Troy Burns Family in Concert: Gospel singers and musicians Troy and Tammy Burns, along with Ethan McNelly and Jacob Whisnant, will present an evening of gospel music beginning at 7 p.m. April 16 at College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road in Ocala. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door; masks are required. Call 237-5741 for details.
“Before I Die”: The City of Ocala, in partnership with Hospice of Marion County, presents an interactive art project through April 19 at Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 NE Fifth St., Ocala. As a part of National Healthcare Decision Day, volunteers from Hospice of Marion County will be onsite Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to facilitate conversations about mortality and adding meaning to our daily lives. Thanks to passionate people around the world, more than 5,000 “Before I Die” walls have now been created by communities in more than 75 countries. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. 629-8447 or ocalafl.org/culturalarts
Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series: The first in a series of free concerts will be held 7 to 9 p.m. April 16 at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala. The performer is Sunny War supported by Caly and Megan. This is part of the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. Details at ocalafl.org. Sponsorships available.
Raising Koi: On April 16, Sholom Park’s LEAF series of educational events will feature a talk with koi fish farmer Brad Cumton to learn about the history and symbolism of the colorful fish. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. at Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave., Ocala. Registration required at sholompark.org.
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Tracy Byrd: Country music superstar Tracy Byrd will perform April 9 at Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala. Tickets and details at 854-3670 or csculturalcenter.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m.
“The Lorax”: Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” motion picture will air as part of the Tuscawilla Art Park Series at Tuscawilla Art Park, 500 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, April 9 from 8:30-10 p.m Free general admission. Bring a chair or blanket; concessions will be available for purchase. ocalafl.org/artpark or 629-8447.
“Spectrum of Creativity”: The City of Ocala and the Magnolia Art Xchange will present “Spectrum of Creativity,” the 2021 Student and Emerging Artist Competition, showcasing the work of local students and emerging artists, April 9-July 7, in the first floor lobby at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala. Free and open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. All artwork will be available for purchase unless otherwise note