Out & About

10 Days Calendar

Grace Potter will perform at The Ritz.
Grace Potter will perform at The Ritz.

Friday

April 22

Fired Works

The exhibit and sale features more than 6,000 pieces of pottery by 65 ceramic artists from the Southeast. Round Building, Central City Park, downtown Macon. $5, includes unlimited returns. firedworksmacon.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

“Vintage Vegas!”

Macon Pops annual fundraiser. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $25 general admission (balcony). maconpops.com. 6 p.m.

Highway to HellYeah

Featuring Escape the Fate, Get Scared, American Wolves, Resist Capture and Failing Acts of Society. Presented by the Macon Venue Project. Central City Park, 180 Willie Smokie Glover Road. $15 advance, $20 at door. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. 6 p.m.

Celtic Woman

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

“Betty the Yeti”

Directed by Sydney Chalfa. Presented by Middle Georgia State University Theatre. Macon Campus Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences Building. Free to Middle Georgia State students, faculty and staff with ID; $5 seniors and non-Middle Georgia State students; $8 general admission. 478-471-5792. 7:30 p.m.

“Young Frankenstein”

Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Ellen Wilson and Athens Carter. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. Call 478-746-9485 or visit theatremacon.com for reservations. 8 p.m.

Saturday

April 23

Fired Works

Round Building, Central City Park, downtown Macon. See Friday, April 22. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bluebirds and Bluegrass Festival

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

Pan African Festival

Showcasing African-American pride and accomplishments through music, dance, crafts, food and more. Including live music performances, face painting, storytelling and dance. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St., and Cherry Street Plaza. $5 for ages 3 and older. 478-743-8544. tubmanmuseum.com. Noon-10 p.m.

“Mamma Mia!”

Part of The Grand’s Broadway Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $45-$68. thegrandmacon.com. 478-301-5470. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Pianist Andre Watts

Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

“Betty the Yeti”

Middle Georgia State University’s Macon Campus Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences Building. See Friday, April 22. 7:30 p.m.

“Harvey”

Directed by Bill Andrews. Perry Players Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. $15 adults; $12 military, children (4-18) and seniors 60+; $10 each in groups of 10 or more. perryplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

April 24

Fired Works

Round Building, Central City Park, downtown Macon. See Friday, April 22. noon-4 p.m.

Pan African Festival

Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St., and Cherry Street Plaza. See Saturday, April 23. 2-7 p.m.

Pet Show

A fun family event hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Museum Guild and Coliseum Northside. Pet show, magic show, games, refreshments, face painting and crafts. Coliseum Northside Hospital front lawn, 400 Charter Blvd.. Free to observe; $2 per pet registered. masmacon.org. 2-4:30 p.m.

“Harvey”

Perry Players Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. See Friday, April 22. 2:30 p.m.

Rhythm N Jazz Spring Concert Series

Featuring Ladies of Interchange and Nu Breeze with DeeJay Phi. Gateway Park, downtown Macon. Free. 6 p.m.

Jeremy Camp

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

Monday

April 25

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

April 26

Mercer Jazz Combo

Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

April 27

Mulberry Market

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

Thursday

April 28

Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale

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. Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Books priced from 50 cents to $3. 478-923-0128. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Cocktails and Cupcakes

Benefits Central Georgia Autism Ltd. Karats & Keepsakes, 4524 Forsyth Road. $10 entry/raffle ticket. 5-8 p.m.

Flute Fantasy

Musical selections performed by the Mercer University Flute Choir. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

Student-Directed One-Act Plays

Presented by Wesleyan Theatre. Seating is limited. Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. $10; $5 seniors and alumnae. 478-757-5259. Theatre@wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m.

Grace Potter

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

Friday

April 29

Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale

Hosted by Houston County Friends of Library. Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. See Thursday, April 28. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

One Wall Show: Lorraine Plaxico

Last chance to see the exhibition of pastel work by Lorraine Plaxico. Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. 478-746-3541. ocmulgeearts.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

“Colorful Distraction”

Last chance to see the photography exhibition by Doug Nurnberger and glasswork by Kelly Robertson. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free admission. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Twilight Night Paddle

Enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek; for adults and children 8 years or older who are accompanied by an adult; reservations required. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. $15 includes boat and gear; a $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053. 6:30-8 p.m.

Rock Candy Tours: Free Birds and Night Owls

Easy walking tour of Macon’s musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. Beginning at the Rookery, 543 Cherry St., ending at Grant’s Lounge. $10. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com. 7:30-9 p.m.

Saturday

April 30

Autism Awareness Festival

Including a 5k trail race, family fun run, live music, food vendors, resource fair, crafts, inflatables and kids’ games. Hosted by the Anchor of Hope Foundation. Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 1045 U.S. 41 South, Forsyth. Free. anchorofhopefoundation.org. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale

Hosted by Houston County Friends of Library. Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. See Thursday, April 28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old Clinton War Days

Featuring authentic camps of Civil War re-enactors, ladies’ tea, battle re-enactments, memorial service, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Old Clinton Historic District, 12 miles NE of Macon on U.S. 129, left at Randolph St. traffic light. $5 adults, $3 ages 18 and under, free for children under 6. oldclinton.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Taste of the South Craft Beer and Food Festival

Sample a variety of craft beers while enjoying musical performances, food, and fun and games for the whole family. Rosa Parks Square, adjacent to First Street, downtown Macon. Admission is free for all ages: tickets for beer tastings and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. justtapdfestival.com. Noon-6 p.m.

Ladies of Color Talent and Fashion Show

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

Jimmy Hall’s Birthday Bash

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

Sunday

May 1

Old Clinton War Days

Featuring authentic camps of Civil War re-enactors. Old Clinton Historic District, 12 miles NE of Macon on U.S. 129, left at Randolph St. traffic light. See Saturday, April 30. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Student Chamber Ensemble Concerts

Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before concert. Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Free. music.mercer.edu. 3 p.m.

Wesleyan Spring Concert

Featuring the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5259. 4 p.m.

“Catwalk to Cure Childhood Cancer”

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

Scott Stapp

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

This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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