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Adventures in the Heart of Georgia: Things to Do this Weekend in Macon and Greater Middle Georgia
Nate Weeks
Editor
As January closes and February begins, the adventurous can explore creativity, music, and community connection through a wide range of events in Middle Georgia. This weekend, the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia debuts "Works on Black," while Theatre Macon and Macon Little Theatre both open productions exploring characters caught between worlds, one in a fantasy novel, the other on a mysterious island. From hardcore bands at Reverb Room to Noah Guthrie's intimate listening room experience, the weekend also offers musical diversity across genres and venues. The following are just a few of the creative, engaging, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.
Beautiful High Falls State Park is home to the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta (Photographer Nate Weeks)FRIDAY, January 30th
>> ART: Opening Reception of “Works on Black” Art Exhibit at Rigby’s Conference Center (4-6 p.m.)
This Friday, the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia debuts “Works on Black” Rigby's Conference Center. The artworks in this exhibition are unified by the expressive use of black as a foundation. According to the organizers, this milestone event showcases local artists' creativity, contrast, and artistic vision across various styles and media. The Fine Arts Society of Middle Georgia welcomes community members of all ages for an evening of art and conversation at this opening reception.
COST: $0
> Rigby’s Conference Center: 2001-A Karl Drive, Warner Robins
>> MUSIC: No Grave, Sanguine Bond, Axero, and Forget Your Name at Reverb Room (6 p.m.)
Reverb Room hosts an all-ages hardcore and metal showcase featuring headliners No Grave and Sanguine Bond with local support from Axero and Forget Your Name on Friday evening. No Grave brings metallic hardcore credentials from southern Ohio with ex-members of Terror and Blood Has Been Shed, while Sanguine Bond delivers thrash and hardcore with members from Georgia and South Carolina, according to organizers. The lineup represents the diversity of heavy music across the Southeast, from Atlanta's hardcore/beatdown scene to Newnan's metalcore community.
COST: $10 online/$15 day of show
> Reverb Room: 1758 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins
>> THEATRE: “Between The Lines, Jr.” at Theatre Macon (1/29-2/1) (8 p.m.)
Theatre Macon presents "Between the Lines Jr.," a musical with music and lyrics by Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel based on the book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. Delilah is an outsider who finds comfort in her favorite book with the handsome Prince Oliver, until fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways. According to the production's description, the empowering musical speaks to anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world.
COST: $15 Students (to 23 years old)/$20 Military/$25 Seniors (60 years old and up/$30 Adults on Theatre Macon's website
> Theatre Macon: 438 Cherry Street, Macon
THEATRE: Agatha’s Christie’s “And Then There Were None” at Macon Little Theatre (1/30-2/8) (8 p.m.)
Macon Little Theatre opens its performance of Agatha Christie's classic mystery "And Then There Were None," for a two-week run on Friday. “And Then There Were None” tells the tale of ten strangers who find themselves lured to a secluded island where they begin disappearing one by one, making for a thrilling whodunit. The production showcases Christie's mastery of suspense, intrigue, and shocking twists that keep audiences guessing until the final moment.
COST: $17 Students (to 23 years old)/$22 Military/$22 Seniors (60 years old and up/$27 Adults on Macon Little Theatre's website
> Macon Little Theatre: 438 Cherry Street, Macon
>> MUSIC: Noah Guthrie (GLEE/America’s Got Talent) at The Den (8-10 p.m.)
The Den hosts an intimate listening room experience with Noah Guthrie, known for his work as a GLEE cast member and America's Got Talent alumnus. The singer-songwriter brings his talents to Forsyth's cozy venue for a stripped-down performance on Friday night. Limited seating creates a cozy atmosphere for the two-hour show.
COST: $15 online/day of show
> The Den: 84 East Johnston Street, Forsyth
>> MUSIC: Eddie 9V with Nether Hour at Grant’s Lounge (9 p.m.)
Eddie 9V brings his fresh take on Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk to Grant's Lounge to start this weekend. His 2022 album "Capricorn" reached number one on the charts. His latest album "Saratoga," written with brother Lane Kelly, showcases evolving songwriting that blends vintage soul with rapid-fire lyricism, featuring everything from disco-tinged harmonies to a brass-heavy cover of Mac DeMarco's "Chamber of Reflection."
> Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon
Eddie 9V released his cover of Mac Demarco’s “Chamber of Reflection” two years ago
>> MUSIC: Spleenbreaker at The Hummingbird (9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Downtown Macon’s Hummingbird welcomes French rock band Spleenbreaker on Friday evening as they tour the United States. The international act brings their sound from across the Atlantic for an evening of music starting at 9:30 p.m. The show offers Middle Georgia audiences a chance to experience European rock at an accessible price point.
COST: $5 at the gate
> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> MUSIC: Blessed B33ZY Single Release Party at Friends on the HILL (10 p.m.)
DJ Blessed B33ZY celebrates the release of his new single "I Know You Want It" featuring Shay Lyrique at Friends on the HILL late Friday night. Attendees can buy merchandise, chomp down on tasty food, and listen to music celebrating the Blessed B33ZY’s latest release.
COST: $0
> American Legion Post 3: 5530 Thomaston Road, Macon
SATURDAY, January 31st
>> BOOKS: Book Signing by Johnnie M. Goolsby, Harold Chapman Jr., and Lee A. Wright at Gottwalls Books (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Gottwalls Books hosts a triple book signing featuring local authors Johnnie M. Goolsby, Harold Chapman Jr., and Lee A. Wright. The two-hour event provides opportunities to meet the writers, discuss their work, and have books signed. The casual format allows readers to drop in at their convenience during the signing window.
COST: $0
> Gottwals Books: 2834 Riverside Drive, Macon
>> PLANTS: Grand Opening of Cam’s Plants at Ingleside Village (11 a.m.)
Cam's Plants opens in Ingleside Village this Saturday with a full day of shopping, specials, and door prizes. The first 15 customers with purchase receive a free plant, while all shoppers enjoy 10% off the entire store throughout the day. According to the organizers, door prizes include a Monstera White Monster, a $20 gift card, and a bag of chunky aroid mix, while the curated selection ranges from rare specimens to beginner-friendly houseplants alongside pots, accessories, and growing supplies.
COST: $0
> Cam’s Plants at Ingleside Village: 2320 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> Mimosa’s and Mansplaining: The Valentines Birdhouse Edition at Switch Macon (12-3 p.m.)
Switch Macon hosts "Mimosas and Mansplaining: The Valentines Birdhouse Edition," combining bottomless mimosas with a DIY craft project. Tickets include one hour of bottomless mimosas from noon to 1 p.m., while Valentine's cocktails remain available for purchase throughout the three-hour event. Host Justin guides participants through building and painting their own birdhouses in what the organizers playfully describe as an afternoon of laughs, learning, and DIY magic.
COST: $53+
> Switch Macon: 470 1st Street, Macon
Graphic courtesy of Switch Macon>> Entrust: Intention Setting Yoga and Vision Board Party at Wellness Hug (1:30 p.m.)
Wellness Hug hosts a four-hour intention-setting yoga and vision board party welcoming the new year this Saturday afternoon. All materials are provided for in-person attendees, with a virtual participation option also available. According to the organizers, no prior yoga or artistic experience is necessary—participants need only bring their energy, vision, and intention to this combination of mindful movement and creative goal-setting. Call Wellness Hug for more information at (478) 569-6060.
COST: $25
> Wellness Hug: 476 Third Street, Suite 2, Macon
>> Valentine’s Mini Photoshoots at Little Sweeties Cakery (2-4 p.m.)
Little Sweeties Cakery hosts Valentine's mini photoshoots on Saturday, capturing families in a dreamy setting with sweet treats available for purchase. The sessions offer timeless, love-filled photos perfect for Valentine's Day cards or keepsakes, accommodating either children alone or entire families. Limited spots ensure an intimate experience for each family during the two-hour event window.
COST: $75 with a $25 retainer
> Little Sweeties Cakery: 585 Carl Vinson Parkway, Ste 400, Warner Robins
>> ART: Corks & Canvas at The 567 Center for Renewal (7-9:30 p.m.)
The 567 Center for Renewal hosts Corks & Canvas, a beginner-friendly painting workshop where participants learn to recreate a beautiful painting while socializing with friends, on Saturday night. No experience is required, and participants bring their own beverages to enjoy during the two-and-a-half-hour class. Molly Fox leads the January 31st session, teaching attendees how to paint a colorful bouquet.
COST: $30 (includes all materials)
> The 567 Center for Renewal: 470 1st Street, Macon
>> MUSIC: Ain’t Sisters at Grant’s Lounge (9 p.m.)
Grant's Lounge welcomes Ain't Sisters for an evening of live music. The band's versatility is colorfully described by the venue as being able to handle everything from wedding ceremonies to Waffle House parking lot confrontations. The playful description suggests a dynamic range and energetic performance style.
COST: $15 at the door
> Grant’s Lounge: 576. Poplar Street, Macon
The Ain't Sisters performing the song "Heart Attack."
SUNDAY, February 1st
>> ART: Shape of Grief Workshop at Artspace Macon (1-3 p.m.)
Artspace Macon offers a Shape of Grief Workshop facilitated by Amelia Torres-Young, a holistic coach and end-of-life doula apprentice. According to the organizers, the workshop honors grief as a natural response to love, inviting participants to explore how grief takes shape emotionally, symbolically, and creatively through art-making, reflection, and gentle facilitation in a safe environment. Rather than focusing on fixing or moving through grief, the workshop emphasizes curiosity, expression, and presence with whatever arises. A wide range of art supplies is provided, including paint, pastels, markers, collage materials, and symbolic items like fabric and found imagery, though participants are welcome to bring personal materials.
COST: $45 (includes all supplies)
> Artspace Macon: 2378 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> NATURE: February Nature Day at Amerson River Park (3-4 p.m.)
Amerson River Park hosts February Nature Day featuring the StoryWalk and a pine cone bird feeder craft. This month's story, "Hiking Day" by Anne Rockwell and Lizzie Rockwell, celebrates a young girl's first mountain hike where she encounters everything from friendly toads to prickly porcupines before reaching the summit. After reading the story along the trail, children create pine cone bird feeders to take home.
COST: $0
> Amerson River Park: 2551 North Pierce Circle, Macon
>> Beer Talks at Ocmulgee Brewhub (6 p.m.)
Ocmulgee Brewpub hosts Beer Talks on the first Sunday of every month, combining conversation about faith and current events with craft beer. Members of Highland Hills Baptist Church facilitate discussions drawn from pubtheology.com, with February's question exploring what constitutes the civil rights issue of our day and its significance to people of faith. The monthly gathering welcomes all community members regardless of religious background.
COST: $0
> Ocmulgee Brewpub: 484 2nd Street, Macon
NOTABLE EVENTS NEXT WEEK:
Thursday, 4 p.m. - Poured Out features the multimedia artwork of Mary-Frances Burt at the Macon Arts Alliance
Friday, 5-11:45 p.m. - First Friday in Downtown Macon - Restaurant/retail specials, live music at various businesses (Bear’s Books, The Bohemian Den, Rabbit Hole, Pink Poodle Parade at the 567 (5-8 p.m.), McEachern will open Brittany Coburn’s Guilty Pleasures (6-8 p.m.), Gallery West will celebrate its 11th anniversary (5-9 p.m.), and a rare chance to see the inside of the historic Bibb Theatre (5-7 p.m.)
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Middle GA Lit Fest - Meet authors, shop vendors, and relive your school book fair memories at this free event at the North Houston Sports Complex in Warner Robins. - 6:30 p.m. - Love Is All You Need: Macon Pops Annual Fundraiser at Fall Line Station - 60’s-inspired fundraising concert.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - Fall Line’s Valentine’s Market - Make a bouquet, a Valentine card, and much more as well as shop vendors selling vintage clothing, baked goods, and more.
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.
