Arts & Entertainment

The Ocala Cultural Arts and Sciences Division is hosting its final meeting seeking public input on a new mural planned for the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center.

The Ocala Art and Food Festival will take place on Saturday, October 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Magnolia Art Xchange, which is located at 531 NE 1st Avenue.

DeNaya Wilkerson will host a free yoga class on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Fort King National Historic Landmark.

A bowling event to benefit the Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is coming to Ocala next week.

A local Elvis tribute artist who has garnered international fame will perform a concert to benefit the Habitat for Humanity of Marion County this winter.

No space or building is too small or too big to feature public art. A collection of murals across indoor and outdoor spaces in Ocala have slowly changed the city’s public art landscape. 

The McIntosh 1890s Festival will return for its 47th installment later this fall.

The Two Rivers Music Festival and Food Truck Rally will bring live music and food to Dunnellon next month.

The city of Ocala is still in need of artist submissions for a new art gallery space at the Ocala International Airport. Artists must apply by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 1 to be considered for the first available show day in January 2022.

Rainbow River Tubing will close for the winter season on October 1. Although tubing is unavailable during the winter season, paddle crafts may still be rented.

The popular date night series will return to Discovery Center on Friday. Date Night provides a unique experience for adults to enjoy light appetizers, drinks, and kid-free play time at the center’s exhibits.

Ocala Main Street will host a new classic car show and Beer Fest in downtown Ocala later this month. The show will feature a large collection of classic cars, vendors selling craft beer, live music, and food trucks. 

The city of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host a day-trip to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa later this month for elderly residents. 

A new Thriving Artists' Workshop will seek to help local artists who are interested in turning a passion for art into a viable business.

The Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park will host a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. 

The city of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is currently accepting entries for a new Racial Equity and Cultural Harmony poster contest.

The Brick City Carnival will return to Brick City Adventure Park next month. The event will include games, candy, prizes, live music, food, entertainment, and a costume contest, among other activities for the family.

The Marion Audubon Society plans to host multiple events this month for bird-watching enthusiasts.