Out & About Calendar

FESTIVALS

DOGWOOD FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9 and noon-5 p.m. April 10, downtown Perry. Arts and crafts, food vendors, a youth entertainment stage, dog dock diving competition and kids zone. Hot Air Balloon Rally 5-9 p.m. April 9 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. www.perrygeorgiachamber.com.

MILLEDGEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

April 13-17. Featuring a masquerade party with musical guest The Norm and more than 350 submissions from more than 30 countries. Special guests include John Heinsen, VP Producer's Guild of America; David Hartle, producer; Terry Botwick, producer and founder and CEO of 1019 Entertainment; Scott Thigpen, producer and director; and Jesse Zwick, writer/director. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.milledgevillefilmfest.com.

LOCALICIOUS: WARNER ROBINS FOOD FESTIVAL

4-8 p.m. April 16, Courtyard Marriott, 589 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. This event aims to promote local music, art and food. Featuring educational and artistic exhibits, a market, cooking contest, music by Southern Persuasion, Louise Warren, Edward Dunbar (from the Drifters) and Darin Curtis. For all ages. Sponsored by Land to Hand Inc. Proceeds benefit the Houston County farmers markets and local food insecurity programs. 478-225-7626. www.landtohand.org.

EARTH DAY

3-6 p.m. April 20, Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Celebrate Earth Day with the Mulberry Market. Shop the market, plus activities for children, nature tours, an exhibit of animals, live music and free trees. Free. www.chwg.org.

BLUEBIRDS AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23, Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mount Vernon Church Road, Jackson. Bluegrass music from Johnny Roquemore and the Apostles of Bluegrass, Grassville and Recycled Grass. Free. www.dausettrails.com.

TASTE OF THE SOUTH CRAFT BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Noon-6 p.m. April 30, Rosa Parks Square, adjacent to First Street, downtown Macon. Sample a variety of craft beers while enjoying musical performances, food, and fun and games for the whole family. Admission is free for all ages. Tickets for beer tastings will be available for those 21 and older, while non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase in the Cellar at Just Tap'd. www.justtapdfestival.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. 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, 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

RED BOOK HYMN SING

4:30 p.m. prelude, 5 p.m. singing begins, April 16, Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette. Featuring singers, instrumentalists and music lovers from all over the Southeast. Audience participation is encouraged. 478-501-0262. redbooksing@gmx.com.

GOSPEL SING FUNDRAISER

4-9 p.m. April 23, Jeffersonville Assembly of God, 45 Railroad St. W., Jeffersonville. Benefits Relay for Life. Featuring the Assembly of God choir singers, Vanessa Crosby and the Faulk Family Singers, Aubrey Ray along with Becky Hataway and many others. Hot dog plates for sale and cake auction. 478-960-0796.

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

BILLY JOE SHAVER

8 p.m. April 8, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $20-$45.

BEARSTOCK

1-11 p.m. April 9, Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Music all afternoon from tons of bands. Headliners include MKTO, Jon Bellion, Elephante and DNK. Plus, food vendors on site. Free. www.quadworks.mercer.edu.

"MACON LOVES MUSIC"

7:30 p.m. April 9, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cox Capitol Theatre with JT's Now and Then providing music from the past six decades with an all star lineup of local and regional musicians. Tickets available at www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. 478-257-6391. $10 advance, $13 at door.

BARRY DARNELL AND THE MOBILE SLIM BAND

8 p.m. April 9, the Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Cash bar. www.libraryballroom.com. $10.

SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES

6 p.m. second Sunday, April-October, Coleman Hill Park. April 10: Susto. Presented by Bragg Jam. The Brick will be selling food and beverage. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome; no tents or grills. www.braggjam.org. Free.

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.

TAYLOR HICKS

8 p.m. April 14, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Hear the "American Idol" winner in concert. www.ticketfly.com.

OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL

8 p.m. 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.

RHYTHM N' JAZZ SPRING CONCERT SERIES

6 p.m. April 17, Gateway Park, off Riverside Drive, downtown Macon. Featuring Harold Thomas and Danger Zone and DeeJay Phi. Free.

THE OH HELLOS

8 p.m. April 21, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $15-$20.

KEN TRIMMINS QUARTET

7:30 p.m. April 22, Allen's Market Building, 101 W. McIntosh St., Milledgeville. Seating is limited. Get tickets at www.milledgevillealliedarts.com. 478-452-3950. $10.70.

CELTIC WOMAN

7:30 p.m. April 22, City Auditorium, 415 First St. $32, $72 and $108. www.ticketmaster.com.

THE STRANGER: BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE

8 p.m. April 23, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $15 general admission.

JEREMY CAMP

7 p.m. April 24, City Auditorium, 415 First St. With Mandisa and Finding Favour. 336-887-3582. www.premierproductions.com. $40 premium, $25 general admission, $18 groups of 10 or more.

GRACE POTTER

8 p.m. April 28, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $38-$42.

JIMMY HALL'S BIRTHDAY BASH

8 p.m. April 30, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With special guests Tommy Talton and Otis. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $22.

SCOTT STAPP

8 p.m. May 1, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $25-$28.

KIEFER SUTHERLAND

8 p.m. May 3, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $15 advance, $20 at door.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS

8 p.m. May 6, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Bluegrass music, with the Packway Handle Band. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $20-$25.

SHENANDOAH

8 p.m. May 7, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25-$30.

DARK SIDE OF THE DEAD

8 p.m. May 13, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Grateful Dead/Pink Floyd tribute. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $12-15.

STEVE EARLE

8 p.m. May 14, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25-$35.

AN EVENING WITH TRAVIS TRITT

7:30 p.m. May 22, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. 478-301-5470. $45-$55.

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.

STEPHANIE MILLS

8:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. With the Whispers. Proceeds benefit Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association Inc. Tickets available at the Centreplex box office, Ticektmaster or Habersham Records, 478-743-2587. $28 and up.

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

DANCE WORKSHOP

10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16, Mercer University. For boys and girls ages 10-18. Learn elements of ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more. Free. To register, email alaynawilliams101@gmail.com or text 478-297-6312.

MACON SHAG CLUB

6:45 p.m. Thursday, Holiday Inn Macon North, 3953 River Place Drive. 478-960-7938. Free.

DANCE

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

DANCE

8:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Featuring the Southern Country 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., Thursday (except the fourth Thursday of each month), 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 p.m. House Band, 7 p.m. Still Cruisin; monthly meal for $5. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: the Jonesmen, Wayne Allen and Friends and Kirkland and Friends. 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. 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. This week: 6 p.m. Ramblin Fever, 7:30 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanelle Collins. 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

MACON FILM GUILD

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 10: "45 Years." May 8: "Carol." June 12: "Eye in the Sky." Special documentary presentation: "Finders Keepers" at 7:30 p.m. April 19. 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.

SENIOR CINEMA: "DADDY'S HOME"

2 p.m. April 13, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free for seniors.

BALD SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

7:30 p.m. April 29, Georgia College's Arts and Sciences Auditorium. A juried short film festival. An awards presentation program and reception follow the screening. www.baldshorts.com. 478-452-3950.

FUNDRAISERS

DESIGN, WINE AND DINE HARD HAT PARTY

7-9 p.m. April 8, at the Design House, 1388 Calhoun St. Featuring 12 spaces for designers to decorate. Joe D's of Ingleside will provide barbecue and guests are invited to join a barbecue sauce and fixins' contest. Hosted by Historic Macon. www.historicmacon.org.

KIRK CAMERON

7 p.m. April 14, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Benefits Caring Solutions Pregnancy Center. $300 tables; $30 floor seats; $10 balcony seats. Floor and table tickets include dinner. www.friendsofcaringsolutions.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK

10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16, Northway Church parking lot, 5915 Zebulon Road. A family-friendly event that offers children of all ages the opportunity to climb on, look inside and learn more about a variety of vehicles including a fire engine, ambulance, police car, bomb squad vehicle and dump truck. Silent hour will be observed from 10-11 a.m. Frozen treats from King of Pops will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Macon's mission to support childhood literacy. www.jlmacon.org. $5 per person, free for children under age 1.

THE TASTE OF MACON-BIBB COUNTY FOLLIES

6:30 p.m. April 16, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon-Bibb County elected officials, staff members from various public agencies and the heads of local nonprofits will be performing to raise money for GCAPS, a program that introduces interested students to the inner workings of government. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15.

PRINCESS TEA PARTY

2-4 p.m. April 17, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Benefits the Miss Macon scholarship fund. For girls ages 5-12, with 2015 Miss Georgia Adeline Kenerly, Miss Macon 2016 Destiny Levant, Miss Macon's Outstanding Teen 2016 Annie Swan and other dignitaries. 478-361-4631. www.missmacon.org. $45 per child, $15 per parent.

HEART OF THE DRAGON FESTIVAL DRAGON BOAT RACES

1 p.m. April 23, Sandy Beach, Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area. Registration is open now for teams of 10 paddlers and one drummer to race in 20-foot dragon boats. Bring a team or just bring your family to watch the races. All proceeds go to help provide mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Register by calling 478-745-3984 or visit www.macondragonboats.org. Teams must be registered by April 15 to participate.

2-MAN SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT

8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, April 29, 2016 Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road. Lunch served after round. Benefits the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia Inc. www.fcccg.org. 478-256-0708 or bryan@totalsystemsav.com. $75 per golfer.

JEAN COLEMAN CHERISHED CHILDREN GOLF TOURNAMENT

April 29, Waterford Golf Course, 620 Ga. 96, Bonaire. Registration is at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and preparation for tee off is at 12:45 p.m., including a short program by students of the 4-year-old classes, who will also putt and chip while the golfers play. 478-442-4378. Teams or individuals may register for $50 per player.

"CATWALK TO CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER"

5-6 p.m. VIP reception, 6-8 p.m. show, May 1, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Fashion show to benefit Joshua's Wish. Special guest: recording artist Melba Moore. Door prizes. www.joshuaswish.org. $25 general admission; $50 VIP tickets, includes priority seating, pre-reception, swag bag and a picture with Moore.

LITERARY/LECTURES

OCMULGEE AUDUBON SOCIETY

7:30 p.m. April 11, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. A place of sharing for birders in Middle Georgia. Visitors welcome. 478-477-7016.

CENTRAL GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

7 p.m. April 11, Flint Energies Conference Center, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. Featuring professional genealogist Jennifer Dondero speaking about "Clueless: Maybe Not," how to recognize small clues from records you may already have to lead to new discoveries. Guests welcome. www.cggs.org. 478-987-7260.

HOUSTON-PEACH BRANCH AAUW

6:30 p.m. refreshments and networking, 7 p.m. program, April 12, Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Featuring Mayor John Harley on "The Contribution of Women to the Growth of Centerville." Guests welcome. 478-953-0201. www.houstonpeach-ga.aauw.net.

RACE RELATIONS FORUM

10 a.m. April 13, Pettigrew Building, Fort Valley State University, 1005 State University Drive. The Criminal Justice Department of Fort Valley State University plans to encourage Hate-Free Zones for the practice of good race relations. Speakers include Sen. Donzella James, Tom Hudson and Roy Miller. Featuring guest vocalist Theresa Morton. www.fvsu.edu. Free.

AUTHOR CARMEN DEEDY

6:30 p.m. April 18, Pierce Chapel, 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.

HOUSTON COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OLD BOOK SALE

10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 28, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30, Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Houston County Friends of Library. Proceeds benefit Houston County Libraries. More than 90,000 books and media sorted into more than 50 categories. Books priced from 50 cents to $3. Admission: $5 or free for Houston Friends on April 28; free admission for all April 29-30. All books half price April 30. 478-923-0128.

ET CETERA

JARRELL PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE

711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Car Show: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 9; antique car owners are invited to join; it is requested that car models entered into the show be 1979 models or earlier in order to coincide with the time period of the historic site; $20 pre-registration, $25 day of show; for spectators, $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children under 6. 478-986-5172. www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation.

INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK

678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. May 7. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. The Springs Fling: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16; enjoy games, inflatable obstacle course, Easter bunny photos, crafts, vendors and fun for the whole family; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.

BEAUTILLION

7:30 p.m. April 8, Scottish Rite, 1985 Vineville Ave. For tickets, call 478-361-1810 or 478-986-7278.

2016 SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW

9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 8 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Shop for plants, trees, shrubs bulbs, and garden art along with garden furnishings porch and patio accessories. Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free workshops for children to learn about birds, wildlife habitat, recycling and gardening. $5 adults; free for kids under 12 with an adult. www.mgcg.org.

MAGNOLIA SOAPBOX DERBY

10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9, Washington Park and Magnolia Street, downtown Macon. Teams compete for bragging rights, glory and swag as they race down Magnolia Street in all kinds of crazy custom race cars. Fans line the streets to cheer on their favorites. Free to watch. www.maconderby.com.

EAST MACON COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

9 a.m.-noon April 9, House of Hope, 2270 Shurling Drive. Health screenings, demonstrations and discussions related to personal health and wellness. www.navicenthealth.org/eastmacon.

ETHNIC AWARENESS AWARDS GALA

6 p.m. April 9, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Willis Slater Productions in conjunction with Union Baptist Church, Center Hill Baptist Church, the Confucius Institute at Wesleyan College and Mercer University. Dress attire only; refreshments served. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

BEARDS, BOURBON AND BACON

6-9:30 p.m. April 9, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Advanced reservation required, but no beards required. $25 regular admission, $50 VIP. For ages 21 years and older. For reservations, call 478-745-5982.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

Noon -1 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 11, Rosa Parks Square. Hosted by the United States Attorney's Office and the Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's Department as part of National Crime Victims' Rights week. Guest Presenter: Paige Slocumb of Safe Alone Inc. 478-752-3511. Free.

OPEN STREETS MACON

2-6 p.m. April 17, begins at Riverside Drive and College Street, continues through Mercer University, and ends at Anthony Road. Open Streets Macon closes city streets to traffic and opens them to pedestrians, bicycles and a variety of health and wellness activities. www.bikemacon.org/openstreets. Free.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK

76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Paws on the Falls: 1-2:20 p.m. April 9 and 10-11:20 a.m. May 8; grab your leash and bring your dog out to walk with some new friends on the High Falls Trail. A special surprise for each dog that attends; $5 per dog. Large Mouth Bass Fishing Tournament: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16; try to catch the big bass in this jon boat fishing tournament; prizes will be awarded for biggest catch; pre-registration required. Twlight Night Paddle: 6:30-8 p.m. April 29; enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3 mile canoe trip to Buck Creek; fadults and children 8 years or older who are accompanied by an adult; reservations required; $15 includes boat and gear. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.

SPRING AT THE ROCK RANCH

The Rock Ranch, 5020 Ga. 36, The Rock. Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23; $15 per person older than 2; Farm Market open until 5:30 p.m. Saturdays on the Farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 and May 7; $12 per person older than 2. Spring Break Fridays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1, 15 and 22; $12 per person older than 2. 706-647-6374. www.therockranch.com.

THE BLACK OUT DANCE COMPETITION

3 p.m. April 24, Tattnall Square Academy, 111 Trojan Trail. Support local and surrounding area teams as they battle it out on the dance floor. Coach D of the Dancing Dolls will be the guest judge. Presented by Kali Dance Studio for the Arts. Terra Gallemore, dancekali729@gmail.com or 478-461-7602. $15.

LADIES OF COLOR TALENT AND FASHION SHOW

6-8 p.m. April 30, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $10 adults; $5 children. 478-742-2000. 478-745-7944.

This story was originally published April 7, 2016 at 7:18 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."