Events Happening in Macon: July 31st - August 8th
Friday, July 31st, 2026
Joie Debris - Art Beyond Waste
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present their August exhibit, “Joie Debris — Art Beyond Waste”, a group exhibit that explores the beauty, creativity, and possibilities found in discarded materials.
Join us on First Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our opening reception! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and check out works from over 30 artists!
“Joie Debris – Art Beyond Waste” will be available to view from August 7 to August 28.
Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery
486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 7 - Aug 28, 2026
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. 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 July 31, our instructor will teach a painting of a bridge over a lily-covered pond.
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
Purchase tickets here
Jul 31, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Back to School: A Ballroom Dance
USA Dance Greater Macon Chapter #6059 is our only ballroom dance group in Middle Georgia.
Back to School… Back to Dancing!
Friendly Reminder!
Due to a scheduling conflict at the VFW, our August Ballroom Dance will be held on Saturday, August 1st, at 7:30 PM (instead of our usual second Saturday).
Our fun theme for the evening is “Back to School!” So sharpen those dancing shoes, bring your school spirit, and get ready for a night filled with great music, lots of laughter, and dancing with wonderful! See you on the dance floor!
Presented by USA Dance - Greater Macon Chapter at Veterans of Foreign War
4864 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA 31206
FREE
Aug 1, 2026 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 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. 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 August 1, our instructor will teach a painting of a spotted fish leaping jubilantly from a summer lake.
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
Purchase tickets here
Aug 1, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Women in Truth: Abide 2026
Women from across Georgia and the Southeast will gather in Macon for Women In Truth: Abide 2026, a two day conference centered on Biblical teaching, worship, and spiritual renewal. Taking place July 31 through August 1 at the Macon Coliseum, the event will bring women together for a meaningful weekend designed to encourage faith, strengthen community, and create space for reflection and growth.
Inspired by John 15:4, Abide 2026 invites women to step away from the pace and pressures of everyday life and reconnect with the truth of God’s Word. Through powerful teaching, Christ centered worship, and authentic community, the conference encourages women to grow deeper in their faith and walk away renewed and strengthened.
The conference will feature a lineup of nationally recognized speakers including Annie F. Downs, Hosanna Wong, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Jess Connolly, Natalie Runion, and Courtney Smallbone. Each speaker brings a unique voice and passion for Biblical truth, offering encouragement and insight for women in every season of life.
Worship throughout the event will be led by Grammy nominated band Leeland along with worship leader and songwriter Hope Darst, creating an atmosphere where attendees can experience meaningful moments of praise, reflection, and connection with God.
Whether attending with friends, church groups, or on their own, women will find Abide 2026 to be a welcoming space for spiritual growth and encouragement. Set in the heart of Macon, this two day gathering offers an opportunity for women to come together, deepen their faith, and experience the power of community rooted in Christ.
Presented by Living Truth Collective at Macon Coliseum
200 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA 31217
Purchase tickets here
Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026 at 6:00pm (Fri)
Aug 1, 2026 at 9:00am (Sat)
The Hillbilly Thomists in Concert
Join us on Monday, August 4 in downtown Macon for a concert featuring The Hillbilly Thomists. This event is in celebration of The Resona Magazine Launch Event, presented by Catholic creative agency, Paloma & Fig.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a bluegrass and Americana band made up of Dominican friars from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. Rooted in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Dominican tradition of preaching, the friars blend faith, storytelling, and music in a way that reflects the beauty of grace at work in ordinary life. Since releasing their debut album in 2017—which reached #3 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart—the band has toured nationally, performed at the Grand Ole Opry House, and released multiple charting albums including Living for the Other Side, Holy Ghost Power, and Marigold.
Through music shaped by contemplation, joy, and the mystery of the Incarnation, the Hillbilly Thomists continue their mission of preaching the Gospel while supporting the formation of future Dominican friars.
About Paloma & Fig:
Paloma & Fig is a Catholic creative agency based in Macon, Georgia, dedicated to proclaiming the Good, the True, and the Beautiful through storytelling, design, media, and strategic communications.
On August 4, Paloma & Fig will host the official launch celebration of Resona, a new Catholic literary and cultural magazine, alongside a special concert by the Hillbilly Thomists at the Robins Financial Capitol Theatre.
Learn more by visiting www.palomaandfig.com/resona-magazine
Presented by Paloma & Fig at The Capitol Theatre
382 Second St, Macon, GA 31201
Purchase tickets here
Aug 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Art on 2nd: Artspace Macon at Ocmulgee Brewpub
Join Artspace Macon for First Friday at Ocmulgee Brewpub as we celebrate our Summer Showcase! As part of Downtown Macon’s First Friday Art Walk, stop by Second Street to explore artwork, meet local artists, and experience creativity throughout the evening.
Our Pop-Up Shop & Summer Showcase will feature original artwork with a focus on paper arts created by our Resident Artists at Artspace Macon and our Creative Pathways artists. Shop original artwork, fine art prints, handmade stationery, stickers, collage packs, and more!
We’ll also have a DIY Mini Collage Station where guests of all ages can create their own small work of art using a variety of paper materials. This free, family-friendly activity is open to everyone, with donations appreciated to support accessible arts programming.
Make an evening of it with dinner and a drink from Ocmulgee Brewpub, browse our pop-up art market, and enjoy the creativity happening throughout downtown Macon. Continue your First Friday Art Walk and explore local galleries and art events throughout downtown!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Presented by Artspace Macon at Ocmulgee Brewpub
484 Second St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 7, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 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. 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 August 8, our instructor will teach a painting of a vibrant peacock feather on a deep purple background.
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
Purchase tickets here
Aug 8, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Upcoming Events
Macon Film Guild Presents: "Honeyjoon"
June and her Persian-British mom, Lela, travel to the romantic Azores for a grief anniversary, each coping in contrasting ways. A hot-and-deep surfer takes them on a tour as we surf the waves of life, loss, and flirting – an unforgettable ride.
Honeyjoon finds American June (Ayden Mayeri) on vacation in the beautiful Azores islands with her Persian-Kurdish mother, Lela (Amira Casar), one year after the loss of her father. Accidentally surrounded by overly affectionate honeymooners, the pair have plans to navigate their trip in completely different ways. June’s goal of regaining her joie de vivre is put to the test as Lela pines for a deeper investigation into their shared loss. When a tour guide challenges their status quo with his many, many charms, the two begin to reawaken and learn that what they truly need to move forward may be found within the distance between them.
Honeyjoon features stunning scenery from the paradise of the Azores, juxtaposed with the relatable stages of grief that simmer below the surface of every interaction. With intimate, sharp, and darkly funny performances by stars Mayeri, Casar and Jose Condessa, Honeyjoon showcases new director Lilian Mehrel’s signature goal to make you heartily laugh with a tear in your eye.
Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
Admission: $5.00
Purchase tickets at the door or pre-purchase at douglasstheatre.org
Aug 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Parent Partnership: Understanding the Adolescent Brain with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, PhD, MEd
Join us for an important conversation led by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath for Parent Partnership: Understanding the Adolescent Brain. Dr. Horvath is a neuroscientist and educator who studies how students learn.
Technology can be used for good, but we cannot deny that the influence of technology, cell phones, and social media can also negatively shape our children and families.
Join Mount de Sales Academy for an important conversation led by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath for Parent Partnership: Understanding the Adolescent Brain. Dr. Horvath is a neuroscientist and educator who studies how students learn. He is the author of The Digital Delusion and will share insights into how students learn, how their brains develop, and how factors such as technology influence attention, memory, and behavior.
This event is free and open to the public. We will host this discussion at our downtown campus, in the David J. Zuver Center for Performing Arts at Mount de Sales Academy.
Learn more about Dr. Horvath’s teachings from his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaredCooney
Presented by Mount de Sales Academy at Mount de Sales Academy
851 Orange St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 10, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Bike and Pedestrian Safety and Laws Training - Two Trainings
Join us for a free training on bicycle and pedestrian safety with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office!
Curious about how bicycle and pedestrian crashes are handled, or how we can better protect vulnerable road users? Want to support our local officers in prioritizing bike and pedestrian safety? Then these free training sessions are for you!
