Out & About Calendar

VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS

VALENTINE'S CABARET AND DESSERT

7-9 p.m. Feb. 6, First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place. The Mercer University Children's Choir is hosting this event is to benefit the scholarship fund for the children's choir. Enjoy desserts, performances and a silent auction. $10. 478-301-5751.

SINGING VALENTINES

Feb. 12-13. The Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus is once again offering Singing Valentines in February; two love songs, a card and a rose will be delivered in the Macon/Warner Robins/Perry area by a barbershop quartet. This is the group's annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to Heart of Georgia Hospice and to purchase music and supplies for the chorus. Singing Valentines can be delivered to any place of your choosing. Call 478-345-7464 to schedule your Valentine. Basic (any time 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) $40; Standard (four-hour window) $50; and Premium (30-minute window) $60.

VALENTINE'S BALL 2016

6 p.m. Feb. 13, Macon Centreplex Ballrooms, 200 Coliseum Drive. A black tie evening of Motown music, comedy, fine dining and dancing featuring Spectrum. $80 includes full course and door prizes. www.traditionalelegance.org.

FESTIVALS

FESTIVAL OF CAMELLIAS

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, throughout February, Massee Lane Gardens, 100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley. Guests will enjoy an informational video on camellias and the gardens and a self-guided tour of the gardens, porcelain galleries and greenhouse. Children are encouraged to participate in free garden scavenger hunt during their visit. Camellia care and culture workshop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 30; advance registration is required; Sandra Williams, dscm@pstel.net or 478-836-4249 (provide name, e-mail address, phone number and city); $10 includes coffee, a luncheon and admission to the gardens. Preview of the gardens and blooms: Feb. 6; free, a special $10 membership offer is available to guests who would like to enjoy visiting Massee Lane Gardens throughout the year. Competitive camellia show: Feb. 27-28; blooms will be accepted from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 27; expert bloom preparation assistance is available to novice exhibitors from 7:30-9 a.m.; any individual may exhibit; the show is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on both days; Tommy Martin, 404-561-3880 or massee.lane.camellia.show@gmail.com; free. For a complete schedule, visit www.americancamellias.com. Massee Lane Gardens' admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children under 12 and American Camellia Society members.

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

6 p.m. Feb. 6, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The All-Douglass Choir performs a choral celebration of black composers, featuring Bibb County's Central, Southwest and Westside high schools and Peach County High School. Guest director is Rosephanye Dunn Powell. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL

6-8 p.m. Feb. 22, Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center, Wesleyan College. Guests will take part in the traditional customs of solving riddles for prizes, making and eating tangyuan and decorating and flying sky lanterns. 478-757-5212. Free.

MACON FILM FESTIVAL

July 21-24. Guest Andrew McCarthy will kick off the festival with an appearance, Q&A and special screening of "Pretty in Pink" at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.maconfilmfestival.com.

MARKETS

STATE FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.

WESLEYAN MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13, Wesleyan College front campus. 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. 478-757-5233. Free admission.

BOLINGBROKE FARMERS MARKET

3-6 p.m. first, third and fifth Tuesdays, parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. A food-only market featuring grass-fed beef, pork and organic chicken, organic produce, farm fresh eggs, jellies and jams, and bakery products. www.bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com.

MULBERRY MARKET

3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Tattnall Square Park. Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Free to attend. www.chwg.org.

INTERNATIONAL CITY FARMERS MARKET

1-6 p.m. Thursday, 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.

FORT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, next to the railroad tracks on Lowe Street, Fort Valley. Local produce and plants for sale. 478-825-5286.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

COMMUNITYWIDE PRAYER RALLY

6:15 p.m. Jan. 27, Lizella Baptist Church sanctuary, 2950 S. Lizella Road. Join with local leaders in prayer for our schools, communities, government and the nation. www.lizellabaptist.com. 478-935-8632.

OLD-FASHIONED GOSPEL SING

6 p.m. Jan. 30, United Community Church, 2411 Heath Road. Presented by Old Friends Choir and including singers from DaySpring Trio, South Georgia Quartet, Mary Cone, Pure Heart Trio and others. 478-918-7800. Donations accepted.

SOUTH GEORGIA QUARTET

11 a.m. Jan. 31, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 353 Frank Cook Road, Cochran. 478-918-7800. Donations accepted.

THE KINGDOM HEIRS

7 p.m. Feb. 12, Byron Baptist Church, 100 W. White Road, Byron. With the Jordans. 478-956-4670.

SIMPLY GOSPEL

2 p.m. Feb. 14, Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. Featuring the Foskeys. The concert follows a Valentine's Day lunch to be held at 12:30 p.m. after the morning service. 478-397-6568.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER

5 p.m. Feb. 20, Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville. Hosted by the Centerville United Methodist Men. Music and personal message by country singer Jack Gafford. RSVP by Jan. 30 to cvilleumc@windsrteam.net or call the church office at 478-953-3090. Cost of dinner: $10; donations accepted to cover Gaffords's travel expenses.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

5 p.m. Feb. 21, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Gospel music. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $18-$25.

SONGSMEN QUARTET

6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road. Open rehearsal and sing-along. Group singing, duets, solos, etc. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Instruments will be furnished. 478-737-1520. Free.

MUSIC AND VARIETY

WEBB WILDER

8 p.m. Jan. 22, the Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Rock singer and songwriter, guitarist and actor. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $10 advance, $15 at door.

MONROE CROSSING

7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.acousticproductions.com.

MOON TAXI

8 p.m. Feb. 4, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With the Lonely Biscuits. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $15 general admission.

COMEDIAN JAMES GREGORY

7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $28-$40. www.thegrandmacon.com.

DRIVIN N CRYIN

8 p.m. Feb. 18, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Thomas Wynn and the Believers and Great Peacock. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391.

"A SALUTE TO ELVIS"

7 p.m. Feb. 20, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Jason Sikes. A celebration of Elvis Presley's 80th birthday. Elvis' stepbrother Rick Stanley will be a guest speaker. Tribute to Las Vegas legends by Randy Stephens. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $20.

BILLY CURRINGTON

7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. With Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com, at the Coliseum box office and 800-745-3000. www.BillyCurrington.com. $30.50-$40.50.

CEELO GREEN

8 p.m. March 10, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $32.

ONE NIGHT STAND COMEDY TOUR

8 p.m. March 12, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Kier "Junior" Spates, Bill Bellamy, Robert Powell and Tony Roberts. $53. www.ticketmaster.com.

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES

7:30 p.m. April 2, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $35-$49.

ROSANNE CASH WITH JOHN LEVENTHAL

7:30 p.m. April 14, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$61.

OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 16, Macon Coliseum, 240 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Keith Sweat, Juvenile, Morris Day and the Time and Cherrelle. Hosted by MC Lightfoot; music by DJ Daddy Dre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. $25 and up.

MERLE HAGGARD AND JASON ISBELL

7 p.m. May 18, City Auditorium, 415 First St. With guest Tommy Emmanuel. Tickets are available at the box office, by phone at 800-745-3000 or www.Ticketmaster.com. $39.50-$79.50.

JAZZ IN THE COURTYARD

7 p.m. May 29, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

POETIC PEACE OPEN MIC NIGHTS

8 p.m.-midnight every first and third Wednesday, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. Open mic for poets, musicians, singers, comedians, lyrical emcees and more. Hosted by Y-O with DJ Ron and Soulistic. 478-719-2054. $5.

DANCES

MACON SHAG CLUB

6:45-9 p.m. Thursday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-960-3450. Free.

DANCE

8 p.m. Friday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Featuring the Winchester Band. 478-784-1454. Public welcome. $7.

DANCE

8:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Featuring the Winchester Band. Singles welcome. 478-474-3663. $7.

PAIRS AND SPARES SQUARE DANCE

6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday (except for holidays), North Macon Park Recreation Center, North Macon Park Drive. Caller is Lee Dixon. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club. 478-477-6863.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCERS OF MACON SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m., the first, third, and fifth Thursday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Tom Wood. 478-935-8364. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

ROBINS RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m. Tuesday (except the third Tuesday of each month), Warner Robins Recreation Center, 800 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Caller is Bud Whitten. 478 235-9200. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

IRISH REELERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, Southwest Laurens Elementary School, 1799 Ga. 117, Rentz. Caller: Lee Dixon. 478-293-8771. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

MUSIC HALLS

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE & OPRY HOUSE

6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Community Center, 1134 Ga. 126 South, Cochran. Dancing and country music with the Foskey Family Band and the Faulk Family Band. 478-308-4559. Free.

OLE CLINTON OPRY

5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. This week: 5:15 p.m. Clinton House Band, 7 p.m. the Good Time Band. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: the Vega Boys, the Maloy Brothers and Bluetick Deville. 770-228-4832 or www.hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.

POWERSVILLE OPRY

4-9 p.m. Saturday, south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 4:20 p.m. Powersville Opry House Band, 6 p.m. Gospel Gazette, 7 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanelle Collins with Phoenix Band. Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic. 478-328-0678 or www.powersvilleopry.com. Free.

WAGON HOUSE OPRY

6:30-10 p.m. second, third and fifth Saturday of each month, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

JULIETTE OPRY HOUSE

5:30 p.m. every first Saturday, front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., open mic stage show; 8 p.m., headliner stage show. Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 478-335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.

FILMS/SCREENINGS

COLLEGE TOWN FILM SERIES

Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Hosted by Middle Georgia State University, Mercer University and Wesleyan College. This year's theme is "Future Shock." 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28: Tom Ellington of Wesleyan will present and lead discussion of Terry Gilliam's "Brazil." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4: Patrick Brennan of MGSU will present and lead discussion of Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11: Craig Coleman of Mercer will present and lead discussion of Spike Jonez's "Her." Bob Burnham, 478-471-2999 or bob.burnham@mga.edu. Admission to all films is free to students with college ID; all others pay $5, which includes a small popcorn and drink.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES

7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring black-centric films. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

"INSIDE OUT"

Noon and 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Popcorn and drinks for sale. Presented by the Children's Hospital at Navicent Health. www.gshf.org. 478-752-1585. Free admission.

MACON FILM GUILD

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14: "Suffragette." 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.

FUNDRAISERS

ESTATE SALE

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 23, All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Benefits Community Outreach projects. Items are from the estate sale of a former rector, Chet Grey. 478-731-1341.

A FAREWELL TO "DOWNTON ABBEY"

7 p.m. Jan. 23, the Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Special advanced screening of an episode from "Downton's" final season. Live music from the Keith Fitzgerald Quartet. Hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails, plus a "Downton" photo booth. Proceeds benefit Georgia Public Broadcasting. $75. 478-301-5763.

ALL THAT JAZZ

7 p.m. Jan. 30, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Join the Tubman Museum at the City Auditorium for the 20th annual concert and ball. Featured this year is Grammy-nominated funk, rhythm and blues recording artist Jeffrey Osborne. $31. www.ticketmaster.com.

MARDI GRAS PARTY

6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Drexel Center, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Ward Street. Family oriented. Food, dancing, costumes welcome. Beads and masks will be given. Sponsored by Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. 478-745-1970. $5.

JOSHUA'S BIRTHDAY BASH FOR A CURE

6-10:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Dinner, dancing and silent auction all to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hosted by Ben and Lorra Jones of 13WMAZ with entertainment by AJ the DJ. Guest speaker: Former Chicago Bears Player Adrian Peterson. $50. www.joshuaswish.org.

HISTORY BY THE GLASS

7-9 p.m. Feb. 11, 314 Second St. Come to Historic Macon's pop-up speakeasy and step back in time. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres and samples of five hand-crafted cocktails inspired by aspects of Macon's history and created just for this event by Ryan Smith, owner of MGMT Management. Space is limited. www.historicmacon.org. $50.

BOOKIN' IT 5K RACE AND BOOKWORM JOG

Feb. 20, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. The event features a 5K race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities beginning at 9 a.m. A Bookworm Jog for children 12 and younger will start at 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Junior League of Macon Inc. Refreshments and family-friendly entertainment will be provided following the race. Registration is available at www.active.com. For more information, visit www.jlmacon.org. Early registration is $25 for the 5K and $12 for the jog.

"REMEMBER WHEN" MUSICAL CONCERT

7 p.m. Feb. 27, Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road. Sponsored by the Liberty United Methodist Women for missions. Featuring music from the 1950s-'90s. 478-550-2460. $8.

FAIRY TALE BALL

5-8 p.m. Feb. 27, the Blacksmith Shop, 665 Poplar St. Tickets are available at Warno Cam Paints, 2379 Ingleside Ave., and Yesterday's Antique Market, 4821 Sheraton Drive. Benefits Rooms from the Heart. 478-954-9036. $35.

LITERARY/LECTURES

JAMES BROWN: THE MACON FACTOR

"I Got the Feelin' ": 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. "Watch Me, I Got It": 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Washington Memorial Library. "Live at the Douglass" finale: 2 p.m. Feb. 13, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The Middle Georgia Regional Library will host a discussion series and activities paying homage to James Brown and the musical influence that Macon had on him and his peers from 1954-1964. The discussion series will be facilitated by Deborah-Patrice Hamlin. www.bibblib.org. 478-744-0836.

MILLIE'S STORY TIME

The Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 30: Learn about Laura Ingalls life as a pioneer girl in the 1870's. 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 27: Learn about the "Adventures of Huck Finn" with hands-on activities in the back yard (if weather permits). $1. 478-745-5982.

ELAINE NEIL ORR

11:15 a.m. March 15, Taylor Amphitheater, Wesleyan College. Reading: 7 p.m. March 17, Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center. The Campbell-Stripling Distinguished Writer-in-Residence is a writer of fiction, memoir and poetry. 478-757-5181. Free.

ORATORICAL CONTEST

10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Jack and Jill of America Inc. Macon Chapter, and 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

AUTHOR CARMEN DEEDY

6:30 p.m. April 18, Taylor Amphitheater, Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's 15th annual Storytelling Festival features children's author Carmen Deedy and Wesleyan Education Department storytellers. Part of the Lamar Lecture Series. 478-757-5262. Free.

PAGEANTS

MISS GEORGIA PEACH SCHOLARSHIP

March 19, Pettigrew Center, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley. Any Georgia girl age 4-24 is eligible to enter. Queens serve as the official ambassadors of the Georgia Peach Festival and industry and are honored at the Georgia Capitol. Deadline to enter: March 12. Only 15 entries accepted per age group. 478-923-3846. www.missgeorgiapeach.org. missgapeachpageant@email.com.

ET CETERA

ICE SKATING

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Jan. 22; 1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Jan. 23; 1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Jan. 24. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. For after-game skates, the start of skate session is dependent upon when the hockey game ends. Schedule subject to change. www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232. Regular admission is $10 per person; after-game admission is $10 per person without game stub or $8 per person with game stub; $8 per person with military ID; group rates available.

CENTRAL GEORGIA FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 23, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 and Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Watch 32 Lego Robotics Teams as they compete for a chance to advance to the state final competition. martha@starbaserobins.org. 478-926-1769. Free.

MACON-BIBB BABY AND TODDLER EXPO

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 23, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Hosted by the United Way of Central Georgia. The event will help current and future parents identify local resources, services and agencies that promote healthy pregnancy, birth and parenting practices. There will also be baby races and an attempt to build the largest "diaper cake"; diapers collected will go to qualified families and early learning centers following the event. 478-621-7835. www.unitedwaycg.com/babyexpo. Free.

I LOVE MATH DAY

Jan. 23, Wesleyan College. 8:30 registration in the Olive Swann Porter Building lobby. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge. Registration required by calling 478-757-3800. Free for Bibb County high school students.

COIN, STAMP & POSTCARD SHOW

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 31, Miller-Murphy-Howard Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Middle Georgia Coin Club. Free for spectators. 478-474-1770.

WINTER WONDERFEST

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 31, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Winter-themed activities featuring snow tubing slides made from real snow, stunt jumpz, jousting, rock wall climbing, bounce houses, a snow ride around the museum, a craft show, food truck vendor festival, "Elsa" from the movie "Frozen" and more. Presented by the Museum of Aviation Foundation and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. Jenny Maas, 478-926-2791 or jenny.maas@museumofaviation.org. Armbands: $12 for children age 6 and younger; $15 for children ages 7 and older.

MACON MAYHEM HOCKEY HOME GAMES

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Peoria. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 vs. Mississippi. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 vs. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. March 17 vs. Knoxville. 7:30 p.m. March 18 vs. Louisiana. 4:30 p.m. March 20 vs. Huntsville. 7:30 p.m. March 24 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. March 26 vs. Fayetteville. 7:30 p.m. March 27 vs. Fayetteville. $10-$18. www.maconmayhem.pointstreaksites.com.

MARDI GRAS

6-11 p.m. Feb. 5, downtown Perry. Merchants will hand out Mardi Gras beads and masks at the First Friday event. Featuring live music in two locations along Carroll Street and MardiGrowl, a pet-friendly section at the Village Shops on the 700 block of Carroll Street, with pet and human costume contests. Brass musicians will lead a second line parade at 7:30 p.m. up Carroll Street, with people and pets. Local artists will display their work in the stores and on the sidewalks. Marty Myers, martingmyers1009@aol.com. www.perryartscenter.org.

FIRST SATURDAYS

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Presented by the Navicent Health Foundation in collaboration with the museum. A day of scavenger hunts, nature walks and hands-on activities. Feb. 6: Child Passenger Car Seat Safety. Admission to the museum will be free. www.masmacon.org.

"NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM"

5-8 p.m. Feb. 6, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Ruseell Parkway, Warner Robins. A family evening of living history, mixing American history with aviation and science and including museum staff members and volunteers in costume playing roles like WWII "Rosie the Riveter," Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, astronauts and Tuskegee Airmen pilots. Proceeds support the education programs at the museum. Tickets are available in advance at www.museumofaviation.org or by calling Valerie Myers, 478-222-7580. $8.

INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK

678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Hidden Gem, Georgia's First State Park: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 6. In the park museum, learn about the park's Native American origins, read articles and view photographs from the resort era; free. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. March 5. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.

ANTIQUE STEAM ENGINE DEMONSTRATION

2-4 p.m. Feb. 6 and March 5, Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Come "let off some steam" by blowing the whistle atop the plantation's "Mill Complex." See the stationary steam engine in action and experience live steam that puts into motion this important provider of mechanical energy in America's past. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.

CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

7 p.m. Feb. 7, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's Confucius Institute will celebrate the most important holiday in Chinese culture: New Year. Ring in the Year of the Monkey with a performance of traditional Chinese dances, songs and music. 478-757-5212. Free.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK

76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Feb. 13. Bring your dog and leash for a hike on the trail; $5 per dog. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.

GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO

Feb. 18-20, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Tickets on sale online Feb. 1. 478-987-3247. www.gnfa.com.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON

Noon March 3, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Guest speaker and honoree TBA. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15; $125 table for eight.

HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS 90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

7 p.m. March 8, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. $22-$75; bench seats at $238. www.ticketmaster.com.

UNITY EASTER

9 a.m. March 27, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Universal Light Christian Center. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

ETHNIC AWARDS GALA

6 p.m. April 9, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Willis Slater Productions. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT

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

FORT HAWKINS HISTORIC SITE

Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Explore the early American frontier fort, Blockhouse Replica and archaeological dig site. 478-746-0704. www.forthawkins.com. Free.

JARRELL PLANTATION

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Spend a day on the farm and learn about life on the plantation in the 1800s. Admission: $4-$6.50. www.georgiastateparks.org. 478-986-5172.

CANNONBALL HOUSE

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 478-745-5982. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military; $3 for students with college ID.

HAY HOUSE

934 Georgia Ave. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Last tour at 3 p.m. each day. $11 adults; $10 seniors and military; $7 students; free for children under age 6 and members of the Georgia Trust. 478-742-8155. www.hayhousemacon.org.

NEEL REID TOURS

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 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. 478-742-0921. www.fgcmacon.org. $5.

ROCK CANDY TOURS

Free Birds and Night Owls Tour: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, the Rookery, 543 Cherry St.; easy walking tour of Macon's musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way, ending at Grant's Lounge; $10. Rock 'n' Roll Stroll, 10 a.m. Saturday, H&H Soul Food Restaurant, 807 Forsyth St.; moderate walking tour takes over two hours and visits the homes and favorite haunts of Southern music's most legendary artists; $15. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com.

YAPPY HOUR

5-8 p.m. the Third Thursday of the month, Macon Dog Park, Adams Street, downtown Macon. Bring your pooch for doggy demonstrations, live music and give-aways. Humans can purchase beer or wine and be entered to win door prizes. Free. www.collegehillmacon.com.

WRESTLING

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time, the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. All-Star Wrestling Network. 478-397-5734. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger.

BINGO

7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Macon Moose Lodge No. 1455, 2217 Gray Highway. Public welcome. 478-742-5372.

BINGO

7 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 478-784-1454.

BINGO

7 p.m. Monday and Friday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Public welcome. 478-474-3663.

POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. Friday, L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. The tournament is 9 Ball with handicap rules. 478-254-4117. $15 tournament, no cover charge.

DART TOURNAMENT

7:30 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-474-7799. $10.

WINE TASTING

6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Tuesday: Six wines with light appetizers. $7. Thursday: Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 478-474-9595.

MINI-ZOO ANIMAL SHOW

3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232.

SKY OVER MACON

8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. If the sky is clear, view the night sky through powerful telescopes. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. www.masmacon.com.

This story was originally published January 21, 2016 at 6:13 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."