Events Happening in Macon: August 7th - August 15th
Friday, August 7th, 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 Allianceat 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 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
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!
