10 Days Calendar
Friday
July 15
Summer Movie Series: “Ali”
Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department. Families can bring chairs, blankets and coolers of food and drink. Free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted. In the event of rain or other bad weather, movie will be canceled. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Free. Sunset.
“Family” Opening Reception
Opening reception for the exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists and an exhibit by the Board of Directors and Staff of MGAA. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. middlegeorgiaart.org. 6-8 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Presented by the Perry Players. $20 adults; $18 seniors, military and children. Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. perryplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.
“The Addams Family Musical”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 5-23). 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m.
Perpetual Groove Acoustic
Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $10 advance; $15 day of the show for general admission; $200 VIP box package. 478-257-6391. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “42nd Street”
Part of the Summer Theatre Festival, which also includes “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” and “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged).” The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $35; a combination ticket for all three shows is $65. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ”
Part of the Summer Theatre Festival, which also includes “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)” and “42nd St.” Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25; a combination ticket for all three shows is $65. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)”
Part of the Summer Theatre Festival, which also includes “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” and “42nd St.” Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. $20; a combination ticket for all three shows is $65. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Saturday
July 16
Library Tour and Work Day
Hosted by the Central Georgia Genealogical Society. Muriel Jackson, head librarian, will conduct a tour and explain resources. Following the tour, CGGS members will be available until 5 p.m. to assist researchers. Guests welcome. Genealogical and Historical Room, Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 478-987-7260. cggs.org. 10 a.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 7:30 p.m.
“The Addams Family Musical”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, July 15). 8 p.m.
Kevin Griffin of Better than Ezra
Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $17-$22. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “42nd Street”
The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $35. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Summer Theatre Festival: “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)”
Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. $20. thegrandmacon.com. 8 p.m.
Sunday
July 17
NBHA Youth World Championships
Sponsored by the National Barrel Horse Association. Youth Barrel Racing contestants from across the nation will participate in this event. Lots of action, vendors and fun for everyone. For additional show times and information, visit nbha.com. Armbands required: $40 weekly admission; $10 per day for ages 6 and older; free for ages 5 and younger. Reaves Arena, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Begins at 8 a.m.
“The Addams Family Musical”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, July 15). 2:30 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 2:30 p.m.
Monday
July 18
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
July 19
Summer Kids Flicks
Now showing: “Happy Feet 2.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.m.
“The Revolutionary War in the South”
Hosted by the Ocmulgee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. William Gifford, past president of the organization, will present the lecture. Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, 4704 Presidential Parkway. Free. 478-952-2196. 6 p.m.
Wednesday
July 20
David Gaither: Growth and Expansion
Last chance to see the exhibit by David Gaither, an Atlanta-based artist known for his expansive paintings that combine bright colors with innovative shapes. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Museum admission: $6-$10. tubmanmuseum.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer Kids Flicks
Now showing: “Happy Feet 2.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.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
July 21
Fun in the Summer
Locomotive train, cane pole fishing, pony rides, tiny town, petting zoo, farm market and more. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, the Rock. $12 per person over age 2. therockranch.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursdalusia
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.
Yappy Hour
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.
Macon Film Festival: “Pretty in Pink”
Guest Andrew McCarthy will kick off the festival with an appearance, Q&A and special screening of “Pretty in Pink.” Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $50. maconfilmfestival.com. 6 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 7:30 p.m.
Friday
July 22
Summer Movie Series: “Zootopia”
Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department. Families can bring chairs, blankets and coolers of food and drink. Free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted. In the event of rain or other bad weather, movie will be canceled. Rosa Parks Square, adjacent to First Street, downtown Macon. Free. Sunset.
“Footloose”
Presented by the Backlot Players. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and active military. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 7:30 p.m.
Macon Film Festival: “The End of the Tour”
This film stars Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segal and tells the story of a five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and novelist David Foster Wallace. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25. maconfilmfestival.com. 7:45 p.m.
Sky Over Macon
Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. 8 p.m.
“Nunsense”
Directed by Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. $20 adults; $18 students, seniors and active military. 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. 8 p.m.
Saturday
July 23
Chef Hugh Acheson
Free book signing and cooking demonstration with “Top Chef” judge and restauranteur Chef Hugh Acheson. VIP passes are $35 and include a copy of “The Broad Fork” cookbook, reserved seating, and priority signing line placement. Robinson Home, 470 First St. 478-738-0610. Noon.
“Footloose”
Presented by the Backlot Players at the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 22). 7:30 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 7:30 p.m.
Macon Film Festival: “My Blind Brother”
This film was a hit at South by Southwest and stars Nick Kroll, Adam Scott and Jenny Slate. It also features actor Charlie Hewson, who will be on hand for a Q&A after the screening. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25. maconfilmfestival.com. 7:45 p.m.
“Nunsense”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 8 p.m.
MY2K
Featuring 98 Degrees, O-Town and Dream. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $59.50; VIP upgrade is available and includes a meet and greet reception and exclusive acoustic performance with members of 98 Degrees, among other perks. TheGrandMacon.com. My2kTour.com. 8 p.m.
Night of Blues
Featuring Barry Darnell and the Mobile Slim playing the best blues, soul, funk and rock ‘n’ roll. Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. $10, two for $15. libraryballroom.com. 8 p.m.
Sunday
July 24
“Footloose”
Presented by the Backlot Players at the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 22). 2:30 p.m.
“Mary Poppins the Musical”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 15). 2:30 p.m.
“Nunsense”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 2:30 p.m.
Macon Film Festival: “Morris from America”
This film won two prizes at Sundance and tells the story of a 13-year-old who has just moved with his father to Germany. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25. maconfilmfestival.com. 6:15 p.m.
This story was originally published July 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."