Music, a car show and more: Fun things to do this weekend in Ocala/Marion County

L.E.A.F Series 'Florida Friendly Fruit Trees'

Join Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent Amanda Marek of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services at Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave., Ocala, on April 15 at 10:30 a.m. for special instruction in how you can have a fruitful home garden. The presentation includes an agricultural walk to view and learn about the edible trees, shrubs and bushes growing throughout the park. Registration is $5; space is limited. For more details, visit www.sholompark.org/events/leaf-series-florida-friendly-fruit-trees.

Reilly Noir Presents Longineu Parsons

The musician and soloist has performed with a variety of international orchestras and symphonies and has taught at the Conservatoire Nationale de France and Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga in Colombia. He is currently professor of music at Florida A&M University. Parsons performs at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the NOMA Black Box. Tickets are from $20; VIP admission includes four tickets, reserved table and service and first round of drinks. Visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-351-1606 for additional details.

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Hot Cars and Cool Cats Car Show

Meet the Tiger Maximus and enjoy some family friendly fun and activities at 2250 NE 70th St. on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this fundraising event supporting EARS (Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary), a nonprofit supporting the care and protection of big cats, bears and monkeys. No admission fee for spectators; vehicle registration for show competition is $10, and vendor space is a $25 donation. For details and more information, call Sue Nassivera at 352-266-2859.

Spring Band Jam

Hang out at the Town Square at Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St., on April 16 from 5-9 p.m. for an evening of dancing and live local music. Food trucks, vendors, kiosks, a car display and 50/50 raffle. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. For more information, visit www.circlesquarecommons.com.

Brick City Beer and Wine Festival

The eighth annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival, presented by the World Equestrian Center, will be held April 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala. This annual event is hosted by the Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club and the Ocala-Sunset Rotary. Proceeds benefit Interfaith Emergency Services, Marion County Literacy Council and Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. Tickets from $15. Visit www.brickcitybeerfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets, email brickcitybeerfest@gmail.com or call 352-875-8972 for more information.

Ongoing:

'Horsemanship' by Walter Israel

The work of this German-American artist and Ocala resident has been displayed in art galleries and publications across the world, and he is the recipient of the Western Art Rodeo Association’s “World Finals Dry Medium” competition. Horsemanship is on display through May 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation and Parks Administration building, 828 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 352-629-8447 or visit www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces.

'Mixed Messages'

This collaborative art exhibit by Esta Mann and Rich Schleicher is on display at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala, through April 30.

2022 CF Student Art Exhibition

The College of Central Florida showcases the talents of Visual Arts and Digital Media students in this annual show, providing artists with an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment. Judged by Carla Poindexter, professor of studio art at the University of Central Florida. The exhibition will be on display at the CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, through May 5 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.CF.edu or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.

'Encounter' by Tom Hundersmarck

An abstract and landscape painter based in Gainesville, Hundersmarck began painting as a child and has worked extensively as a psychologist with combat veterans. The exhibit is free and open to the public through July 19 at Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave., Suite 600, Ocala. For more information, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts and Sciences Division at 352-629-8447 or visit www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces.

'Heart of the Horse: Photographs by Juliet van Otteren'

This exhibit is up through April 24 at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and features internationally acclaimed photographer Juliet van Otteren’s black and white equine images. Details at appletonmuseum.org or call 291-4455.

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