Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (6/29-7/2)

This week features a wide range of unique events for sports fans, yoga practitioners, lovers of trivia, and many more. The weather forecast for this week includes high temperatures in the 90s each day, but there are plenty of events taking place in air-conditioned venues, including

the America 250 Patriotic Concert on Thursday, which ends with an Ice Cream Social. The following events are just a few of the interesting, patriotic, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, June 29th

  >> SOCCER: FIFA World Cup Watch Party at Ocmulgee Brewpub in Macon (1-11 p.m.)

Soccer fans can watch the World Cup at Downtown Macon’s Ocmulgee Brewpub through July 19th. The brewery and restaurant have even brewed a specialty beer for the occasion. Patrons can enter for a chance to win a FIFA swag prize pack every time they come to watch the games. There is no cover for this event.

    > Ocmulgee Brewpub: 482 2nd Street, Macon

  >> BASEBALL: Macon Bacon vs. Florence Flamingos at Luther Williams Park in Macon (7 p.m.)

Baseball fans have several chances to attend Macon Bacon games this week, including on Monday, Thursday (Allman Brothers Night/Happy Hour), and Saturday (Star Wars Night/America’s Celebration and Fireworks). Macon Bacon’s opponent will be the Florence Flamingos on Monday and Saturday, and Lexington County on Thursday. The Florence Flamingos, much like the Macon Bacon, are known for their amusing antics on the field. Individual tickets for either game start at $15 and can be purchased online at this link, while full season packages and more can be purchased here.

    > Luther Williams Field: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon

The Macon Bacon will be sizzling this week as they play 6 games, both in Macon and several other states (Photographer Nate Weeks)

  >> YOGA: Full Moon Yoga and Fire Ceremony on Coleman Hill in Macon (7-8:15 p.m.)

Wellness Hug and Wild Heart Yoga’s Amber Pierce will lead a yoga class, with a freeing fire ceremony, on Downtown Macon’s Coleman Hill this Monday. This all-levels yoga class is also a fundraiser for the non-profit yoga studio Wellness Hug. The Full Moon Yoga and Fire Ceremony is donation-based and is open to the public.

    > Coleman Hill: 285 Spring Street, Macon

TUESDAY, June 30th

  >> ART: The Art of Kinusaiga at The 1823 Artisan Guild in Forsyth (6 p.m.)

Kinusaiga involves the creation of beautiful designs using scrap fabric without any sewing required, and The 1823 Artisan Guild is offering a workshop about this art form on Tuesday. The 1823 Artisan Guild was founded in 2018 and offers educational activities including lectures, tours, classes, workshops, and exhibits. Tickets to The Art of Kinusaiga cost $20 for members and teachers, and $25 for non-members, online at this link.

    > The 1823 Artisan Guild: 30 East Main Street, Forsyth

  >> TRIVIA: Merica 250 Pop Culture Trivia with Talk Nerdy to Me at The Brick in Macon (7 p.m.)

Trivia lovers can celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a trivia competition hosted by Talk Nerdy to Me on Tuesday. Expect to be quizzed on “the good, the bad, and the funniest moments” in our country’s pop culture history. There is no charge to compete in Merica 250 Pop Culture Trivia.

    > The Brick Macon: 1305 Hardeman Avenue, Macon

WEDNESDAY, July 1st

  >> STEAM Labs: Let’s Go Fly a Kite at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon (2:30-4 p.m.)

Learn why kites fly and get a chance to either decorate a preassembled kite (Level 1), assemble and decorate precut materials to make a kite (Level 2), or cut, assemble, and decorate materials to create a kite (Level 2) at Let’s Go Fly a Kite at the Museum of Arts and Sciences this Wednesday. This event is designed for all ages, so everyone from children to grandparents can take part. Tickets to Let’s Go Fly a Kite cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link.

    > Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon

Kites have entertained and enthralled people ever since they were invented in 5th Century China (Photographer Nate Weeks)

THURSDAY, July 2nd

  >> Float to the Finish at Washington Memorial Library in Macon (10:30 a.m.)

Patrons at the historic Washington Memorial Library can celebrate the halfway point of Summer Reading on Thursday morning. The celebration will include tasty root beer floats and live music from Green Grass Green. This family-friendly event is free to attend.

    > Washington Memorial Library: 1180 Washington Avenue, Macon

  >> The Great Tiki Crawl in Macon (6 p.m.)

This unusual bar crawl will feature a mission that asks patrons of several Downtown Macon businesses to gather clothing items stolen from them by a mischievous monkey while enjoying tiki-themed drinks along the way. Participants will start at Fall Line Brewing, and then visit Longleaf Distillery, Just Tap’d, Reboot, JBA, Ocmulgee Brewpub, and Cashman’s Pub to gather 7 tiki clothing items to complete your outfit. This rain or shine event’s tickets are non-refundable, and cost $14.67 online at this link.

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

  >> MUSIC: America 250 Patriotic Concert with the Middle Georgia Concert Band at Peach County High School in Fort Valley (7:30 p.m.)

The Middle Georgia Concert Band will perform patriotic music in Peach County High School’s auditorium this Thursday to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. After the concert, attendees will get a chance to take part in an Ice Cream Social. Admission is free to this family-friendly event (although donations are appreciated).

    > Peach County High School: 3665 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley

  >> Love Island Watch Party at Bearfoot Tavern in Macon (8:30-10:30 p.m.)

Find out which Islander survives elimination in Bearfoot Tavern’s private dining room on Thursday night. This watch party will include a signature cocktail, a custom commemorative koozie, and Love Island Bingo, according to Bearfoot Tavern. Tickets to the Love Island Watch Party cost $15 online (plus fees) at this link.

    > Bearfoot Tavern: 468 2nd Street, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

  >> FRIDAY, July 3rd: First Friday in Downtown Macon: Celebrate the first Friday of July with live music, an art crawl, special events, specials at retailers and restaurants, and more this Friday. (Downtown Macon)

  >> SATURDAY, July 4th: Fourth of July Celebrations: This Saturday, Middle Georgian’s can celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in cities across our region, including at historic locations like the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site.

The national flag of the United States will be proudly flown all around the country to celebrate Independence Day this Saturday (Photographer Nate Weeks)

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