Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia: Monday, November 10th through Thursday, November 13th

This week in Middle Georgia, foodies can try over 20 different $12 burgers as part of Macon Burger Week, the curious can attend an evening full of free storytelling in historic Grant's Loung, and lovers of music, trivia, cooking, and more can find lots of fun things to enjoy as well. The following are just a few of the unique (and often free) things to do from October 6th through October 9th in the heart of Georgia.

Dashboard's Bright City Armor and Adornment exhibit, with photographs from local photographers including Matt Odom (pictured) is on display in Downtown Macon's 2nd Street Alley through October 2026 (Photographer Nate Weeks)

MONDAY, November 10th

Macon Burger Week (11/7-11/15) p.m.)

Macon Burger Week started last Friday and runs through this Saturday, November 15th. This year, there are more than 20 participating restaurants serving items like the Spicy Islander Burger (Amici Macon), the Big Dill (Fall Line Brewing Co.), the Sweet Burger Combo (Felicia’s Cake Factory), and the Umami Bomb (Ocmulgee Brewpub). I tried the Umami Bomb on Friday and especially enjoyed the savory taste of the ginger scallion aioli and miso-glazed mushroom as it combined with the Swiss cheese, seven-ounce chuck, and short rib brisket blend burger. Diners can win prizes by getting stamps/points on the Burger Week Passport, as well as vote for which eatery should win the People’s Choice Award. Each Macon Burger Week burger costs $12.

    > Various Macon Restaurants

Cherry Blossom Festival’s 3rd Annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament at River North Country Club (12 p.m.)

This Monday, the Cherry Blossom Festival hosts General Robert and Hope McMahon during the third annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament. Some of the proceeds from this event will help benefit the Georgia Veterans Services Foundation. You can find out more about the Veterans Day Golf Tournament at this link.

    > River North Country Club: 3239 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Historical Marker Dedication Honoring Peyton T. Anderson, Jr. (2 p.m.)

A new Georgia Historical Marker honoring the legacy of newspaper publisher, veteran, and philanthropist Peyton T. Anderson, Jr., will be erected by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce on Monday to celebrate the renovation of the Peyton Anderson Foundation headquarters. This event is free and open to the public.

    > 608 Mulberry Street, Macon

MUSIC: Music Therapy with Joe Palmer at The Hummingbird (9 p.m.-12 a.m.)

Music can be therapeutic, whether you are a musician or just a music fan. Music Therapy with Joe Palmer invites musicians of all skill levels to bring their musical instruments, jam out, and network with other Middle Georgia musicians. Patrons must be 18 years old or older to perform/attend Music Therapy with Joe Palmer, which is free to participate in.

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

TUESDAY, November 11th

GAMING: Open Play Community Chess at the L.H. Williams Recreation Center (4:30-6 p.m.)

Chess coach Brother C. Henderson hosts an Open Play Community Chess club every Tuesday at the L.H. Williams Recreation Center. Playing chess can help improve memory, planning, and problem solving, according to healthline.com. Open Play Community Chess is free and open to the public.

    > L.H. Williams Recreation Center: 325 Pursley Street, Macon

Soundscape at The Florrest (5-7 p.m.)

Soundscape is a sound healing circle held in the magical setting of The Florrest, an expansive 153-acre retreat. This event will be led by Mena Teijeiro, sound healing practitioner, author, and founder of The Florrest. Sound healing is a noninvasive practice that helps participants relax, lower stress, and improve their moods. Tickets to Soundscape start at $35 on The Florrest’s website.

    > The Florrest: 351 Otis Redding Drive, Round Oak

Graphic courtesy of The Florrest

Storytellers Macon presents Defying Gravity at Grant’s Lounge (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

Storytellers Macon hosts another evening of true storytelling on Tuesday evening. The theme that storytellers will weave their tales around will be “Defying Gravity,” or those “moment’s [the storytellers have] lifted [themselves] (or others) above the weight of expectation, fear, or circumstance.” The featured storyteller for the evening will be Middle Georgia 4 Choice’s Julia Adele Callahan. Audience members can also sign up to tell stories beforehand at this link or at the event. This event is not censored so it is recommended for mature audiences. Defying Gravity is free and open to the public.

    > Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

MUSIC: Fabian Concert Series at Fickling Hall (7:30 p.m.)

Music fans can enjoy chamber music from talents like the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings’ Artistic Director Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin) and many more at this Fabian Concert Series concert on Tuesday. Tickets to this musical experience cost $20 for adults online at this link, while students get in free with a student ID.

    > McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall: 1433 Adams Street, Macon

WEDNESDAY, November 12th

Understanding Social Security and Medicare with David Neeley at the Shurling Library (4:30 p.m.)

Financial strategist David Neeley will host a seminar about Social Security, Medicare, and aging well on Wednesday at the Shurling Library. Neeley will discuss legal topics, such as power of attorney and wills, as well as strategies to face head on the complications many face with insurance and financial planning. This educational event is free and open to the public.

    > Shurling Library: 1769 Shurling Drive, Macon

TRIVIA: Trivia Night at Fall Line Brewing Co. and Bob’s Burgers Trivia at The Library Taphouse & Kitchen (7-9 p.m./7:30-8:30 p.m.)

Trivia fans have a non-trivial choice to make on Wednesday night when they have to decide whether to attend the weekly Trivia Night at Fall Line Brewing Co. for the chance to prove you are the smartest (at trivia) in the room or attend Talk Nerdy To Me’s Bob’s Burgers Trivia to celebrate Macon Burger Week. Both trivia events are free and open to the public (and both venues have their own $12 burger entries in this year’s Macon Burger Week).

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

    > The Library Taphouse & Kitchen: 1530 Mercer University Drive, Macon

THURSDAY, November 13th

Bicentennial Park Ribbon Cutting (5-5:30 p.m.)

There will be a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony and press conference this Thursday at Bicentennial Park in Macon. Bicentennial Park is the signature initiative of the Macon200 bicentennial celebration and includes lots of green space, large-scale public art, and a regulation-sized stickball field honoring the many Native Americans who once played and lived throughout Middle Georgia. The Bicentennial Park Ribbon Cutting ceremony is free and open to the public.

    > Bicentennial Park: 271 Clinton Street, Macon

Graphic courtesy of Macon200

BIKING: Cranksgiving with Bike Tech (6-8 p.m.)

Bike Walk Macon and Bike Tech will present Macon Bike Party's Cranksgiving Ride on Thursday evening. This unique bike riding event also serves as a food drive that benefits the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Attendees are asked to bring 5 dry or canned goods to donate to families in need during this holiday season, which is more difficult for many this year due to the ongoing government shutdown. The bike party starts at Bike Tech Macon and ends with an optional afterparty at Downtown Macon’s The Rose Room. Helmets are required to participate in Cranksgiving, which is free and open to the public.

    > Bike Tech Macon: 919 2nd Street, Macon

The Art of Letting Go: A Trauma-Informed Journey Through the Metal Element at Artspace Macon (6-8 p.m.)

This Thursday, a unique workshop will take place at Artspace Macon that is meant to help attendees heal their nervous systems while practicing Qigong, making art, and more. Attendees must be 18 years old or older. This trauma-informed workshop will be led by Brandy Mohn, LCSW and Expressive Arts Therapist. The Art of Letting Go cost $40 per person online at this link, with all supplies provided.

    > Artspace Macon: 2378 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

The Cookbook Club - November Holiday Edition at Bear’s Books (6 p.m.)

Bear’s Books and MD Exchange are teaming up to present this unique event that combines a chance to taste new recipes from Preppy Kitchen Super Easy at a potluck, swap favorite kitchen utensils with other chefs, and learn the secrets of making your holiday events even more memorable. Participants will sign up and register then stop by Bear’s Books to pick up a recipe for a meal to bring to the potluck. Tickets to this session of The Cookbook Club cost $10 online at this link.

    > Bear’s Books: 2378 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

Graphic courtesy of Bear's Books

Did we miss an event you are excited about? Leave a comment below to let others know about other fun and interesting events taking place this week in Middle Georgia.