Events Happening in Macon: April 17th - April 25th
Friday, April 17th, 2026
reSISTERS
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present their April show, “reSISTERS”, featuring works by mixed media artist She Keene. In “reSISTERS”, Keene creates abstract and figurative mixed media pieces that collage historic photographs of early suffragists, layered with both bold and fading text; words that reflect the rights and freedoms people are still fighting to claim today.
The opening reception is Friday, April 3 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery
486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Apr 3 - Apr 24, 2026
Sky Over Macon
See the Sky Over Macon in the Mark Smith Planetarium and, weather permitting, take a look out into the night sky with the high-powered telescopes from our observatory!
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Purchase tickets here
Apr 17, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Comedy Macon | Society Garden
Get ready for a late-night stand-up comedy showcase at one of Macon’s most unique outdoor venues, The Society Garden. Comedy ticket holders will be allowed entry at 9:30pm; or go ahead and get tix to Purple Madness and make a night of it!
This high-energy comedy event features nationally touring comedians who have appeared on The Wendy Williams Show, Netflix, Peacock, A&E, and more, this soon to be monthly event delivers sharp writing, crowd work, and unforgettable performances — all in the relaxed, open-air atmosphere that makes The Society Garden a local favorite.
Lineup:
Quentin Rosenzweig (Savannah’s Funniest)
Andre Rodriguez (Don’t Tell Comedy)
Shaylyn Mackey (Big Chick Energy
Randi Skye (Atlanta’s Got Talent)
Whether you’re out for date night, meeting friends for drinks, or just looking to end your night with some big laughs, this late show is the perfect way to keep the weekend going.
Tickets are $20 — seating is limited, so please go ahead and get ur tix in advance!
If you can’t make this amazing show, check us out 5/23, and 6/20, with encores planned.
Presented by Comma, D Productions at Society Garden
2389 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204
$20 admission
Purchase tickets here
Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Corks & Canvas with Oils
Learn to create an 11 x 14 oil painting in a fun, relaxed setting. No painting or drawing experience required–choose from a blank canvas or a pre-sketched canvas. Bring a beverage of your choice to sip on while you paint. The cost is $40, and includes all art supplies. The workshop starts at 6:30 pm and lasts three hours. On March 21, Rachel Harrelson will teach a painting of a sleeping fawn resting in a lovely field of flowers.
To register, visit: https://www.the567center.org/art-classes/ or call (478) 238-6051.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$40 includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting
Apr 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Vulnerable and Vanishing Trees Exhibit
On display from November 7, 2025 through April 18, 2026. Gallery Talk with the artist November 13th at 2p.m.
Don’t miss experiencing this solo exhibition of paintings and photographic silk screens by Florida-based Artist Carin Wagner. Through her ever-expanding Vulnerable & Vanishing Trees series, the artist highlights the loss of tree species as a result of climate collapse. Informed by in-depth research, field work, and collaboration with tree experts, the immersive installation highlights dozens of the 330+ tree species identified as vulnerable, endangered, and/or critically endangered.
“My work provides an important bridge between the scientists working to protect the trees and the communities that are affected by the loss of the trees,” said Wagner. “It is my mission to bring awareness to the disappearance of our precious forests.”
Using panoramic photographs of individual trees, Wagner painstakingly excises each tree silhouette from its background environment to create a negative image. Printed onto transparent silk banners and suspended in space, these towering images represent a Ghost Forest of dozens of individual trees. Complementing her ethereal monochromatic Forest are several colorful large-scale photo-realistic oil on linen paintings. Through these painted works, she captures detailed lines of leaves, plus intricate bark and light reflection patterns of several vulnerable species including the American Chestnut, Green Ash, Virginia Round Leaf Birch, and Blue Ash, among others.
As visitors move between the vibrant paintings and the ghostly monochromatic suspended images, the artist intends to convey the life-or-death situation of endangered trees. Wagner’s work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. including the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art and Cornell Museum in Delray. Her work has been featured in American Art Collector magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, the book Grand Ambition by G. Bruce Knecht, and many regional publications.
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Adults $10 with discounts for seniors and military
Nov 7, 2025 - Apr 18, 2026
Evening of Jazz with Ken Ford
AN EVENING WITH KEN FORD…
The “King of Strings” brings his electric energy and violin center stage at the Douglass Theatre to help celebrate JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH with an amazing live Jazz concert; patrons get to experience his artistry and creativity, while rocking out with him on the violin in a evening filled with purpose, passion, and performance!
Seating is limited.
Doors open at
4:00PM (Premium Seating)
4:30PM (General Admission)
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
Early Bird: $25.00
VIP Admission: $40.00
General Admission: $35.00
Purchase tickets here
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Circus Day Spring Fling
Stop by Catapult Movement to celebrate International Circus Day! We will host free lessons in aerial arts, acrobatics, and ninja for all ages! Kids and adults! Watch our performers, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a cirque-filled evening! There are no scheduled classes or timeslots- just drop in, and our coaches will be available to show you new acrobatic skills!
Presented by Catapult Movement at Catapult Movement Studio
2954 Riverside Dr, Suite B, Macon, GA 31204
Purchase tickets here
Apr 19, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Mary Stephenson (Violin) & Sarah Divaker (Harp)
Mary Stephenson began her violin studies in Arizona and has continued her education in Georgia, including a master class conducted by Robert McDuffie. She currently teaches violin at Mikado Academy of Music and maintains a vibrant private studio. Sarah Divakar studied harp for ten years in Washington. She has performs as part of an orchestra for church cantatas, as well as both classical and sacred solo pieces.
Presented by Warner Robins Community Concert Association at First United Methodist Church
205 N Davis Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Adults: $18 Students: Free
Tickets are available online or at the door.
Purchase tickets here
Apr 19, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Music and the Arts, Vineville United Methodist Church
Atlanta Guitar Duo, featuring theorbo, mandolin, and ukulele
Presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville United Methodist Church at Vineville United Methodist Church
2045 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204
FREE
Apr 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Lonnie C. King, Jr.: The Life and Legacy of a Civil Rights Leader Traveling Exhibit
Learn about the life of influential Civil Rights activist, Lonnie C. King, Jr., and his work for racial equality during the 1960s with the Atlanta Student Movement in this free traveling museum exhibit at Washington Memorial Library.
The free traveling museum exhibit, Lonnie C. King, Jr.: The Life and Legacy of a Civil Rights Leader, will be on display to the public at the Washington Memorial Library from March 20 to April 20, 2026.
Patrons can get a look into the life of influential Civil Rights activist, Lonnie C. King, Jr., and his work for racial equality during the 1960s with the Atlanta Student Movement.
The exhibit highlights King’s legacy through personal papers, photographs, and historical documents curated by Georgia State University Library’s Special Collection and Archives, and the Georgia State Honors College. Support for this exhibit is provided by the Georgia Public Library Service, The Rich’s Foundation, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development through appropriations made by the Georgia General Assembly.
Presented by Middle Georgia Regional Library at Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201
This is a free exhibit open for the public to view any time during regular library hours.
Mar 20 - Apr 20, 2026
Macon Film Guild Presents: "Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia" Documentary with Free Happy Hour sponsored by Fall Line Brewing Company
Johnny “Big Cat” Mize was one of the greatest hitters of baseball’s Golden Era. Born and raised in the small mountain town of Demorest, Georgia, in northeast Georgia, Mize emerged from the heart of Dixie as a larger-than-life slugger.
During his remarkable career, Mize became a ten-time All-Star, a home run champion, and a World Series hero. After waiting 28 years for the honor, he was finally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s most feared hitters.
Nicknamed “The Big Cat,” Mize terrorized Major League pitchers for 15 seasons with his powerful bat and remarkable consistency. Later in his career, he became an invaluable pinch hitter for the New York Yankees, helping them capture the World Series.
In the offseason, Mize often barnstormed throughout the South, playing exhibition games against some of the top players from the segregated Negro Leagues, further showcasing his skill and love of the game.
Presented by Macon Film Guild and Visit Macon and Fall Line Brewing Company at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
$5.00 General Admission
FREE HAPPY HOUR SPONSORED BY FALL LINE BREWING CO. AT 6:30
Purchase tickets here or at the door
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm
