Ocala What's Up!

Weekly

Downtown Market (Sat)
Ocala: Shop 80+ vendors and local farmers offering organic produce, goat and dairy products, meats, honey, preserves, seafood, soaps, handcrafted gifts, jewelry, fresh flowers, food trucks and so much more at this family and pet-friendly open-air market. Free. 9am-2pm. Takes place on SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave. 
Info: WEBSITE

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Ocala Polo (Sat., through Oct. 26)
Ocala: Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy a Saturday tailgate from onsite food trucks followed by a night of amazing equine speed and agility as ponies and riders compete for prizes in one of the world’s oldest known sports. Don’t miss your chance for a halftime divot stomp “Pretty Woman” style! Tickets. Takes place 6pm at 11008 S Hwy 475. Info: WEBSITE

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Leavitt AMP Ocala Music Series (Fri)
Ocala: This free March-May weekly outdoor concert series will have you clapping your hands and tapping your toes as outstanding local and regional artists invigorate the community during 10 concerts highlighting a wide variety of musical genres. Free. Takes place 6-8pm at 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Info:   WEBSITE

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Sunset Songs Series 
(Weds., Sept-May)
Ocala: Grab a bite from a nearby restaurant and end your day on a high note with the best local and regional funk, blues, reggae, and country bands showcasing originals and favorite covers during this free monthly sunset concert series. Don’t forget to bring blanket or lawn chair. Takes place 6-8pm through May 28 at 1 SE Broadway St. Info: WEBSITE

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First Friday Art Walk
 (Sept – May)
Ocala: Visit 30+ artist displays, live entertainment, free family art activities, and an eclectic variety of historic downtown shops and restaurants – all open extended hours for your shopping enjoyment. Meet under the Marion Theater marquee to kick off the evening. Free. Takes place 6-9pm at 50 S Magnolia Ave. Info: WEBSITE

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Free First Saturday
Ocala: Start your month of culture with masterpieces from the museum’s permanent collection, enjoy special exhibitions, visiting artists and performers, get creative in the Artspace and enjoy a selfie or two in the sculpture garden before sampling fare from visiting food trucks. Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Info: WEBSITE

March 15
Almost Abba
Ocala:  Re-discover the magic and nostalgia of all things Abba during a night of stunning choreography, intricate harmonies and top-notch musicianship from a tribute group whose resume includes performances for the US military, the MAMMA MIA! release and as an opener for Cher.  Tickets. Takes place 7:30pm at 500 NE 9thh St. Info:  WEBSITE

March 30
Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
Ocala: Immerse yourself in this towering masterpiece that continues to inspire and move audiences around the world with its universal anthem of hope and brotherhood culminating in a celebration of joy, unity, and the enduring power of music. Tickets. Takes place 3pm at 500 NE 9th St. Info: WEBSITE 

April 12 & 13
The West Meets Scheherazade
Ocala: The spectacular grand finale to the OSO’s 49th season captures the spirit, breadth and energy of the “Rio Grande;” embark on a playful romp through Sin City with “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas;” and tour the magical world of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade conducted by Matthew Wardell. Tickets. Takes place 7:30pm Sat; 3pm Sun at 500 NE 9th St. Info: WEBSITE

April 19
Earthfest
Ocala: Celebrate Planet Earth with fun for the whole family, including eco-friendly vendors, tree giveaways, tree and rock climbing, a youth fishing derby, live butterfly feeding, live entertainment, food trucks and more! Free. Takes place 9am-1pm at 829 NE Sanchez Ave. Info: WEBSITE

May 9 & 10
Rock the Country
Ocala: Join some of the biggest names in music including Kid Rock, Nickelback, Big & Rich, Lee Greenwood, Diamond Rio, Little Texas, Sammy Kershaw, the Kentucky Headhunters honor the spirit of America with two days of nonstop live music, DJs, great food, beer, fan merch and more. Tickets. Times TBA at 11008 S Hwy 475. Info: WEBSITE