New show at Ocala Civic Theatre tops entertainment calendar this weekend in Ocala/Marion

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Jan. 21-27:

'Around the World in Eighty Days'

This fast-paced comedy is onstage at the Ocala Civic Theatre through Feb. 6. Visit https://ocalacivictheatre.com/ for more details.

Lee Ann Womack

Country music superstar Lee Ann Womack will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Visit reillyartscenter.com or call 351-1606 for tickets and details.

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Bluegrass and BBQ

Live musical performances by The Po' Ramblin' Boys and local artisans will be featured as part of the Tuscawilla Art Park Series at the Tuscawilla Art Park, 223 NE Fifth St., Ocala, on Jan. 21 from 6-9 p.m. Cash bar and BBQ from Big Lee’s Serious about BBQ food truck will be onsite. Tickets $7 online and $10 at the door. Visit ocalafl.org/artpark or 629-8447.

Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band
Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band

Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band

The multiple Grammy-winning artist performs Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Ocala, 2801 SE Maricamp Road on his Something Good is About to Happen tour. For tour schedule and tickets, visit www.gaither.com

Gold City Concert

The Alabama-based, four-part harmony group performs at the College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road, Ocala, Jan. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. A $15 donation will be accepted at the door. For more information, call (352) 237-5741 or visit CollegeRoad.org.

'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain'

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a cultural and beloved worldwide icon, directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville, will be screened at the Marion Theatre Jan. 21-29. Go to focusfeaturs.com/roadrunner for showtimes and ticket information, or purchase online at mariontheatre.org. Tickets are $5 per person and can also be purchased at the door.

31st annual Young Artists Competition Honors Recital

Outstanding young classical musicians take the stage Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, for a rousing competition and display of artistry. Visit reillyartscenter.com or call 351-1606 for tickets and details.

Ira Holmes International Film Series

The College of Central Florida opens the series with a dramatic portrait of a singer waiting to hear results of biopsy. "Cleo From 5 to 7" screens Jan. 25 at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, at 2 p.m. and at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road, Building 8, Room 110, with a special introduction by Professor Holmes, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the 60th anniversary kickoff reception at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the Holmes Series, film workshops and Q&As, visit CF.edu/filmseries.

An Evening with Leo Kottke

The legendary master guitarist and Grammy-winning musician brings jazz, blues and folk to the Reilly Arts Center in a one-of-a-kind performance Jan 26 at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit reillyartscenter.com.

Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise

The one and only Wynonna returns to the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. for an unforgettable night of music! Visit reillyartscenter.com for tickets and information.

ONGOING:

Discovery Center Brain Games Exhibit

The Discovery Center’s newest interactive exhibit is open to the public through March 26, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 701 NE Sanchez Ave. Kids can sink an opponent’s battleship, climb ladders and slide down chutes, and test their operational, mobile and mental skills in this hands-on display. General admission is $8 per person; family and membership packages are also available. Call 353-401-3900 or visit www.mydiscoverycenter.org for more information.

CF Webber Gallery: 'The Parts and the Puzzle'

This exhibition of artwork by artist, author and FSU Professor Emerita Mary Stewart will be open to the public at the College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, through Feb. 10. Opening reception will be held Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m., with artist talk with Stewart on Jan. 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Visit www.CF.edu or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664 for more information.

Horses with Long Legs

This one-woman art exhibit by Cara Van Leuven will be on display throughout January at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. Free admission; donations are appreciated. Visit mcaocala.org or call 369-1500 for details.

“Defying Gravity,” 2003, Silver gelatin print, 16 x 20 in., by Juliet van Otteren. This is part of "Heart of the Horse," an exhibit up at the Appleton Museum of Art through April 24. The show includes 40 black and white photographs of horses.
“Defying Gravity,” 2003, Silver gelatin print, 16 x 20 in., by Juliet van Otteren. This is part of "Heart of the Horse," an exhibit up at the Appleton Museum of Art through April 24. The show includes 40 black and white photographs of horses.

'Heart of the Horse: Photographs by Juliet van Otteren'

This exhibit is up through April 24 at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and features internationally acclaimed photographer Juliet van Otteren’s black and white equine images. Details at appletonmuseum.org or call 291-4455.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Theater, live music and more: Fun this weekend in Ocala/Marion County