Fast Forward for May 10: Looking ahead on the entertainment calendar
Theater, music and more
"The Addams Family": The musical adaptation of the classic TV show comes to the Ocala Civic Theatre May 16-June 9. Touted as a "marvelously morbid musical," the Broadway hit brings the "creepy and the kooky, mysterious and spooky" to Ocala. Tickets are available by calling 236-2274 and at ocalacivictheatre.com.
Kansas: Take in the top radio tunes of the classic rock band at the Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala. Two of the original Kansas band members are part of the live performance, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $60-$120. Call 854-3670 or visit csculturalcenter.com.
Ocala Skatepark Grand Opening: Ocala Recreation and Parks invites all to a ribbon cutting at the newly completed Ocala Skatepark, followed by its grand opening. There will be a food truck, live D.J., and invitation to skate 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park, 517 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Those with skateboarding skills are encouraged to sign up for the park's first contest: the "best trick competition on the A-Frame section." Call 368-5517.
Fun At the Park: Sholom Park will host Fun at the Park: Music & Art for the third year from 1-4 p.m. May 19 at the park, 7110 SW 80th Ave., Ocala. The family-friendly event is free and will feature an array of artists showcasing their works, while musicians play throughout the formal garden and labyrinth. Picnics are allowed, and a food trucks will be onsite. Visit sholompark.org.
"John & Jen": A musical about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart, "John & Jen" is set in mid-century America and features themes of childhood, adolescence, struggles with the Vietnam War and more. The musical runs at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $15-$30. Call 351-1606 or visit reillyartscenter.com.
Neil Diamond Tribute: Neil Diamond may have retired from singing, but his legacy and songs live on. Diamond look-alike and sound-alike Keith Allynn will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale. Tickets range from $38-$46. Call 821-1201 or visit obopry.com.
Sunday Night Glory: A large-scale worship service and fellowship time will be open to the public with speaker/special guest Ryan Horton, under the leadership of William McDowell, at 6 p.m. at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road. The event is free; there will be a love offering taken at the end of the service. For more information, call (352) 362-7785.
Levitt AMP Music Series: Each Friday at 7:30 p.m. from May 31-Aug. 2, the public is invited to free outdoor concerts at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The May 31 concert will feature Sons of Mystro, who play everything from classic reggae to American pop music through violin. The concerts are presented by the Marion Cultural Alliance in partnership with the City of Ocala. Call 629-8220.