arts

March 25

Premiere Event: “Backstreet the Series”

Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave., Ocala

6:30pm and 8pm

Local artists and film-makers Theresia and Tekulve Jackson have developed the “Backstreet” project that focuses on small cities home to many talented people. Tickets are free for the event, but must be reserved. Email to entertainment@backstreet.live for more info.

MARCH 26 & APRIL 2

Central Florida Master Choir

Dunnellon Presbyterian Church, 20641 Chestnut St., Dunnellon (03/26) Country Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW Highway 200, Ocala (04/02)

3pm both locations

This year’s choir show is “Night and Day” and will offer renditions of songs by Beethoven, Porter, Bach, Lennon, McCartney and others. The Dunnellon performance takes place March 26; the Ocala show is April 2. Free to all, with donations gratefully accepted. Check out cfmasterchoir.com for more info.

March 28

Salsa Dance Class

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

6pm-7:30pm

Dancer Baila Caliente will teach LA-style salsa, showing basic footwork followed by partner dance. All levels of dancers are welcome. Tickets are $10 from Eventbrite; see mcaocala.org/event/ mca-presents-salsa-dance-class-with-bailacaliente-2 for more info.

MARCH 28 & 29

CF Talk: Skeptoid Podcast Host:

Brian Dunning

College of Central Florida, Bldg. 8, Room 110, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala

12:30pm

Author, podcaster and film-maker Dunning talks about conspiracy theories, science literacy and critical thinking, plus sign copies of his new book.

Free to attend. Visit CF.edu for more info.

MARCH 28

Ira Holmes International Film Series:

“Tony Manero”

College of Central Florida, Bldg. 8, Room 110, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala

7pm

When a criminal who is obsessed with the “Saturday Night Fever” character makes the wrong move with the wrong guys, this drama turns dark. Unrated, with graphic violence and adult themes. This is part of an ongoing series of international films. Free to the public. For more info, CF.edu/filmseries

March 30

Public Art and Mural Jobs

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

5pm-6:30pm

Artists who want to learn about public art and businesses who want to understand how to commission these large works of art are invited to this presentation. Speakers include muralists David Carmack and Jordan Shapot, along with Leslie Nottingham from the City of Ocala’s Cultural Arts Division. Free to attend, but RSVP is requested: eventbrite.com/e/mca-experience-presentspublic-art-and-mural-jobs-tickets-588404763487

March 31

Caribbean Chillers-Jimmy Buffett

Tribute

Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala

7pm

This party band recreates the Jimmy Buffett sound and vibe. Tickets start at $31. See csculturalcenter. com/events/492 for info and purchase.

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