Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (11/2-11/5)

This week's adventures include the return of Macon Fashion Week with special events for fashion lovers at multiple locations,  a night of comedy at stARTup Studios, trivia at Friends on the HILL, and much more. The following are just a few of the unique, interesting, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, November 2nd

  >> Macon Fashion Week 2026 (11/2-11/7): From Pathways to Runways at Tubman Museum in Macon (6 p.m.)

Macon Fashion Week (MFW) kicks off on Monday with From Pathways to Runways at the Tubman African American Museum. MFW is presented by Macon Magazine in partnership with Wesleyan College. Monday’s MFW special event features a runway presentation from Bibb County School District students. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. After this event, Macon Fashion Week continues through Saturday, November 7th, with events at Andalusia, the Wesleyan College Leadership Lab, Theatre Macon, the Macon Arts Alliance, Loom at Hotel Forty Five, The Shoppes at River Crossing, and on Downtown Macon’s Poplar Street, where the exciting MFW Urban Runway takes place on Friday. MFW programs are complimentary, but you can purchase VIP tickets for $100 online to secure front-row seats, a complimentary Fashion Love Hangover brunch, an MFW T-shirt, and more.

    > Tubman African American Museum: 310 Cherry Street, Macon

Macon Fashion Week will feature special events every day through Saturday (Graphic courtesy of Macon Fashion Week)

TUESDAY, November 3rd

  >> ART: Glaze Your Own Pottery at stARTup Studios in Macon (2:30-6:30 p.m.)

Visitors to Downtown Macon’s stARTup Studios can glaze their own pottery this Tuesday. stARTup provides the supplies, including a wide range of glazes and help from the knowledgeable staff, for a unique artistic experience. Guests under 18 years old must bring a parent or guardian. Tickets to this event cost $30 on stARTup Studios’ website.

    > stARTup Studios: 1055 Riverside Drive, Macon

  >> TRIVIA: Trivia with Giff at Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins (8-10 p.m.)

Friends of the HILL presents Trivia with Giff every Tuesday where you can compete against friends and other Middle Georgians in a friendly game of facts. Signup starts at 8 p.m. and the game begins at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge for Trivia with Giff.

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

WEDNESDAY, November 4th

  >> ART/SCIENCE: Art of Science: The Ancient Art of Batiks at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon (7-8:30 p.m.)

The Museum of Arts and Sciences Lecture Performance Series, The Art of Science, continues on Wednesday with The Ancient Art of Batiks. Batik is a way to dye using wax to create textured patterns on fabric, according to Wikipedia. Artist Mary Edna Fraser will present her impressive artwork “Above, Between, Below,” which is made of large-scale batiks on silk that the museum says depicts “perspectives of space, earth, and deep sea.” Tickets to this interesting educational event cost $5 at the door and are free for museum members.

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

The art of batik has been practised since ancient times in places like Egypt, China, and India (Graphic courtesy of the Museum of Arts and Sciences)

  >> MUSIC: Karaoke and Bike Night at 20’s Pub in Macon (7-8:30 p.m.)

20’s Pub invites Middle Georgia residents to Bike Night on Wednesday for food and drink specials, karaoke, and lots of beautiful motorcycles to admire. There is no cover for this event.

    > 20’s Pub: 3200 Northside Drive, Macon

  >> COMEDY: Off the Rails Comedy Night Open Mic at stARTup Studios in Macon (8:30-10:30 p.m.)

Off the Rails Comedy Open Mic returns to stARTup Studios on Wednesday. Host Brock Savage will keep the comedy flowing as comedians of all skill levels bravely perform comedy sets during this open mic. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the jokes start at 9 p.m. The Off the Rails Comedy Night Open Mic is free to attend.

    > stARTup Studios: 1055 Riverside Drive, Macon

THURSDAY, November 5th

  >> GARDENING: Garden Smarter with Master Gardeners at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center in Macon (5:30 p.m.)

The Middle Georgia Regional Library presents a program for gardeners in the community garden of the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center this Thursday. Attendees will learn about “techniques for simple tool cleaning and sharpening, tools to make gardening easier,” and more. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

    > Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center: 1931 Rocky Creek Road, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

  >> FRIDAY, November 6th: ART/MUSIC: First Friday and the Opening Reception for “Mad Woman Gets the Blues” at Gallery West in Downtown Macon (5-9 p.m.): Downtown Macon will once again celebrate the first Friday of the month with art exhibit openings, live music, and special events next Friday. One notable event will be the opening reception of Cadillak Slim a.k.a A’Keara Danielle’s "Mad Woman Gets the Blues,” which will be themed around “alchemy, serenity, and expansion” and feature music by Trombone Slim, at Gallery West. (447 3rd Street, Macon)

  >> SATURDAY, November 7th: BIKING: Bike Walk Macon presents Macon’s Big Bike Ride at Rosa Park Square in Macon (2:30-6 p.m.): Bike Walk Macon’s Big Bike Ride will feature a kick-off party, a casual 8 to 10-mile route, an after-party at Fall Line Brewing Co., and more this Saturday. Bike Walk Macon is a grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group that presents unique community events throughout the year. Registration for Macon’s Big Bike Ride is $10 per person, and kids under 12 can register for free. (1st Street Lane, Macon)

Macon's Big Bike Ride 2026 will draw hundreds of bicyclists to Downtown Macon on Saturday (Graphic courtesy of Bike Walk Macon)

  >> SUNDAY, November 8th: MUSIC: Jackson Tanner Trio performs at Bragg Jam’s November Second Sunday Concert on Coleman Hill in Macon (6-8 p.m.): The last concert in the Fall season of Bragg Jam’s Second Sunday Concert series will take place Sunday with a performance from the Jackson Tanner Trio. Music lovers will gather on Coleman Hill with picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets, along with family, friends, and neighbors for this unique free concert experience. (934 Georgia Avenue, Macon)

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