Half Oval Vinette | Painting Class
2023-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NOMA Gallery, 939 North Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34475
We are excited to welcome Tanya Purdy, a certified Bob Ross instructor to NOMA Gallery for a “Half Oval Vinette” Workshop. Participants will be working on a 16″ x 20″ canvas with traditional Bob Ross materials included in the workshop and each seat is $60
Tanya will guide you through the process step by step in a laid-back atmosphere to create a breathtaking landscape painting. You may bring an apron if you’d like!

After Work Fridays
2023-08-25 21:00 - 2023-08-26 02:00, 2023-09-01 21:00 - 2023-09-02 02:00, 2023-09-08 21:00 - 2023-09-09 02:00, 2023-09-15 21:00 - 2023-09-16 02:00 (America/New_York) | Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala, FL, 34471
#afterworkfriday with DJ NYO in LOFT and Fabian Hernandez is leading the Spanish invasion with #FiestaFriday on the 3rd floor!

Shot specials all night and no cover charge before 11pm

Latin Night - Fiesta Fridays
2023-08-25 22:00 - 2023-08-26 02:00, 2023-09-01 22:00 - 2023-09-02 02:00, 2023-09-08 22:00 - 2023-09-09 02:00, 2023-09-15 22:00 - 2023-09-16 02:00 (America/New_York) | Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala, FL, 34471
Join Fabian Hernandez as he leads the Spanish invasion with #FiestaFriday on the 3rd floor!

Shot specials all night and no cover charge before 11pm

Ocala Downtown Market
2023-08-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Ocala Downtown Market, Corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
The Ocala Downtown Market (ODM) is the place where a diverse array of farmers, artisans, craftspeople, and food trucks come together to sell their products to customers from Ocala, Marion County, and beyond. A true destination location, ODM is set just blocks off of the Ocala Downtown Square, in a beautiful open-air Market Pavilion. Besides permanent roof cover, the facility also includes large overhead fans, restrooms, a nearby ATM, and water fountains.
Vendors have a variety of booth choices to choose from, including both indoor and outdoor, booths with water and/or electric, and more!
The Market is held on Saturdays from 9am until 2pm – Rain or Shine! It is the vision of the City of Ocala (which owns the facility) and Ocala Downtown Market, Inc. to see the Market continue to add additional days in the future.

Sazon Saturdays
2023-08-26 22:00 - 2023-08-27 02:00, 2023-09-02 22:00 - 2023-09-03 02:00, 2023-09-09 22:00 - 2023-09-10 02:00, 2023-09-16 22:00 - 2023-09-17 02:00 (America/New_York) | Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala, FL, 34471
Crab your Saturday night partner and prepare to dance the night away!

Doors open at 10pm, climb up to the 3rd floor for #SazonSaturday with Stilo Mancia

As always, no charge before 11pm

Sinful Saturdays
2023-08-27 21:00 - 2023-08-28 02:00, 2023-09-03 21:00 - 2023-09-04 02:00, 2023-09-10 21:00 - 2023-09-11 02:00, 2023-09-17 21:00 - 2023-09-18 02:00 (America/New_York) | Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala, FL, 34471
Playing Top 40 | House | Pop Doors open for #SinfulSaturday in LOFT at 9pm with DJ KJ

At 10pm, climb up to the 3rd floor for #SazonSaturday with Stilo Mancia

As always, no charge before 11pm

Trivia Night
2023-08-29 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-05 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-12 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Lodge Ocala, 36 S Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL
Join us in Downtown for Trivia Night and All You Can Eat Wings every Tuesday starting at 7pm at The Lodge Ocala.

Visit our website at thelodgeocala.com for additional details on upcoming events and specials.

From Books to Brush Strokes | MCA September Exhibit Opening
2023-09-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1138, United States
From Books to Brush Strokes: ART Inspired by Stories – presented by Marion Cultural Alliance, in pARTnership with the Marion County Literacy Council.
Visual and literary art are at once wonderfully distinct and deeply kindred forms of expression: visual artists have been long inspired by the written word, and storytellers often find their muse in powerful works of drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and film. This exhibit pays homage to the ancient, profound, and playful relationship between word and image, and explores the myriad ways that an artist’s imagination can seize upon a piece of text – a moment in a book, a line of poetry, a passage, a quote – and render it visual.
The Marion Cultural Alliance, in pARTnership with the Marion County Literacy Council, invited local creatives to submit artworks inspired by literature and the written word to be displayed at Brick City Center for the Arts in downtown Ocala for the month of September, in honor of National Literacy Month.
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MCA members and patrons are invited to join us for our September reception on Friday, September 1st from 5-6pm. Mingle with fellow creatives, meet the participating artists and enjoy light refreshments. RSVP is required to join the festivities. Confirm your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/664802621537
N﻿ote: This is a member’s only reception. Gallery will open to the public during first Friday Art Walk from 6 – 7:30pm. Become a member and join our festivities anytime at mcaocala.org.

First Friday Art Walk
2023-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Downtown Ocala, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, September through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, live performances, and downtown shops and restaurants. Pick up your map on the square and take a self-guided tour of local artists displaying their works for sale in front of our downtown business. Stop to take in the performing artists stationed along the way.

Website: www.ocalafl.org
Contact Phone: 352-629-248

In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will move to the Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.

First Saturdays at The Brick
2023-09-02 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Marion Cultural Alliance, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Join us #atTheBrick on the first Saturday of every month for FREE art-making activities and a brand new gallery exhibit!

Previously held every second Saturday, MCA has switched this event to coincide with the Appleton Museum’s Free First Saturdays and the Ocala Studio and Gallery Tours.
FIRST SATURDAYS IN OCALA – A chance to encounter the visual arts up close and personal. Check out all participating locations and download the official map at mcaocala.org/ocala-gallery-tours.

MCA First Saturday hours are 10am to 4pm. Gallery is free admission, all supplies will be provided, all ages are welcome. For a list of upcoming events, please visit mcaocala.org, or contact gallery@mcaocala.com for questions. #mca4art #atTheBrick #SupportLocalArt

Nude Figure Drawing
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NOMA Gallery, 939 North Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34475
Nude Figure Drawing at NOMA Gallery is a chance for artists of all skill levels to create together in a professional Gallery setting.
Is creating art your passion? Join us on Wednesday evenings and practice your drawing skills with fellow artists.
Whether you are a full-time working artist, or art hobbyist, challenge yourself and up your skill level by participating in this fun class.
We have a few easels you may borrow on a first come, first serve basis so please bring your own supplies for drawing. We ask that our models be treated with the utmost respect, and that you do not take or post photographs without the model’s consent.
You may register now online or or pay in person at the front desk. Each session is $10, or you may sign up for all 6 sessions and save 10% for a total of $54. Please note that there are no refunds. We look forward to seeing you there!

Artist Skillshop | Canvas Stretching
2023-09-14 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | NOMA Gallery, 939 North Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34475
Explore the freedom of being able to create artwork of any size and on any material. Join this Skillshop for only $10 and learn how to properly stretch a canvas. Click the #linkinbio to register now.

Brick City Food Tour
2023-09-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Ocala, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Uncover a vast spectrum of cooking styles in Ocala’s historic downtown. Your guided Brick City Food Tour visits four sit down tasting locations in the downtown neighborhood. Between samples, your informative guide will share their experience of local customs, historic stories and specialty shops. This walking tour is ideal for Ocala residents and travelers eager to discover the culinary secrets and traditions that compose the horse capitol of the world. Whether you’re vacationing in Ocala for the first time or a long-time resident, you’re sure to walk away with a greater understanding of the geographic history and culinary techniques of the city.
