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10 Days Calendar

Theatre Macon’s production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” opens Friday night.
Theatre Macon’s production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” opens Friday night. jvorhees@macon.com

Friday

June 30

Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration

Featuring Montgomery Gentry in concert. Free. McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Davis Drive, Warner Robins. 6 p.m.

4th of July Music Festival

Featuring Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, 112, Dru Hill and Jon B. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $34-$129. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon production. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 children/students through age 22. Get tickets online at theatremacon.com or at the door beginning an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.

Parker Millsap

With Garrett Owen. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $15-$20. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatcher”

Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, June 23.) 8 p.m.

Saturday

July 1

Summer Showdown

Car and truck show; prizes for best car, best truck and club participation. R/C airplane show at 10 a.m. North Peach Park, 461 White Road, Byron. Participants: $30 day of show for driver and one ride-in; $10 each additional ride-in; spectators: $10 per day or free with donation of dog/cat food, minimum 5-pound bag. facebook.com/summershowdownga. 8 a.m. gates open.

Jarrell Plantation Independence Day Celebration and BBQ

See demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and chores, participate in crafts activities, hear the Declaration of Independence at noon, and partake in outdoor games and races at 12:30 p.m. Plus, barbecue, hot dogs and savory sides for an additional fee. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children 5 and younger. 478-986-5172. gastateparks.org/jarrellplantation. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Smiley’s Fourth of July Celebration

Celebrate with carousel rides, games, prizes for the kids and a bounce house. smileysfleamarkets.com. Smiley’s Flea Market, 6717 Hawkinsville Road. Noon-4 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 8 p.m.

“Peter and the Starcatcher”

Presented by Warner Robins Little Theatre. The box office will be open an hour prior to show time. 478-929-4579. $20 for general admission; $18 seniors, students and military with ID. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 8 p.m.

Sunday

July 2

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 2:30 p.m.

NT Live: “Salome”

Live broadcast from the National Theatre in London. $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. 478-742-2000. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 3 p.m.

Star Spangled Concert

Hosted by the Museum of Aviation Foundation, the Star Spangled Banner Concert features the Wellston Winds. Free. Century of Flight Hangar, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 3 p.m.

Monday

July 3

Ocmulgee National Monument

Explore the mounds and walk the trails; discover what life was like here thousands of years ago. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 478-752-8257. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday

July 4

Happy Fourth of July!

Lane Southern Orchards July 4 Celebration

A day full of festivities, food and fun. lanesouthernorchards.com. Lane Southern Orchards, 50 Lane Road, Fort Valley. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sparks Over the Park

Annual fireworks over Lake Tobesofkee. Visitors should be at the park by 8 p.m. Free. laketobo.maconbibb.us. Sandy Beach Park, 6860 Moseley Dixon Road. 9 p.m.

Wednesday

July 5

Celebrate America

Sing patriotic songs, participate in crafts and outdoor games and munch on popcorn. Free. 478-621-6970. Lanford Library, 6504 Houston Road. 10:30 a.m.

Thursday

July 6

Thursday Crafternoon: Upcycling Discarded Books

Make jewelry out of old paperbacks and discarded children’s books. Free. 478-621-6970. Lanford Library, 6504 Houston Road. 2 p.m.

Throwback Thursdays

Join the library’s Genealogy Department as they give an introduction to genealogy and discuss interesting facts about Macon. Free. 478-744-0825. Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 3 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 7:30 p.m.

Friday

July 7

July Bike Walk Commuter Breakfast

Come enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a homemade pastry and join a social group of biking and walking commuters for Bike Walk Macon’s monthly commuter breakfast. Drop in any time between 7:30-9 a.m. and wear whatever you commute in. bikewalkmacon.com. Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery, 546 Poplar St. 7:30-9 a.m.

Mary Therese Book Signing

Book signing for Warner Robins native Mary Therese Grabowski and her illustrator Michelle Graham-Fricks. Mary Therese is the author of the children’s book “The Great Missing Flag Caper.” Free. museumofaviation.org. Jet Fuel Java Gift Shop, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Canoe Twilight Paddle

Soak in High Falls Lake and enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek. The ranger will give a short lesson on the history of High Falls Lake and the local ecology. Canoeing experience is recommended. For adults and children ages 8 and older. Bring a headlamp and wear water shoes. Reservations required. $20 per person plus $5 parking per car. 478-993-3053. GaStateParks.org. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. 7:30-9 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 8 p.m.

Saturday

July 8

Wesleyan Market

Locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and jewelry by local artisans. Music and fun educational events also offered. Wesleyan College front campus. Free admission. 478-757-5233. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Unknown Hinson

With Clownvis Presley. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $20-$30. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

July 9

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding for Beginners

Develop fundamental skills such as balance, steering and recovery techniques. After class, get a free one-hour paddle board rental. Register in advance. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. $25, plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. GaStateParks.org. 9:30-11 a.m.

Macon Film Guild: “Frantz”

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, June 30.) 2:30 p.m.

Second Sunday Concert: High Divers

Featuring High Divers. Sponsored by Bragg Jam. Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, families and friends. No grills or tents, all pets must be leashed, and be mindful of your neighbors if you’re going to smoke. Free. braggjam.org. Coleman Hill Park, downtown Macon. 6-8 p.m.

This story was originally published June 29, 2017 at 6:46 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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