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Weekend Top Picks: Menagerie, Scrimmage, Games and More for Interactive Fun 

Weekend Top Picks: Menagerie, Scrimmage, Games and More for Interactive Fun 

Marion Theatre in Downtown Ocala hosts, Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie with costumes, drinks and the Barbie movie for a glamorous screening. Photo: Saga Communications/Amber Battillo/352today


OCALA, FL (352today) – This weekend is all about interactive activities with a costume contest, game night, market, concert and more. Barbie, fantasy and music are the main themes for this weekend, bringing events for all ages to life. 

Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie (August 22)

  • What: Screening of Barbie Movie for a girl’s night out of glam, cocktails and costume contests. Come dressed as your favorite Barbie while enjoying specialized hand-crafted cocktails for a glamorous night out made specially for the girls. 
  • When: Friday with cocktail hour starting at 6 p.m. and the movie at 7 p.m. 
  • Where: The Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 
  • Cost: $5

Game Night (August 22)

  • What: Play a game of werewolves and villagers where deduction and social skills are a must to solve the game.
  • When: Friday starting at 8 p.m.
  • Where: Ocala Kava Bar Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 
  • Cost: Free entry.

FM Rocks the Reilly: Titans of Rock! (August 23)

  • What: Experience a night of nostalgia and rock in a tribute to Journey and Bon Jovi. Their anthems, “Don’t Stop Believin” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” will be performed at the Reilly Arts Center. This is a chance to watch these classics live once again with a lead singer and band who will embody the original songs. 
  • When: Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: The Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $25 to $50

Mermaids Vs. Pirates Scrimmage (August 24)

  • What: A high-speed, action packed derby of mermaids navigating the shifty moves of pirates in a scrimmage will be taking place at the Ocala Downtown Market with local vendors and food trucks nearby to keep the event lively. 
  • When: Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m.
  • Where: Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL 
  • Cost: $10 for ages 13 and up. Vendor shopping entry is free.

Menagerie at the Mutiny: Naughty 90s (August 24)

  • What: Brick City Glam is bringing 90s nostalgia to the Mutiny, filling the lively bar with classic jams on stage. 
  • When: Sunday starting at 8 p.m.
  • Where: Mutiny Ocala, 46 S. Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 
  • Cost: Free entry.

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