Category: Free Event

What’s going on at our libraries this week? For the full calendar, visit our website at library.marionfl.org or reach out to us for more info! Make sure to give us a follow!

Come Out & Play THIS WEEK!

Exciting programs and events await you!

Join us for an amazing lineup of activities.

Check out the Ocala Recreation & Parks Facebook Page Here

Monthly Car Cruise-in

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an upcoming movie night event!

Join us for the next After Dark in the Park movie at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place on Friday, July 26th at 7 PM,
featuring the family-friendly movie, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

In this entertaining film, a rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of basketball superstar LeBron James. Together with Bugs Bunny, they compete in a basketball game to save LeBron’s son and the digital world.

Movie is free to attend. No registration required.

Light refreshments will be available.

Barnes & Noble Ocala is excited to announce the upcoming “Discover a New Author” event, set to take place on Saturday, July 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This unique gathering will feature a diverse group of local authors spanning multiple genres, providing an exceptional opportunity for readers to meet and engage with talented writers from the community.

Book lovers of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of literary exploration. Attendees will have the chance to meet the authors, get their books signed, and participate in intimate conversations about their writing processes, inspirations, and latest works. This event is perfect for anyone looking to discover new and exciting voices in literature.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Barnes & Noble Ocala, 4414 SW College Rd. Suite 500 Ocala, FL 34474

Featured Genres:

• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Mystery
• Romance
• Fantasy
• Young Adult
• Children’s Books

This event is free and open to the public. Books by the featured authors will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble Ocala, allowing attendees to support local writers and take home personalized copies of their new favorite reads.

For more information, please contact Barnes & Noble Ocala at (352) 237-1581

Want a 4-legged friend by your side? Come join us at our New Cat Event for Children ages 10-15! Ages 10, 11, and 12 will be from 2:30-3:00. Ages 13, 14, and 15 will be from 3:00-3:30. Your children will be in a quiet, private room with a Feline Friend for 30 minutes of social interaction! We have treats, toys, cat-nip, and more for your friend; drinks and comfy blankets will be provided for the kids. Relax , play, and frolic with your new Furr-end!

Free for the community

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Join us for the opening reception of our annual Art of Aging exhibit, in partnership with Marion Senior Services. Complimentary light refreshments will be served for registered guests, and attendees will have the chance to meet & mingle with the participating artists.

This annual exhibit features art in various mediums created by MCA Artist members ages 55+. Now in our 9th year, our 2024 theme/prompt is “A Moment in Time”. MCA artists ages 55 and over can submit art for this exhibit at https://artofaging24.artcall.org. Deadline to enter and participate is July 21 at midnight.

Complimentary Lunch & Learn workshops and other events on topics of interest to Senior health and their caregivers, will be held during the month of August (stay tuned for a list of dates).

Art of Aging is an annual collaborative partnership of Marion Senior Services and MCA that celebrates aging through art, stories, and education. Thank you to our presenting sponsors; the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute & Urology Institute of Central Florida.

The Art of Aging exhibit will be on view #atTheBrick from August 2 – 31, 2024. Admission is free to the event, RSVP is required at the door. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm. Questions? Please visit mcaocala.org or contact us at 352-369-1500.

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

 Join Us for Storytime with the Mayor! 

 Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
 Time: 5:00PM – 5:30PM
 Location: Belleview Community Center (5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview)

Get ready for a magical evening at our Meet Cinderella event! This enchanting Storytime with the Mayor will feature a special guest appearance by Cinderella herself! 

Plus, every child who attends will receive a FREE book, courtesy of Goodwill Bookworks of Central Florida.  This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love for reading and create magical memories.

This event is perfect for kids of all ages and a great way to make this summer even more special. Don’t miss out on this fun, free, and family-friendly event!

Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors. We can’t wait to see you there!

#StorytimeWithTheMayor #MeetCinderella #CommunityEvent #FreeBooks #BelleviewCommunityCenter #GoodwillBookworks #FamilyFun #ReadWithUs #MagicalMoments #KidsEvent #SummerFun

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Mark your calendars! Downtown Vintage Market will be held on August 10th from 11-4pm at Citizen’s Circle/City Hall in downtown Ocala. It will be a market for all things vintage! There will be lots of vintage vendors bringing you the very best curated vintage clothing, accessories, decor, antiques, handmade items and much more! There will be a DJ, food trucks, 50/50 raffle to support a local nonprofit, and a car show as well!

There will be trophies for the car show, courtesy of our sponsors: Twisted Garage and Ocala Towing & Roadside Services!

If you or someone you know is interested in vending or participating in the car show, message me or email me at downtownvintagemarket.ocala@gmail.com to sign up/register!

Applications close July 8th!

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum

Join us July 18th for our “Third Thursday” celebration as we continue to explore the current Summer Collection which has brought together artists both locally and internationally.

This month features a live artist talk via Zoom at 7pm with Massachusetts based artist Peter Hoss where he will lend more insight into his work in the exhibition, tell us more about his process, and answer questions from others on zoom and in the gallery.

Please join us for this great event!

Join artist Charlita Rae Whitehead in the auditorium for a talk on the work in her solo exhibition, “Every Fiber of My Being.”

Whitehead, a self-taught artist, has been working in the tufting medium since 2022. Tufting is an electric version of punch needle embroidery, which uses a needle to push yarn through material to form a continuous loop stitch. In addition to tufting, Whitehead uses a variety of tools and materials to create her dreamy tapestries. She incorporates tufting with traditional punch needle methods, different types of yarn and varying pile heights to create topographical hills and valleys.

This event is free; no registration needed to attend

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum

It’s a little over a month away
These songwriters are amazing and so are their stories!
Please come share in this intimate night of original music held in the back room of Infinite Ale Works on magnolia.
$20 each for 2 hours of music
It’s limited to 45 seats so best get your tickets now.
Tom McDonald and Kristin McDonald has graciously allowed me to use their back room for this songwriter in the round night which happens every 3rd Wed of the month! THANK YOU!!
The back bar will be open!
Let’s celebrate creativity by supporting these songsters

We are excited to bring you the 1st Annual EPIC Dog Days Event! This will be a family-friendly event that is FREE admission! There will be a Dog Dock Diving Competition all 3 days put on by Ocala Dog Ranch with the opportunity to have your dog try jumping off the dock! There will be Food Trucks, Music, Vendors, Facility Tours, Demos and More! Be sure to check out our website for more details – EpicDogDays.com!

Interested in being a Vendor or Sponsor? Fill out the Application at EPICDogDays.com! Spots are filing quickly!

Monthly Car Cruise-in

We are excited to bring you the 1st Annual EPIC Dog Days Event! This will be a family-friendly event that is FREE admission! There will be a Dog Dock Diving Competition all 3 days put on by Ocala Dog Ranch with the opportunity to have your dog try jumping off the dock! There will be Food Trucks, Music, Vendors, Facility Tours, Demos and More! Be sure to check out our website for more details – EpicDogDays.com!

Interested in being a Vendor or Sponsor? Fill out the Application at EPICDogDays.com! Spots are filing quickly!

We are excited to bring you the 1st Annual EPIC Dog Days Event! This will be a family-friendly event that is FREE admission! There will be a Dog Dock Diving Competition all 3 days put on by Ocala Dog Ranch with the opportunity to have your dog try jumping off the dock! There will be Food Trucks, Music, Vendors, Facility Tours, Demos and More! Be sure to check out our website for more details – EpicDogDays.com!

Interested in being a Vendor or Sponsor? Fill out the Application at EPICDogDays.com! Spots are filing quickly!

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum