NORTH CENTRAL, FL (352today.com) – Picture this: despite the less-than-ideal forecast for the weekend, you’re counting down the seconds until it’s 5 p.m. on Friday. What’s next?

As you’re looking to leave the week behind, this weekend’s events promise the perfect place to land. Whether you’d rather relive the golden days of music or transport yourself to island time, look no further than our weekend top picks for your escape.

WindFM Rocks the Reilly – Wildflowers: Step into a time machine back to the 70s and relive some of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ biggest hits. This tribute experience will pay homage on Saturday, May 17, at the Reilly Arts Center, located at 500 NE Ninth Street in Ocala. Tickets start at $25 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series: The tenth and final concert in the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series kicks off Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. The FREE performance will be headlined by The Rumble Ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. Concert-goers can jam out to their New Orleans-style music and will hear hits from the band’s Grammy-nominated album. The show is held at the Webb Field at Martin Luther King Recreation Complex, found at 1510 NW Fourth Street in Ocala.

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: This is the last weekend to catch this show live on stage at the Ocala Civic Theatre, at 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. Transport yourself to a tropical getaway (without a passport!) and spend the weekend on island time. The musical has multiple showtimes left from Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $15.

Brick City Comic & Toy Show: Whether you’re a season collector or just in the beginning stages of your collection, head to the Klein Center at the College of Central Florida to find your next addition. On Saturday, May 18, vendors will have vintage and new comic books, action figures, and art pieces for enthusiasts of all levels. The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is $5.

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