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

February is starting off cold, but there are plenty of unique events to warm up with this week. During the first half of this week, the adventurous can seek some eye relief from the computer/phone screens in their lives at Sweet Eleanor's ANALOG, or attend an art exhibit featuring the art of the talented Mary-Frances Burt, or attend a Macon Mayhem hockey game. The following are just a few of the family-friendly, interesting, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, February 2nd

  >> Trivia with Brenda at Chick-fil-A in Forsyth (6-7 p.m.)

Trivia with Brenda takes place every Monday night at Chick-fil-A in Forsyth. This family-friendly trivia event includes prizes.

COST: $0

    > Chick-fil-A: 101 Industrial Park Road, Forsyth

TUESDAY, February 3rd

  >> ANALOG: A Device-Free Event at Sweet Eleanor’s (5-7 p.m.)

ANALOG Tuesdays is a unique event from Sweet Eleanor’s that invites you to remove whatever screen your face is usually stuck to for a few hours of fun with others. The theme for Tuesday’s ANALOG is Game Night Kickoff. Patrons are invited to bring their favorite board and card games or borrow Sweet Eleanor’s. There are plenty of sweet treats and tasty drinks to enjoy while you take a break from your screens.

COST: $0

    > Sweet Eleanor’s: 530 Poplar Street, Macon

  >> Cupid’s Glow-Up at Switch Macon (6 p.m.)

Allure Aesthetics of Gray and Macon SparX & Jewelry Bar present Cupid’s Glow-Up this Tuesday at Switch Macon. Attendees will enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne and access to Switch Macon’s full drink menu while browsing Allure Aesthetics’ discounted aesthetic services and products, permanent jewelry by Macon Sparx, and romantic apparel and adult novelties from Sweet Henni’s.

COST: $0

    > Switch Macon: 470 First Street, Macon

WEDNESDAY, February 4th

  >> Ribbon Cutting: Sugar Creek Apartments (11 a.m.)

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate the opening of Sugar Creek Apartments with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Sugar Creek Apartments is a senior and family community that has 80 units ranging from 881 to 1,341 square feet with LED lighting, outdoor patios, and an energy star rated appliance package.

COST: $0

    > Sugar Creek Apartments: 600 Lamar Road North, Macon

Graphic courtesy of Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

THURSDAY, February 5th

  >> ART: Mary-Frances Burt’s “Poured Out” Exhibit at Macon Arts Alliance (4 p.m.)

Macon Arts Alliance will present the opening of its February exhibit, “Poured Out,” on Tuesday. This exhibit features the artwork of multimedia artist Mary-Frances Burt, who has created more than 1,000 book covers as well as a variety of other drawings and paintings during her career. The artwork in “Poured Out” is inspired by Burt’s meditation, physical movement, and painting while using recycled material. She will give an artist talk during this family-friendly event.

COST: $0

    > Macon Arts Alliance: 486 Poplar Street, Macon

  >> HOCKEY: Macon Mayhem vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers for Thirsty Thursday at the Macon Coliseum (7 p.m.)

Enjoy an evening of professional hockey while taking advantage of drink specials during Thirsty Thursday as the Macon Mayhem and the Ice Flyers face off on the ice this Thursday evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the puck drops at 7 p.m.

COST: $17.35+

    > Macon Coliseum: 200 Coliseum Drive, Macon

  >> MUSIC: Seraph Brass in McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall (7:30 p.m.)

Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music will present Seraph Brass, a part of the school’s Jubilee Artists Series. Seraph Brass is a showcase of the talents of women brass players and players from marginalized groups. This is the 11th season of Seraph Brass, which was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden.

COST: $7/Free with Student ID

    > McCorkle Music Building: 1433 Adams Street, Macon

Seraph Brass performing Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2", arranged by Jeff Luke

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

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.