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10 Days Calendar

Moon Taxi plays for a packed house at the Cox Capitol Theatre during last year’s Bragg Jam.
Moon Taxi plays for a packed house at the Cox Capitol Theatre during last year’s Bragg Jam. bcabell@macon.com

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”

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.

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

Artifact Identification Day

Archaeologists from the Middle Georgia area will identify “found” objects such as rocks, Indian artifacts, pottery, farm implements and other curious objects. Georgia’s Old Capital Museum, 201 E. Greene St., Milledgeville. Free. 478-453-1803. 1-4 p.m.

Museum of Aviation’s Auction, Raffle and Taste of Local Cuisine

Live and silent auctions, raffle, plus local cuisine and drinks. Admission is $100 for two. Century of Flight Hangar, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 6 p.m.

Miss Warner Robins Pageant

2017 Miss Warner Robins Pageant, Miss International City 2017 and Miss International City’s Outstanding Teen 2017 pageants. Homer J. Walker Civic Center, 700 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $15. misswarnerobins.org. 478-396-3640. 6:45 p.m.

“Mary Poppins the Musical”

Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, July 22). 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 22). 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.

Monday

July 25

“Creator and Collector”

Last week to see the exhibition of pottery by Tommy Martin and the pottery collection of Ann Smith. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday

July 26

Summer Kids Flicks

Now showing: “Hotel Transylvania 2.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.m.

Brews, Rails and Iron

Historic Macon’s interns Sara Doll and Elaine Sullivan have extensively researched Macon’s Industrial District, discovering facts related to Macon’s early brewing industry, railroads and iron. Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Free. historicmacon.org. 5:30 p.m.

Swipe Right Night

A speed dating event. Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. $10, includes complimentary drink and food. Email Brandon@TheBirdStage for questions or to sign up. 7 p.m.

Documentary: “They Will Have to Kill Us First”

Presented by the Macon Film Guild, Macon Film Festival and Bragg Jam. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

July 27

Summer Kids Flicks

Now showing: “Hotel Transylvania 2.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.m.

“Nunsense”

Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 8 p.m.

Thursday

July 28

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.

Concert on the Lawn

Featuring the Grapevine. Guests can bring their own food and drinks and should also bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Blvd. Free. coliseumhealthsystem.com. 7 p.m.

“Nunsense”

Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 8 p.m.

Friday

July 29

Purple Stardust Patron Party

Bragg Jam kick off featuring DJ Roger Riddle paying homage to David Bowie and Prince. Open bar and food. Emerson Ballroom, 543 Plum St. $75 advance, $85 at door, includes a ticket to the Bragg Jam Concert Crawl on July 30 and a T-shirt. braggjam.org. 7-10 p.m.

“Footloose”

Presented by the Backlot Players at the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 22). 7:30 p.m.

Popcorn at the Peach: “Up”

Family movie night. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health dining room patio, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Free. navicenthealth.org. 8-10 p.m.

ExploreGeorgia.org Songwriter Series

Featuring EG Kight, Levi Lowrey and Greg Hester performing in the round. Check out the photo exhibition by rock ’n’ roll photographer Kirk West, who will be on hand to greet guests and sign copies of his book “Les Brers.” Dublin Carnegie, 314 Academy Ave., Dublin. $15 advance, $20 at door. 8 p.m.

“Nunsense”

Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 8 p.m.

Saturday

July 30

Blackbird Day

Meet and greet with the fastest men alive, Maj. Gen. Eldon “Al” Joersz (USAF, Ret.) and Lt. Col. George “GT” Morgan, (USAF, Ret.), who set the world absolute speed record for jet-powered airplanes. Plus, a SR-71 model kit workshop for families (extra fees apply) and food truck vendors. museumofaviation.org. Free. Museum of Aviation’s Century of Flight Hangar, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 9:30 a.m.

Bragg Jam

Arts and Kids Fest: Fun for the whole family at Cherry Street Plaza; free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Concert Crawl: Hear 70 bands across multiple stages during Macon’s favorite summer music and community festival in downtown Macon; $25 advance admission. 3 p.m. For band lineup and tickets, visit braggjam.org. 10 a.m.-until

Tie-Dye with the Quilters

Join the Plantation Quilters Guild as they teach about dyeing fabrics and make your very own tie dye shirt. Bring a 100-percent cotton T-shirt and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All ages welcome. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $2. 478-986-5172. 10 a.m.-noon.

“Footloose”

Presented by the Backlot Players at the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 22). 7:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Series: “Inside Out”

Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department. Also featuring bounce houses, face painting, live music and concessions. Families can bring chairs, blankets and coolers of food and drink. Free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Free. Sunset.

“Nunsense”

Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, July 22). 8 p.m.

Sunday

July 31

“Footloose”

Presented by the Backlot Players at the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 22). 2:30 p.m.

Jazz in the Courtyard: Baatin and Top Secret

Presented by the Douglass Jazz Society. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.

Magic Men Live!

The first live stage production to bring the phenomenon of “Magic Mike,” “Fifty Shades of Grey” and others to life with a high-energy show. For adults only. $28-$78. maconcentreplex.org. City Auditorium, 415 First St. 8 p.m.

This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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