Main Calendar

Rides, inflatables, pancakes, live entertainment, fireworks, parade, gala and more. Happening June 3-4 in Fort Valley and June 10-11 in Byron. For specific event times and more information, visit gapeachfestival.com. June 3-4 and 10-11.

See three shows on three different stages. The great Fats Waller musical “Ain’t Misbehavin” will open July 1 at Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. The classic Broadway musical “42nd St.” will open July 8 at the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. The hilarious take on Shakespeare’s “The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged” will open July 7 at Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts. Tickets to Theatre Macon are $25, tickets to the Grand Opera House are $35; tickets to Mercer’s venue are $20; a combination ticket for all three shows is $65. Tickets for all shows will be available through the Grand Opera House box office at 478-301-5470 or at thegrandmacon.com beginning June 15. Begins July 1-8.

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. maconfilmfestival.com. July 21-24.

Hear 70 bands across multiple stages during Macon’s favorite summer music and community festival. Downtown Macon. $25 advance admission. For band lineup and Patron Party details, visit braggjam.org. July 30.

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

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. May 14, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13.

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

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

Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field, Warner Robins. 478-225-7626. 1-6 p.m. Thursday.

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

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs and more. Abba House Thrift Store parking lot, 1309 Main St., Perry. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

Featuring a variety of local vendors. City of Milledgeville Pavilion, East Hancock Street, Milledgeville. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor at the Milledgeville Farmers Market can contact Deana, 478-414-4014 or dthornton@milledgevillega.us. 2-6 p.m. Tuesday.

Includes blood pressure screening, glucose screening, sports physicals, dental education, health and wellness education, participation raffle, prizes and more. Sponsored by the church’s Health and Wellness Ministry. Lundy Chapel Baptist Church, 2081 Forest Hill Road. Free. Vanessa Fuller, fullerva@msn.com. 478-474-3400. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14.

Presented by Barbara Whitehead Ministries. The House of Shekinah Glory, 3752 Eisenhower Parkway. barbarawhitehead.org. 478-775-5758. 6 p.m. May 21.

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

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

With Miss Keela’s Rhythmic Jazz, featuring the KLS Percussion Band. Bring appetizer to share; beer, wine and mixers at the bar. Rain cancels. The Essers’ Courtyard, 2757 Cherokee Ave. Free for JAM members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP to jazzmacon@gmail.com. Jazz Association of Macon, 478-737-2771. 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 14.

Jason Isbell and Tommy Emmanuel honor Merle Haggard’s memory with their performance. City Auditorium, 415 First St. $25 and up. ticketmaster.com. maconcentreplex.org. 7:30 p.m. May 18.

Featuring Colby Dee; with Lauren Ashley, Megan Fowler and Maggie Renfroe. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $10. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 7 p.m. May 21.

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

An evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. Bearfoot Tavern, 468 Second St. Free. 912-844-4250. 8 p.m. May 27.

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

A Fleetwood Mac tribute. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12 advance, $15 day of show for general admission; $200 VIP reserved boxes. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 478-257-6391. 8 p.m. June 3.

Presented by Bragg Jam. The Brick will be selling food and beverage. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome; no tents or grills. Coleman Hill Park. Free. braggjam.org. 6 p.m. June 11.

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

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

Entertainment by the Good Vibrations Band directed by John Laughter. Attire is dressy/Sunday best. Snacks provided and cold drinks for a small donation and water. Couples and singles welcome. Line dancing during the first break with Dianne Kent. Co-hosted by the Dances for Fun Ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. This is an alcohol- and smoke-free environment. St. Joseph Church Social Hall, 830 New St. $20 per person, $10 students with current ID (cash and checks only). 478-743-7970. 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 13.

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

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

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

Caller: Tom Wood. Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club. 478-935-8364. 7-9 p.m. Thursday (except the fourth Thursday of each month).

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

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

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

This week: 5 p.m. House Band, 7 p.m. Community Country. 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. $2 admission at the door. 478-825-4118 or clintonopry.com. 5:30-10 p.m. Friday.

This week: Tommy, Rita and Luke, the Hansons and Back Porch. Ga. 362, Hollonville. Free; operated on donations. 770-228-4832 or hollonvilleopry.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

South onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. Free. 478-328-0678. 4-9 p.m. Saturday; Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic.

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

Ga. 87, Juliette. $17. 478-335-3895. acousticproductions.com. 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.

The tour will feature a screening of the film, a traveling exhibit of Civil War memorabilia and live performances by Collin Raye, Nikki Nelson and Street Drum Corps. Hosted by Tank Jones. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. May 13.

Biopic about jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, part of the Music Legends Film Series. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $6, includes box of popcorn and soda. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. May 19, 8:30 p.m. May 20 and 7:30 p.m. May 21.

Houston Lakes Stadium 12 Cinemas, 1121 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. $11. minimalismfilm.com. Tickets are available by reservation at gathr.us/screening/14779. 7:30 p.m. May 24.

Film chronicling the life of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker, part of the Music Legends Film Series. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $6, includes box of popcorn and soda. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. May 26.

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 12.

Elected officials, staff members from various public agencies and the heads of local nonprofits will be performing. Benefits the GCAPS program. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 6:30 p.m. May 13.

Hosted by the Men of Omega Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the William L. Turner Uplift Foundation. Benefits scholarship funds for local college-bound high school seniors, youth athletics, elderly home activities, youth camps and other community outreach events. International City Golf Course, 100 Sandy Run Road, Warner Robins. $65 advance, $85 on site. James E. Boles Jr., 301-267-0425 or jamesboles7@aol.com. 7:30-9 a.m. May 14.

Steak and rib cookoff, live music, silent auction, horse shoe toss and dinner. Benefits Save A Pet. North Jackson Street, Forsyth. For tickets, volunteering opportunities or to enter the cooking competition, call Pat Corley, 478-994-5223. 5-10 p.m. May 14.

All proceeds benefit the East Macon Community Development Corporation. Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road. $75 until May 13; $85 after. 478-745-1890. 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. tee time May 21.

An American Battle Ground event. New Hope International Church, 204 Sullivan Road, Fort Valley. Churches, local non-profit organizations and businesses can put teams into the event for a $125 entry fee. $8 civilians; $5 active duty, veterans and children under age 12; free for children under age 3 and disabled veterans. americanbattleground.com. June 25.

A team sports competition event featuring law enforcement, fire fighters, active duty military members, veterans, civilians, coaches, Department of Defense civil service workers and volunteer fire fighters from Perry, Centerville and Warner Robins competing in 10 events. Each team sponsors a local veteran’s organization to be recognized. Bonaire Middle School, Ga. 96, Bonaire. $10 civilians; $7 active duty and veterans; $5 under age 12; free for children under 3 and disabled veterans (must have ID or VA card). americanbattleground.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13.

All ages run/walk event lead by the Georgia Patriot Guard and Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Groups, as a special tribute to our active military members, POW/MIAs, and veterans in Houston County and Georgia. An American Battle Ground event. Starts at Veterans High School, 340 Piney Grove Road, Kathleen, and ends at Bonaire First Baptist Church. $15 per person, $25 with T-shirt; $10 active duty and veterans, $20 with T-shirt; $10 children under age 12, $20 with T-shirt; family and group rates available. americanbattleground.com. 8 a.m. Aug. 13.

All-breed dog shows, conformation, obedience trials (regional qualifier), rally trials and dock diving. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Free. NorthAmericaDivingDogs.com. Nell Stumpff, 478-923-1967 or lakewood102@aol.com. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 13-15.

North Peach Park. Caryl Deems with Robins Pacers, 478-972-2609. 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. 5K, May 14.

Blow the whistle atop the Jarrell Plantation’s Mill Complex, see our stationary steam engine in action and experience live steam. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children under 6. 478-986-5172. gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation. 2-4 p.m. May 14.

Ocmulgee Water Trail annual paddle. Shuttle provided. Dykes Landing, Cochran, put in; Mile Branch Landing, Hawkinsville-Pulaski County River Park, take out. $40 includes T-shirt and meal. Register at ocmulgeewatertrail.com. 478-636-9527. May 14.

Join the open house celebration welcoming new businesses to historic Ingleside Village. There will be sidewalk sales, food, art, fun for the kids and more. Ingleside Village shopping district on Ingleside Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14.

Four new buildings on Ash Street and one new building on Calhoun Street will be open for tours. One of Historic Macon’s Preservation Month tours. 924 Ash St., 932 Ash St., 1304 Calhoun St. Lane, 1311 Jackson St. and 1374 Calhoun St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 2-4 p.m. May 15.

An open mic night on the front porch of the former home of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor. Bring music, reading, dancing or storytelling. Everyone gets five minutes of fame on the Nail House deck. Free. Andalusia Farm, 2628 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville. 5 p.m. May 19.

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. 7:30-9 p.m. May 20 and 27.

Fish in the pond behind Visitors Center. No license needed. Bring your own bait and tackle. Keep what you catch (except turtles). Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mount Vernon Road, Jackson. dausettrails.com. 9 a.m.-noon May 21.

Learn more about the Macon Action Plan, biking improvements and the future of downtown from the Urban Development Authority’s director, Alex Morrison. One of Historic Macon’s Preservation Month tours. Tour begins and ends in Tattnall Square Park parking lot. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 5:30-7 p.m. May 21.

Historic Macon’s preservation carpenter Michael Phillips, and Macon Arts Alliance’s director of creative placemaking Jonathan Harwell-Dye, will lead a tour of the proposed East Macon Arts Village. Part of Historic Macon’s Preservation Month tours. Meet at East Macon Auditorium, 239 Clinton St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. May 28.

Volunteers will be demonstrating sewing, blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, gardening, woodworking and many other farm activities. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children under 6. 478-986-5172. gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28.

Presented by the Navicent Health Foundation in collaboration with the Museum of Arts and Sciences. A day of scavenger hunts, nature walks and hands-on activities. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Admission to the museum will be free. masmacon.org. June 4.

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. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. $5 per dog; a $5 per car parking fee is required. 478-993-3053. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 4.

Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. A $5 per car parking fee is required. 770-504-2277. 2-4 p.m. June 4.

Slithering snakes, tremendous tortoises, Jason Clark from Southeastern Reptile Rescue and lots of activities all about reptiles. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. July 16.

Only boats with electric/trolling motors are allowed on the lake. Javors Lucas Lake. A seasonal pass to fish by boat is $100 and a seasonal pass to fish from the shore is $50. The daily fee for fishing by boat is $10 and is $5 for fishing from the shore. maconwater.org. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday through June 26. Fishing will not be available May 30. The lake will be closed July-August, but will re-open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-Oct. 30; closed Labor Day.

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. daily.

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

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

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

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

Guided tours of historic 1910 Joseph Neel House designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid. Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Inc., 730 College St. $5. 478-742-0921. fgcmacon.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and by special appointment.

Taught by local yoga teachers. Tattnall Square Park (rain cancels). Free. gswilson7557@gmail.com. 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

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. Friday.

Moderate walking tour takes more than two hours and visits the homes and favorite haunts of Southern music’s most legendary artists. H&H Soul Food Restaurant, 807 Forsyth St. $15. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com. 10 a.m. Saturday.

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

Across from Camping World, Byron. 478-956-3929. 11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Six craft beers with snacks. WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. $7. 478-474-9595. winestylesmacon.com. 6-8 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month.

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

Story time plus crafts for ages 2-5. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. $5 per child; free for adults. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of month.

Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. View the night sky through powerful telescopes. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. 8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month.

This story was originally published May 12, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "Main Calendar."