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The local guide for art & culture events in Ocala, Marion County (Florida).

08/29/2026

🎭 RENT is coming to the stage at Ocala Civic Theatre!

“How do you measure a year in the life?” ❤️

Set in New York City’s East Village, RENT follows a group of young artists and musicians navigating love, friendship, creativity, and the realities of living with HIV/AIDS. This Tony Award-winning musical is a powerful celebration of art, community, and living fully in the present.

✨ On Stage: September 3–20, 2026
📍 Ocala Civic Theatre
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
🔞 Rated PG-13 | 2.5 hours with intermission

From unforgettable music to stories that continue to resonate decades later, RENT is a theatrical experience you won’t want to miss.

🎶 No day but today.

Head to Ocala Civic Theatre for tickets and showtimes!

08/21/2026

🎨 Calling all artists, performers, arts organizations & community sponsors!

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 First Friday Art Walk season in Historic Downtown Ocala! ✨

Join the celebration on the first Friday of each month, October–May, from 6–9 PM, featuring local artists, live entertainment, family-friendly art activities, shopping, dining, and more.

📅 Season applications are due September 7, 2026.

Ready to be part of the Art Walk? Visit OcalaFL.gov/ArtWalk to apply and find full participation details.

08/20/2026

Get in front of your audience!

Have you added your events, profile, and details to OcalaMetroArtsScene.com yet? 🎨✨ Get your organization, business, or creative work in front of our community and help us showcase everything happening in Ocala’s arts scene!

08/14/2026

Tomorrow night!

Grab a seat at a café table in the Midgett Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center and enjoy dueling pianos, cocktails, and an evening of fun with friends. Performing sing-a-long classics of soft rock and pop that spans decades!

August 15, 6PM

reillyartscenter.com/events/dueling-pianos-5/

Tickets: $33 to $43

08/12/2026

What are you doing this weekend?

We hope you have plans to LAUGH!

Get ready for a night of farm-fresh humor with Tim the Dairy Farmer, one of America’s most recognizable farm comedians, as seen on FOX, CMT & SiriusXM! 🐄🎤

Joining him is feature comedian B.C. Murphy, with Rob Garguilo keeping the laughs coming as your host.

📅 Ocala Comedy Night
🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone!

👉 Tickets: ocalacivictheatre.com

Come for the comedy. Stay for the stories. Leave with sore cheek muscles! 😂

08/06/2026

🎨Calling all artists and Clermont enthusiasts!

Clermont Main Street is seeking local and regional artists to participate in their first public art initiative, "With Love From Clermont."
Selected artists will create an original 2' × 3' painting inspired by a historic Clermont photograph, reimagining our community's history through their own unique artistic style. From rolling hills and citrus groves to downtown streets, recreation, and community celebrations, artists will choose from a curated collection of historic photographs that capture the stories and spirit of Clermont.

✨ Artist honorarium: $300
📅 Application deadline: August 7, 2026
📍 Artwork unveiling: September 13 at the Clermont Farmers' Market

Applications require your contact information and a portfolio of previous work. No preliminary sketches are required. Following the unveiling, the artwork will be displayed throughout Downtown Clermont before being auctioned to benefit future Clermont Main Street initiatives.

Ready to apply? ➡️
Visit www.clermontdowntown.com/wlfc for complete project details, timelines, FAQs, and the application.

07/31/2026

Make plans to enjoy incredible art tomorrow!

07/30/2026

Join us this weekend for the Arts at The Canopy grand opening! Open to the public this Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 6PM, award-winning artist Jefffery A. Moore launches a dynamic new Art Gallery, connecting local artists with the community of Ocala.

This weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with over 20 multimedia artists, gain insight into their creative processes, and experience artwork in an environment where creation, education, and connection intersect.

07/23/2026

Hosting an arts or cultural event in Marion County? We want to help you spread the word!

The Ocala Metro Art Scene Community Calendar is your year-round destination for discovering and promoting the incredible arts and cultural events happening throughout our community.

Whether you're a:
🎤 Restaurant or brewery featuring a local musician or DJ
🖼️ Gallery hosting an opening reception
🎨 Artist teaching a workshop or crafting class
📚 Bookstore planning a poetry night
🦸 Comic shop hosting Cosplay Saturday
🎭 Theater, museum, arts organization, or local business with a creative event...
..we want to feature it!

Our calendar is designed to connect residents and visitors with the vibrant arts and culture scene happening right here in Marion County. Best of all, it's a great way to gain more visibility and reach new audiences.

✨ Add your events for free on our website (LINK IN BIO) and showcase the creativity that makes our community so special.

04/18/2026

🎨 CALL TO ARTISTS — CITY OF OCALA 🎨
Florida artists, The City of Ocala is seeking qualified artists for the Mount Moriah Commemorative Public Art Project, a meaningful installation that will honor the historic Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and its profound impact on our community.

The artwork will be located outside the new Ocala parking garage and should reflect deep respect for the site’s history, legacy, and the congregation it represents. This RFQ will select three finalists, each receiving a stipend to develop a concept proposal. Total project budget: $40,000.

This is an opportunity to create a lasting tribute to one of Ocala’s most significant cultural and spiritual landmarks, known as “The Mother Church” in the Black religious community.

For artists ready to make an impact, this is a powerful moment to step forward.

🗓️ The DEADLINE IS APRIL 19!

🔗 For more details and to explore more open calls, visit our website at https://ocalametroartscene.com/

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