Plenty of live music in store: Looking ahead on the Ocala/Marion County entertainment list

Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

The drum chair for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and bandleader for Conan O’Brien’s late-night show takes the stage of the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, at 7:30 p.m. May 26. Guests will choose from a video menu of over 200 songs from the Beatles to the Stones to the big Boss. Tickets from $20; VIP private meet and greet tickets are sold separately at $11, with post-show autographs and photo opportunity. For tickets and additional details, visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-351-1606.

Reilly Noir - Global Jazz Collective

The Reilly Noir series’ sixth concert is with the Global Jazz Collective at Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. The series is in partnership with Scott Wilson, associate professor of jazz studies at the University of Florida School of Music, who will also be performing. Joining Wilson is Latin Grammy award-winner Jose Valentino, professional bassist Nolan Koskela-Staples, and producer/percussionist Derris Lee. Tickets $20 per person; VIP tables for four available for $150. For additional information, visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-351-1606.

Orange Blossom Opry

Macey Mac takes the stage at the Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale, with the OBOpry Band May 28 at 7 p.m. for an evening of live music. Tickets from $16-$25. For more details, visit www.obopry.com.

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WIND-FM Tribute Concert Series

The sixth season of WIND-FM’s tribute series will be “Rockin’ the Reilly" through summer and early fall, continuing June 4 at Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, with “Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$31. To purchase or to find out more, visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-566-0970.

Queen Flash - The Premiere Tribute to Queen

Queen Flash’s Larry Zatylyny carries on the musical tradition of the legendary Freddie Mercury with a high-energy, electrifying show that echoes the drama and theatrical flourish of the man himself and a band that transformed music and challenged standards. Zatylyny and the six-piece band take the stage at Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, on June 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets from $28. For more details and to book tickets, visit https://www.csculturalcenter.com/events/

Jumpin’ June Swing Dance Social

Shine up your saddle shoes with Becky Sinn and Swing Theory at Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, for a celebration of Ocala history. The Jumpin’ June Swing Dance is a tribute to bygone days of the 1940s, when dances were a huge part of local culture. Fun photo ops, specialty themed cocktails, swing dance jam circle, featured dance performances, and vintage music. It all starts June 4 at 8 p.m. in Noma Black Box. Tickets $20. For more information, visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-351-1606.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Lots of live music scheduled in May and June in Ocala, Florida