Events Happening in Macon: June 5th - June 13th
Friday, June 5th, 2026
Embodiment
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present their June show, “Embodiment”, featuring works by mixed media artist Courtenay Puckett. This mixed media body of work explores the banana tree as a metaphor for the human life cycle, its rhythms of growth, fruiting, decay, and renewal reflecting our own processes of becoming.
The opening reception will be at the Macon Arts Gallery on First Friday, June 5, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Additionally, Courtenay Puckett will be holding an Artist Talk with 478 Creatives at the Macon Arts Gallery on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
“Embodiment” will be available to view from June 5 to June 26.
Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery
486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Jun 5 - Jun 26, 2026
Coal Country: A Documentary Play by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen
The true story of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster through the words of the people who lived it—miners, family members, and investigators.By Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen
Music and Lyrics by Steve Earle
Directed by Sydney H. Chalfa
What happened underground should never have happened at all.
Coal Country tells the true story of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster—the worst mining catastrophe in the United States in forty years. Through the words of the people who lived it—miners, family members, and investigators—the play lays bare a system where profit was protected and lives were not.
This is documentary theatre at its most direct. No characters invented. No speeches polished. Just testimony—raw, human, and impossible to ignore.
Nine actors remain onstage for the entire performance, weaving together voices of grief, anger, memory, and resilience. Music by Steve Earle moves through the piece like a witness—sometimes a lament, sometimes a reckoning.
This is not a distant story. It’s about labor, responsibility, and the cost of looking the other way. It asks a simple, uncomfortable question: Who is accountable when safety becomes optional?
Performed in an intimate black box setting with audience on three sides, Coal Countryplaces you inside the story—close enough to feel the weight of every word.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Centenary Community Ministries.
This show contains adult language and themes.
Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Tattnall Square Center for the Arts
1096 College St, Macon, GA 31201
$10 admission plus Eventbrite fees
Purchase tickets here
Jun 4 - Jun 14, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 at 7:30pm (Thu)
Jun 5, 2026 at 7:30pm (Fri)
Jun 6, 2026 at 7:30pm (Sat)
Jun 7, 2026 at 2:30pm (Sun)
Jun 11, 2026 at 7:30pm (Thu)
Jun 12, 2026 at 7:30pm (Fri)
Jun 13, 2026 at 7:30pm (Sat)
Jun 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (Sun)
What We Grow Through - Art Show by Casie Trace
Join us for First Friday at The Rose Room for “What We Grow Through,” a solo showcase by local artist & owner of Artspace Macon, Casie Trace.
This collection explores womanhood, growth, and the experiences that shape us.
Opening night is also Casie’s birthday celebration!
Artist talk will begin at 5:30PM, followed by cake from @berserkdesserts and light snacks from @porchlightbakingco.
$10 frozen strawberry rhubarb daiquiris will be on special from The Rose Room all night, along with a full menu of delicious drinks available for purchase. Have one and take another to go to the First Friday picnic!
June 5, 5PM–12AM
Artist Talk 5:30PM
The Rose Room
378 2nd St • Macon, GA
Come celebrate art, community, and all that we grow through!
Presented by The Rose Room at The Rose Room
378 Second Street, Macon, GA 31201
$20 admission
Register here
Jun 5, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Corks & Canvas with Amanda Long
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. No painting experience required. Bring a beverage of your choice to sip on while you paint. The cost is $30, and includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting (or $35 for a 16 x 20 painting). The workshops start at 7 pm and lasts two and a half hours. On June 6, our instructor, Amanda Long, will teach a painting of a moonlit hot air balloon in the night sky.
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
$30 includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting, or $35 for a 16 x 20 painting
Jun 6, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Storytellers Macon Presents: Heated Rivalry
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Historic Grant’s Lounge for an open mic Storytelling event – 10 years and going strong!
You know those relationships where the tension is part of the fun? The coworker who steals your lunch but somehow becomes your best friend, the sibling rivalry that still exists well into adulthood, or the person you swore you couldn’t stand, until suddenly things got… complicated.
With a little nod to Heated Rivalry, this month is all about the sparks that fly when personalities clash, emotions run high, and connections get messy, funny, or unexpectedly meaningful. We’ll be highlighting voices from the LGBTQ+ community, while keeping the stage open to anyone with a story to share.
From playful feuds to heartfelt connections, come tell us about the people who challenged you, annoyed you, surprised you, or somehow became part of your story anyway.
Featured Teller: Kiersten Sanford
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Historic Grant’s Lounge.
#StorytellersMacon #MaconGA
Signing up before the event is encouraged – https://bit.ly/2026StorytellersPresentsSU
*This is an open-mic event* Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person* Please be mindful of bringing children that stories are uncensored, except for hate speech.
Presented by Storytellers Macon at Grant's Lounge
576 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Jun 9, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
You Want to Buy a Business? What You Need to Know
Have you considered becoming a business owner by acquiring an existing business? Or do you own a business and looking to expand by acquisition? This program is for you!
The 3-hour class will include:
Instruction by SBDC experts
Presentations by bankers and attorneys experienced in business acquisitions
A panel discussion by entrepreneurs who recently acquired businesses
Q&A opportunities with all the above
LEARN HOW TO:
Decide whether to buy – considerations for buying vs. starting a business
Locate a business to purchase
Determine what makes it a good deal
Negotiate the purchase (what is it worth?)
Finance your deal and avoid legal pitfalls
Register Today!
Registration Fee: $69.00
Presented by University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Macon at University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Macon
4875 Riverside Dr, Suite 202, Macon, GA 31210
Registration Fee: $69.00
Register here
Jun 9, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Pentecost 2026 of the Apostolic Church of Promise
Pentecost 2026 is a mighty move of God coming your way. The theme is “Are You Ready to Answer the Call?” (Isaiah 6:8). Come experience the outpouring of the Holy Ghost as described in Acts 2:1-4. You will be glad that you did!
The Apostolic Church of Promise (ACOP) invites you to its 24th Annual Pentecost convening June 1-10, 2026. Virtual Prayer will be held daily at 6 AM. In-Person sessions will be held June 1-7 at Temple of God ACOP, 3015 Churchill Street, Macon, GA. Virtual Sessions will be held June 8-10. To participate virtually, call 339-209-4559. Please mute your phone and keep it muted, unless directed to do otherwise. With the exception of Sunday morning, sessions will be held at 10 AM and 7 PM. On Sunday, June 7th, the morning session will be held at 11 AM; the morning speaker will be Bishop Jewell Thomas, Jr., the National Presider of ACOP. For more information, please email [email protected].
Presented by Apostolic Church of Promise, Inc at Temple of God Apostolic Church of Promise
3015 Churchill St, Macon, GA 31204
FREE and open to the public
Jun 1 - Jun 10, 2026
In-person sessions held Jun 1 - Jun 7
Virtual sessions held Jun 8 - Jun 10
Ceramic Gnome Workshop with Kristin
Learn how to make your own ceramic gnome! After you get the basic shape down, have fun personalizing the gnome to make it uniquely yours. As you work, you will learn various hand-building techniques with clay. No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class. Kristin Streilein will teach this workshop. $45 includes all materials to make 1-2 gnomes ($35 for members). Open to ages 12 and up (ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a participating adult). June 11, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Creations will not be glazed (painted) during this class, and you must come back during our Clay Studio Night in July or August to glaze your creations (registration for Clay Studio Night required). Fee for workshop includes glazing during Clay Studio Night. Clay Studio Night usually happens on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month.
Register online at: http://www.the567center.org/art-classes/
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$45 includes all materials for 1-2 gnome figurines
Jun 11, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Once Upon a Mattress
MLT Family presents the classic Broadway musical – Once Upon a Mattress
Get ready for a whimsical and witty retelling of The Princess and the Pea! This hilarious musical follows Princess Winnifred, an unconventional royal who must pass an outrageous test to win her prince. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and lovable characters, this charming production will make you fall in love with the timeless tale.
Presented by Macon Little Theatre at Macon Little Theatre
4220 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Adults $22
Seniors (65+) $17
Military $17
Student $12
*Prices include all fees and taxes*
Purchase tickets here
Jun 12 - Jun 14, 2026
Jun 12, 2026 at 7:30pm (Fri)
Jun 13, 2026 at 2:30pm (Sat)
Jun 13, 2026 at 7:30pm (Sat)
Jun 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (Sun)
Fractal Friday
Fractal Friday is BACK!
MAS will partner with the Fractal Foundation (Albuquerque, NM) to present these innovative art-infused science experiences in the planetarium which immerse audiences in flights through fractal animations (or complex, never-ending geometric patterns that repeat at different scales). Each experience is unique and showcases repeating patterns of fractals that have been augmented with dramatic flight movements and dynamic color cycling – plus live presenters offering information about the mathematical formulas that define fractals occurring in nature, from the growth of the tiniest plant up to the shapes of galaxies!
The 6 p.m. performance will be for family audiences and describe what fractals are and where they can be found. The 7 p.m. showing will be “Fractals Rock,” which will be a more experiential production.
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Non-member ticket: $10.00
Member ticket: $8.00
Purchase tickets here
Jun 12, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Architecture Detective Summer Camp
Join us for an engaging one-week day camp at the Johnston-Felton-Hay House, designed for rising 4th through 6th graders who have a curiosity about history and preservation! Campers will explore Macon’s architectural heritage, learning about different styles and the significance of preserving historical structures.
Highlights of the camp include:
A van tour with Visit Macon, tracing the area’s history from its earliest settlements at the site of what is now Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Hands-on learning about architectural and painting finishes.
A creative experience at Historic Macon’s Second Street workshop, where campers will discover and design their own projects.
By the end of the week, participants will have a deeper appreciation for how the past shapes our present and why it’s essential to preserve it for future generations.
