Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series: A series of live, free music concerts is being held Fridays from 7-9 p.m. The May 14 performance will be Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, supported by the Julie Black Band. The concert, at Webb Field, 1510 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, is part of the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. Concerts will feature an array of cultural performers each week, with a grand finale June 25. Details at ocalafl.org/levittamp. If there is inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the E.D. Croskey Center.
Sondra Hunt Band: An energy-packed country music concert featuring the Sondra Hunt Band will be held from 5-8 p.m. May 14 in the Grand Plaza at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala. Free and open to the public; seating is limited in the plaza; personal chairs are permitted. Visit wec.net or call 414-7500 for details.
Sondra Hunt Band: An energy-packed country music concert featuring the Sondra Hunt Band will be held from 5-8 p.m. May 14 in the Grand Plaza at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala. Free and open to the public; seating is limited in the plaza; personal chairs are permitted. Visit wec.net or call 414-7500 for details.
Wakesurf Contest: Lake Area Watersports and Hyperlite will present the second Island Lake Wakesurf Competition from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 on Island Lake, 10858 NE 227th Place Road, Fort McCoy. Industry pros will be part of the event. There will be food trucks, a pop-up ProShop, and a waterski show at 12 p.m. by the Gatorland Waterski Show Team. Free admission; details and registration at wakesurflaw.com.
“Now. Here. This.”: The
College of Central Florida Musical Theatre Department will host a virtual spring production of “Now. Here. This.” at 7:30 p.m. May 7-9, online. The show follows the evolution and adventures of a group of friends as they journey through time, from the present to the past and back again, sharing stories about friendship, love, hiding, laughing, living, dying and middle school in an attempt to step directly into that elusive “present moment.” Tickets, free, can be ordered at cf.edu/now. Email longtinj@cf.edu for more details. Twelfth Night : A production of this Shakespeare play will run May 7-16 on the outdoor stage at the Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. For information and tickets, https://ocalacivictheatre.com/ or 236-2274.
Free First Saturday at the Appleton: Visit the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, on May 1 and enjoy free admission all day to see the special exhibition and permanent collection. Further details at 291-4455 or appletonmuseum.org.
Sunday in the Park: Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will present Sunday in the Park, an afternoon of live music, at 3 p.m. May 2 at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala. Selections include highlights from “The Music Man,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” and “Amparita Roca.” Free; donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Further details at 624-9291 or kingdomofthesunband.org.