Lupe Frausto

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

Groove 41

Circle Square Commons 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL, United States

Sammy Jackson

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

All-Star Reining Stakes

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

Novice, youth, pro and amateur classes. Free to attend and free parking. See allstarreiningstakes.com/all-star-show for more info and schedule.

Adoption Event: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Movie

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

This special showing of the movie includes the Marion County Animal Services team with pets available for adoption at the theater. Tickets are $5. See reillyartscenter.com for more info.

KennaDee

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

State of the County 2023

Monday, July 24th at 10 A.M. - 13601 Del Webb Blvd. Summerfield, Florida 34491 Wednesday, July 26th at 11 A.M. - OTOW Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. […]

Marion County Planning & Zoning Meeting

McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL, United States

Meets the fourth Monday of the month; agendas, minutes and video available from ocala.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

“The Unscene South” by Charles Eady

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit focuses on the daily lives of “free Blacks” from the Civil War era. Eady is a contemporary mixed-media artist and author. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.

“Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Batista’s work focuses on Florida and Cuba, two places that had profound impact on the artist. This exhibit features club members of The Spanish Center of Tampa and their daily […]

MCBIA Annual Awards Dinner

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Marion County Building Industry Association holds its annual award dinner with networking, dinner and a keynote speech from local Chick-fil-A owner/operator Jeromy Williams. RSVP to cherrietta@ocalacep.com

Summer Series: Hunter/Jumper Shows

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.

Gentle Carousel Miniature Horses

Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484 (10:30am); Sankofa Public Library, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala (3pm) - The trained therapy horses will be at Belleview in the morning and northwest […]

Riders of the Wind

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL, United States

Times vary, see website - Created by a Kazakhstan family with a history in show business, the performances and costumes were inspired by the Genghis Khan era and Russian cavalry. The […]

Growth Management Informational Meeting

MLK First Responder Campus 615 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Ocala, Florida

Brick by Brick: Planning 101 will be hosted by city staffers and include topics such as the Vision 2035 Plan, Vision 2050 Plan, Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Land Development, Community […]

Strategic Community Alliance Meeting

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The SCA is a local nonprofit working with community members to develop a strategic plan for the Black community in Marion County. All are welcome. Contact Cain Davis at (352) […]

Back to School Community Giveback

10 Locations, see bit.ly/Marion_Back2School - Times vary - The Community Foundation for Ocala-Marion County, supported by various area charities and other foundations, is offering this backpack giveaway to help with […]

Brandon Dull

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

One Flight Up

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

Sit Down for Stand Up!

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

See Matt Fernandez, Kye Saunders and James Hollinsworth. Tickets are $15 from reillyartscenter.com. Note: this is a 21+ show.

Cal Ripken Youth World Series

Ocala Rotary Sportsplex 5220 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, Florida

Times vary - Dozens of youth baseball teams will visit Marion County for the annual youth World Series competitions. A kick-off event is July 29 at the World Equestrian Center and […]

Ocala Downtown Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, clothes, and arts and crafts. Check out local food trucks and the occasional guest entertainer. […]

Evolushon

Circle Square Commons 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL, United States

Noah Hunton

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida

Bag O Bones

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

KennaDee

Swampy's Bar & Grille 19773 East Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, Florida

John Johnson

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

“The Unscene South” by Charles Eady

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit focuses on the daily lives of “free Blacks” from the Civil War era. Eady is a contemporary mixed-media artist and author. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.

“Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Batista’s work focuses on Florida and Cuba, two places that had profound impact on the artist. This exhibit features club members of The Spanish Center of Tampa and their daily […]

Summer Series: Hunter/Jumper Shows

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.

Cal Ripken Youth World Series

Ocala Rotary Sportsplex 5220 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, Florida

Times vary - Dozens of youth baseball teams will visit Marion County for the annual competitions. Games are free and open to the public. For more info, ocalamarion.com or jessica.heller@marionfl.org

Stave Mala

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida

Ocala Downtown Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, clothes, and arts and crafts. Check out local food trucks and the occasional guest entertainer. […]

August Barn Burner Dog Dock Diving

Ocala Dog Ranch 440 SW 110th Ave, Ocala, Florida

This International Dog Sports event will have multiple jump opportunities. Free for spectators.  $20 in advance and $25 day of to register a canine to participate. For more info, check […]

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Headquarters - Ocala Public Library 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This quarterly sale of paperback, hardbacks, books on tape and more benefits the Friends of the Library programs and local branches. Prices start at .25 cents. See friendsoftheocalalibrary.org

Back to School Community Giveback

Forest Community Center 777 S County Rd 314A, Ocklawaha, FL, United States

The Community Foundation for Ocala-Marion County, supported by various charities and foundations, is offering a backpack giveaway to prep students for the coming academic year. Students must preregister through bit.ly/Marion_Back2School.

“The Gap Between Art and Life” Exhibit

CF Webber Gallery 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida

Eight new pieces were selected for this exhibit, with works from four different installation artists from all over the US. An opening reception will be held at 5pm on Aug. […]

“The Unscene South” by Charles Eady

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit focuses on the daily lives of “free Blacks” from the Civil War era. Eady is a contemporary mixed-media artist and author. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.

“Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Batista’s work focuses on Florida and Cuba, two places that had profound impact on the artist. This exhibit features club members of The Spanish Center of Tampa and their daily […]

Back to School Community Giveback

Frank De Luca YMCA 3200 SE 17th St, Ocala, FL, United States

The Community Foundation for Ocala-Marion County, supported by various charities and foundations, is offering a backpack giveaway to prep students for the coming academic year. Students must preregister through bit.ly/Marion_Back2School.

Belleview Planning & Zoning Board

City Hall - Belleview 5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL, United States

Meets the second Tuesday of the month; Belleview agendas, minutes and video available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes  

Dunnellon Historic Preservation Board

City Hall - Dunnellon 20750 River Dr, Dunnellon, Florida

Normally meets the second Tuesday of the month; Dunnellon agendas, minutes and video available at dunnellon.org/89/agendas-minutes

Summer Series: Hunter/Jumper Shows

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.

Riders of the Wind

Grand Oaks Resort 3000 Marion County Road 32195, Weirsdale, FL, United States

Times vary, see website - Created by a Kazakhstan family with a history in show business, the performances and costumes were inspired by the Genghis Khan era and Russian cavalry. Tickets […]

Wind Down at the Wetland

Ocala Wetland Recharge Park 2105 NW 21st St, Ocala, Florida

Enjoy a summer evening stroll with an educational tour from the city of Ocala’s Water Conservation Coordinator. Free to attend. Call (352) 351-6772 for more info.

Summer Night Lecture Series

Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Topics cover state and local history and, this week, Florida native and edible plants. Recurs every Thursday night through Aug. 17. Check out ocalafl.gov/recpark for more info.

Sharon Owens: Barbra Streisand Remembered

Circle Square Cultural Center 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Recreating the look and sound of the iconic Barbra Streisand, this show covers her early ‘60s hits to more recent offerings. Tickets are $29-$34. See csculturalcenter.com for more info.