Hydro Dipping just to name a few!) http://picassospalette.com/monthly-calendar/. Creative Arts Studio - Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Glass Fusing, Mosaics, Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Bottle Slumping, and so much more!
Join Hammer & Stain Ocala all April long. Hammer & Stain is a DIY studio where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. Our instructor guided classes make it fun and easy to create! Reserve your seats ahead of time at http://www.hammerandstainocala.com/. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 6 PM Doorhangers + Doormats at Hammer & Stain Ocala. Tickets hammerandstainocala.com/collections/ocala-studio/products/04-15-2021-6-pm-doorhangers-doormats-workshop. Join us to make our new 14" or 18" Spring doorhangers or doormats (serious cuteness alert). You'll choose your paint and stain colors in studio to customize your project! Psst ... doorhangers include bow, greenery is additional
April 8 – May 2 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Live On Stage: Crimes of the Heart AT Ocala Civic Theatre. Pull up a chair at the kitchen table for a rich, dark, bittersweet slice of Southern Gothic comedy with the MaGrath sisters in CRIMES OF THE HEART… it would be a crime to miss it! 🎂 The show runs April 8 through May 2. Call (352) 236-2274 for tickets: $30 adults/$15 students.
MONDAY, APRIL 12 AT 8 AM – APRIL 16 AT 5 PM Women LUV Horses Retreat Palm Equestrian Academy. Hello Ladies! Join us in spending a week in sunny Florida with Lynn and Cyril at their Fox Grove Farm in Ocala! Begin your day with a hot cup of coffee or tea in one of the three Fox Grove Homes or on the patio by the pool of the Main House, followed by a power walk around the Farm with Lynn and her canine family, Lizzie, Joey and Debbie. Review the day’s activities as you walk under the shade of the live oaks covered in spanish moss to the kee-eeeee-arrs of the Hawks and chirps of the bluebirds. Morning equestrian classes can be discovering horse’s behavior and instincts or learning how to manage equine personalities on the ground. Riding sessions may be on the natural obstacle course or in the arena focusing on rider’s balance and aids communication. After a light lunch prepared by Lynn, an afternoon adventure awaits. The specialities of Florida include nature parks filled with native animals to spectating at the highest level of International Dressage Competition at the renowned World Equestrian Center Ocala. For those onsite, evenings bring cocktail hour at Cyril’s Red Fox Inn and a dinner prepared by Lynn herself or by famed chefs in the area. Poolside is the best place to be for a relaxing end to a fun filled day with like-minded ladies! Morning Equestrienne Classes Two groups Both Lynn & Cyril teaching Ground Training in Stable, Group Riding In Arena or Natural Obstacle Course, Afternoon Adventures, Int’l Dressage Competition at World Eq Center, Zip the Canyons Adventure Park, Cooking Class with Bleu Basil, Homosassa Springs State Park, Kayak at Silver Springs Nature Park. Online Registration is Now Open. Reserve Entire Week's Package or Week of Instruction, Activities and Meals for Ladies Local to Ocala. For Additional Details Contact Marie-Frances mariefrances@lynnpalm.com, 352 362-7847
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 AT 6 PM EDT – 7 PM Lotus Doggie Yoga Night at Lotus Asian and Natural Food Market- Sushi Burritos, Bowls, & Boba& Boba and by by K9 Fit Club of Ocala/ Villages. Leash up your pup and come join K9 Fit Club for a fun and relaxing session of gentle stretching and massage. Bring treats and a yoga mat and be prepared to bond with your dog in a whole new way!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 AND SATURDAY APRIL 17. You now can visit the Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We also have a new Food Truck Park open from Tuesday - Saturday! Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 9:00am - 2:00pm and now every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm to shop from a variety of vendors including produce from local farmers, Goat and dairy products, meats, honey, seafood, soaps and so much more. The Ocala Downtown Market is located at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.
WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM EDT – 7 PM EDT Wind Down Wednesdays Business Networking at Piesanos by Leading Marketing Solutions. Join us for an exciting evening of business networking and make some great new connections! All industries are welcome. Don't miss this chance to get back in the networking game this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 5:30 PM – 8 PM Mid Florida Image Awards and Communicator of the Year at The Brick City Center for the Arts by the FPRA Ocala Chapter. You are invited to join us at the annual Mid-Florida Local Image Awards and Communicator of the Year Awards on Thursday, April 15, from 5:30-8 p.m., at Brick City Center for the Arts in Ocala, as we recognize the exceptional public relations programs and communicators from across the region. The Image Awards have become a standard of public relations excellence in Florida. Winners demonstrate the very best examples of innovation, planning and design. Local Image winners often go on to win at the state Golden Image level. Established in 2005, the Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year Awards recognizes Individuals and Institutions that have demonstrated excellence in strategic communications to improve the quality of life in Marion County. It is named in honor of Martin, a native Ocalan who co-founded FPRA while director of publicity at Silver Springs. Early bird rate if $35 per person for FPRA members before April 1 and $40 after. Nonmembers are $45. Visit www.fpraocala.org/register/awards-gala/ to register.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 8 PM – 11 PM Jam Night! At The Keep Downtown. Jam Night! Every 3rd Thursday, Ocala's musicians are invited into our upstairs lounge for a low-key open Jam Session! BYOInstrument or just sit back and enjoy the tunes. Hosted by Local Musical Talent Adam Rountree! Enjoy a glass of wine, craft beer, or grab a bite to eat in the upstairs bistro. Downstairs, visit the retail wine shop, or enjoy a seat in the courtyard.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 AT 7 PM – 8:15 PM Artist's Outlook: Kristin Herzog online event from The Appleton Museum of Art. Join us on Zoom for this free, artist talk series where each month an artist from the Appleton's permanent collection will speak about about their inspirations and processes, as well as their own journey as an artist. This month, chat with Florida artist Kristin Herzog, whose work ranges from non-representational to abstract, often with a landscape or vegetative reference. Herzog enjoys traveling to residencies in the U.S. and abroad and her work has been juried into over 80 regional, national and international shows and has won two awards from The Artist’s Magazine. Her work is on view in the Appleton’s Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists through June 27. This online event is free and open to the public. All conversations will be hosted on Zoom and can be accessed using your mobile device or desktop computer. If using your phone or other mobile device, search “Zoom” in the app store. If using your desktop, visit http://www.zoom.us. We recommend getting this set up and becoming familiar with the program before the event. On event day, we suggest logging in to join the event 10 minutes prior to the start time. You don’t have to use your camera or speak, but there will be an opportunity to ask the artist questions. Meeting ID: 302 190 0088. Passcode: 352352
Friday, April 16th. The line-up for the 2021 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is live! From 7 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. The performance is free. Please bring your chairs and blankets. Check out this awesome line-up of performers, ranging in over seven genres of music:
April 16: Sunny War with opener Caly & Megan
April 23: The Headtones with opener Souljam
April 30: Tiempo Libre with opener Trio Rosal
May 7: Sideline with opener Justin Mason and the Blue Nights
May 14: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers with opener The Julie Black Band
May 21: The New Respects with opener The States
June 4: JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue with Annie Harris with opener Pamela Taylor Duo
June 11: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics with opener Becky Sinn
June 18: Love, DEAN! with opener Kristopher James
June 25: Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience with opener Fareeza
Join us beginning on April 16 for this FREE series of 10 shows with 20 artists, 10 cultural arts not-for-profit intermissions, and 1 public art project, all completed throughout the 10-week #LevittAMP #Ocala Music Series, in partnership with Marion Cultural Alliance. More information is available at www.ocalafl.org/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 AT 9 AM – APRIL 18 AT 5 PM Gambler 500 Florida Triple Threat at Spyder MX. The 3rd Annual Great Gambler 500 Florida. Chills, spills & thrills. https://gambler500florida.com/florida-1. Three days of rallying in the woods, mini-bike & car racing action in camp. All for just $25 per person for the entire weekend. Check the web page for more deets. WTF & ABG! Gambler 500 Florida: A one, two or three day, mostly off-road, rally style, navigational challenge. Any street legal vehicle is welcome, the more impractical or fun the better. So hit up Craigslist, find your junk with four wheels and come on out and have some fun.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 AT 10:30 AM L.E.A.F Series "Raising Koi" at Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481. Raising koi takes care and knowledge. Learn the history and symbolism of these colorful fish with Koi Fish Farmer, Brad Cumpton from Chevy's Quality Koi . Sponsored by Sun Kool Air Conditioning , Inc
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 10 AM – 3 PM The Spring Hot Cars & Cool Cats Car Show & Motorcycle Show by Hot Cars & Cool Cats Car Show. Fundraiser for EARS Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary, fun family event with great food, music, vendors and Fabulous cars, trucks and motorcycles to feast your eyes on. Free for spectators. Only $10 to enter your car truck or motorcycle! ALL vehicles are welcome at this Charity Fundraising Show! Social distancing friendly outside under the big beautiful Oaks and large field! Perfect place to bring the family for a day out! You can even sign up for an educational tour to meet the Tiger Maximus! 2250 NE 70th Street, Ocala FL 34479
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 11:30 AM – 1 PM Ladies High Tea 2021 at Sholom Park by Interfaith Emergency Services. This beautiful event is a highly sought opportunity for ladies to enjoy an authentic high tea, around elegantly decorated tables. To attend you must be a hostess or the guest of a hostess. The purpose of this event is to raise support for the Interfaith Homeless Shelter which serves homeless women, children and families. This year’s event will be both live at Sholom Park and held virtually for those that wish to have it in a small setting at home. We are currently seeking hostesses and sponsors for our 5th Annual Ladies High Tea. We are inviting ladies to be a hostess for High Tea with 7 of their friends and/or family. Tables can be decorated from simple to elaborately themed! Hostesses will be encouraged to use the event to raise funds for our Homeless Shelter Program – recruiting other ladies to join them in celebrating the strength of women coming together for a common cause. Each table is challenged to raise at least $500. The table that raises the most funds will win the traveling Golden Teapot Award! For information contact: Sonya at 352-644-9202 or Karla at 352-644-9209 or visit our website at www.IESmarion.org.
APR 17 AT 10 AM – APR 18 AT 4 PM Six Gun Territory at Kirbyfamilyfarm. Y'all watch out come this April 17 & 18, 2021, The Shadow Riders gang still ain't learned a thing and they's is still holdin' up in the backwoods of the Kirby Family Farm trying to rob all they can from that there train! Them varmints come into town every chance they get to stir up some trouble too. Don't you worry though cause The Six Gun Original Gunfighters will be there to run them back outta town. Oh, and if that ain't troublin' enuf' for ya, we got us a whole band of Outlaws and Lawdogs having a whole 'nuther showdown out in the woods at a little place called BloomTown and we hear it's pretty ugly! Don't believe us? Then hop on that there fancy wagon and see for yerself! If you make it out of those woods alive you better sneak out real easy 'cuz the only way out is right thru Indian country! Your gonna really enjoy all the live entertainment led by the ladies of the World Famous Palace Saloon, performing the original Palace dances! Come ride the Kirby's REAL historic railroad, but know them train robbers are always up to no good! There'll be plenty of Wild West fun. Also a very special reunion of Gunfighters, Can Can Girls, and more cast members from the Original Six Gun Territory! There'll even be stuff on display from Six Gun. You can meet your childhood heroes and get pictures, hear stories, and all! Bring you some chairs, popup tent, and have a good time! This is a family event, so won't be no Moonshine or bacco’ allowed ya' hear!? Come on out and have a great time! Saturday, April 17th, and Sunday, April 18th, gates open at 10:00 AM and features the original Six Gun Territory gunfights with original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters, train rides, live entertainment, fun carousel rides, and more throughout the day until 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE each day. You can see Original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters perform the Legendary Six Gun Gunfights from the original park. Plus, we are throwing in all the other shows and entertainment too including live music, Medicine Man Magic Show, the World Famous Palace Saloon CanCan Dances, the Outlaws and Lawdogs, the Indian Village, and more! Free Admission includes all live shows and entertainment. Wristbands ($10) will be available that includes unlimited access for the historic train ride (watch out for train robbers), tractor ride, petting zoo, Italian carousel, Antique Ferris wheel, and other rides and activities.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT 6 PM – 9 PM Art Gone Wild at Magnolia Art Xchange. On Saturday, April 17th, from 6-9 pm the Ambassadors of Nature will transform Magnolia Art Xchange to bring you Art Gone Wild! This special event is sponsored by Marley Mae Market And Paperie and will have artwork painted by various animals. Come out and see how penguins, elephants, lions, and more paint! Not only will you enjoy the art and have the opportunity to buy a piece but a few of our ambassador animals will be joining us! There will also be a special raffle featuring local artists and vendors. Come help us spread the importance of conservation. This is one event you can’t miss!
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 9 AM – 12 PM Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Lillian Belleview Fl. Hosted by City of Belleview. It's that time of year again, and the City of Belleview would like to invite you to enjoy some family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby on April 17th at Lake Lillian. Open to children ages 15 and under, registration begins at 8:30 AM, Fishing derby from 9 AM to 12 PM. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish and most fish caught in two age groups. Participants can pre-register online for this FREE family-friendly fishing event at https://www.belleviewfl.org/.../Belleview-Youth-Fishing..., can register in person at City Hall (5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview Fl. 34420) Monday - Thursday 7 AM to 6 PM or on the day of the event at 8:30 AM. Special thank you to our event sponsor, Toomey Tools and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for stocking the pond yearly. For more information about this event, please call us at (352) 245-7021 ext 2122.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT 9 AM – 3 PM Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival 2021 at Rock Star Arena. This years festival will be held at the Rock Star Arena. This is a FREE EVENT to raise awareness for the preservation of our farmland. OUR ANNUAL EVENT SHOWCASES: Antique Tractor and Horse Parade Time - 10am (approx.) Horses, Horses and More Horses! Lots of fun for kids! Non-Profit Fundraising Live & Local Entertainment all day - Bluegrass, Fiddle, Americana - Farm Animals - Locally Grown Produce and Plants - Traditional Farm & Cottage Crafts - Agricultural Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations including Blacksmith Booth. GREAT FOOD: Corn on the Cob, BBQ, Hot Dogs & Sausages, Hamburgers, Jersey Cow Creamery Ice Cream, Homemade Deserts. Stick around after the Festival - The Rock Star Arena is planning a rodeo for the evening!
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 4:30 PM – 6 PM Spring Into Spain Wine Tasting hosted by Tuscany Distribution at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli. Join us at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli on Saturday, April 17, from 4:30 - 6 pm for our Spring into Spain Wine Tasting hosted by Tuscany Distribution. Taste 5 wines from the country of Spain. Enjoy paired food and take home a bottle of wine. Purchase tickets at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli, The Club at Candler Hills, or The Pub.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17-18, 2021 AT 10 AM – 6 PM Butterfly & Blueberry Festival 2021. At Timberline Farm. Butterfly Tent & Spring Garden, Live Bee Display, Hayride, Train Ride, Farm Animals, Corn Crib, Blacksmith Shop, Horse Shoes, Hay Slide, Checkers, Country Store, and Music.
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When you visit the Ocala's Marion Theatre you're also visiting our wonderful downtown area - so make a night of it! Grab your friends and enjoy dinner, shopping and a movie Thursday through Sunday! April movies start now and we have some fun ones in store 🎉 Check out mariontheatre.org for our full bar and concession menu, showtimes and $5 tickets!
April Exhibit - Now and Then by Ocala Art Group by Marion Cultural Alliance at The Brick City Center for the Arts. Exhibits Dates are April 2 through May 1, 2021. Gallery hours are Tues. thru Friday, 10am to 5pm. And Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Free admission. Masks are required inside the gallery. For questions, please contact MCA at 352-369-1500. 'Then and Now' is a judged show that celebrates OAG's 70th Anniversary as Central Florida's Oldest All-Media Art Group! The Ocala Art Group was established in Ocala in 1950. The artists have come and gone through the years, but the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of their members insure that the arts remain alive and healthy, no matter the economic climate. The OAG is a not-for-profit educational corporation with membership open to artists of all ages and levels. They provide programs, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to every art enthusiast, as well as sponsor various art shows year-round with all member participation. For more on OAG, please visit ocalaartgroup.org.
Canvas Class & More at Picasso's Palette. The April Calendar is up and live on our webpage for reservations! When view the webpage calendar be sure to look closely, there are events on the live calendar that are not on the flyer! (Clay Gnomes & Easter Egg Hydro Dipping just to name a few!) http://picassospalette.com/monthly-calendar/. Creative Arts Studio - Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Glass Fusing, Mosaics, Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Bottle Slumping, and so much more!
Join Hammer & Stain Ocala all April long. Hammer & Stain is a DIY studio where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. Our instructor guided classes make it fun and easy to create! Reserve your seats ahead of time at http://www.hammerandstainocala.com/. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 6 PM Doorhangers + Doormats at Hammer & Stain Ocala. Tickets hammerandstainocala.com/collections/ocala-studio/products/04-15-2021-6-pm-doorhangers-doormats-workshop. Join us to make our new 14" or 18" Spring doorhangers or doormats (serious cuteness alert). You'll choose your paint and stain colors in studio to customize your project! Psst ... doorhangers include bow, greenery is additional
April 8 – May 2 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Live On Stage: Crimes of the Heart AT Ocala Civic Theatre. Pull up a chair at the kitchen table for a rich, dark, bittersweet slice of Southern Gothic comedy with the MaGrath sisters in CRIMES OF THE HEART… it would be a crime to miss it! 🎂 The show runs April 8 through May 2. Call (352) 236-2274 for tickets: $30 adults/$15 students.
MONDAY, APRIL 12 AT 8 AM – APRIL 16 AT 5 PM Women LUV Horses Retreat Palm Equestrian Academy. Hello Ladies! Join us in spending a week in sunny Florida with Lynn and Cyril at their Fox Grove Farm in Ocala! Begin your day with a hot cup of coffee or tea in one of the three Fox Grove Homes or on the patio by the pool of the Main House, followed by a power walk around the Farm with Lynn and her canine family, Lizzie, Joey and Debbie. Review the day’s activities as you walk under the shade of the live oaks covered in spanish moss to the kee-eeeee-arrs of the Hawks and chirps of the bluebirds. Morning equestrian classes can be discovering horse’s behavior and instincts or learning how to manage equine personalities on the ground. Riding sessions may be on the natural obstacle course or in the arena focusing on rider’s balance and aids communication. After a light lunch prepared by Lynn, an afternoon adventure awaits. The specialities of Florida include nature parks filled with native animals to spectating at the highest level of International Dressage Competition at the renowned World Equestrian Center Ocala. For those onsite, evenings bring cocktail hour at Cyril’s Red Fox Inn and a dinner prepared by Lynn herself or by famed chefs in the area. Poolside is the best place to be for a relaxing end to a fun filled day with like-minded ladies! Morning Equestrienne Classes Two groups Both Lynn & Cyril teaching Ground Training in Stable, Group Riding In Arena or Natural Obstacle Course, Afternoon Adventures, Int’l Dressage Competition at World Eq Center, Zip the Canyons Adventure Park, Cooking Class with Bleu Basil, Homosassa Springs State Park, Kayak at Silver Springs Nature Park. Online Registration is Now Open. Reserve Entire Week's Package or Week of Instruction, Activities and Meals for Ladies Local to Ocala. For Additional Details Contact Marie-Frances mariefrances@lynnpalm.com, 352 362-7847
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 AT 6 PM EDT – 7 PM Lotus Doggie Yoga Night at Lotus Asian and Natural Food Market- Sushi Burritos, Bowls, & Boba& Boba and by by K9 Fit Club of Ocala/ Villages. Leash up your pup and come join K9 Fit Club for a fun and relaxing session of gentle stretching and massage. Bring treats and a yoga mat and be prepared to bond with your dog in a whole new way!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 AND SATURDAY APRIL 17. You now can visit the Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We also have a new Food Truck Park open from Tuesday - Saturday! Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 9:00am - 2:00pm and now every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm to shop from a variety of vendors including produce from local farmers, Goat and dairy products, meats, honey, seafood, soaps and so much more. The Ocala Downtown Market is located at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.
WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM EDT – 7 PM EDT Wind Down Wednesdays Business Networking at Piesanos by Leading Marketing Solutions. Join us for an exciting evening of business networking and make some great new connections! All industries are welcome. Don't miss this chance to get back in the networking game this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 5:30 PM – 8 PM Mid Florida Image Awards and Communicator of the Year at The Brick City Center for the Arts by the FPRA Ocala Chapter. You are invited to join us at the annual Mid-Florida Local Image Awards and Communicator of the Year Awards on Thursday, April 15, from 5:30-8 p.m., at Brick City Center for the Arts in Ocala, as we recognize the exceptional public relations programs and communicators from across the region. The Image Awards have become a standard of public relations excellence in Florida. Winners demonstrate the very best examples of innovation, planning and design. Local Image winners often go on to win at the state Golden Image level. Established in 2005, the Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year Awards recognizes Individuals and Institutions that have demonstrated excellence in strategic communications to improve the quality of life in Marion County. It is named in honor of Martin, a native Ocalan who co-founded FPRA while director of publicity at Silver Springs. Early bird rate if $35 per person for FPRA members before April 1 and $40 after. Nonmembers are $45. Visit www.fpraocala.org/register/awards-gala/ to register.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 8 PM – 11 PM Jam Night! At The Keep Downtown. Jam Night! Every 3rd Thursday, Ocala's musicians are invited into our upstairs lounge for a low-key open Jam Session! BYOInstrument or just sit back and enjoy the tunes. Hosted by Local Musical Talent Adam Rountree! Enjoy a glass of wine, craft beer, or grab a bite to eat in the upstairs bistro. Downstairs, visit the retail wine shop, or enjoy a seat in the courtyard.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 AT 7 PM – 8:15 PM Artist's Outlook: Kristin Herzog online event from The Appleton Museum of Art. Join us on Zoom for this free, artist talk series where each month an artist from the Appleton's permanent collection will speak about about their inspirations and processes, as well as their own journey as an artist. This month, chat with Florida artist Kristin Herzog, whose work ranges from non-representational to abstract, often with a landscape or vegetative reference. Herzog enjoys traveling to residencies in the U.S. and abroad and her work has been juried into over 80 regional, national and international shows and has won two awards from The Artist’s Magazine. Her work is on view in the Appleton’s Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists through June 27. This online event is free and open to the public. All conversations will be hosted on Zoom and can be accessed using your mobile device or desktop computer. If using your phone or other mobile device, search “Zoom” in the app store. If using your desktop, visit http://www.zoom.us. We recommend getting this set up and becoming familiar with the program before the event. On event day, we suggest logging in to join the event 10 minutes prior to the start time. You don’t have to use your camera or speak, but there will be an opportunity to ask the artist questions. Meeting ID: 302 190 0088. Passcode: 352352
Friday, April 16th. The line-up for the 2021 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is live! From 7 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. The performance is free. Please bring your chairs and blankets. Check out this awesome line-up of performers, ranging in over seven genres of music:
April 16: Sunny War with opener Caly & Megan
April 23: The Headtones with opener Souljam
April 30: Tiempo Libre with opener Trio Rosal
May 7: Sideline with opener Justin Mason and the Blue Nights
May 14: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers with opener The Julie Black Band
May 21: The New Respects with opener The States
June 4: JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue with Annie Harris with opener Pamela Taylor Duo
June 11: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics with opener Becky Sinn
June 18: Love, DEAN! with opener Kristopher James
June 25: Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience with opener Fareeza
Join us beginning on April 16 for this FREE series of 10 shows with 20 artists, 10 cultural arts not-for-profit intermissions, and 1 public art project, all completed throughout the 10-week #LevittAMP #Ocala Music Series, in partnership with Marion Cultural Alliance. More information is available at www.ocalafl.org/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 AT 9 AM – APRIL 18 AT 5 PM Gambler 500 Florida Triple Threat at Spyder MX. The 3rd Annual Great Gambler 500 Florida. Chills, spills & thrills. https://gambler500florida.com/florida-1. Three days of rallying in the woods, mini-bike & car racing action in camp. All for just $25 per person for the entire weekend. Check the web page for more deets. WTF & ABG! Gambler 500 Florida: A one, two or three day, mostly off-road, rally style, navigational challenge. Any street legal vehicle is welcome, the more impractical or fun the better. So hit up Craigslist, find your junk with four wheels and come on out and have some fun.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 AT 10:30 AM L.E.A.F Series "Raising Koi" at Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481. Raising koi takes care and knowledge. Learn the history and symbolism of these colorful fish with Koi Fish Farmer, Brad Cumpton from Chevy's Quality Koi . Sponsored by Sun Kool Air Conditioning , Inc
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 10 AM – 3 PM The Spring Hot Cars & Cool Cats Car Show & Motorcycle Show by Hot Cars & Cool Cats Car Show. Fundraiser for EARS Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary, fun family event with great food, music, vendors and Fabulous cars, trucks and motorcycles to feast your eyes on. Free for spectators. Only $10 to enter your car truck or motorcycle! ALL vehicles are welcome at this Charity Fundraising Show! Social distancing friendly outside under the big beautiful Oaks and large field! Perfect place to bring the family for a day out! You can even sign up for an educational tour to meet the Tiger Maximus! 2250 NE 70th Street, Ocala FL 34479
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 11:30 AM – 1 PM Ladies High Tea 2021 at Sholom Park by Interfaith Emergency Services. This beautiful event is a highly sought opportunity for ladies to enjoy an authentic high tea, around elegantly decorated tables. To attend you must be a hostess or the guest of a hostess. The purpose of this event is to raise support for the Interfaith Homeless Shelter which serves homeless women, children and families. This year’s event will be both live at Sholom Park and held virtually for those that wish to have it in a small setting at home. We are currently seeking hostesses and sponsors for our 5th Annual Ladies High Tea. We are inviting ladies to be a hostess for High Tea with 7 of their friends and/or family. Tables can be decorated from simple to elaborately themed! Hostesses will be encouraged to use the event to raise funds for our Homeless Shelter Program – recruiting other ladies to join them in celebrating the strength of women coming together for a common cause. Each table is challenged to raise at least $500. The table that raises the most funds will win the traveling Golden Teapot Award! For information contact: Sonya at 352-644-9202 or Karla at 352-644-9209 or visit our website at www.IESmarion.org.
APR 17 AT 10 AM – APR 18 AT 4 PM Six Gun Territory at Kirbyfamilyfarm. Y'all watch out come this April 17 & 18, 2021, The Shadow Riders gang still ain't learned a thing and they's is still holdin' up in the backwoods of the Kirby Family Farm trying to rob all they can from that there train! Them varmints come into town every chance they get to stir up some trouble too. Don't you worry though cause The Six Gun Original Gunfighters will be there to run them back outta town. Oh, and if that ain't troublin' enuf' for ya, we got us a whole band of Outlaws and Lawdogs having a whole 'nuther showdown out in the woods at a little place called BloomTown and we hear it's pretty ugly! Don't believe us? Then hop on that there fancy wagon and see for yerself! If you make it out of those woods alive you better sneak out real easy 'cuz the only way out is right thru Indian country! Your gonna really enjoy all the live entertainment led by the ladies of the World Famous Palace Saloon, performing the original Palace dances! Come ride the Kirby's REAL historic railroad, but know them train robbers are always up to no good! There'll be plenty of Wild West fun. Also a very special reunion of Gunfighters, Can Can Girls, and more cast members from the Original Six Gun Territory! There'll even be stuff on display from Six Gun. You can meet your childhood heroes and get pictures, hear stories, and all! Bring you some chairs, popup tent, and have a good time! This is a family event, so won't be no Moonshine or bacco’ allowed ya' hear!? Come on out and have a great time! Saturday, April 17th, and Sunday, April 18th, gates open at 10:00 AM and features the original Six Gun Territory gunfights with original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters, train rides, live entertainment, fun carousel rides, and more throughout the day until 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE each day. You can see Original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters perform the Legendary Six Gun Gunfights from the original park. Plus, we are throwing in all the other shows and entertainment too including live music, Medicine Man Magic Show, the World Famous Palace Saloon CanCan Dances, the Outlaws and Lawdogs, the Indian Village, and more! Free Admission includes all live shows and entertainment. Wristbands ($10) will be available that includes unlimited access for the historic train ride (watch out for train robbers), tractor ride, petting zoo, Italian carousel, Antique Ferris wheel, and other rides and activities.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT 6 PM – 9 PM Art Gone Wild at Magnolia Art Xchange. On Saturday, April 17th, from 6-9 pm the Ambassadors of Nature will transform Magnolia Art Xchange to bring you Art Gone Wild! This special event is sponsored by Marley Mae Market And Paperie and will have artwork painted by various animals. Come out and see how penguins, elephants, lions, and more paint! Not only will you enjoy the art and have the opportunity to buy a piece but a few of our ambassador animals will be joining us! There will also be a special raffle featuring local artists and vendors. Come help us spread the importance of conservation. This is one event you can’t miss!
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 9 AM – 12 PM Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Lillian Belleview Fl. Hosted by City of Belleview. It's that time of year again, and the City of Belleview would like to invite you to enjoy some family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby on April 17th at Lake Lillian. Open to children ages 15 and under, registration begins at 8:30 AM, Fishing derby from 9 AM to 12 PM. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish and most fish caught in two age groups. Participants can pre-register online for this FREE family-friendly fishing event at https://www.belleviewfl.org/.../Belleview-Youth-Fishing..., can register in person at City Hall (5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview Fl. 34420) Monday - Thursday 7 AM to 6 PM or on the day of the event at 8:30 AM. Special thank you to our event sponsor, Toomey Tools and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for stocking the pond yearly. For more information about this event, please call us at (352) 245-7021 ext 2122.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT 9 AM – 3 PM Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival 2021 at Rock Star Arena. This years festival will be held at the Rock Star Arena. This is a FREE EVENT to raise awareness for the preservation of our farmland. OUR ANNUAL EVENT SHOWCASES: Antique Tractor and Horse Parade Time - 10am (approx.) Horses, Horses and More Horses! Lots of fun for kids! Non-Profit Fundraising Live & Local Entertainment all day - Bluegrass, Fiddle, Americana - Farm Animals - Locally Grown Produce and Plants - Traditional Farm & Cottage Crafts - Agricultural Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations including Blacksmith Booth. GREAT FOOD: Corn on the Cob, BBQ, Hot Dogs & Sausages, Hamburgers, Jersey Cow Creamery Ice Cream, Homemade Deserts. Stick around after the Festival - The Rock Star Arena is planning a rodeo for the evening!
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 4:30 PM – 6 PM Spring Into Spain Wine Tasting hosted by Tuscany Distribution at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli. Join us at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli on Saturday, April 17, from 4:30 - 6 pm for our Spring into Spain Wine Tasting hosted by Tuscany Distribution. Taste 5 wines from the country of Spain. Enjoy paired food and take home a bottle of wine. Purchase tickets at Sid's Coffee Shop & Deli, The Club at Candler Hills, or The Pub.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17-18, 2021 AT 10 AM – 6 PM Butterfly & Blueberry Festival 2021. At Timberline Farm. Butterfly Tent & Spring Garden, Live Bee Display, Hayride, Train Ride, Farm Animals, Corn Crib, Blacksmith Shop, Horse Shoes, Hay Slide, Checkers, Country Store, and Music.
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Saturday, April 10 starting at 4:00pm join us for the final show of Venus Rising: A Fashion Show at NOMA OCALA.
Help us celebrate our last day of Venus Rising: A Celebration of Women, by attending a fun afternoon at NOMA Gallery. We will have a live performance by Becky Sinn, followed by a fashion show from Kandy Kween and King Killection. The bubbly will be flowing, and we will have special pricing on select artwork and awesome door prizes.
This event is free to attend, but please register - we don't want to run out of bubbly! Thank you!
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Help us celebrate our last day of Venus Rising: A Celebration of Women, by attending a fun afternoon at NOMA Gallery. We will have a live performance by Becky Sinn, followed by a fashion show from Kandy Kween and King Killection. The bubbly will be flowing, and we will have special pricing on select artwork and awesome door prizes.
This event is free to attend, but please register - we don't want to run out of bubbly! Thank you!
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The line-up for the 2021 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is live! Check out this awesome line-up of performers, ranging in over seven genres of music:
April 16: Sunny War with opener Caly & Megan
April 23: The Headtones with opener Souljam
April 30: Tiempo Libre with opener Trio Rosal
May 7: Sideline with opener Justin Mason and the Blue Nights
May 14: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers with opener The Julie Black Band
May 21: The New Respects with opener The States
June 4: JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue with Annie Harris with opener Pamela Taylor Duo
June 11: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics with opener Becky Sinn
June 18: Love, DEAN! with opener Kristopher James
June 25: Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience with opener Fareeza
These performances are free. Join us every Friday starting April 16th from 7 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. Please bring your chairs and blankets. Food is available from Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue, a community food truck and Kona Ice Ocala. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Fun field games and activities with the Ocala Recreation and Parks vehicle.
Each concert in the series features a local non-profit organization working to create art accessibility in our community; tonight’s featured non-profit is the Ocala Storytelling.
Join us beginning on April 16 for this FREE series of 10 shows with 20 artists, 10 cultural arts not-for-profit intermissions, and 1 public art project, all completed throughout the 10-week #LevittAMP #Ocala Music Series, in partnership with Marion Cultural Alliance.
More information is available at www.ocalafl.org/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org.
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April 16: Sunny War with opener Caly & Megan
April 23: The Headtones with opener Souljam
April 30: Tiempo Libre with opener Trio Rosal
May 7: Sideline with opener Justin Mason and the Blue Nights
May 14: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers with opener The Julie Black Band
May 21: The New Respects with opener The States
June 4: JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue with Annie Harris with opener Pamela Taylor Duo
June 11: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics with opener Becky Sinn
June 18: Love, DEAN! with opener Kristopher James
June 25: Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience with opener Fareeza
These performances are free. Join us every Friday starting April 16th from 7 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. Please bring your chairs and blankets. Food is available from Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue, a community food truck and Kona Ice Ocala. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Fun field games and activities with the Ocala Recreation and Parks vehicle.
Each concert in the series features a local non-profit organization working to create art accessibility in our community; tonight’s featured non-profit is the Ocala Storytelling.
Join us beginning on April 16 for this FREE series of 10 shows with 20 artists, 10 cultural arts not-for-profit intermissions, and 1 public art project, all completed throughout the 10-week #LevittAMP #Ocala Music Series, in partnership with Marion Cultural Alliance.
More information is available at www.ocalafl.org/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org.
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Welcome to April 2021! We have created a list below of the most popular events occurring this week through Sunday, April 11th, 2021 in the Ocala area. The detailed description for each event is provided under the photo. Thank you to our local sponsors for helping us provide this list to our community members: Habitat for Humanity of Marion County and the Ocala Downtown Market. If you own a business and would like to become a sponsor on our page, please reach out to us. We reach over 40,000 local views per month and would love to help you grow your brand and awareness in our community.
When you visit the Ocala's Marion Theatre, you're also visiting our wonderful downtown area - so make a night of it! Grab your friends and enjoy dinner, shopping and a movie Thursday through Sunday! April movies start now and we have some fun ones in store 🎉 Check out mariontheatre.org for our full bar and concession menu, showtimes and $5 tickets!
April Exhibit - Now and Then by Ocala Art Group by Marion Cultural Alliance at The Brick City Center for the Arts. Exhibits Dates are April 2 through May 1, 2021. Gallery hours are Tues. thru Friday, 10am to 5pm. And Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Free admission. Masks are required inside the gallery. For questions, please contact MCA at 352-369-1500. 'Then and Now' is a judged show that celebrates OAG's 70th Anniversary as Central Florida's Oldest All-Media Art Group! The Ocala Art Group was established in Ocala in 1950. The artists have come and gone through the years, but the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of their members insure that the arts remain alive and healthy, no matter the economic climate. The OAG is a not-for-profit educational corporation with membership open to artists of all ages and levels. They provide programs, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to every art enthusiast, as well as sponsor various art shows year-round with all member participation. For more on OAG, please visit ocalaartgroup.org.
Canvas Class & More at Picasso's Palette. The April Calendar is up and live on our webpage for reservations! When view the webpage calendar be sure to look closely, there are events on the live calendar that are not on the flyer! (Clay Gnomes & Easter Egg Hydro Dipping just to name a few!) http://picassospalette.com/monthly-calendar/. Creative Arts Studio - Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Glass Fusing, Mosaics, Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Bottle Slumping, and so much more!
Join Hammer & Stain Ocala all April long. Hammer & Stain is a DIY studio where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. Our instructor guided classes make it fun and easy to create! Reserve your seats ahead of time at http://www.hammerandstainocala.com/
TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 8:15 AM EDT Tuesday Talks sponsored by Rasmussen University held at Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership. Join Clay Lehman with Resolute Real Estate discuss the importance of humility in Leadership.
WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM EDT – 7 PM EDT Wind Down Wednesdays Business Networking at Piesanos by Leading Marketing Solutions. Join us for an exciting evening of business networking and make some great new connections! All industries are welcome. Don't miss this chance to get back in the networking game this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Live On Stage: Crimes of the Heart AT Ocala Civic Theatre. Pull up a chair at the kitchen table for a rich, dark, bittersweet slice of Southern Gothic comedy with the MaGrath sisters in CRIMES OF THE HEART… it would be a crime to miss it! 🎂 The show runs April 8 through May 2. Call (352) 236-2274 for tickets: $30 adults/$15 students.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 AT 5 PM. YPO Night at the Movies! At Ocala's Marion Theatre by Young Professionals Ocala. Join YPO for the 1973 Classic Sci-Fi Movie Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston. The movie takes place in the distant future 2022!! Drinks at 5pm and movie starts at 5:30!
Thursday, April 8th. Artists Ignite at NOMA OCALA and NOMA Gallery. 5:30-8:00pm. Local artists unite to support Wear Gloves, The Marion County Children's Alliance, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Marion County. Enjoy sensational southern snacks, sounds and sips. Featuring an online auction, live auction artists awards, and pick your own people's choice favorite. For information contact: seahorse52@cox.net.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 AT 5 PM Next INTRO TO AGILITY COURSE by Havenlea Dog Training Centre 4875 NW 57th Ln, Ocala, FL 34482. Introduce & Practice all AKC Agility Equipment & begin Sequencing.
8-Week Course: $135
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Monster Truck Nitro Tour-Ocala, FL at Bubba Raceway Park. MONSTER TRUCK NITRO TOUR! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! MONSTER TRUCKS VS MEGA TRUCKS®! OCALA, FL. will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS VS MEGA TRUCKS®!!!, as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Bubba Raceway Park on April 9th, 10th and 11th for FOUR MONSTER shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party! Advance discount tickets are available online at www.MonsterTruckTour.com OR Get them at the Gate: Advance Tickets Adults starting at $20!! Kids 3-12 starting at $15!! ***LIMITED NUMBER OF $10 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. GET ‘EM BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!!!*** Tickets are subject to a service charge. -Children under 2 are free -Ticket prices go up Day of Show -Events are subject to a $10 Parking Fee -SATURDAY MATINEE SHOW KIDS GET A FREE TOUR TOY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 8 PM – 11 PM Dueling Pianos in Ocala at The Lodge Ocala. Dueling Piano Show at The Lodge in Downtown Ocala, EVERY 2nd Friday night of the month! Come down for a sing-a-long clap-a-long good time with all your favorite songs. Your musicians will be taking your requests for three hours! Party will continue late night after the show. - FULL FOOD MENU AVAILABLE - FULL BAR + 200 CRAFT BEERS & WINES. * Does not guarantee a table, tables are first come. No RSVP. Large parties please contact us to accommodate. 21+ Only. Complimentary valet parking available on the square.
APR 9 AT 5 PM – APR 11 AT 5 PM PAC WEST APRIL SHOW 2021 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion - Marion County, FL. By Pac West Barrel Racing Association. Pac West Barrel Racing is a production company based out of Oklahoma. With a focus on fun, affordable races with big payouts, we currently hold races in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 7 PM Open Rehearsal: Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. String Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center. We invite you to enjoy a snack and watch the Ocala Symphony String Orchestra rehearse at the Reilly Arts Center! Admission is free! Presented by: Ocala Electric Utility. Supported by: The David and Lisa Midgett Foundation, Drs. Felipe and Betty Ann Korzenny and Stan and Martha Hanson.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 8:30 PM Dr. Seuss' The Lorax *Free Movie* by Ocala Recreation and Parks at Tuscawilla Park. Join us behind the Discovery Center in Tuscawilla Park for Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Bring a chair or blanket and get comfortable. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. This movie is rated PG.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 8 AM – APRIL 10 AT 3 PM MAGNOLIA JUNKIN MARKET 540 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470-3611. Ocala's Original Vintage Junkin Market. 50 Vendors inside & out. And Food Trucks Antique, Junque & Crafts.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 10 AM Tour with Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. Don takes you behind the scenes of the museum and into the garages. He tells how the museum got started. He shares stories about his racings days. He cackles SR 12 and engines he has rebuild on stands. At the end he will do autographs and photographs. The cost is 100.00 per person. There are 5 spots left for this tour. Call the museum to reserve your spot to tour with Big Daddy
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 10 AM – 6 PM Butterfly & Blueberry Festival 2021 At Timberline Farm. Butterfly Tent & Spring Garden, Live Bee Display, Hayride, Train Ride, Farm Animals, Corn Crib, Blacksmith Shop, Horse Shoes, Hay Slide, Checkers, Country Store, and Music.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 12 PM – 3 PM Second Saturday Art Studio at The Brick City Center for the Arts by Marion Cultural Alliance. Welcome to Second Saturday Art Studio at The Brick! Join us for a monthly workshop of arts & crafts making and fun play at Brick City Center for the Arts, home of MCA, from 12pm to 3pm on the first Saturday of each month. Designed for all ages, Second Saturday Art Studio (SSAS) is a monthly open art studio / workshop where artists of all levels and ages are invited to CREATE while enjoying a serene studio session in our gorgeous gallery located in the heart of downtown Ocala. Inspired by #352Creates, a local movement which promotes the idea that creativity connects us and can engage / promote healthy communities. We will have monthly art activities set up to help guide emerging artists create their very own masterpiece. Professional artists are invited to use our gallery as studio space to CONVENE and CREATE amongst other creatives. Our lovely adjacent courtyard will also be available for plein-air sessions. BYOS: bring your own (art) supplies! Post your creations on social media and #352Creates to be featured! Saturday, March 13: Monochromatic Art Making! FREE for MCA members & guests! Includes art activity, art supplies, and complimentary coffee & water. Professional artists are encouraged to bring their own set-up and materials of preference. Space is limited with social distancing in place. Masks required inside the gallery. This series is rain or shine, so come and make ART with us!
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 7:30 PM Ocala Symphony String Orchestra at Reilly Arts Center. Enjoy this concert in person with our limited-capacity seating or tune in live on the day of the performance! https://vimeo.com/523880195. This performance is 60 minutes with no intermission. Reduced audience size and socially distanced seating. PLEASE NOTE: If you would extend your party to a group of 3 or 4, please contact our box office at 352-351-1606 or info@reillyartscenter.com. We would be happy to extend your seating to accommodate a larger party while still keeping you socially distanced from other groups. Join us for a beautiful concert with the Ocala Symphony String Orchestra! “Adagio for Strings,” “Serenade for Strings” and a dynamic piece “Starburst” will be amazing to experience live.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 AT 12 PM – APRIL 11 AT 6 PM Pints for Parks at Infinite Ale Works by Junior League of Ocala. Join us for our spring fundraiser, Pints for Parks! This fun event will look a little different this year. We have teamed up with Infinite Ale Works to provide specially curated beer bundles for you to pick up and enjoy! While you’re picking up your beer bundle, be sure to look at the raffle items and purchase tickets for your chance at the drawings. Proceeds from the event support both our long-standing community partnership with the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department and the Junior League of Ocala and its community projects in Marion County. Raffle items: Seminole Feed Gift Basket (valued at approximately $200). Aloha Collection Travel Set (valued at $120). Yeti cooler.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021 AT 11 AM – 8 PM Marvel Crisis Ultimate Encounters! Bearded Browncoat Comics & Games. Thanos has arrived to bring balance to the Universe, the only way he knows how...destruction. Ultron believes the world is beyond saving and that the human race must be eliminated to further evolve. Eradication is upon us. We need a team to defend us. We are in Crisis and we need a team that is ready for it! Welcome to Marvel Crisis Protocol. This event will be dedicated to running two of Marvel Crisis Protocols Ultimate Encounters. There will be at least two tables set up for this event ( one for Thanos and one Ultron more will be allocated based on attendance ) The Thanos event will be two Crisis Teams of 18 threat verse the Mad Titan himself. The Ultron event will be 15 threat for two teams to battle against calculated mechanical destruction. This event is geared toward all levels of players, new and experienced alike. Come down and join us for some awesome Marvel excitement!!!!
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021 AT 2 PM – 5 PM Smokey Fockers 2021 Ocala Car Meet & Greet by Smokey Fockers. Smokey Fockers Tattoo & Vape would like to invite you to come get your Smokey on at our annual 2021 Ocala Car Meet & Greet. Come meet new people and see custom vehicle builds as we move into the spring season. All styles and builds of cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Prizes include: A trophy will be presented to a winner in 4 catagories; Best Car, Best Truck, Best Cruiser Motorcycle, and Best Sports Motorcycle. Special guest star model, blogger, and car enthusiast @PRBeauty Joanna Marie. Live Music provided DJ Belly. Raffles Provided by Smokey Fockers Tattoo & Vape will include: 1 Winner will be drawn for a chance to win a tattoo valued at $200 by either Kadiel Quinones or Aaron Salinas ($10.00 per ticket). 1 Winner will be drawn for a chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate good toward any item in the shop ($1.00 per ticket). 18+ Over for admittance, No Alcohol, No Drugs this is a clean event. We hope to see you there and as always, Stay Smokey friends.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11 AT 9 AM – 11:30 AM Silver Springs Paddle at Silver Springs State Park. By Outsiders USA. Join us on the incredibly beautiful waterways of Silver Springs. This is an easy, beginner-friendly paddle. We'll launch from Silver Springs State Park, just one hour from DeLand, and paddle for about 1.6 miles. This is a gorgeous river and a very easy paddle. Cost is $40/pp and includes: ~An appropriately sized paddle board ~Paddle & Flotation device ~Instruction on how to paddle from your friendly, Outsiders guides! Sign up to reserve your spot! Kids under the age of 8 are welcome to ride on their parents board. Contact us if you have any questions, and we'll see you on the water. Sales@outsidersusa.com. (321) 323 9138.
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When you visit the Ocala's Marion Theatre, you're also visiting our wonderful downtown area - so make a night of it! Grab your friends and enjoy dinner, shopping and a movie Thursday through Sunday! April movies start now and we have some fun ones in store 🎉 Check out mariontheatre.org for our full bar and concession menu, showtimes and $5 tickets!
April Exhibit - Now and Then by Ocala Art Group by Marion Cultural Alliance at The Brick City Center for the Arts. Exhibits Dates are April 2 through May 1, 2021. Gallery hours are Tues. thru Friday, 10am to 5pm. And Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Free admission. Masks are required inside the gallery. For questions, please contact MCA at 352-369-1500. 'Then and Now' is a judged show that celebrates OAG's 70th Anniversary as Central Florida's Oldest All-Media Art Group! The Ocala Art Group was established in Ocala in 1950. The artists have come and gone through the years, but the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of their members insure that the arts remain alive and healthy, no matter the economic climate. The OAG is a not-for-profit educational corporation with membership open to artists of all ages and levels. They provide programs, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to every art enthusiast, as well as sponsor various art shows year-round with all member participation. For more on OAG, please visit ocalaartgroup.org.
Canvas Class & More at Picasso's Palette. The April Calendar is up and live on our webpage for reservations! When view the webpage calendar be sure to look closely, there are events on the live calendar that are not on the flyer! (Clay Gnomes & Easter Egg Hydro Dipping just to name a few!) http://picassospalette.com/monthly-calendar/. Creative Arts Studio - Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Glass Fusing, Mosaics, Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Bottle Slumping, and so much more!
Join Hammer & Stain Ocala all April long. Hammer & Stain is a DIY studio where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. Our instructor guided classes make it fun and easy to create! Reserve your seats ahead of time at http://www.hammerandstainocala.com/
TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 8:15 AM EDT Tuesday Talks sponsored by Rasmussen University held at Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership. Join Clay Lehman with Resolute Real Estate discuss the importance of humility in Leadership.
WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM EDT – 7 PM EDT Wind Down Wednesdays Business Networking at Piesanos by Leading Marketing Solutions. Join us for an exciting evening of business networking and make some great new connections! All industries are welcome. Don't miss this chance to get back in the networking game this year!
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Live On Stage: Crimes of the Heart AT Ocala Civic Theatre. Pull up a chair at the kitchen table for a rich, dark, bittersweet slice of Southern Gothic comedy with the MaGrath sisters in CRIMES OF THE HEART… it would be a crime to miss it! 🎂 The show runs April 8 through May 2. Call (352) 236-2274 for tickets: $30 adults/$15 students.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 AT 5 PM. YPO Night at the Movies! At Ocala's Marion Theatre by Young Professionals Ocala. Join YPO for the 1973 Classic Sci-Fi Movie Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston. The movie takes place in the distant future 2022!! Drinks at 5pm and movie starts at 5:30!
Thursday, April 8th. Artists Ignite at NOMA OCALA and NOMA Gallery. 5:30-8:00pm. Local artists unite to support Wear Gloves, The Marion County Children's Alliance, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Marion County. Enjoy sensational southern snacks, sounds and sips. Featuring an online auction, live auction artists awards, and pick your own people's choice favorite. For information contact: seahorse52@cox.net.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 AT 5 PM Next INTRO TO AGILITY COURSE by Havenlea Dog Training Centre 4875 NW 57th Ln, Ocala, FL 34482. Introduce & Practice all AKC Agility Equipment & begin Sequencing.
8-Week Course: $135
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Monster Truck Nitro Tour-Ocala, FL at Bubba Raceway Park. MONSTER TRUCK NITRO TOUR! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! MONSTER TRUCKS VS MEGA TRUCKS®! OCALA, FL. will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS VS MEGA TRUCKS®!!!, as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Bubba Raceway Park on April 9th, 10th and 11th for FOUR MONSTER shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party! Advance discount tickets are available online at www.MonsterTruckTour.com OR Get them at the Gate: Advance Tickets Adults starting at $20!! Kids 3-12 starting at $15!! ***LIMITED NUMBER OF $10 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. GET ‘EM BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!!!*** Tickets are subject to a service charge. -Children under 2 are free -Ticket prices go up Day of Show -Events are subject to a $10 Parking Fee -SATURDAY MATINEE SHOW KIDS GET A FREE TOUR TOY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 8 PM – 11 PM Dueling Pianos in Ocala at The Lodge Ocala. Dueling Piano Show at The Lodge in Downtown Ocala, EVERY 2nd Friday night of the month! Come down for a sing-a-long clap-a-long good time with all your favorite songs. Your musicians will be taking your requests for three hours! Party will continue late night after the show. - FULL FOOD MENU AVAILABLE - FULL BAR + 200 CRAFT BEERS & WINES. * Does not guarantee a table, tables are first come. No RSVP. Large parties please contact us to accommodate. 21+ Only. Complimentary valet parking available on the square.
APR 9 AT 5 PM – APR 11 AT 5 PM PAC WEST APRIL SHOW 2021 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion - Marion County, FL. By Pac West Barrel Racing Association. Pac West Barrel Racing is a production company based out of Oklahoma. With a focus on fun, affordable races with big payouts, we currently hold races in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 7 PM Open Rehearsal: Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. String Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center. We invite you to enjoy a snack and watch the Ocala Symphony String Orchestra rehearse at the Reilly Arts Center! Admission is free! Presented by: Ocala Electric Utility. Supported by: The David and Lisa Midgett Foundation, Drs. Felipe and Betty Ann Korzenny and Stan and Martha Hanson.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 AT 8:30 PM Dr. Seuss' The Lorax *Free Movie* by Ocala Recreation and Parks at Tuscawilla Park. Join us behind the Discovery Center in Tuscawilla Park for Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Bring a chair or blanket and get comfortable. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. This movie is rated PG.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 8 AM – APRIL 10 AT 3 PM MAGNOLIA JUNKIN MARKET 540 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470-3611. Ocala's Original Vintage Junkin Market. 50 Vendors inside & out. And Food Trucks Antique, Junque & Crafts.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 10 AM Tour with Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. Don takes you behind the scenes of the museum and into the garages. He tells how the museum got started. He shares stories about his racings days. He cackles SR 12 and engines he has rebuild on stands. At the end he will do autographs and photographs. The cost is 100.00 per person. There are 5 spots left for this tour. Call the museum to reserve your spot to tour with Big Daddy
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 10 AM – 6 PM Butterfly & Blueberry Festival 2021 At Timberline Farm. Butterfly Tent & Spring Garden, Live Bee Display, Hayride, Train Ride, Farm Animals, Corn Crib, Blacksmith Shop, Horse Shoes, Hay Slide, Checkers, Country Store, and Music.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 12 PM – 3 PM Second Saturday Art Studio at The Brick City Center for the Arts by Marion Cultural Alliance. Welcome to Second Saturday Art Studio at The Brick! Join us for a monthly workshop of arts & crafts making and fun play at Brick City Center for the Arts, home of MCA, from 12pm to 3pm on the first Saturday of each month. Designed for all ages, Second Saturday Art Studio (SSAS) is a monthly open art studio / workshop where artists of all levels and ages are invited to CREATE while enjoying a serene studio session in our gorgeous gallery located in the heart of downtown Ocala. Inspired by #352Creates, a local movement which promotes the idea that creativity connects us and can engage / promote healthy communities. We will have monthly art activities set up to help guide emerging artists create their very own masterpiece. Professional artists are invited to use our gallery as studio space to CONVENE and CREATE amongst other creatives. Our lovely adjacent courtyard will also be available for plein-air sessions. BYOS: bring your own (art) supplies! Post your creations on social media and #352Creates to be featured! Saturday, March 13: Monochromatic Art Making! FREE for MCA members & guests! Includes art activity, art supplies, and complimentary coffee & water. Professional artists are encouraged to bring their own set-up and materials of preference. Space is limited with social distancing in place. Masks required inside the gallery. This series is rain or shine, so come and make ART with us!
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AT 7:30 PM Ocala Symphony String Orchestra at Reilly Arts Center. Enjoy this concert in person with our limited-capacity seating or tune in live on the day of the performance! https://vimeo.com/523880195. This performance is 60 minutes with no intermission. Reduced audience size and socially distanced seating. PLEASE NOTE: If you would extend your party to a group of 3 or 4, please contact our box office at 352-351-1606 or info@reillyartscenter.com. We would be happy to extend your seating to accommodate a larger party while still keeping you socially distanced from other groups. Join us for a beautiful concert with the Ocala Symphony String Orchestra! “Adagio for Strings,” “Serenade for Strings” and a dynamic piece “Starburst” will be amazing to experience live.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 AT 12 PM – APRIL 11 AT 6 PM Pints for Parks at Infinite Ale Works by Junior League of Ocala. Join us for our spring fundraiser, Pints for Parks! This fun event will look a little different this year. We have teamed up with Infinite Ale Works to provide specially curated beer bundles for you to pick up and enjoy! While you’re picking up your beer bundle, be sure to look at the raffle items and purchase tickets for your chance at the drawings. Proceeds from the event support both our long-standing community partnership with the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department and the Junior League of Ocala and its community projects in Marion County. Raffle items: Seminole Feed Gift Basket (valued at approximately $200). Aloha Collection Travel Set (valued at $120). Yeti cooler.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021 AT 11 AM – 8 PM Marvel Crisis Ultimate Encounters! Bearded Browncoat Comics & Games. Thanos has arrived to bring balance to the Universe, the only way he knows how...destruction. Ultron believes the world is beyond saving and that the human race must be eliminated to further evolve. Eradication is upon us. We need a team to defend us. We are in Crisis and we need a team that is ready for it! Welcome to Marvel Crisis Protocol. This event will be dedicated to running two of Marvel Crisis Protocols Ultimate Encounters. There will be at least two tables set up for this event ( one for Thanos and one Ultron more will be allocated based on attendance ) The Thanos event will be two Crisis Teams of 18 threat verse the Mad Titan himself. The Ultron event will be 15 threat for two teams to battle against calculated mechanical destruction. This event is geared toward all levels of players, new and experienced alike. Come down and join us for some awesome Marvel excitement!!!!
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021 AT 2 PM – 5 PM Smokey Fockers 2021 Ocala Car Meet & Greet by Smokey Fockers. Smokey Fockers Tattoo & Vape would like to invite you to come get your Smokey on at our annual 2021 Ocala Car Meet & Greet. Come meet new people and see custom vehicle builds as we move into the spring season. All styles and builds of cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Prizes include: A trophy will be presented to a winner in 4 catagories; Best Car, Best Truck, Best Cruiser Motorcycle, and Best Sports Motorcycle. Special guest star model, blogger, and car enthusiast @PRBeauty Joanna Marie. Live Music provided DJ Belly. Raffles Provided by Smokey Fockers Tattoo & Vape will include: 1 Winner will be drawn for a chance to win a tattoo valued at $200 by either Kadiel Quinones or Aaron Salinas ($10.00 per ticket). 1 Winner will be drawn for a chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate good toward any item in the shop ($1.00 per ticket). 18+ Over for admittance, No Alcohol, No Drugs this is a clean event. We hope to see you there and as always, Stay Smokey friends.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11 AT 9 AM – 11:30 AM Silver Springs Paddle at Silver Springs State Park. By Outsiders USA. Join us on the incredibly beautiful waterways of Silver Springs. This is an easy, beginner-friendly paddle. We'll launch from Silver Springs State Park, just one hour from DeLand, and paddle for about 1.6 miles. This is a gorgeous river and a very easy paddle. Cost is $40/pp and includes: ~An appropriately sized paddle board ~Paddle & Flotation device ~Instruction on how to paddle from your friendly, Outsiders guides! Sign up to reserve your spot! Kids under the age of 8 are welcome to ride on their parents board. Contact us if you have any questions, and we'll see you on the water. Sales@outsidersusa.com. (321) 323 9138.
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The Ocala Downtown Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Join us to shop from a variety of vendors including produce from local farmers, Goat and dairy products, meats, honey, seafood, soaps and so much more.
You now can visit the Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We also have a new Food Truck Park open from Tuesday - Saturday! Every Saturday rain or shine from 9:00am - 2:00pm and now every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm
The Ocala Downtown Market is located at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471
The Ocala Downtown Market is proudly sponsored by General RV Center and Things To Do Ocala.
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The Ocala Downtown Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Join us to shop from a variety of vendors including produce from local farmers, Goat and dairy products, meats, honey, seafood, soaps and so much more.
You now can visit the Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We also have a new Food Truck Park open from Tuesday - Saturday! Every Saturday rain or shine from 9:00am - 2:00pm and now every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm
The Ocala Downtown Market is located at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471
The Ocala Downtown Market is proudly sponsored by General RV Center and Things To Do Ocala.
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