arts

FEBRUARY 25-26

The Sounds of Hollywood

Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St., Ocala

Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 3pm

The Ocala Symphony Orchestra features some of the most recognizable and beloved film scores that helped create decades of movie magic. Music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Casablanca,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Out of Africa” and more. Tickets are $15-$40 from reaillyartscenter.com

February 26

Bad Moon Rising - The Sounds of CCR

Ocala-Marion County Veterans Park, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

5pm

This tribute band performs Creedence Clearwater Revival tunes. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. The fundraiser benefits the park. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate, and ages 17 and younger are admitted free. Free parking in the library lot. For more info, marionvetpark.com

February 28

Ira Holmes International Film Series: “Neptune Frost” College of Central Florida, Bldg. 8, Room 110, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala

7pm

This movie has been touted as a “sci-fi punk musical” and set in near-future Burundi. An intersex runaway and miner form a computer hacker collective and fall in love during their travails. The movie is part of an ongoing series of international films. Free to the public. For more info, CF.edu/filmseries

MARCH 3

The Return of the Global Jazz Collective

NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St., Ocala 7:30 pm

This renowned group includes UF Director of Jazz Studies Scott Wilson and the UF Director of Music Business and Entrepreneurship Jose Valentino. The group showcases a combination of jazz, funk and bebop in a multicultural setting. Tickets start at $25 and VIP table packages are available. Check out reillyartscenter.com for more info.

MARCH 4

The Art of Lisa Russo Masquerade

Soiree Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala

6pm

This celebration includes viewing of new works from artist Lisa Russo, along with live music from Limestone and James Lattin, catered hors d’oeuvres and wine options. Masks and evening wear are encouraged; tickets are $35. See mcaocala.org for more info.

Through March 31

Long Legs & Fragility by Cara Van Leuven City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Part of the Art in City Spaces program, Van Leuven paints horses full-time and uses her experience as a carriage driver for inspiration.