festivals

Forsythia Festival

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Forsyth. Fun events for the whole family including music, art, crafts, used book sale, 5K race, faith services and kids activities. www.forsythiafestival.com.

The Dukes of Hazzard Georgia Reunion, Classic Car Show and Music Festival

4-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Old Middle Georgia Raceway, 4015 U.S. 41 North, Byron. Friday: concert by David Allan Coe at 5 p.m. Saturday: original cast members John Schneider, Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, James Best, Sonny Shroyer, Ben Jones and Rick Hurst will be signing autographs. Classic car show, family activities and helicopter rides. Proceeds benefit local children and families. One day pass is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Multi-day pass is $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. Children 6 and younger and seniors 65 and older are free. www.dukesofhazzardgareunion.com.

Cherry Blossom Festival

March 15-24, downtown Macon. The Pinkest Party on Earth. www.cherryblossom.com.

Mulberry Street Arts and Crafts Festival

March 23-24, Mulberry Street, downtown Macon. Arts and crafts festival with hundreds of vendors. Free to attend. www.middlegeorgiaart.org.

Bluebirds and Bluegrass Festival

9 a.m. March 30, Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mount Vernon Road, Jackson. Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Fun activities for the whole family, plus music from the Packway Handle Band, Johny Roquemore and the Apostles of Bluegrass and Cabin Point. www.dausettrails.com.

Dogwood Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13 and noon-5 p.m. April 14, downtown Perry. Arts and crafts event on Carrol and Bull streets; DockDogs competition on Main Street, hot air balloon rally at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter from 4-9 p.m. April 13. Balloon rally is $5 per person, children 6 and younger are free. All other events are free. For the full scheudle, visit www.perrydogwoodfestival.com.

MARKETS

Wesleyan Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and May 11, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. The event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and crafts. Music, fun and educational events also offered. 757-5233. Free.

State Farmers Market

8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round. Closed New Year’s Day.

Mulberry Street Market

4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Mulberry Street. Locally grown produce, dairy, meat, desserts and more.

International City Farmers Market

1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field across from Robins Federal Credit Union, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. (478) 225-7626.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

The Queens of Comedy

6 p.m. Saturday, New Elim Baptist Church, 4368 Hartley Bridge Road. Featuring Jill Elliott and Chef Audrey. Refreshments will be served following the show. Suitable for all ages. Mark Hales, 235-1333. Donations accepted.

The Old Paths

6 p.m. March 16, Byron Baptist Church, 100 W. White Road, Byron. Keith Scott, 951-7272. Donations accepted.

Old Friends 10th Anniversary Sing

6:30 p.m. March 16, Pine Forest Baptist church, 1848 Tucker Road. Featuring Dayspring Trio, Pure Heart Trio, South Ga. Quartet and Abbigail Fisher. Donations accepted. Jonathan Fisher, 918-7800.

Remembering Good Friday

7 p.m. March 29, the Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Dance, music and drama. 953-7246. www.therainchurch.com.

“Rock the Flock with Love”

7 p.m. April 4, Perry Arts Center, 1121 Macon Road, Perry. Featuring Roland Everett Fall and the Lightword Band. Tickets are available at the Peach Palette, 907 Carroll St., Perry, or at the door the night of the concert. $5 adults, $3 youth, 12 and younger are free.

The Refuge

6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A Christian youth/young adult center. 4917-A Mercer University Drive. 390-4013. $3 admission, concession and games extra.

Gospel and Jam Session

8-10:30 p.m. every first and third Friday, Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 809 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. (478) 997-1734. Free

JAZZ

DJS Jazz Social

6 p.m. March 24, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by the Douglass Jazz Society, featuring music, refreshments, trivia and prizes. $5, free for DJS members. 742-2000.

VARIETY

Grant’s Lounge 42nd Anniversary

8 p.m. Friday, Grant’s Lounge courtyard, Poplar Street. Featuring the reunion of Southern rock band Birnam Wood, with local favorites Back City Woods. Soul food buffet catered by Good to Go, $10 per plate for general admission ticketholders. VIP tickets will be available to include a private VIP reception, special seating and tables outside, light hors d’ouvres and a private bartender. $10 regular admission, $25 each VIP tickets or $200 per table.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

8:30 p.m. Saturday, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With special guests Homeless Hill. $16 in advance, $18 day of. 257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

Harlem Globetrotters

7 p.m. Wednesday, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $20.50-$68.50. Additional Magic Pass ($20) allows children to spend time on court with the Globetrotters before their show. www.maconcentreplex.com.

Battle of the Bands

6 p.m. Thursday, the Market on Madison, Dublin. Hosted by the Student Government Association of Middle Georgia State College’s Dublin campus. Featuring the Paper Arcadia, AJ Davidson, Scott Fields and the Barbacks, the Matthew White Band, Turner Down and Living Love. (478) 275-6768.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. With special guest Lee Brice. $27.50 and $52.25. www.ticketmaster.com.

Bible Belt Burlesque

9 p.m. March 16, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Paddy Waggin’s Pasties on Parade featuring Talloolah Love. $15. 257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

Elton John

8 p.m. March 20, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $39, $79 and $139. www.ticketmaster.com.

Claire Lynch

7:30 p.m. March 22, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Two-time Grammy nominee for best bluegrass album. Acousticproductions.com. $20 adults in advance, $22 adults at door, $10 students.

Cherry Blossom Festival Street Party

5 p.m. March 23, downtown Macon. Featuring 38 Special, the Dirty Guv’nahs, Atlanta Funk Society and the Wild Feathers. $12 in advance, $20 at the gate. All ages event. Rain or shine. www.cherryblossom.com.

Suzy Bogguss

7:30 p.m. March 23, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $32 general admission. Tickets available at the Rose box office or by calling (478) 994-3118.

The Return

7 p.m. March 30, Theatre Dublin, 314 Academy Ave., Dublin. Beatles tribute band. Benefits J.O.Y. Medical Clinic. (478) 277-5074. www.returntothe1960s.com. $20 advance, $25 at door.

Tab Benoit

8 p.m. April 3, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tab Benoit is a Louisiana blues musician. Opening act: Josh Graff. $16. 257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

Randall Bramblett CD Release Party

9 p.m. April 13, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12 in advance, $15 day of. 257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

Cirque du Soleil presents “Quidam”

7:30 p.m. May 3-4, 3:30 p.m. May 4, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 5, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Adults $35-$80, children $28-$65, military, seniors and students $32-$68.

Mother’s Finest

8 p.m. May 9, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $20 in advance, $25 day of. 257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

The End Times Comedy Night

8 p.m. the first Monday and third Saturday of every month, the Folks Art, 108 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville. Join comics from Milledgeville, Athens and Atlanta for a night of stand-up comedy. $3. (478) 453-9550 or www.thefolksart.com.

Pure Poetry

9 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Markel’s SaLounge, 206 E. Gaines St., Dublin. Open mic night for poets hosted by Lisa Bryant. (478) 290-5938. $5.

DANCES

Workshops with Dahlia Aitova

Noon, American Smooth, and 1 p.m. Latin, Saturday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Hosted by Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Members of USA Dance or non-members, couples and singles welcome. To sign up for the workshops, contact Dianne Kent, 986-4110 or dgk629@windstream.net. $20 per workshop or $30 for both.

Monthly Dance

8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Hosted by Greater Macon Chapter of USA Dance No. 6059. A variety of music to dance to by a DJ. Light refreshments, dressy casual. www.usad6059.org. 743-7970.

Big Peach Dance

8 p.m. March 16, Alva Tabor facility, Camp John Hope, 281 Hope Entrance Road, Fort Valley. The Fabulous Boomers will perform live. Benefits the Georgia Peach Festival and the Jay’s Hope Foundation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own table settings, food and beverages. A $100 cash prize will be presented for the best table decorations. Reservations can be made at www.gapeachfestival.com or call Cindy, (478) 972-2821, or Emily, (478) 966-4138. $150 table for six; $200 table for eight; $300 table for 12.

Argentine Tango

7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jocks & Jills, 4680 Sheraton Drive. Guided practica for beginners. Free. Special event, March 26: In addition to the regularly scheduled practica, Clint Rauscher of Atlanta’s Tango Evolution will be teaching a lesson from 7-8: p.m., $5. 742-9367.

Macon Shag Club

6:45 p.m. shag lessons, 7:30 p.m. dancing, Thursdays, Holiday Inn Macon North, 3953 River Place Drive. 960-3450. Free.

Dance

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. 8 p.m. Fridays with the Dixie Pride Band; 8 p.m. Saturdays with the Lightening Creek Band. 784-1454. Public welcome. $7.

Dance

9 p.m. Saturdays, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Band: Winchester. 218-5815. $7. Singles welcome.

Pairs and Spares Square Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, North Macon Park Recreation Center, Wimbish Road. Caller: Lee Dixon. 757-2912. Free.

Western Square Dancers of Macon Square Dance Club

6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, except fourth Thursdays, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Bob Shiver. Cuer: Jack Raye. 935-8364. Free.

North Macon Square Dancers Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 815 N. Macon Park Drive. 471-1560.

MUSIC HALLS

Bleckley County Jamboree

7 p.m. Fridays, Oak Grove Community Center, Ga. 126, Cochran. Classic country and gospel music, featuring Josh Lucas and Friends. (478) 230-3380. Free.

Hollonville Opry House

6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: the Men of Mount Olive, Blue Jam, the Wal-Nuts and Mackie Creek. (770) 228-4832 or hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.

Juliette Opry House

5:30 p.m. front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m. open mic stage show; 8 p.m. headliner stage show; every first Saturday; Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.

Ole Clinton Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. (478) 461-3544 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

Powersville Opry

4-9 p.m. Saturdays; south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 4:30 p.m. House Band, 6 p.m. Country Rose, 7:30 p.m. Slim Pickin. Also open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. (478) 328-0678 or powersvilleopry.com. Free.

Wagon House Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Saturdays, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. This week: 6:30 p.m. Pure Country, 7:30 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanel Collins. Contact Randy, (478) 363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

Williamson Music Barn

Saturdays, 2232 Ga. 362 West, Williamson. Call John Williams, (770) 380-1935 or (770) 595-6947. For bookings, call (770) 375-8490. Free; donations accepted.

FILMS

Macon Film Guild

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Films show at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sunday: “Holy Motors.” April 14: “Amour.” Documentary series special presentation: “West of Memphis” at 7:30 p.m. April 23. 742-2000. Maconfilmguild.org. $5.

Senior Cinema: “Beasts of the Southern Wild”

2 p.m. Wednesday, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free for senior citizens. 742-2000.

FUNDRAISERS

Pull for the House

10 a.m.-noon, March 16, Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia. Teams of 15 will compete to see who can pull a 70,000 pound truck for 40 feet in the fastest time. Inflatables, face painting, bean bag toss, sidewalk chalk decorating, concessions and more. 746-4090. www.rmhccga.org. The event is free to attend, although a $1 donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities is requested for some of the activities.

Barbwire Bluegrass Band

7-9 p.m. March 16, Telfair Center for the Arts, 119 College St., McRae. Benefits Telfair County Relay for Life. Rip Maneely, (229) 868-7114. $10.

Cherry Blossom Road Race

8:15 a.m. 5K, 10K and Kids Corral; 9:15 a.m. one-mile fun run, March 23, Howard Middle School, 6600 Forsyth Road. Kids Corral includes inflatables, face painting, popcorn, sno-cones and other fun activities. Benefits Wesley Glen. www.cherryblossomroad.com, Wesley Glen, 471-3711. $12 Fun Run; $20 5K/10K race, family discounts available.

Decorators’ Showhouse

Top Hat Gala: 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 17, Woodruff House, 988 Bond St. Gives guests the first opportunity to view the professionally-decorated home, located at 1120 Georgia Ave. A NewTown trolley will run between the gala and the Showhouse throughout the evening. A catered dinner and open bar are included; $75 per person; advance reservations preferred. Showhouse daily tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays–Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, April 18-28. $20 per person; special $15 advance rate is open to Historic Macon members until April 15. www.historicmacon.org. 742-5084.

Celebrity Midday Soiree

4-7 p.m. May 4, Galleria Conference Center, 2922 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Hosted by the I Think I Am Foundation. Food, live entertainment, blackjack, poker and more. NFL and NBA players and their moms are slated to attend. Tickets available at Habersham Records, Macon Black Pages and Florence’s Boutique. Deanna Moore, (478) 714-1040, or dmoore@ithinkiamfoundation.com. $50 tickets, $100 vendor tables, sponsorships available.

LITERARY/LECTURES

Aubrey Hammack Book Signing

1-3 p.m. Saturday, 57 North Jackson St., Forsyth. The author will be signing his book, “The Winning Edge: Lessons from Billy Henderson” at the Forsythia Festival Used Book Sale. aubreyhammack@bellsouth.net. 747-1366.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Coliseum Medical Centers, 350 Hospital Drive, Building C, Suite 120. Both events are free but require reservations. EPICS Course: noon-1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 and 23: Selina Smith from Morehouse University will lead the discussion about the increased risk of colon cancer in the black community. 765-4805. Colon Cancer and Genetics: noon-1 p.m. Tuesday. A lunch-n-learn featuring colorectal surgeon Dr. Doug Brewer discussing colon cancer and genetics. 746-4646 for more information or to register.

Audubon Society Event

7 p.m. Monday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Featuring James Hunt, author of “Restless Fires,” a rendering of John Muir’s 1,000 mile walk through the South shortly after the Civil War. 477-3232.

Sidney’s Salon Series

Each event is at 5:30 p.m. Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. The Lanier Center for Literary Arts’ next Salon Series, “Macon Memories,” will feature authors whose books recount the history of Macon. Tuesday: May Lamar, author of “Brother Sid” and co-author of “Hunting: The Southern Tradition”; April 15: the Rev. Ian Whyte will speak about “From Macon to Montrose: Scotland, Slavery and the Crafts Tour of 1851” about the role that Scotland played in slavery and abolition; and May 14: Mike Kitchens, author of “Ghosts of Grandeur: Georgia’s Lost Antebellum Homes and Plantations.” Free for Historic Macon members, $5 nonmembers, $3 students.

“Mother and Son Outing”

11 a.m. Wednesday, the Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. For home-schooled families of all grades. Earl Colvin will be presenting “Etiquette Class for Young Men,” an interactive class discussing proper etiquette in every situation. Reservations are required, 745-5982 or info@cannonballhouse.org. $10 per person.

Lunch and Learn: Birdsongs

Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Dr. Jim Ferrari, Wesleyan College professor of biology, will present a program about the diversity of birdsongs, identification calls, their significance and their beauty. Advance registration required by March 9. $15 per person includes light lunch and drink. 477-3232.

Jason Clark, Southeastern Reptile Rescue

1 p.m. March 21, lakeside patio between the Jones and Professional Sciences buildings, Macon Campus, Middle Georgia State College. The star of Animal Planet’s “SnakesKin” will discuss reptiles and amphibians and some of the myths associated with them. His mobile museum will also be on campus. In case of rain, the presentation will take place in the Math Building auditorium. Jeffrey Mohr at jeffrey.mohr@maconstate.edu. Free.

Friends of the Library Old Book Sale

10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23, noon-5 p.m. March 24, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Admission and parking are free.

Macon Writers Group

2-4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month, Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Membership in the group is open and free, and writing of every sort is accepted. The only absolute criteria for membership are a love for the written word and a willingness to share your writing, and give constructive criticism and encouragement to other members of the group. For more information, e-mail trayers.shane@gmail.com.

PAGEANTS

Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant

March 16, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley. Entry deadline is March 9. Any Georgia girl age 4-23 is eligible. Optional talent competition in all groups except Tiny Miss. Queens serve as official ambassadors of the Georgia Peach Festival and are recognized by the Georgia legislature and governor. www.missgeorgiapeach.org, (478) 923-3846 or missgapeachpageant@email.com.

Miss Black is Beautiful Pageant

6 p.m. March 17, Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. Josephine or Michael Johnson, 508-8518 or 978-1758.

ET CETERA

Italian Sauce Tastings

7 p.m. Wednesday and March 20, Marco Ristorante Italiano, 4581 Forsyth Road. Guests will be treated to a selection of Italian sauces prepared by Executive Chef Gianluca Sciagata. Before each course, Gianluca will describe the featured sauce, its ingredients and preparation method. Each event will feature three different dishes, salad and dessert served family style. Seating will be at tables of six or eight. Entire tables can be purchased. Reservations must be made in advance, 405-5660. Individual Tickets: $50 without wine, $75 with wine pairings.

“Cherry Blossoms in Japan”

Noon Thursday, Mulberry Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 719 Mulberry St. the luncheon and program presented by Japanese women includes photos of cherry blossoms all over Japan, displays and short presentations about festivals there, kimonos, tea ceremonies and ikebana. $6. Reservations required by 10 a.m. Monday. To make a reservation, call the church at 745-8601.

Shelby West Pottery

10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 15, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Local potter Shelby West will demonstrate pottery on a 19th century-style foot treadle turn table in the Cannonball House’s backyard garden. Learn how early potters plied their trade. $6 includes tour. 745-5982.

Macon Mud Run

11 a.m. March 16, Hephzibah Children’s Home, off Zebulon Road. A 5K adventure race through countless mud pits/mud walls/mud hills, climb over boulders, climb up and down ravines, cross through a pond, tunnel and finish with our 100-foot slip ‘n slide into one last mud pit! Open to individuals or teams. 1K Mini Mud for children ages 6-11. Entry in 5k: $50, $55 on March 1. Mini Mud is $15. Benefits Hephzibah Children’s Home. www.maconmudrun.com.

Cherry Blossom Festival Lantern Light Tours

March 15-17 and 22-24, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Guided and self-guided tours are available, with guided tours beginning at 7:30 p.m. and starting every half hour through 9 p.m. Each family participating will receive a lantern to carry during the one-mile tour. Tickets are available for pre-sale at the Ocmulgee National Monument museum store beginning March 1. 752-8257. $5, ages 12 and under are free.

Clark Powell Blacksmithing

10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Clark Powell and friends will demonstrate the artistic talents of blacksmithing. See amazing pieces of jewelry made out of raw steel and learn how the tradition of this once thriving trade is carried on today. $6 includes tour. 745-5982.

First Day of Spring Hike

10 a.m. March 23, High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Join the park naturalist on a hike looking for signs of spring. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. $4 plus $5 parking. (478) 993-3053.

Perry Autofest and Swap Meet

8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 29-30, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Five Guys Automotive Ventures. $5 adults, children under 12 free with an adults. (678) 793-2878.

Full Moon Hike

6:30 p.m. March 30, High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Enjoy the first full moon of spring. See the falls under the full moon light and enjoy a evening stroll through the woods. Meet at the park’s main office. $5 plus $5 parking. (478) 993-3053.

Spring Home and Garden Show

9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs and garden art along with porch and patio accessories. Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions about gardening. Adults $5; children under 12 free with adult. (478) 988-8344 or www.mgcg.org.

Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage

April 18-21. Enjoy a wide array of heritage events and attractions that provide a window into 19th century Georgia homes and lifestyles. The 100-mile Antebellum Trail spans seven historically significant communities including Athens, Watkinsville, Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Gray/Old Clinton and Macon. $25 Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage Pass includes admission to all participating events and attractions in any or all of the communities throughout the entire weekend. Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 768-3401. www.atpilgrimage.com. $20 early bird ticket.

Full Moon Euphoria

7-11 p.m. April 25, Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. A once-a-year-only opportunity to compose unique and evocative photos by moonlight. Models and props provided or bring your own. Novice, amateur and professional photographers alike are welcome. Professionals will be on hand to instruct and advise attendees. $25, $40 per couple. Benefits the cemetery’s preservation fund. 742-5328.

Ladies of Color Talent and Fashion Show

6-8 p.m. May 11, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $10 adults, $5 children. For tickets or more information, call Rosetta Frazier at 745-7944, or the Douglass at 742-2000.

Rock Candy Tours

Intown Rock ’n’ Roll Stroll happens from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. Departs from Washington Park, corner of College Street and Washington Avenue. $15 per person. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a bottle of water are recommended. To make reservations, call 955-5997 and leave your name, phone number and desired tour date. Group discounts are available. Private tours also are available. rockcandytours@gmail.com.

Cannonball House

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, $3 for students with college I.D. 745-5982.

Ocmulgee National Monument

Guided Earth Lodge tours at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. All events free unless otherwise noted. Other events: 10 a.m.-noon April 27: Pottery making. 3 p.m. May 12: Archaeology program. 9 a.m. May 19: Lamar trip. 9 a.m. June 8: guided tour at Lamar Mounds.752-8257.

Neel Reid Tours

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and by special appointment, Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Inc., 730 College St. Guided tours of historic 1910 Joseph Neel House designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid. 742-0921. www.fgcmacon.org. $5.

Amerson River Park

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays vehicle gate is open. Pedestrian gate open Mondays-Tuesdays, North Pierce Avenue, Macon. A place to walk, bike, hike, fish, study nature or enjoy the handicapped-accessible playground and pavilion. Free. www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com.

Bingo

6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Freedom Park Community Center, 3301 Roff Ave. Prizes. For ages 21 and older. 751-9248.

Bingo

7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Macon Moose Lodge No. 1455, 2217 Gray Highway. Public welcome. 742-5372.

Bingo

7 p.m. Thursdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 784-1454.

Adult Card Night

6-7 p.m. Fridays, Freedom Park Community Center, 3301 Roff Ave. A social event for adults who want to show off their skills. 751-9248.

Pool Tournament

7:30 p.m. Fridays, L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. The tournament is 8 Ball with A.P.A. Rules. Drink specials all night. $10 tournament, no cover charge.

CAST Skateboarding

Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, The Net Teen Center, 102 Gunn Road, Centerville. Skateboarding for teens ages 13-18. Pastor Mike DiPietro, (478) 297-9244. Free.

Go-Kart Racing

10 a.m. Saturdays, 230 W.E. Green Parkway, Interstate 75 exit 149, west on Ga. 49, Byron.

Rampage Pro Wrestling

2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month, Johnny G’s, 815 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (478) 329-8002. rampageprowrestling.net. $8 adults, $5 kids, VIP seating available

Wine Tasting

6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Tuesdays: Six wines with light appetizers. $7. Thursdays: Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 474-9595. www.winestyles.net/macon.

Wrestling

7:30 p.m. bell time, the first and third Fridays of the month, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. All-Star Wrestling Network. (478) 397-5734. allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, children 6 and younger free.

MUSEUM EVENTS

“100 Years: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman”

3-5 p.m. Sunday, Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. Harriet Tubman died March 10, 1913. The museum marks this milestone with a tour, reception and special program featuring a Harriet Tubman reenactment, award presentations, special tributes and gifts. Free for museum members, $10 for non-members. Afterward, at 5 p.m. a reception will be held for Dodie Cantrell-Bickley, author of “Reason of Fools.” She will give a lecture based on the book at 7 p.m. Admission to the author’s event is free. 743-8544.

Introduction to Bird Watching for Families

9-11 a.m. April 20, Wesleyan College Arboretum, Wesleyan College. Join Dr. Jim Ferrari for a family-friendly expedition through the arboretum. Bring binoculars. Advance registration required. $10 per family, $8 per individual. 477-3232.

58th Annual Pet Show

2-4 p.m. April 14, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Children are invited to show off their pets in the pecan orchard. Games, food and animal-related activities. $1 per person and $1 per pet. 477-3232

Second Saturday Activities

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, Georgia Children’s Museum, 382 Cherry St. Family-friendly activities. 755-9539. $4, free for Macon residents with ID.

Toddler Play Date

10:30 a.m.-noon, last Thursday of month, Georgia Children’s Museum, 382 Cherry St. Special craft, story and/or activity. For children 3 and younger. 755-9539. $3 per person.

Mini-Zoo Tours

3 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, plus extra tour at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 477-3232.

Telescope Observing

8 p.m. the second Friday of each month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Meet in the observatory to see the night sky through the museum’s telescopes. Held only if the sky is clear. Admission by donation. 477-3232. www.masmacon.org.