Events Happening in Macon: August 14th - August 20th

Staff Report

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Seeing Things in a New Light
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to welcome the Ocmulgee Painters Society for their August exhibit, “Seeing Things in a New Light”. The show will open with a First Friday reception on August 4th from
4 – 7pm
Presented by Macon Arts Gallery at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
Aug 04, 2023 - Aug 25, 2023 at 10:00 am, 04:00 pm

Canoe Building Demonstration
Canoe Building Demonstration at Ocmulgee Mounds NHP by John John Brown (Muscogee), Pedro Zepeda (Seminole Tribe of FL), & Daniel Tommie (Seminole Tribe of FL) using both traditional and modern methods over a 10 day period.
Presented by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds Association at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217
FREE!
Aug 07, 2023 - Aug 16, 2023 at 09:00 am

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 for an 11 x 14 painting
Aug 11, 2023 at 07:00 pm

The Speedy Steve Show
Presented By Speedy Steve
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$30.00
Aug 12, 2023 at 04:00 pm

Coffee & Canvas
Coffee & 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. Ages 10 through adult.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$30 includes all materials
Aug 12, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Macon Film Guild Presents: "The Unknown Country"
A young woman grieving for past losses receives an unexpected invitation, leading her onto a solitary road trip across the American Midwest..
Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$5.oo General Admission
Aug 13, 2023 at 02:00 pm, 05:00 pm

478 Creatives: Brainwave
Creative problem-solving and brainstorming session with 478 Creatives.
Presented by Mama Hawk Draws and Lush Art Painting Studio at St. Francis Art Center, 432 Forest Hill Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Aug 15, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Watercolor & Wine
Learn to create a watercolor painting of a seagull 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
$30 includes all materials
Aug 17, 2023 at 07:00 pm

2023 Macon Film Festival
The Macon Film Festival is heading into its 18th year with a four-day festival planned for August 17th – 20th.
Presented by Macon Film Festival at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Aug 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 07:00 pm

Motown Music with Macon Pops
Join us on August 18 at 7:30pm in Hawkins Arena at Mercer University for a soulful journey through the Motown era
Presented by Macon Pops at Mercer University, 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31207
Tables for 10 $400-500
Individual table seats $37-47
General Admission $22
Aug 18, 2023 at 07:30 pm

Premiere Solo Art Show by Roy Scott
Presented by FolkArtByRoy at Mill Hill Community Arts Center, 213 Clinton Street, Macon, GA 31217
Aug 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

Honeycomb Suncatcher Stained Glass Workshop
Create your own set of 4 coasters with epoxy resin. You’ll be guided step-by-step through mixing, adding colors and pouring to create your own custom look.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$60 includes all materials
Aug 19, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Let's Dance!
USA Dance Macon invites you to enjoy some great dancing, fun and friendship on August 19th at the VFW Harrison Road.
Presented by USA Dance- Greater Macon Chapter at VFW, 4864 Harrison Road,, Macon, GA 31206
Admission:
Members $8; Non members $14; Students with ID $5; First time $5
Come early and enjoy Early Bird Raffle and win one free entry
50-50 raffle
Aug 19, 2023 at 07:30 pm