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Ocala Things to Do! The Month Of May 2016


If you live in Ocala you know the term “SloCala” mainly comes from there being absolutely nothing to do.  A lot of times you’ll find the locals leave to visit Orlando, Gainesville, Tampa St. Pete and other surrounding areas just to have a good time. Traveling to these areas can be an expense to some and for others they’d just rather not have to drive 45 minutes to an hour just to have fun. With this, I have done some research and complied some pretty cool things to check out for the month of May. You may be surprise to learn that some of the same locations we have always been familiar with now host events for ALL to enjoy!

I only visited a few websites to gather my information so if you are hosting an event or know of something good coming up for everyone to attend please comment or email me at showoff82@gmail.com and fill me in! Who knows,…….I may come home! LOL


College of Central Florida Jazz Ensemble
The College of Central Florida Jazz Ensemble will perform with horn superstar Dan Miller 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29, in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
Miller has performed with The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, and many tours and recordings with Wynton Marsalis.
A Yamaha Clinician and Performing Artist who works with college and high school bands and private students nationwide, he is an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Central Florida’s School of Music in Orlando.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for non-CF students, and free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid ID. Purchase at Tickets.cf.edu. For information, contact the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.
To learn about other events at CF, visit CF.edu.

Read With Me (ages 6 – 12)
WHEN: April 29, 2016 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 
WHERE: E.D. Croskey Recreation Center 1510 NW 4th Street
Contact: Kelvin, 352-629-8389

National Day of Prayer Ocala
WHEN: May 5, 2016 @ 7:00 am
WHERE: Downtown Square
CONTACT: Ed Wilson 352-362-1914

Brick City Blues Festival
WHEN: May 7, 2016 @ 6:30 pm
WHERE: Reilly Arts Center
500 NE 9th St
Ocala, FL 34470
COST: $25/ticket
CONTACT: 352-547-5059


Brick City Beer and Wine Festival
A full day of beer and wine sampling, music, food trucks and fun awaits you at the Brick City Beer & Wine Fest in downtown Ocala under the beautiful Oaks and shade of Citizens’ Circle on May 7th, 2016.

The festival features:
Unlimited beer and wine samples from local breweries, wineries, and distributors
Live Music
Food Trucks
Sales Vendors
The Derby Lounge – live streaming of the Kentucky Derby at the festival.
FREE admission to the Feel Downtown LIVE concert (artist TBA)
The festival opens at 2:00pm and festival sampling is from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Festival attendees can stay onsite after the festival and enjoy a Feel Downtown LIVE concert at 7:00pm (TBA).

Mother’s Day Brunch at Silver Springs State Park
WHEN: May 8, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Silver Springs State Park
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs, FL 34488
CONTACT: 352-261-5840

Ocala Symphony Orchestra: Ocala’s Symphony Under the Stars
WHEN: May 8, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WHERE: Ocala Golf Club
3130 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470
CONTACT: Maggie Weakley 352-867-0355
A yearly concert with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra on Mother’s Day. Over 3,500 people attend enjoying picnics or food from select vendors. The event ends with a fantastic fireworks display. For additional information, please call Maggie Weakley of Fine Arts For Ocala, Inc. at 352-867-0355 or go to FAFO.org. Have a wonderful time!

Harlem Wizards at Vanguard High School
WHEN: May 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Vanguard High School
7 NW 28th St
Ocala, FL 34475
CONTACT: (352) 671-4900
Please join us at Vanguard High School, located at 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL. The game begins at 7:00 pm and the doors will open at 6:00 pm. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $10 for students and $12 for adults. An online processing fee of $0.99 per ticket will be added to your final total. THE ONLINE BOX OFFICE FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT 11:59PM THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE GAME.

Brick City Beer Dinner
WHEN: May 16, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CONTACT: (352) 512-0212
5 delectable courses, 5 outstanding beers! Join us as we take a culinary trip through Ocala, enjoying dishes from Pi on Broadway, La Cuisine, Feta Mediterranean Cuisine, Brooklyn’s Backyard and Stella’s Modern Pantry, all paired with specially selected beers. Reception is at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm. Tickets are $60 until May 1st. $65 after May 1st. You will enjoy delicious culinary treats paired with some truly amazing beers. Live music will be provided by the incomparable Doug Adams! All proceeds benefit the Ocala Outreach Foundation, Inc, a local 501c3 charity that focuses on helping those most in need in our community.

Ocala Civic Theatre Presents: “Sister Act”
WHEN: May 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm   Repeats  May 28th 2:00pm, 8:00pm May29th 2:00pm
WHERE: Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34470
CONTACT: 352-236-2274

Food Trucks at Belleview City Hall
WHEN: May 20, 2016 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm   Repeats
WHERE: Belleview City Hall
5343 Southeast Abshier Boulevard
Belleview, FL 34420
CONTACT: 352-245-7021

Memorial Day Festivities at Silver Springs State Park
WHEN: May 30, 2016 all-day
WHERE: Silver Springs State Park
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs, FL 34488
CONTACT: 352-261-5840

Let me know which event will be on your calendar for the month of May....


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