Events Happening in Macon: October 6th - October 15th

Staff Report

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Three Looks with Ric Geyer
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to welcome Ric Geyer for his October exhibit, “Three Looks”. The show will open with a First Friday reception on October 6th from 4 – 7pm.
Presented by Macon Arts Gallery at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
Oct 06, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023 at 10:00 am

Book Tour Kickoff and Launch Party
Book launch for Architecture of the Last Colony
Presented by Hay House at Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave., Macon, GA 31201
Oct 05, 2023 at 06:00 pm

All Hands Art Festival
The All Hands Art Festival is a three-day event celebrating art made with clay, glass, metal, or wood.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
General admission (1 day) – $7 (kids 12 and under are free)
VIP ticket – $35
Oct 06, 2023 - Oct 08, 2023 at 12:00 pm, 07:00 pm

Legends & Lore at Hay House
Night tour at Hay House
Presented by Hay House at Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave., Macon, GA 31201
Oct 06, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Mug Painting at Z Beans
Paint a ceramic mug with your own colorful designs.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at Z Beans Coffee, 311 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA 31201
$25 includes all materials
Oct 07, 2023 at 01:30 pm

Macon Film Guild Presents: "Flora and Son"
Flora and Son follows Flora, a single mom who is at war with her son, Max. Trying to find a hobby for Max, she rescues a guitar from a dumpster and finds that one person’s trash can be a family’s salvation.
Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$5.oo General Admission
Oct 08, 2023 at 02:00 pm, 05:00 pm

Storytellers Macon Presents: Seat at The Table
Join us at Grant’s Lounge every second Tuesday for our monthly event! Enjoy an evening of community storytelling as we delve into diverse topics. Socialize from 6:30 PM, stories kick off at 7 PM. Don’t miss your chance to share a 5-minute tale.
Presented by Storytellers Macon and Grant's Lounge at Grants Lounge
Oct 10, 2023 at 06:30 pm

Glass Blowing Workshop: Bubble Bowl
Try out glass blowing in this fun workshop!
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$50 includes all materials
Oct 12, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Full Dome Immersive Film Festival
Come Enjoy the 6th Annual Full Dome Festival at the Museum of Arts and Sciences October 12, 13, & 14 in the Mark Smith Planetarium!
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences and Macon Film Festival at Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Tickets available at the door!
Oct 12, 2023 - Oct 14, 2023 at 12:00 am

Mercer University's 18th Annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium
This year’s symposium, split over two different evenings, features the release of our new video series on Macon’s racial past.
Presented by The Beloved Community at Mercer University at Willett Hall, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207
Free
Oct 12, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Tour of Progress
Join NewTown Macon for a behind-the-scenes tour of downtown Macon’s transformative development
Presented by NewTown Macon at NewTown Macon, Inc., 479 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
Oct 13, 2023 at 05:00 pm

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
Oct 13, 2023 at 07:00 pm

Fair Food Frenzy
Fair food specials throughout downtown Macon.
Presented by NewTown Macon at NewTown Macon, Inc., 479 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023 at 12:00 am

Ghosts & Monsters Workshop
Learn how to make cute ghosts & fun monsters out of clay.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$35 includes all materials
Oct 14, 2023 at 10:00 am

Let's Dance (USA Dance Chapter#6059)
Join us for an evening of fun and friendship at the VFW Harrison Road, Macon, 31206. All dances from Waltz to Bachata. Great music and a great time is had by everyone.
Presented by USA Dance- Greater Macon Chapter at VFW, 4864 Harrison Road, Macon, GA
Admission:
Members $8: Non Members $14: Students with ID $5; First time $5
Oct 14, 2023 at 07:30 pm