Live music, Ladies Night Out and more: Fun things to do this weekend in Ocala/Marion
THIS WEEKEND
Bassel & the Supernaturals
This funk group will be featured from 7-9 p.m. April 28 at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala. It is part of the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, which presents a weekly concert April 14 through June 23 (excluding May 26.) Admission is free; bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Ladies Night Out
The second annual edition of this event, sponsored by North Central Florida Media, will be 4-8 p.m. April 28 at the College of Central Florida Vintage Farm, 4020 SE Third Ave., Ocala.
“For a $10 admission, guests 21 and up may sip on two complimentary drinks, shop with market vendors, indulge in mini spa services, snap a free selfie photo, snack on light hors d oeuvres and register to win Morgan Wallen and Bryan Adams concert tickets,” organizers say. More at www.937kcountry.com and windfm.com
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The Magic Bronze
This handbell ensemble will be in concert at 4 p.m. April 29 at the Congregational Church, 15421 S. U.S. 301, Summerfield. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at thecongregationalchurch.org or by calling (352) 693-4545. Proceeds benefit the Magic of Bronze and the Infant & Toddler Pantry, a mission of the church.
'(POP) Music Americas: from Rio to The Big Apple’
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra presents its season finale concert at 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 3 p.m. April 30 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. “This concert will feature iconic pieces such as ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with pianist Evan Haile and new works such as ‘Fifteen: Symphonic Fantasy on the Art of Andy Warhol,’ which will have its Southern U.S. premiere during the concert,” the Reilly says. More at reillyartscenter.com.
Ocala Youth Symphony’s 24th Spring Concert
This performance of classical works and contemporary pieces will be at 3 p.m. April 30 at First Christian Church, 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Free admission; a love offering will be accepted.
COMING SOON
‘Newsies'
This Disney musical, set in New York City during the summer of 1899, will be onstage May 4-21 at the Ocala Civic Theatre. More at ocalacivictheatre.com
The Harlem Gospel Travelers
This gospel group will be featured from 7-9 p.m. May 5 at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala. It is part of the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, which presents a weekly concert April 14 through June 23 (excluding May 26.) Admission is free; bring blankets and lawn chairs.
First Friday Art Walk
This will be the last Art Walk of the season. The event runs 6 to 9 p.m. May 5 in downtown Ocala with artist displays, live entertainment, extended shopping hours and more.
Free First Saturday at the Appleton
The Appleton Museum of Art has free admission on May 6, since that is the first Saturday of the month. The museum is at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
‘Music in the Air’
The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will perform this concert at 2 p.m. May 6 and 3 p.m. May 7 in the Browne Greaton-Cole Auditorium on the campus of Marion Technical Institute, 1614 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Free, but donations accepted.
“We will feature our principal horn player, Bob Heifner, performing Gary Kuo's exciting ‘Wingspan.’ Les and Marcia Muncaster return to perform Les' arrangement of ‘Partners in Life,’ celebrating the relationship between a first responder and their K-9 partner. There will be some other fun music, some marches, and some band favorites. The KOSs Brass Quintet will provide some early entertainment 35 minutes prior to each concert,” organizers say.
Marion Civic Chorale Spring Concerts
The performances of “Some Enchanted Evening - Music from the Stage & Screen” will be 3 p.m. May 7 at St. George Anglican Cathedral, 5646 SE 28th St., Ocala, and 3 p.m. May 14 at Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala. Concerts are free; donations welcome to support the Grat L. Rosazza music scholarship. More at https://www.facebook.com/groups/marioncivicchorale/
Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
This event will be 8 a.m. to noon May 13 at UF IFAS Extension, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Free admission. Bring a wagon.
Ocala Historic Home & Garden Tour
This event, organized by the Historic Ocala Preservation Society, will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13. Starting location will be 712 E. Fort King St., Ocala.
“Six historic homes will be available for viewing around two of Ocala’s downtown Historic Districts,” organizers say. “Guests will have the opportunity to purchase separate tickets (in limited quantity) for three one-hour workshops on floral arranging, candle-making, and how to create a festive charcuterie board. Workshops will be at the Bryant House alongside local vendors who will have floral arrangements and gift items on display and for sale. Food & drinks will be available for purchase at select locations.”
Tickets available for purchase at SpringHomeandGardenTour.eventbrite.com and at Your Hearts Desire, 915 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
Symphony Under The Stars
Fine Arts For Ocala’s (FAFO) Mother’s Day tradition continues on May 14 at the Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd. The Ocala Symphony Orchestra will perform as people enjoy their picnic meals. Tickets purchased online are $20 for adults 18 and older. Kids are free. At the gate, adult tickets are $25. Kids are free. Gates open at 3 p.m. The opening act is at 5 p.m. and the symphony starts at 7. Fireworks show will be at approximately 8:45 p.m.Bring your own food and beverages or purchase from vendors. Ocala Golf Club will be selling beer and wine. More at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fafos-symphony-under-the-stars-tickets-513054839837?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Summer Spotlight XXVI
The Visual Artists’ Society presents this show, “which showcases the work of local and regional artists in a wide variety of mediums,” according to organizers. It will be up at the College of Central Florida Webber Gallery May 15-July 20. The gallery is located at the CF Ocala campus, 3001 SW College Road. An opening reception and awards ceremony is set for 5-7 p.m. May 26. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Admission is free. More at 352-854-2322, ext. 1552 and CF.edu.
Classic Albums LIVE: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ ‘Damn the Torpedoes’
This performance will be 7:30 p.m. May 19 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $20. More at https://www.reillyartscenter.com/
ONGOING
2023 CF Student Art Exhibition
This annual show is up through May 4 at the CF Webber Gallery, located on the CF Ocala campus, 3001 SW College Road. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. More at 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.
‘Plantastic’
The Discovery Center’s “Plantastic” exhibit is up through May 6 at the center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala.
“Follow Bobbi the Botanist on an adventure to see all the ways that plants power our world. Check out the mini hedge maze and be the insect in the larger-than-life flower garden,” the City of Ocala said in a news release.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. General admission to the center is $8 per person/$28 for a family of four. More at 352-401-3900 or the Discovery Center page at www.ocalafl.org.
'Revolutionized Textile & Fiber: The Art of Ingrid Humphrey'
An art exhibit, “Revolutionized Textile & Fiber: The Art of Ingrid Humphrey,” is up through May 25 at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala. It is free and open to the public. More at 352-629-8447, artinfo@ocalafl.org or www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces
'Blessed be the Birds'
An art exhibit, "Blessed be the Birds,"by Courtney Kravig-McGuire, is on display at the Clerk's Office at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., through June 9. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.direct.me/theinkyibis, 352-629-8447, artinfo@ocalafl.org or www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces
'Big and Bold'
This exhibit is on view in the Edith-Marie Gallery at the Appleton Museum of Art through May 21. All works are modern and contemporary art, many of which have never been on display at the Appleton.
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