Events Happening in Macon: August 20th - 29th

Staff Report

Friday, August 20th, 2021

A Bird's Eye View of Georgia Courthouses

Macon Arts Gallery is proud to present our August show, “A Bird’s Eye View of Georgia Courthouses," by Hertwig Photography.

Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA, 31201

Aug 6, 2021 - Aug 27, 2021

 

Corks & Canvas

Corks & Canvas is a fun, beginner-friendly painting workshop where you can relax and hang out with friends while a local artist teaches you how to recreate a beautiful painting.

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201

$30 includes all materials

Aug 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm 

 

Macon Pops Presents: The Women of Rock & Soul

Our opening concert salutes some of the best music from the finest female rock and soul artists of all time. Featuring vocalists, Anita Hall, Ansley Stewart and Brenda Nicole Morer.

Presented by Macon Pops at Hawkins Arena at Mercer University, 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207

Aug 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm 

 

Glass Paperweight Workshop

Create your one-of-a-kind glass paperweight

Presented by stARTup Studios and Blazing Paddles Studio LLC at Startup Studios, 1055 Riverside Drive, Suite A, Macon, GA 31201

$50/ per person

Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives others, on the waiting list to register for the class. You may cancel by phone or online here. If you have to cancel your class, we offer you a credit to your account if you cancel before the 48 hours, but do not offer refunds. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the class.

Aug 14, 2021 - Aug 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm 

 

Mug Painting at Z Beans

Paint a ceramic mug with your own colorful designs while enjoying coffee and pastries from Z Beans.

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201

$20 includes all materials

Aug 21, 2021 at 1:30 pm 

 

16th Annual Macon Film Festival

Celebrate the 16th Annual Macon Film Festival in Downtown Macon August 19-22, 2021.

Presented by Macon Film Festival at Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences 

Get your tickets at Mercer Ticket Sales.

https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=GRAND_OP_MPV&orgid=21335&eventid=3422

All Access Pass $85.00, includes online streaming and in person events.

Day Pass $25.00

Film Block Tickets $10.00

Aug 19, 2021 - Aug 22, 2021 at 11:00 am 

 

Audition for Broadway Does Pride

Broadway Does Pride is an upbeat cabaret-style performance blending Broadway-inspired vocal stylings with the eclectic atmosphere of an intimate lounge show in downtown Macon.

Presented by Grand Opera House at Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201

Free and open to the public to audition

Aug 22, 2021 - Aug 23, 2021 at 7:00 pm 

 

Auditions for Clue at MLT

Open auditions for the play Clue at Macon Little Theatre.

Presented by Macon Little Theatre at Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210

Auditions are free to anyone. Covid safety policy will require masks of anyone inside the building. Come prepared to read from the play.

Aug 22, 2021 - Aug 23, 2021 at 7:00 pm 

 

Watercolor & Wine

Learn to create a watercolor painting of watermelon in a fun, relaxed setting. No painting experience required!

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201

$25 includes all materials

Aug 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm 

 

Square Bowl Class

Come to create a square bowl that is ideal as a small dessert bowl, or a serving bowl for snacks, appetizers, dips and more.

Presented by Yen-Ting Chiu Ceramics at Startup Studios, 1055 Riverside Drive, Suite A, Macon, GA 31201

Aug 27, 2021 at 3:30 pm 

 

Kool-Aid & Canvas

At Kool-Aid & Canvas, an artist takes children step-by-step through the process of creating a fun painting with acrylic paints on a real canvas. For kids age 6-12.

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201

$20 includes all materials

Aug 28, 2021 at 10:30 am 

 

Vintage Market Days™ presents "Home Sweet Home"

Vintage Market Days of Central Georgia is so excited to host the 2021 market “Home Sweet Home” August 27-29 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.

Presented by Vintage Market Days® of Central Georgia at Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgriCenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069

Aug 27, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021 at 10:00 am 

 

Songs for a New World

Macon Little Theatre’s first live show in over 16 months, come enjoy Jason Robert Brown’s smash hit musical!

Presented by Macon Little Theatre at Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210

Aug 20, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021 at 2:30 pm, 8:00 pm