A new show at OCT and Lee Ann Womack comes to Ocala: Planning on the entertainment calendar

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'Around the World in Eighty Days'

This fast-paced comedy will be onstage at the Ocala Civic Theatre from Jan. 20 to 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, 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.

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
Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. A country music star who needs no introduction, Judd has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide throughout her 34-year career. Tickets and details at reillyartscenter.com.

Ocala Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Students and families are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the OSO at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, as the orchestra prepares “The Four Temperaments” Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Snacks are provided, and admission is free. Stage performance takes place Jan. 29 and 30. Please RSVP to info@reillyartscenter.com or call 351-1606 for additional information about rehearsals and formal performance tickets.

Maharajah Flamenco Trio in Concert

The Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. hosts the rich, diverse sounds of this world-famous trio as it performs a mix of Spanish, African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and other cultural music Feb. 5 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite by visiting AppletonMuseum.org and selecting “Music” from the Events menu.

Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up

Watch real cowboys Feb. 12 start the morning off as they drive Florida cracker cattle through downtown Ocala to Tuscawilla Park. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and includes live music, cowboy demonstrations, craft vendors, food trucks, trucks, tractors and trailers, kid's corral, farm animals, Marion Rotary Duck Derby and more. Visit ocalafl.org or call 629-2489 for details.

BOBA Brunch | Beginning of Bolted Art

Ocala Cultural Arts presents the Beginning of Bolted Art (BOBA) Brunch from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 19 at the Magnolia Art Xchange, 531 NE First Ave., Ocala. Before taking a stroll around the newly installed sculptures, engage with the artist panel, enjoy music, brunch and mimosas on the platform of the Ocala Union Station. Tickets are $25 online; $30 at the door. For tickets and information, visit www.ocalafl.org/artpark or call 629-8447.

The Live Oak International is coming back after one year off because of the pandemic.
The Live Oak International is coming back after one year off because of the pandemic.

Live Oak International

After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Live Oak International driving event and show jumping will be back at Live Oak Stud, 2215 SW 110th Ave., Ocala, March 3-6. Featuring a record number of money and prizes. Spectators can find ticket information at liveoakinternational.com.

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

The eighth annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5 at the McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala. Expect a family-fun atmosphere with vendors, games, rides, bounce houses, car show, pet contest, pie eating contest, entertainment and lots of strawberries. Visit habitatocala.org/strawberryfestival for details and updates.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Theater, live music and more: Much fun in store for Ocala/Marion County