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A beautiful parrot attended Jacksonville's Porchfest 2026: Jacksonville and Macon are both connected musically by bands like The Allman Brothers Band (Photographer Nate Weeks)
Middle Georgians can enjoy festivals, musicals, crafts, live music, and much more this weekend. Theatre fans can attend the premiere of Good Night, Georgie at Downtown Macon’s stARTup Studios on Friday night, see Mystic Pizza: A New Musical on Friday and Saturday, or audition for Swan Lake on Saturday. The following are just a few fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.
FRIDAY, November 13th
>> FESTIVAL: 8th Annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival at the Round Building in Macon (11/13-11/21) (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
The Macon Arts Alliance’s 8th annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival will feature thousands of unique pieces of ceramic and glass artwork from southeastern artists, artfully arranged around the historic Round Building in Central City Park. The Round Building became the permanent home of the Georgia State Fair in 1871 and was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original structure in 1904, according to building contractors Warren Associates, Inc. The Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival is free to attend.
> Round House in Central City Park: 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The creativity and skill exhibited during the Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival is impressive (Photographer Nate Weeks)>> FESTIVAL: Christmas Festival at Skipper Family Farms in Macon (11/13-11/14) (5-9 p.m.)
Macon’s Skipper Farms will present the Christmas Festival on Friday and Saturday. This family-friendly event will include activities, carolers, magic shows, yummy corn dogs, hot cocoa, and more, according to the family-owned farm. Entry to Skipper Family Farms’ Christmas Festival is $10 per car.
> Skipper Family Farms: 4164 Jones Road, Macon
>> THEATRE: Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at The Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon (11/13-11/14) (7:30-10 p.m.)
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical will be performed this Friday and Saturday evening at The Piedmont Grand Opera House. The musical follows the story from the 1988 romantic comedy Mystic Pizza that featured Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and others and it will include lots of familiar hit songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s, according to the venue. Tickets to “Mystic Pizza: A New Musical” cost $39+ on tixr.com.
> The Piedmont Grand Opera House: 651 Mulberry Street, Macon
>> MUSIC: Mercer Jazz Ensemble presents Uptown Funk at the Capitol at the The Robins Financial Capitol Theatre in Macon (7:30 p.m.)
The Mercer Jazz Ensemble presents Uptown Funk at the Capitol at the Robins Financial Capitol Theatre on Friday night. Conductor Dr. Monty Cole will lead the Jazz Ensemble as they perform music by Bruno Mars, Tower of Power, the Average White Band, and jazz artists. Uptown Funk at the Capitol is free and open to the public.
> The Robins Financial Capitol Theatre: 382 2nd Street, Macon
>> THEATRE: Good Night, Georgie at stARTup Studios in Macon (11/13-11/14 & 11/20-11/21) (8-9:30 p.m.)
Angel-Headed Hipsters Press & Productions, in partnership with stARTup Studios, will premiere Good Night, Georgie at Downtown Macon’s stARTup Studios Friday night. Described as an “ethereal dream play” by playwright m.e. Salmon, Good Night, Georgie will run for four performances, with the second on Saturday night. Tickets to Good Night, Georgie cost $10 on eventeny.com.
> stARTup Studios: 1055 Riverside Drive, Macon
Graphic courtesy of Angel-Headed Hipsters Press & Productions >> COMEDY: Lace Larrabee at The Society Garden in Macon (8 p.m.)
Atlanta's Lace Larrabee is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who will perform at Macon's The Society Garden this Friday night. The comedian appeared on season 17 of America's Got Talent, where she got to "roast" Simon Cowell along with comedian Jeff Ross. Tickets to this show cost $20 online or at the gate.
> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> MUSIC: Minka at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (9 p.m.)
Philadelphia dance group Minka will perform at Grant's Lounge late into Friday night. The group’s website describes their sound as a cross of David Bowie and Prince, mixed with some Talking Heads. Tickets to see Minka in concert cost $15 online or at the door.
> Grant’s Lounge: 567 Poplar Street, Macon
>> MUSIC: Electric Dynamite at The Hummingbird in Macon (9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Electric Dynamite is a rock trio that performs classic rock music using vintage tube amplifiers, according to the band’s website. There will be a $5 cover at the door for this show.
> The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom: 430 Cherry Street, Macon
SATURDAY, November 14th
>> RUNNING: Jones County Veterans Col. Allen Carr 5K Memorial Race at the W.E. Knox Civic Center in Gray (9 a.m.)
The Jones County Veterans Col. Allen Carr 5K Memorial Race will take place on Saturday morning in Gray. The race will be followed by a Veterans Day celebration from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Awards will be given for Overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female Veteran, Top Master’s Male and Female, the Top 3 in each age group, and for the Top 3 teams. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Individual registration is $30; family or team registration is $25 per person; and registration for students, educators, first responders, and military members is $20. Register for the Veterans Col. Allen Carr 5K Memorial Race online at this link.
> W.E. Knox Civic Center: 161 W. Clinton Street, Gray
>> HEALTH: Free Community Health Festival at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center in Macon (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia will present a community health festival this Saturday. This event honors the life and legacy of Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia’s Chasandra Johnson. The festival will include free haircuts from Barbers On Duty Inc., free paper shredding with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, a mobile 3D screening mammography coach by Atrium Health Navicent, and community partners sharing health, mental health, and family support resources, according to Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia. Sign up to volunteer for this community event at this link. This community health festival is free and open to the public.
> Rosa Jackson Recreation Center: 1211 Maynard Street, Macon
>> HISTORY: 9th Annual Thomaston-Upson Archaeology Day at the Upson Historical Society in Thomaston (12-4 p.m.)
The Ocmulgee Archaeological Society and the Middle Georgia Preservation Alliance, along with the Upson Historical Society, present the 9th Annual Thomaston-Upson Archaeology Day this Saturday afternoon. This family-friendly event includes archaeological activities like artifact identification, pottery making, primitive skills, living history, and Georgia Indian Lifeways, as well as tours of the historic Pettigrew-White-Stamps House, which is also the home of the Upson Historical Society, according to the organizers. The 9th Annual Thomaston-Upson Archaeology Day is free and open to the public.
> Upson Historical Society: 800 S. Church Street, Thomaston
>> THEATRE/DANCING: Swan Lake Auditions at Dance Dynamics Studio in Macon (12 p.m.)
You can audition for Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake this Saturday at Dance Dynamics Studio in Macon, that is if you are a dance ages 5 and up. International Ballet Stars is partnering with Dance Dynamics Studio for this opportunity for Middle Georgia dancers. The audition schedule is as follows: 12:00 to 12:20 p.m. for experienced dancers ages 5 to 9, 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. for experienced dancers ages 9 to 13, and 12:40 to 1 p.m. for experienced dancers ages 13 and up. Available Roles include Little Swans, Slavic Dance, Waltz, Party Scene, Hungarian Dance, and Neapolitan Dance, according to the dance studio. Register for this audition by emailing info@dancedynamicsstudio.com, calling (478) 474-2010, or visiting Dance Dynamics Studio’s website. Tickets to International Ballet Stars’ Swan Lake performance on March 9th, 2027 cost $43+ on tixr.com.
> Dance Dynamics Studio: 5070 Forsyth Road, Macon
>> 7th Annual Handprint Ornament Event at Little Light Coffee in Warner Robins (11/14 & 11/21) (12-5 p.m.)
Little Light Coffee Co. and Southern Sunshine Designs will host a unique event where parents can use their children's handprints or footprints to create an ornament or a decorative cookie plate. The cost to create ornaments is $15+ to create $ 15+, and the cost to create a cookie plate is $ 35.
> Little Light Coffee Co.: 4027 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins
>> BOOKS: In My Backyard - November Showcase at Bear’s Books in Macon (2-4 p.m.)
In My Backyard, Bear’s Books’ local author showcase, returns this Saturday. Independent fiction writer Martin Willingham will meet with readers who can purchase his books, ask him questions, and get the books signed, according to Bear’s Books. Willingham was born in Macon, where he and his wife currently live. This literary event is free to attend.
> Bear’s Books: 835 Forsyth Street, Macon
>> Cosplay, Karaoke, and Crafts at Hello Boba Cafe in Macon (4-6 p.m.):
CBF Isekai is hosting a cosplay, crafting, and karaoke event at Hello Boba Cafe in downtown Macon this Saturday. This organization presents the annual CBF Isekai Anime Convention every year during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The first 5 cosplayers will receive free prizes according to CBF Isekai.
> Hello Boba Cafe: 359 3rd Street, Macon
>> SHOPPING: 2nd Saturday Mistletoe Market in Griffin (4-7 p.m.)
The City of Griffin will present the 2nd Saturday Mistletoe Market this Saturday. This family-friendly event, presented by Hoshizaki America, will include holiday vendors along Hill Street’s sidewalk, live music, and activities for all ages, and participating downtown businesses will welcome patrons to Holiday Open Houses, according to Downtown Griffin. 2nd Saturday specials and activities at participating businesses begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day. The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local Express Holiday Event will include a hunt for hidden trains, a chance to shop local, and an opportunity to collect Golden Tickets for a chance to win prizes. Visit this link to register to be a vendor at this event. The Mistletoe Market is free to attend.
> Downtown Griffin: 100 S. Hill Street, Griffin
>> FOOD: InTown Macon Neighborhood Association presents the Chili Cook-Off in Macon (4-6 p.m.)
The InTown Macon Neighborhood Association will host an event for chili chefs and anyone who likes chili this Saturday. Chili is claimed to have been created in Texas by Spanish settlers in the 1700s, not Mexico, according to facts.net. Contact Laurel Eady at Lkbeady@gmail.com if you would like to enter your chili into the Chili Cook-Off. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
> 1635 Lawton Avenue, Macon
>> BINGO: Weekend Plant Bingo at House Cocktails in Macon (5 p.m.)
Cam’s Plants at Ingleside Village is presenting Weekend Plant Bingo at House Cocktails this Saturday evening. This interesting event includes multiple rounds of bingo and a chance to win beautiful houseplants, according to Cam’s Plants. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 5 p.m. Tickets to Weekend Plant Bingo at House Cocktails cost $35 on Cam’s Plants’ website.
> House Cocktails: 368 2nd Street, Macon
>> DANCE: Rhapsody in Blue: A 30th Anniversary Ballroom Celebration at the Perry Event Center in Perry (6-10:30 p.m.)
Rhapsody in Blue: A 30th Anniversary Ballroom Celebration will feature open dancing, live entertainment, and a chef-attended buffet dinner at the Perry Event Center this Saturday. The featured entertainers for the event are former World Ballroom Champions Jerry and Virginia LeNoir, and Jerry is a singer who performs ballroom, Latin, and nightclub hits from the 1950s to the 1990s across the country, according to the organizers. Tickets to Rhapsody in Blue cost $100 per person.
> Perry Event Center: 100 Perry Parkway, Perry
>> Welcome Home Mission #35 at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon (8:15 p.m.)
Middle Georgia Honor Flight invites the public to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport this Saturday to welcome home local veterans returning from their Day of Honor in Washington, D.C. This family-friendly patriotic event is free to attend.
> Middle Georgia Regional Airport: 100 Perry Parkway, Perry
>> MUSIC: Peter Karp at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (9 p.m.)
Peter Karp will perform at historic Grant’s Lounge this Saturday night. Karp is a singer/songwriter who performs Americana and blues/roots music, according to the singer’s website. Tickets cost $15 online or at the door.
> Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon
The music video for Peter Karp's "Tooth and Nail" was released earlier this year
>> MUSIC: LUMIT (Love You, Mean It) at The Hummingbird in Macon (9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
LUMIT (Love You, Mean It) will perform funk, pop, country, and rock hits for patrons on The Hummingbird’s stage in Downtown Macon this Saturday night. LUMIT is a Macon-based band that performs at venues across Middle Georgia. The Hummingbird will charge a $5 cover at the door for this show.
> The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom: 430 Cherry Street, Macon
SUNDAY, November 15th
>> FOOD: BeardEatz BBQ Pop-Up at Longleaf Distillery in Macon (2 p.m.)
BeardEatz returns to Longleaf Distillery this Sunday with tasty BBQ, cold cocktails, and good company. BeardEatz will offer danceable music, plus pulled chicken sandwiches, spinach dip and chips, baked beans, and ribs. Diners who mention the word “sweets” will receive a treat, according to a post on BearEatz Facebook page. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
> Longleaf Distillery: 664 2nd Street, Macon
>> SHOPPING: Christmas Open House at Payne Mill Antique Mall in Macon (4-8 p.m.)
The massive Payne Mill Antique Mall will host a Christmas Open House this Sunday, with refreshments, giveaways, and sales throughout the store. Payne Mill Antique Mall is a 40,000-square-foot warehouse filled with over 75 dealers/vendors, according to the store’s website. Eleanor’s Attic Studio (Booth 192) will offer 15% off all Christmas items during this shopping event. This shopping event is free to attend.
> Payne Mill Antique Mall: 342 Rose Avenue, Macon
>> MUSIC: The Middle Georgia Concert Band (MGCB) and Mercer University Band present Pops & Premieres at Terminal Station in Macon (4 p.m.)
Listen to rousing music, including the Superman March, in this historic Terminal Station this Sunday. This concert will also feature two premieres from MGCB’s composer corps. This unique event is free and open to the public.
> Terminal Station: 200 Cherry Street, Macon
>> Community Tree Lighting at Fall Line Brewing Co. in Macon (6 p.m.)
Fall Line Brewing Co. will host a Community Tree Lighting this Sunday. This event features festive characters from Fairytales and Friends, arts and crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, and live music, along with the lighting of a huge Christmas tree. This year’s Community Tree Lighting event includes a new event, the Holiday Window Walk, according to Fall Line Brewing Co. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
> Fall Line Brewing Co.: 565 2nd Street Lane, Macon
NOTABLE EVENTS NEXT WEEK:
>> WEDNESDAY, November 18th: COMEDY: Off the Rails Comedy Open Mic at stARTup Studios in Macon (8:30 p.m.): stARTup Studios will present another Off the Rails Comedy Open Mic next Wednesday. Hosted by Brock Savage, this event takes place the first and third Wednesday of every month. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. There is no charge to attend the Off the Rails Comedy Open Mic.(1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)
>> MONDAY, November 16th through SATURDAY, November 21st: FESTIVAL: 8th Annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival at the Round House in Macon (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): The Macon Arts Alliance’s annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival will continue for its final week starting next Monday. This event features thousands of unique ceramic and glass artworks from southeastern artists and is free to attend. (115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon)
>> SUNDAY, November 22nd: MUSIC: Skydog Music Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon (12-5 p.m.): Music fans will celebrate the 60th birthday of Duane Allman, aka Skydog, next Sunday at Macon’s Carolyn Crayton Park, aka Central City Park. Proceeds from this annual benefit concert benefit “the poor, hungry, and homeless” and help raise fund and supplies for DePaul USA Daybreak, according to the festival. Attendees can bring one or more of the following items for admission to the Skydog Music Festival: paper towels, spray deodorant, double/triple blade razors, liquid laundry detergent, shampoo, toilet paper, backpacks, coffee creamer, and/or lawn trash bags (33 gallon or larger). (155 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon)
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