2-03-2025 5:08pm

Fun Things to Do this Week in the Heart of Georgia

Nate Weeks Editor

Sometimes we just need to remember to exhale, as this artwork from Macon's Randy Heart, creator of The Real Parker Cloud (Photographer Nate Weeks)

February has arrived and the weather is surprisingly spring like already. There are lots of interesting and fun things to do this week, including many Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day events, live music and comedy performances, and much, much more. The following are just a few of the adventures to be had this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, February 3rd

Igloo Experience at Hightales Rooftop Bar (1-10 p.m.)

Hightales Rooftop Bar, which is perched several stories up on Downtown Macon’s Hotel Forty Five, is a great place to get a good view of the city. Sometimes though the chilly wind can be bone chilling. The Igloo Experience invites visitors to visit the bar and get a great view of Macon while being shielded from the cold. Igloos are available for rent for $100 for two hours. An exclusive Fall Line food and beer pairing can be purchased as well. Reserve an igloo by calling (478) 216-9910.

> Hightales Rooftop Bar: 401 Cotton Avenue, Macon

TUESDAY, February 4th

Sassy Alpaca Grand Opening on Spring Street (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

The Sassy Alpaca is a store that sells beauty, cosmetic, and personal care items and will be having its Grand Opening celebration this Tuesday. Guests will get a chance to win free giveaways, Valentine bundles, and more. Sassy Alpaca is located next to the Three Countries restaurant.

> Sassy Alpaca: 195 Spring Street, Macon

WEDNESDAY, February 5th

Macon Mayhem Coach’s Show at Fatty’s Pizza (6 p.m.)

The Macon Mayhem’s coaching staff will be interviewed and a few guest speakers will give presentations during the Macon Mayhem’s Coach’s Show on Wednesday. While there will be no questions answered from the crowd at Fatty’s Pizza, you can submit a question to possibly be answered at this link. This event for Mayhem fans is free to attend.

> Fatty’s Pizza: 340 2nd Street, Macon

Galentine’s Night Out at Brass Rack (6 p.m.-12 a.m.)

Galentine’s Day is now a real holiday that celebrates women’s friendship though it was started because of a fictional holiday in the television show Parks and Recreation and takes place on February 13th. The Brass Rack will celebrate the holiday early with a permanent jewelry bar, custom trucker hat bar, drink specials, and more.

> Brass Rack: 2440 Riverside Drive, Macon

THURSDAY, February 6th

Piedmont Macon North Business After Hours (5:30-7 p.m.)

Piedmont Macon North Hospital will host the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s “Heart & Soul Networking Night” this Thursday. This event will celebrate February as Heart Month while promoting networking between “local professionals and community leaders.” Business After Hours is free to attend.

> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

Galentine’s DIY Charm Bar Night at The Vintage Thread (6-8 p.m.)

Downtown Macon’s The Vintage Thread will celebrate Galentine’s Day with a Do It Yourself Charm Bar this Thursday evening. Attendees will receive either a bracelet or necklace, 5 charms, complimentary drinks, and more. There will only be 12 tickets available which cost $40 on The Vintage Thread’s website.

> The Vintage Thread: 504 Second Street, Macon

FRIDAY, February 7th

Sweetheart Market 2025 at Houston County Galleria Mall (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Over 20 vendors will celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sweetheart Market 2025 at the Houston County Galleria Mall. Handmade and unique products, and sweet treats, will be for sale at this event for lovers.

> Houston County Galleria’s Jewelryland: 2922 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins

Gallery West’s 10th Anniversary Celebration (5-9 p.m.)

Gallery West is the home of the photography of Kirk West, whose position as The Allman Brother’s Band touring manager for 25 years allowed him to photograph a variety of famous musicians like ABB as well as Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones, and many more. The anniversary celebration will include fresh food from Grow Restaurant and free beverages. Scott Baston and Headstrings will be entertaining celebrators with live music.

> Gallery West: 447 3rd Street, Macon

Food Trucks and Flannel in Milledgeville (5-9 p.m.)

Milledgeville’s First Friday celebrations will include a Sasquatch and Flannel theme that will likely mean some wild and strange sights around the Old Capitol City. A sighting of the mysterious Bigfoot isn’t out of the question, reportedly. The Georgia College & State University’s Bobcats will also be on hand to celebrate First Friday at this event. The first 200 attendees wearing flannel will receive a free gift and there will be themed photo ops, according to the organizer Milledgeville Main Street. There will also be food trucks, bonfires, live music from Fall Line Rambler, as well as games and activities at this free, family-friendly event.

> 100 Block of South Wayne Street, Milledgeville

February First Friday in Downtown Macon (5-11:45 p.m.)

Downtown Macon will celebrate the first Friday in February with live music, specials at restaurants (like Braddock’s Cask & Table) and bars and shopping retailers (like Daphne’s 525), as well as art gallery openings, and other special events.

The following are a few of the events taking place this First Friday in Downtown Macon:

- The Overlook of First, which is the newest event venue in Downtown Macon, will have its venue open house with guided tours, on free drink, light hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment from musician Blane Dunnam, and more. It is located above Just Tap’d on 1st Street.

- The 567 Center will present the opening of the Pink Poodle Parade Gallery in preparation for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival with light refreshments (5-8 p.m.)

- DJ B3 will be on the turntables spinning a family-friendly “chill set” at Sweet Eleanors (6-8 p.m.)

DJ B3 can also be found performing at JBA's Whiskey Wednesdays

- Dani Carpenter will be performing at Hotel Forty Five’s Loom (7 p.m.)

- Comedian Katt Williams will be performing at the Macon Centreplex (8 p.m. - tickets currently start at $79 plus fees on ticketmaster.com)

- The Milledgeville-based band blue will be playing emo/pop/punk music at The Hummingbird (9:30 p.m. - $5 cover at the door)

> Downtown Macon

Third Street Studio Macon’s First Friday Open Studio (5-8 p.m.)

Third Street Studio, the video and photography studio in Downtown Macon, will be opening its doors for the curious this Friday evening. Guests will get a chance to test out the studio’s equipment and network with other creatives at this free event.

> Third Street Studio: 536 Third Street, Suite 1, Macon

Choral Heritage Festival at The Douglass Theatre (6 p.m.)

The Choral Heritage Festival will celebrate African American composers and be led by Alicia Carner-McDonald. The All Douglass Choir, which will be made up of four Macon high schools (Central, Northeast, Howard, and Rutland) and the Fort Valley University Concert Ensemble will also perform at this free event during African American History Month.

> The Douglass Theatre: 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon

Museum of Arts and Science’s 28th Annual Father-Daughter Dance (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

The Museum of Arts and Science will present another Father-Daughter Dance this Friday night. Guests will get a chance to create special crafts, win door prizes, dance to the music of DJ Laura Starling, and take colorful photographs together with your family. Tickets cost $20.50 each for a father and the first daughter for members and $25.50 for non-members and $5.50 for each additional daughter (plus fees) on eventbrite.com.

> Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon

Galentine’s Day Party at Emerson at Plum (7-11:45 p.m.)

There will be a Galentine’s Day Party at Emerson at Plum on Friday with themed cocktails, a permanent jewelry bar, a custom hat bar, and aesthetics bar, floral class, and a DJ. Tickets to the Galentine’s Day Party cost $10 (plus fees) on eventbrite.com.

> Emerson at Plum: 543 Plum Street, Macon

MUSIC: Collectively: All About Collaborative Piano at Mercer’s Townsend School of Music (7:30 p.m.)

Collectively: All About Collaborative Piano, presented by Dr. Kyung-A Yoo and Dr. R. Timothy McReynolds and a part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series, will introduce Middle Georgia music fans to collaborative piano this Friday. The Townsend’s School of Music collaborative piano students and instrumental students will also perform at this free and open concert.

> Townsend School of Music: 1329 Adams Street, Macon

MUSIC: Drake Milligan at The Capitol Theatre (8 p.m.)

Drake Milligan is not only a singer and songwriter but also an actor. His music style is country traditionalist and he will perform music from album Dallas/Fort Worth as well as from his follow up EP Jukebox Songs. Country singer and guitarist Mary Kate Farmer will be Milligan’s special guest opener for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $28.61 on seetickets.us.

> Capitol Theatre: 382 Second Street, Macon

MUSIC: Justin Cutway and Nathan Garrett at Vice Bar (10 p.m.-1 a.m.)

Local talents Justin Cutway and Nathan Garrett will perform early into Saturday morning at Vice Bar. This music venue/bar is a place where musicians (and sometimes comedians) and music fans meet face to face in an intimate and comfortable environment. There is no cover charge at Vice Bar.

> Vice Bar: 499 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon

SATURDAY, February 8th

Rebuilding Macon Yard Sale (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Rebuilding Macon, Inc. will be having a yard sale from its warehouse on Saturday with doors, light fixtures, flooring, and more. Rebuilding Macon is an organization that seeks to help elderly and disabled, low-income individuals with free repairs to their dwellings.

> 3864 Lake Street, Macon

3rd Annual Downtown Gray Galentine’s Sip & Shop (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

The city of Gray will present its 3rd Annual Galentine’s Sip & Shop this Saturday. The event will include live music, cold beverages, and specials in local businesses like Bass Trading Company.

> Downtown Gray

3rd Annual Kids Only Pop-up at Petals, Flowers & Market (10 a.m.)

This event will feature young artists as well as makers and their artwork and products. The products sold will all be made by kids. The 3rd Annual Kids Only Pop-up encourages kids to showcase their talents as well as learn about business.

> Petals, Flowers & Market: 592 Second Street, Macon

Middle Georgia Literary Festival in Warner Robins (12-4 p.m.)

Middle Georgia Lit Fest returns to Warner Robins on Saturday. Middle Georgia Lit Fest is presented by Between Friends Coffee and Between Friends Publishing, in partnership with the City of Warner Robins and Visit Warner Robins. There will be authors, poets, illustrators, artists, publishers, web designers, podcasters, voice actors, and more as well as vendors selling assorted items that will interest the literary minded. This year the festival has grown and will take place at multiple locations. The Middle Georgia Lit Fest is free and open to the public.

> Between Friends Coffee: 1080 GA Highway 96, Warner Robins

The Society Garden’s Annual Chili Showdown: Taste & Judge (2 p.m.)

The Annual Chili Showdown will include lots of tasty chilis, live music, fires to gather around, and cold adult beverages. Tickets cost $10 and include samples from each proud chili cooker and a chance to vote for the chili champion. Prize awards start at $10 with the Judges Winner receiving $250 in cold hard cash.

> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

MUSIC: Let’s GROOVE with Macon Pops at Emerson at Plum (6:30 p.m.)

The Macon Pops will be holding its annual fundraiser on Saturday at Emerson at Plum. Guests will be treated to a buffet dinner from Kinjo, performances of hit songs from 80’s by the Macon Pops, and an afterparty with a DJ spinning songs from the Me Decade. Individual tickets cost $150 or $1,500 for a table of 10. Reserve your seat or table on the Macon Pop’s website.

> Emerson at Plum: 543 Plum Street, Macon

MUSIC: Rock the 90’s at The Capitol Theatre (8 p.m.)

Rock the 90’s will be performing hits from popular bands in hte 90s like the Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Collective Soul, and others. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets prices start at $20 at The Capitol Theatre’s box office or on seetickets.us (plus fees).

> Capitol Theatre: 382 Second Street, Macon

SUNDAY, February 9th

Fall Line’s Valentine’s Market at Fall Line Brewing Co. (1 p.m.)

If you are searching for the perfect gift for your sweetheart, Fall Line will host its annual Valentine’s Market on Sunday. This event will feature different vendors from around Middle Georgia selling unique items for those seeking gifts for their loved ones. This event is free to attend.

> Fall Line Brewing Co.: 567 Plum Street, Macon

Art Hive at Artspace Macon (2-4 p.m.)

Art Hive is a free event from Minds Eye Connections and Artspace Macon that invites the public to “create and chat”’ while celebrating self love. While this is not a structured workshop, participants are free to bring projects to work on them in an inspiring environment with creative people. Art Hive is a free event.

> Artspace Macon: 2378 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

Sunday Sound Bath Therapy at Macon Healing Arts (2-3 p.m.)

Holistic Healing Resources and Macon Healing Arts’s Sunday sound baths are a way to relax and recharge before another possibly hectic Monday. Space is limited and tickets cost $20 per person at the door. Pre-registration is required to reserve a space.

> Holistic Healing Resources: 120 North Crest Boulevard, Suite C, Macon