Events Happening in Macon: August 30th - September 4th

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Friday, August 30th, 2024

"Macon Traces" by Kris Davis, presented by Macon Arts Alliance

Macon Arts Alliance is delighted to showcase mixed media artwork by Kris Davis, inspired by the wonderful city of Macon.

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

Sep 06, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024
10am - 5pm

The Labor Day Festival

A perennial favorite! This festive, free concert features McDuffie Center faculty and the McDuffie Center Young Artists.

Presented by Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Neva Langley Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building - Mercer University, 1329 Adams Street, Macon, GA 31207
Free Admission – Seating is first-come, first-served.

Sep 02, 2024 at 03:00 pm


Macon Labor Day Road Race

Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition, 5K and 10K races featuring fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park).

Presented by Macon Tracks Running Club at Central City Park, Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon, GA 31201

Sep 02, 2024 at 07:30 am

MAC: Mingle with Singles! Middle Georgia’s Professional Singles Mixer.

MAC: Mingle with Singles aims to create a welcoming space for people to meet and make connections. Beverages, icebreaker games, and date night giveaways included. Don't miss out on the chance to meet someone special or make new friends! This program is LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Presented by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce at Hotel 45's Hightales Rooftop Bar 401 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Ages 21-45.

Sep 10, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Hear multidisciplinary artist Kiel Johnson: "The Art and Craft of a Creative Career"

Wesleyan’s downtown Leadership Lab unviels Kiel Johnson’s installation, “Makin Macon,” and his presentation, “Insights on Artistic Entrepreneurship,” Wednesday, September 4th at 5:30PM.

Presented by Wesleyan College at Wesleyan College downtown Leadership Lab, 522 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Free and open to the public. Please reserve your space at eventbrite.com

Sep 04, 2024 at 05:30 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, or $35 for a 16 x 20 painting

Aug 30, 2024 at 07:00 pm

Chamber 101: Understanding the Benefits of Your Chamber Investment

Join us for Chamber 101, an informative Zoom session designed to help you understand the full range of benefits that Chamber membership offers.

Presented by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce at Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, 305 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217

Aug 29, 2024 at 02:00 pm