10 Days
Friday
May 27
Twilight Night Paddle
Enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3-mile canoe trip; 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; plus $5 per car parking. 478-993-3053. 7:30-9 p.m.
“Sabrina Fair”
Directed by Jim Crisp. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. 478-746-9485. theatremacon.com. 8 p.m.
Sky Over Macon
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 Charlie Fog Band
An evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. Bearfoot Tavern, 468 Second St. Free. 912-844-4250. 8 p.m.
Pool Tournament
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.
“Mountains, Fruit and Graves”
Featuring photography by Macon artist Nathan Jones. The 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Free. On display through May 27.
Saturday
May 28
Yoga in the Park
Taught by local yoga teachers. Tattnall Square Park (rain cancels). Free. gswilson7557@gmail.com. 9:30 a.m.
Family Farm Day
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.
Mill Hill Tours
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. Meet at East Macon Auditorium, 239 Clinton St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
“Sabrina Fair”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 8 p.m.
“Modern Waves”
Featured artists are Lauren Betty, Jeff Surace and Laura Surace. Macon Arts Alliance, at 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. On display through May 28.
Sunday
May 29
Emerging Artists Exhibition
Last chance to see the exhibition by featured artists Alfred Conteh, Joe Camoosa, Alex Kraft, Zuzka Vaclavik, Matt Haffner and Laura Bell. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 1-5 p.m.
“Sabrina Fair”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 2:30 p.m.
“Animal Kingdom” Opening Reception
Meet local artists. Presented by the Fine Art Society. The Gallery of Fine Art, 2507c Moody Road, Warner Robins. 478-396-9198. fasmidga.org. 3-8 p.m.
Jazz in the Courtyard
Featuring Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.
Monday
May 30
Memorial Day Program
All are welcome to join in celebrating the lives of American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Guest speaker will be Korean War veteran William “Bill” Dewey Freeman, a former POW. Carl Vinson VA Medical Center auditorium, Dubin. Chief of Voluntary Service Dean Swan, Aldean.Swan@va.gov. 2 p.m.
Middle Georgia Concert Band
Membership is open to all wind and percussion players ages 17 and older. Tattnall Square Academy band room, Trojan Trail off Wesleyan Drive. For more information, visit middlegeorgiaconcertband.org or call 478-784-0541. 7-9 p.m.
“Nunsense” Audition
Musical comedy. Parts for five women. Director: Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. wrlt.org. 478-929-4579. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
May 31
Summer Kids Flicks
All movies rated G or PG. May 31 and June 1: “The Peanuts Movie.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Lisa Moore One-Woman Show
Last chance to see the large exhibition of new works by Lisa Moore. Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-746-3541. art@ocmulgeearts.com. ocmulgeearts.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Milledgeville Farmers Market
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.
Bolingbroke Farmers Market
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.
“Nunsense” Audition
Musical comedy. Parts for five women. Director: Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. wrlt.org. 478-929-4579. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
June 1
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.
Poetic Peace Open Mic Nights
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.
Thursday
June 2
Science on a Sphere
A room-sized, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a 6-foot diameter sphere, similar to a giant animated globe. Presented in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org.
National Fishing Month
Public fishing for children under 16 in groups of 10 or more who are registered. Catfish pond, Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. Free. 478-988-6484. gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-dusk.
International City Farmers Market
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.
“Sabrina Fair”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 7:30 p.m.
Friday
June 3
Tour of Photos
Photos of spotlighted historic buildings will be displayed in storefront windows. A self-guided, walking tour in observance of Historic Preservation Month. Sponsored by the Perry Main Street Advisory Board’s Design Committee. Along the 700-900 blocks of Carroll Street, the 1000 block of Ball Street, 810 Commerce St. and 1017 Jernigan St., Perry. 478-988-2758.
Georgia Peach Festival
Festival opens with rides, inflatables, food and more. Festival Park, Fort Valley. gapeachfestival.com. Noon.
Wine Tasting
Make a toast to kick off summer at a specialty wine tasting in downtown Perry. Live music. Tickets may be purchased at the event. Sponsored by the Perry Downtown Merchants Association. Downtown Perry. $15. Erica Stewart, 478-988-9494. 5-8 p.m.
“Blues for an Alabama Sky”
By Pearl Cleage; produced by Thelron Pleas; directed by R. Caldwell. Co-presented by Towering the Arts. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance; $20 at door. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 8 p.m.
“Sabrina Fair”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 8 p.m.
Rumours
A Fleetwood Mac tribute. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12 advance, $15 day of show for general admission. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 478-257-6391. 8 p.m.
Saturday
June 4
Fort Valley Farmers Market
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.
Original Farmers Market of Perry
Local produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs and more. Abba House Thrift Store parking lot, 1309 Main St., Perry. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Georgia Peach Festival
Parade featuring Miss America Betty Cantrell. Downtown Fort Valley. gapeachfestival.com. 10 a.m.
Al Everidge Jamboree and Ray Melton Music Man Award Show
Award presentation plus performances by local musicians, a fiddlers session led by Frank Maloy, along with the Fiddlin’ John Carson Staff Musicians. Refreshments will be served. Brick conference building inside the Georgia Farmers’ Market, Eisenhower Parkway. Free. 478-955-2081. 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Blues for an Alabama Sky”
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. See Friday, June 3. 7:30 p.m.
“Sabrina Fair”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 8 p.m.
“Saved by the ‘90s”
Celebrate the 1990’s in all of its glory. Dress in your best ‘90s gear and dance the night away with Far From Over. Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. $10 per person or two for $15. libraryballroom.com. 9 p.m.
Sunday
June 5
Javors Lucas Lake Fishing
Only boats with electric/trolling motors are allowed on the 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. Javors Lucas Lake. maconwater.org. 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
National Fishing Month
Public fishing for children under 16 in groups of 10 or more who are registered. Catfish pond, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. Free. 478-988-6484. gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-dusk
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.
“Blues for an Alabama Sky”
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. See Friday, June 3. 5 p.m.
This story was originally published May 26, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "10 Days."