Thursday, September 19 thru Sunday, September 22
Savannah Jazz Festival
Yes, we’re starting with the Hop, Skip & Jump because it’s worth the drive. Head to Savannah for 15 free shows spread across the city and plenty of other performances. See the full lineup and locations here.
Saturday, September 21
Koe Wetzel Damn Near Normal
Depending on who you’re talking to, singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel’s music is a blend of rock and country, a fusion of country and grunge, straight up outlaw country or hillbilly punk-rock. Any way you cut it, he puts on quite a show, though probably not for young children (he’s known for mature subject matter and explicit language).
7 p.m.; $78 – $270 depending on seats, tickets available here; rain or shine show with mobile tickets required, a clear bag policy and lawn chairs not allowed (for more information on specific policies and procedures, please visit https://www.maconcentreplex.org/amphitheater/faqs) Atrium Health Ampitheatre, 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy, 31206
Sunday, September 22
Classics at the Bibb
How can you miss Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo in drag on an epic road trip? The 1995 film “To Wong Fu, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” was a box-office smash that earned Golden Globes for Swayze and Leguizamo. Head down to The Bibb Theatre to watch the show projected on the theatre’s facade.
8 p.m.; free; Third Street Park by Bibb Theatre, 508 Cherry Street Lane, 31201; be sure to bring a chair or picnic blanket.
Monday, September 23
Cheers to a colorful community!
Raise a class to love and acceptance while sipping on specially crafted Macon Pride brews, grooving to live music and celebrating friends. This Lively Libations Social features music from Yutoya Avaze Leon and Keith Patterson.
6-8 p.m.; Piedmonth Brewery and Kitchen, 494 Cherry Street Lane, 31201.
Tuesday, September 24
Highway Prayers
Grammy award-winning bluegrass musician and guitarist Billy Strings may be young (31), but he’s got a lot of life experience to draw on and he brings in the crowds. He’s performed with Phish, Sam Bush, Del McCoury, Widespread Panic and plenty more one tour and at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Merlefest, Lollapalooza and other festivals around the country. His new album, “Highway Prayers” is out — you can sample it below and then head to Fresh Produce Records to hear the entire thing at their listening party.
5 p.m.; free; Fresh Produce Records, 567 Cherry Street, 31201.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqRI79NB1Cg
Wednesday, September 25
Broadway Does Pride
The Grand Opera House is rolling out the red carpet for Broadway Does Pride!, a “night of sensational performances that celebrate our shared journey of love, acceptance, and unity.” From Rent’s “Measure Your Life in Love” to Madonna’s “Vogue”, this intimate lounge show features Macon talent performing fresh and campy twists on crowd favorites.
7:30 p.m.; $10 with tickets here; The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, 21201.
