5-26-2025 10:25am

Adventures in the Heart of Georgia: Things to Do this Week in Macon and Greater Middle Georgia

Nate Weeks Editor

"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming." Pablo Naruda (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This week in the heart of Georgia people will learn ways to use public transportation in Macon during a special event from Bike Walk Macon, hear lots of live music, and enjoy priceless moments with family and friends during Memorial Day celebrations. The following are just a few of the ways to have memorable adventures from May 26th through June 1st.

MONDAY, May 26th

MEMORIAL DAY - Today is a day the country honors U.S. military members who have died in service. Thank you to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

Memorial Day Service at Magnolia Park Cemeteries and Mausoleums (11 a.m.)

Fallen soldiers will be honored during a free Memorial Day Service on Monday. This Memorial Day event is open to the public.

> Magnolia Park Cemeteries and Mausoleums: 205 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins

TUESDAY, May 27th

Government Tuesdays at Hotel Forty Five’s Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails (5-9 p.m.)

Every Tuesday, Government employees with an employee ID receive 15% off of all food and beverages at Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails. This isn’t necessarily an event that will excite anyone else, but for Government employees it could save a couple of bucks.

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

WEDNESDAY, May 28th

Wellness Yoga Stretch Wednesday at Holistic Health Resources (5-5:45 p.m.)

Holistic Health Resources will offer a gentle, restorative yoga class on Wednesday. Yoga is shown to have a wide range of benefits including increasing flexibility, relieving muscle tension and joint stiffness, and helps decrease stress. Register online for this yoga class at this link.

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

SparkMacon Entrepreneur’s Night at Clark and Clark Law Group, LLC (6-7:30 p.m.)

Spark Macon will host another Entrepreneur Night for small businesses in Macon-Bibb County this Wednesday. These monthly events take place at different locations around the city and this month will take place at Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC, a general practice law firm specializing in areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning and Administration.

> Clark and Clark Law Group: 544 Mulberry Street, Suite 901 D, Macon

THURSDAY, May 29th

Ribbon Cutting at Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare (11 a.m.)

You can celebrate along with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce the opening of Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare this Thursday morning. This new business will offer skilled nursing services, physical rehab, wound and respiratory care, and more.

> Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare: 505 Coliseum Drive, Macon

MUSIC: Jazz and Dinner at Churchills on Cherry (8-10 p.m.)

Saxophonist Alphonso Thomas and pianist Tari Purcell will perform again at Churchill's on Cherry this Thursday. Churchills on Cherry is a cigar lounge in Downtown Macon.

> Churchills On Cherry: 393 2nd Street Lane, Macon

FRIDAY, May 30th

Macon Car Free Day from Bike Walk Macon

Join Bike Walk Macon in the movement to go car free in Macon on Friday by carpooling, taking the bus, biking, or working from home this Friday for Macon Car Free Day. Participants in Macon Car Free Day will meet at Macon Bagels from 8 to 9 a.m. for a breakfast sandwich and cup of joe. Car Free Day pledgers will receive a free hot or iced coffee from Macon Bagels. Then from 11:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., you can jump on a bus for free to meet at the Transfer Station at 200 Cherry Street to ride with other Car Free Day pledgers to Margaritas in Mercer Village. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) will provide free bus rides to all passengers from a bus stop or the Transfer Center on Free Fare Day. Finally, the celebration of this eco-friendly day will take place at Churchill’s on Cherry from 5 to 7 p.m. Take the pledge to take part in Macon Car Free Day and help reduce traffic, lower emissions, improve air quality, and save money online at this link.

> Macon Bagels: 470 Third Street, Macon

> Margaritas in Mercer Village: 1602 Montpelier Avenue, Macon

> Churchill’s on Cherry: 557 Cherry Street, Macon

Fall Line Brewing Co.’s Warped Pour Sour Punchcard Series Weekly Taproom Release (12-1 p.m.)

Fall Line Brewing Co. has a clever take on the Warped Tour traveling rock musical festival that is all about the release of exclusive in house sour brews. The brewery will release one of eight sour beers through July 18th and attendees can win a limited edition Fall Line Warped Pour shirt by completing all 8 punches on a Warped Pour release punchcard.

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

MUSIC: Revelry at Grant’s Lounge (9 p.m.)

It will be time to rock and roll once again at Grant’s Lounge on Friday when Southern rock band Revelry performs on Friday evening. Revelry is a 5 piece band that hails from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tickets to see Revelry in concert cost $10 at the door and $13.92 online at this link.

> Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

MUSIC: Blue with Estimated Principles at The Hummingbird (9:30 p.m.)

The pop punk emo band Blue will return to The Hummingbird to perform once again on Friday. Estimated Principles, an alternative rock band, will be supporting Blue. There will be a $5 cover for this show.

> The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom: 430 Cherry Street, Macon

SATURDAY, May 31st

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Walk (9 a.m.)

A local forester will lead this free walk from the Fringed Campion Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society on Saturday morning. Participants will learn about prescribed burns and how they effect the habitat. The organizers of this event remind participants to dress appropriately for the weather, sun, and bugs and meet in the Alison Lake parking lot.

> Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge: Round Oak

Saturday Pet Patio at Hotel Forty Five (9 a.m.)

Saturday Pet Patio is a new weekly event that combines dogs and tasty food with adoptable dogs as well as chef-crafted dog bowls. Attendees will have a chance to win a $25 gift card with any adoption as well as a chance to support the cause of non-profit Paws in Middle Georgia.

> Hotel Forty Five: 401 Cotton Avenue, Macon

Our Yarn Studio Artisan Market (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

The Our Yarn Studio in Warner Robins will host an outdoor Artisan Market on Saturday that will include a food truck, vendors selling clothing, home decor, gifts, pottery, and more. Our Yarn Studio is a business that sells supplies to knitters, crocheters, and embroiderers.

> Our Yarn Studio: 4993 Russell Parkway, Suite 330, Warner Robins

ROAD TRIP: ATL Spring Market in Piedmont Park (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

The ATL Spring Market celebrates Spring in Piedmont Park with art, crafts, live music, and gourmet treats. This family-friendly event is free to attend.

> Piedmont Park: 1071 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta

Emergency Preparedness Fair at Wesleyan College (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency will be presenting a event to help the Middle Georgia community with emergency preparedness. The fair will include giveaways, safety demos, a chance to meet local first responders, and public safety vehicle tours. The Emergency Preparedness Fair is family-friendly and free to attend.

> Wesleyan College’s Candler Alumnae Center: 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon

“Why Place Matters” with Janisse Ray at the Historic Macon Foundation (10 a.m.)

Writer and naturalist Janisse Ray will give a special Writer Talk on Saturday morning. Ray will speak about developing a deeper “relationship with place” and how that helps build more meaning in your life, according to Historic Macon Foundation. Tickets to hear Ray speak cost $10 online at this link.

> Historic Macon Foundation: 950 Third Street, Macon

MUSIC: Actin A Ruckus II with Actus Reus at JBA (6 p.m.)

GMO Productions presents Actin A Ruckus II with music from metalcore/hardcore band Actus Reus from Atlanta as well as Insomni, Massakrd, Everything You Fear, and with Death of a Capulet opening. This is an 18 and up show and attendees should be prepared to mosh the night away at JBA. Presale tickets to Actin A Ruckus II cost $10 online at this link or $20 at the door.

> JBA: 425 Cherry Street, Macon

MUSIC: Fairly Weathered Friends at Parish on Cherry St. (6:57-10:03 p.m.)

Fairly Weathered Friends will be performing funk folk, rock, and more at Parish on Cherry St. on Saturday evening. There is no cover for this show.

> Parish on Cherry St.: 580 Cherry Street, Macon

SPORTS: Macon Bacon vs. Florence Flamingos - Opening Night at Luther Williams Field (7 p.m.)

Can you hear that sizzle? That means once again the Macon Bacon will be playing on the historic Luther Williams Field for another season for baseball. The Bacon will face off against the Florence Flamingos for the team’s opening night. Tickets to the game start at $15 online at this link.

> Luther Williams Field: 225 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon

MUSIC: Yams Jams presents “Just Friends” at Young America Music Schools (7-9 p.m.)

“Just Friends” will perform at Yams Jams, a celebration of music and food. “The Groovy Chef” will provide catering for this family-friendly event. Tickets cost $10 and you can reserve your tickets in advance by calling (478) 474-4264.

> Young America Music Schools: 6361 Zebulon Road, Macon

MUSIC: Andrew Duhon at Grant’s Lounge (8 p.m.)

Blues and folk influenced singer and songwriter Andrew Duhon will take the stage at historic Grant’s Lounge on Saturday. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 at the door or $13.92 online at this link.

> Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

MUSIC: Edgewood Heavy at The Hummingbird (9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)

Atlanta band Edgewood Heavy will bring their psychedelic rock and modern soul sound to The Hummingbird this Saturday. There will be a cover charge of $5 at the door for this show.

> The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom: 430 Cherry Street, Macon

Edgewood Heavy's music video for their unique song "Electric Eel" was uploaded to YouTube in 2024

MUSIC: Little Wing Experience at Billy’s Clubhouse (9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)

Little Wing Experience will once again be paying tribute to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan on Saturday night. There is never a cover charge at North Macon’s Billy’s Clubhouse.

> Billy’s Clubhouse: 1564 Forest Hill Road, Macon

SUNDAY, June 1st

Marie’s Lounge Boots on the Ground Sunday Brunch (12-6 p.m.)

Middle Georgia cowgirls are invited to pull on their boots and giddy up to Marie’s Lounge on Sunday for Ground Sunday Brunch. Marie’s Lounge is a cocktail bar and lounge that serves tapas. For reservations or for more information, email maries@Marieslounge.com.

> Marie’s Lounge: 4581 Forsyth Road, Macon