arts

JULY 14 & 21

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala

10am

Arts in Health Ocala hosts a variety of visual artists to teach free weekly art workshops. All supplies are included, beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

JULY 14 AND 15-22

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

5pm-7pm

The Marion Cultural Alliance’s annual Art in the Attic sale begins with a VIP reception on July 14 and continues with the sale from July 15-22. The reception lets buyers get in early for a first look at this collected art for sale. The reception includes bubbly and snacks, live music and artists. Online reception tickets are $20 for MCA members and $25 for non-members. Door admission will be $25 for all. The sale from the 15th-22nd is free to attend. See mcaocala.org/art-in-the-attic

JULY 15

Hot Guitar Pickin’:

Darell Morgan & Jon

Roman Morgan’s Music Junction, 6981 SW 147th St., Summerfield

7pm

Covering a range of genres, from Southern rock to classic and new country. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info, see morgansmusicjunction.com

JUNE 16

Sunday Sampler at the Depot

Dunnellon Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St., Dunnellon

2pm

Monthly concert put on by the Dunnellon Historical Society; proceeds benefit the train depot and its upkeep. Tickets are $15 at door, cash only. For more info, dunnellondepot.com/communityevents/Sunday-sampler1

JULY 15 & 22

Ocala Chess Club at Headquarters Library

Headquarters Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

11am-3pm Meets weekly on Saturdays; new members welcome. Please bring your own chess set. For more info, facebook.com/ groups/53070499106

JULY 19

VFW Wednesday Dinners

Angela S. Santos FVW Post 4781, 9401 SW 110th St., Ocala

4:30pm-6:30pm

The post offers weekly dinners for about $5-$7 with a variable menu. The dining room is open to the public, meals are prepped by VFW Auxiliary volunteers and proceeds benefit veterans in Marion County. For the menu, call (352) 873-4781.

JULY 17-21

Summer Music Camps: Guitar

Reilly Arts Center, 900 NE 5th St., Ocala

9am-12pm

This guitar music camp is a hands-on introduction to the instrument and is open to students age

6-12. Studio musician Jack Covell teaches guitar techniques and standard chords. Snacks are included in the $100 tuition. The Community Music Conservatory sponsors these events and scholarships are available. See reillyartscenter.com for more info and to register.

JULY 19

Regal Summer Movie Express

Regal Hollywood Theaters, 2801 SW 27th Ave., Ocala

10am

Tickets are $2; check the theater website for show times. Movies this summer include “How To Train Your Dragon 3D,” “Abominable” and “The Croods: A New Age.” For more info, bit.ly/43k01DC

JULY 19

Summer Kid’s Film Series

Marion Theater, 50 S Magnolia Ave., Ocala

Times vary, check website

The series runs through Aug. 2. Kids age 12 and under can enjoy movies for $5 (includes a snack pack). Upcoming family favorites include “SpongeBob SquarePants Movie,” “Madagascar” and “The Lion King.” Visit reillyartscenter.com/mariontickets for more info.

JULY 19

Kids Summer Show Series

Epic Theatre, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala

Times vary, check website

Even more movies for the small humans. With titles like “Paw of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” “DC League of Super-Pets,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and more, tickets for kids are $1. See bit.ly/3MEX4Go

JULY 19-AUGUST 30

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala

6pm-8pm

These free art workshops on Wednesdays are

JULY 20

Ocala Lions Club

Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

12pm

Meets weekly on Thursdays; newcomers welcome. The club supports vision health and diabetes prevention. More info at e-clubhouse.org/ sites/ocalafl

JULY 20

Greater Dunnellon Historical Society

Dunnellon Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St., Dunnellon

7pm

Meets on the third Thursday of the month; new members welcome. See dunnellondepot.com hosted by Arts in Health Ocala Metro and veteran Aaron Thomas. Beginners welcome. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.org/recpark

JULY 20

Coffee and Cake

NOMA Art Gallery, 939 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala

1pm-4pm

These weekly coffee (and cake) klatches bring together gallery guests, artists, patrons, creative types and more. Every Thursday afternoon. All are welcome. See nomaocala.com/events for more info.

JULY 20

Totally ‘80s Dance Party with the Spazmatics Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala

7pm

The band is high-energy. Dress in your best ‘80s togs and be ready to dance. Tickets from $25 and available from csculturalcenter.com

Through December 12

“Patternz” by Kelsey Mahoney

Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

The city continues its Art in City Spaces program with this exhibit by emerging artist Kelsey Mahoney. Her abstract work is filled with vibrant colors and mosaic themes. Free to the public. For more info, ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

THROUGH JANUARY 4

“Bold and Inspired: Native American Regalia” and “Abstract Island Expressions”

Mary 2Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala

Community center hours

Married couple Diana and William Lee are exhibiting their work in side-by-side exhibitions, each with its own distinctive style and theme reflecting each artist and their different approaches. Diana shows colorful acrylic paintings inspired by her Cherokee ancestry and experiences visiting Native American sites in Kentucky. William revisits his childhood growing up in Nassau with his vibrant abstract expressionist paintings. The exhibit is part of the Ocala Art in City Spaces program. See ocalaflo.org/artincityspaces for more info.

THROUGH JANUARY 8

The Beauty of Nature and Recyclable Refuse

Recreation and Parks Administration Building and Adult Activity Center, 828/830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala 8am-5pm Albert Bevilacqua focuses this exhibit on recyclable items and has turned them into artistic statements about protecting the environment. Free to the public, this is part of the Art in City Spaces program by the City of Ocala. See ocalafl.org/artincityspaces for more info.

THROUGH JANUARY 9

Tony A. Blue, American Painter Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala Airport hours Blue’s exhibits includes work in acrylics, mixed media and photographs, inspired by Florida’s tropical natural landscape. The exhibit is free and open to the public during airport hours. For more info, ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

THROUGH JANUARY 28

“The Unscene South” by Charles Eady Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday This new exhibit from artist Charles Eady focuses on the daily lives of “free Blacks” from the Civil War era. He is a contemporary mixed-media artist and author. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.

THROUGH JANUARY 28

“Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday Batista’s work focuses on Florida and Cuba, two places that had profound impact on the artist. This exhibit features club members of The Spanish Center of Tampa and their daily lives. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.