10-26-2026 6:34am

Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (10/26-10/29)

Nate Weeks Editor

Dancers from the Holy Cross Youth Troupe entertained attendees at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church's annual Green Festival this past weekend (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The adventurous can hear live folk music from California's The Riverside, attend free classical music concerts, visit the Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane, and much more this week. Multiple events invite attendees to put on their creative Halloween outfits to make their outings even more interesting. The following are just a few of the unique, fun, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, October 26th

>> MUSIC: The Riverside in Concert at Longleaf Distilling Co. in Macon (6 p.m.)

The Riverside, a folk string trio that originated in sunny Southern California, will perform at the grand opening of The Inner Room, Paloma & Fig’s new studio/storefront/gathering space on Monday. Doors open at 5:30, and dinner and the concert start at 6 p.m. for this 18-and-up event. Tickets to this grand opening event include dinner and a cash bar for $42.33 on eventbrite.com.

> Longleaf Distilling Co.: 664 2nd Street, Macon

The Riverside will perform in celebration of the opening of The Inner Room this Monday

>> YOGA: Full Moon Yoga & Fire Ceremony 2026 Finale on Coleman Hill in Macon (6 p.m.)

Wild Heart Yoga's Amber Pierce presents a unique yoga event on top of Downtown Macon's Coleman Hill under the full moon on Monday evening. This Full Moon Yoga & Fire Ceremony will be the finale event for 2026 and will celebrate Pierce's 10-year journey as a yoga teacher. The Full Moon Yoga & Fire Ceremony is donation-based and includes a fundraiser for Wellness Hug, a fire ceremony, an all-levels yoga class, and more.

> Coleman Hill: 285 Spring Street, Macon

TUESDAY, October 27th

>> MUSIC: Kyung-A Yoo - BeautyFull Collaboration: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the McCorkle Music Building in Macon (7:30 p.m.)

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the McCorkle Music Building with music by Poulenc, Saint-Saens, Mozart, and more performed by Professor Dr. Kyung-A Yoo along with two other pianists, Nicholas Zehao Bai and Chenny Gan. This concert event is made possible by the Joan Stockstill Center for Keyboard Studies and is free and open to the public.

> McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall: 1329 Adams Street, Macon

WEDNESDAY, October 28th

>> UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT: Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane at Vice Bar in Macon (10/28-10/29) (4 p.m.)

Downtown Macon’s Vice Bar will be transformed into the Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane this Wednesday and Thursday. Guests will hear poetry, listen to live music, experience theatrical performances, watch belly dancing, and see thrilling fire performances. Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane is presented by Angel-Headed Press & Productions and Storytellers Macon. There is no cover charge for this unique event.

> Vice Bar: 499 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon

>> BINGO: Cam’s Plants at Ingleside Village presents Plant Bing at The Society Garden in Macon (5:30-7:15 p.m.)

Cam’s Plants returns to The Society Garden on Wednesday night for a Halloween-themed evening of Plant Bingo. Attendees will get a chance to win beautiful, healthy plants during 10 rounds of bingo and take part in a Halloween costume contest where the prize is a rare plant. Check in starts at 5:30 p.m. and the games start at 6:15 p.m. Tickets to Plant Bingo cost $35 on Cam’s Plant’s website.

> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

>> FUN FOR ADULTS: Downtown Macon Ghostbusters Bar Crawl in Macon (6 p.m.)

The Downtown Macon Ghostbusters Bar Crawl will have participants hunting ghosts at bars and restaurants on Wednesday evening. This unique bar crawl starts at Fall Line Brewing Co. and ends at JBA for the official Ghostbusters Bar Crawl after-party. Tickets to this 21 and up event cost $14.67 and include a Ghostbusters proton pack, a Ghost Neutralizer shot, a chance to win $100 in gift cards for Downtown Macon’s businesses, and more.

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

THURSDAY, October 29th

>> MUSIC: Karaoke Thursdays at Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins (10 p.m.)

Songbirds in need for a late-night karaoke session will meet at Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins this Thursday. The talented Blessed B33ZY hosts Karaoke Thursdays. Friends of the HILL offer free entry until 10 p.m. and a $10 cover after this 21 and up event.

> Friends on the HILL: 104 Westcliff Boulevard, Warner Robins

>> MUSIC: Macon Youth Symphony Orchestra String Orchestra Concert at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Macon (7-8 p.m.)

The Macon Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its season opening orchestra concert at historic St. Joseph Catholic Church this Thursday evening. The youth orchestra will be presenting works by Telemann, Mozart, Grieg, and Mahler. Admission is free to this family-friendly concert.

> St. Joseph Catholic Church: 830 Poplar Street, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

>> FRIDAY, October 30th through SUNDAY, November 1st: FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: Disney on Ice presents Magic of Family at the Macon Coliseum (10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.): Disney on Ice returns to the Macon Coliseum for several performances this weekend. Attendees will enjoy impressive performances on the ice from larger-than-life Disney characters from hit movies like Encanto and Frozen. Tickets to Disney on Ice’s Magic of Family start at $25.45 online. (200 Coliseum Drive, Macon)

>> FRIDAY, October 30th: FOOD: Hot Glass Supper at stARTup Studios in Macon (5:30-7:30 p.m.): Attend an extremely unique dining entertainment experiences in Middle Georgia at stARTup Studios during Hot Glass Supper next Friday. Hot Glass Supper features fine dining and food prepared using molten glass in a working glassblowing studio. Early bird tickets to Hot Glass Supper cost $125 on fareharbor.c om. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

>> SATURDAY, October 31st: Screening of Hocus Pocus at The Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon (7 p.m.): The Sanderson sisters will terrify and entertain attendees at the screening of Hocus Pocus this Saturday at the Grand Opera House in Downtown Macon. This event is part of The Piedmont Grand Opera House’s 2026-2027 Movie Series. Tickets to this family-friendly screening start at $8.81 on tixr.com. (651 Mulberry Street, Macon)

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