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

There will be many fun family-friendly things to do as well as events for job hunters, book lovers, foodies, and music lovers this week in the heart of Georgia. The Bragg Jam Concert Crawl, along with Bragg Fam and Muddy Mystery Shows, will take place in Downtown Macon this weekend, while multiple, free back-to-school events will help students get all the supplies they need for a successful return to school after the summer break. The following are just a few of the adventurous things to do this week in Middle Georgia.

MONDAY, July 21st

Bliss in the Belltower: Flow at The Belltower Collective (6 p.m.)

The second Bliss in the Belltower: Flow gathering will take place at The Belltower Collective on Monday. This event for creatives will include a grounding yoga flow, free-flow journaling, a guided visualization with The High Priestess Tansy, herbal aromatherapy, and more. Attendees are encouraged bring a journal and cozy clothes. Tickets to Bliss in the Belltower cost $25 online at this link.

    > The Belltower Collective: 2371 Ingleside Avenue, Ste B, Macon

TUESDAY, July 22nd

Back 2 School Bash at Pin Strikes Macon (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

The 2nd annual Back 2 School Bash will offer students free food, school supplies, and giveaways while supplies last. The child must be present to receive school supplies at this event from Pin Strikes Macon and Chrissy’s A-Maysinglee Creations.

    > Pin Strikes Macon: 4318 Sheraton Drive, Macon

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WEDNESDAY, July 23rd

JOB FAIR: 41NBC Job Fair 2025 - Forsyth (10 a.m.)

Employers such as Ace Electric, Academy Sports, River Edge Behavioral Health, and the Department of Juvenile Justice will be seeking employees at the 41NBC Job Fair on Wednesday. Job seekers will receive a free professional digital headshot as well as resume support from the Department of Labor.

    > Monroe County Conference Center: 475 Holiday Circle, Forsyth

BOOKS: July Book Club at Gracies: A Rooftop Bar (5 p.m.)

Middle Georgia Bibliophiles will meet at Gracies: A Rooftop Bar this Wednesday for a book club by Between The Sheets Bookstore. This month’s book club will meet to discuss the “dark hockey romance” novel “Beautiful Venom” by Rina Kent. This unique event is free to attend.

    > Gracies: A Rooftop Bar: 1056 GA-96, Warner Robins

BOOKS: Readers Lounge: Dystopian Edition at Longleaf Distillery (6-9 p.m.)

Macon’s Longleaf Distillery will be hosting a book club as well on Wednesday with readers encouraged to bring their favorite dystopian novels or stories and enjoy reading with a $8 themed cocktail, free coffee or tea, and free bookmarks. Guests can bring a friend to read with or just an appetite for a type of book that some might find too similar to current events.

    > Longleaf Distillery: 664 2nd Street, Macon

THURSDAY, July 24th

MUSIC: Christmas in July with the Macon Pops at Fall Line Brewing Co. (6-8 p.m.)

Macon Pops CEO and Founder Steve Moretti, along with some help from his talented friend, Josh Carson, will entertain the crowd at Fall Line Brewing Co. with some Christmas and beach music this Thursday evening. This event is a “profit-sharing fundraiser” to support this year’s Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular. Patrons can help support the free concert that takes place every December in Downtown Macon by mentioning “Macon Pops” when purchasing food or drinks during the evening. If you would like to donate to support the Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular before this free event, please visit this link.

    > Fall Line Brewing Co.: 565 2nd Street Lane, Macon

Graphic courtesy of Macon Pops

Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop at Fig and Ivy Plant Shop (9 p.m.)

Learn how to make a fantasy-themed Succulent Fairy Garden at this workshop at Fig and Ivy Plant Shop. The Fig and Ivy Plant Shop is a relatively new nursery and gardening store located in the heart of Downtown Macon. Tickets for this creative workshop cost $71.14 on eventbrite.com.

    > Fig and Ivy Plant Shop: 361 2nd Street, Macon

FRIDAY, July 25th

Back to School Market At Houston County Galleria (7/25-7/27) (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Brownbrook Market and Houston County Galleria are hosting the 4th annual Back to School Market from Friday through Sunday this week. Multiple vendors will be selling supplies for Middle Georgia students at the annual event.

> Houston County Galleria: 2922 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins

FOOD: Downtown Eatonton Farmers Market (5 p.m.)

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the new Downtown Eatonton Farmers Market on Friday. This family-friendly event is free to attend.

    > 107 North Madison Avenue, Eatonton

MUSIC: 5ive70 Dueling Piano Bar 1st Annual Bragg Jam Kick Off Party (5 p.m.-2 a.m.)

5ive70 Dueling Piano Bar is announcing its grand opening bash during this weekend while also celebrating the return of Bragg Jam. Guests will hear live music all day from two piano-playing singers (9 p.m.) as well as take part in a 80s and 90s costume party contest (8 p.m.), receive freebies from Monster Energy, and enjoy drink specials. There will also be no cover for this weekend to celebrate everyone’s favorite concert crawl.

    > 5ive70 Dueling Piano Bar: 570 Mulberry Street, Macon

MUSIC: Hank Williams Jr. at the Atrium Health Amphitheater (6:30 p.m.)

Hank Williams Jr. (aka Bocephus) will perform at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday evening. Williams has been performing for most of his life, influenced by his famous musician father Hank Williams Sr. He even appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show at the age of 14 to sing songs connected to his father. Tickets to see Hank Williams Jr. perform live can be purchased from ticketmaster.com.

    > Atrium Health Amphitheater: 3657 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon

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

Enjoy a night of baseball as the Macon Bacon take on the Florence Flamingos while celebrating all things country - from bacon to boots. Ticket prices start as low as $15 online at this link.

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

MUSIC: DireWoof at The Society Garden (8-10 p.m.)

Macon’s own Grateful Dead tribute band DireWoof will be paying tribute to the iconic rock band at The Society Garden this Friday night. This band has a loyal following in Macon and is made up of members who can also be found in other popular local bands. There will likely be a cover charge at the gate to help support the musicians.

    > The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

Twisted Toons: A Drag Show at Reboot Retrocade & Bar (9-11 p.m.)

Twisted Toons will see drag performers becoming characters from animation shows like Family Guy and The Simpsons. Diamond X and Yutoya Avazé Leon will host and patrons must be 18 to enter. Patrons 21 and older will receive free entry to Twisted Toons.

    > Reboot Retrocade & Bar: 566 Cherry Street, Macon

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SATURDAY, July 26th

BOOKS: “My Mom is a Dragon” Book Release Party at Between Friends Coffee (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Author Sara H. Fowler will be at Between Friends Coffee to celebrate the release of her latest illustrated children’s book, “My Mom is a Dragon: An Adventure to Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders”. There will be themed specialty beverages and activity sheets for kids at this free book signing event.

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

Graphic courtesy of Author Sara H. Fowler

Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at North Peach Park (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Phi Nu Alpha Military Spouses Sorority, Inc. and Kenida Daniels will host a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway to help students start off on the right foot after the summer break. This back-to-school event is free to attend.

    > North Peach Park: 497 West White Road, Byron

MUSIC: Bragg Jam at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts p.m.)

This year the popular Bragg Fam will take place at Downtown Macon's Otis Redding Center for the Arts! This family-friendly event features craft activities, music, and more. Tickets to Bragg Jam cost $10 per adult (each adult can bring up to four kids) and can be purchased online at this link.

    > Otis Redding Center for the Arts: 436 Cotton Avenue, Macon

MUSIC: Bragg Jam Concert Crawl in Downtown Macon (4:30 p.m.)

The Bragg Jam Concert Crawl returns this year with a long list of talents performing everything from “soul to rock [and] hip hop to Americana.” During this year’s Bragg Jam Concert Crawl, American Aquarium and Susto will be the headliners. More than 20 acts will perform at six venues: Grant’s Lounge, JBA, Serenity Entertainment Complex, Capricorn Studios, Vice Bar, and The Capitol Theatre. Bragg Jam has put together a convenient Spotify playlist of music from the artists who will be performing. Additionally, this year’s Bragg Jam Concert Crawl will include three Muddy Mystery Shows (two on Friday and one on Sunday) where a mystery act will perform at a secret venue. Tickets to the 2025 Bragg Jam Concert Crawl start at $17.47 and they can be purchased online at this link.

    > Various Venues in Downtown Macon

Graphic courtesy of Bragg Jam

Court of Miracles: Renegade Circus at Fresh Produce Records (5-8 p.m.)

Court of Miracle's Renegade Circus is a pop-up silent disco and street party taking place at Fresh Produce Records that will celebrate community, creativity, and connection, according to the organizer. Ths family-friendly event will feature a silent disco and lively music. Wearing circus-themed costumes is highly encouraged at this free, family-friendly Bragg Jam sanctioned event.

    > Fresh Produce Records: 469 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon

SUNDAY, July 27th

FOOD: Bragg Brunch 2025 at Emerson and Plum (12-5 p.m.)

This year’s Bragg Brunch will take place at Emerson and Plum, a wedding and event venue that was formerly the Emerson Ballroom. Bragg Brunch will feature a brunch buffet from Fountain of Juice (12-2 p.m.), a cash bar by Macon Drinks, unlimited mimosas and bloody mary’s, live local music and a DJ set from The Society Event Firm, and a curated vendor market. There are limited tickets for Bragg Brunch 2025 and they can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

    > Emerson at Plum: 543 Plum Street, Macon

FOOD: Tastes of the Islands at Kudzu Seafood Company (2-6 p.m.)

Kudzu chefs Jess Boone and Waikoloa Shedrick will prepare 6 courses of island cuisines paired with specialty rums on Kudzu’s rooftop bar, The Wheelhouse, on Sunday evening. Tastes of the Island costs $200 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance.

    > Kudzu Seafood Company: 512 Poplar Street, Macon

MUSIC: T&T Jazz in the Courtyard at The Douglass Theatre (7-9 p.m.)

2025 Jazz in the Courtyard Finale! Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the last Jazz in the Courtyard of 2025 this Sunday with music from trumpeter Ken Trimmins and saxophonist Alphonso Thomas. Jazz in the Courtyard is a free event presented by the historic The Douglass Theatre.

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

Ken Trimmins performing at The Velvet Note