Events Happening in Macon: May 5th - May 13th

Staff Report

Friday, May 5th, 2023

Oneliners
Macon Arts Alliance welcomes Stephanie Ducasse in her solo exhibition, Oneliners.
Presented by Macon Arts Gallery at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
May 05, 2023 - May 26, 2023 at 10:00 am, 04:00 pm

ARTRAGEOUS: The Electrifying Art & Music Circus @ The Grand Opera House (Macon)
Blue Man Group Meets Picasso! A highly engaging, family-friendly theater show combining all the arts on one stage – Live music, speed painting, comedy, puppetry, magic, and more!
Presented by Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Tickets are available now!
$15 for kids, $30 for adults
Visit https://www.thegrandmacon.com/all-events/artrageous/ to purchase.
May 05, 2023 at 07:30 pm

First Friday Art Opening: Now & Then
Come to The 567 Center on First Friday for the opening reception of Now & Then, featuring artworks by students of Bsmithbrushworks, from children through adults.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
May 05, 2023 at 05:00 pm

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Presented By Academy For Classical Education…
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
May 5th and 6th @ 7pm | $5 ACE Teachers, Students, & Faculty $7 Adults
May 7th @ 3pm | $5 ACE Teachers, Students, & Faculty $7 Adults
May 05, 2023 - May 07, 2023 at 03:00 pm, 07:00 pm

Street Photography Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop with photographer DSTO Moore, you’ll explore the streets of downtown Macon while learning how to take better photos of the sights and landmarks of the city.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$45 per person
May 06, 2023 at 06:30 pm

18th Annual Fort Hawkins Archaeology Day
Please come join us for our annual free event brought to you by the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society and the Fort Hawkins Foundation.
Presented by Ocmulgee Archaeological Society at Fort Hawkins, Emery Highway, Macon, GA
FREE
May 06, 2023 at 11:00 am

Seipp/Sheets Duo
The Seipp/Sheets Duo will perform an entertaining mix of works for organ and trumpet.
Presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville United Methodist Church at Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204
Free Admission
May 07, 2023 at 04:00 pm

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
May 10, 2023 at 02:00 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
May 11, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Macon Bike Party: Rock Candy Ride
Join Bike Walk Macon on Thursday, May 11th for Macon Bike Party’s Rock Candy Ride!
Presented by Bike Walk Macon at Bike Walk Macon, 830 High Street, Macon, GA 31201
May 11, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Preservation Pub Crawl: Music Edition
In honor of Preservation Month, NewTown Macon and Historic Macon are raising a glass to downtown’s historic architecture and hosting a Preservation Pub Crawl!
Presented by NewTown Macon and Historic Macon Foundation and Rock Candy Tours at The Rookery, 543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
May 12, 2023 at 06:00 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
May 12, 2023 at 07:00 pm

Hair
Presented by Theatre Macon at Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Ticket Prices:
$25 Adult
$20 Senior
$15 Military
$10 Student
May 12, 2023 - May 21, 2023 at 02:30 pm, 07:30 pm, 08:00 pm

Wesleyan Market
This fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and jewelry by local artisans. Music and fun educational events are also offered.
Presented by Wesleyan College at Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
May 13, 2023 at 09:00 am

HIDDEN TRUTHS
Jean Porter Legacy Movie Premiere
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$25
May 13, 2023 at 06:30 pm

Self Portraits/Selfies
Presented by Middle Georgia Art Association at Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, GA 31204
Free Admission
Apr 21, 2023 - May 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm, 06:00 pm

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