Our top arts and culture picks in chronological order
April 5-7
Round Building, Carolyn Crayton Park
Thousands of like-new and used books can be purchased for as little as one dollar. All proceeds support local public libraries.April 11 at 7 p.m.
Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College
Macon Concert Association presents acclaimed Macon native, Dr. Leona Green-Turner, soprano.April 12-14
Join The Little Richard House in celebrating the life and legacy of Macon’s own Little Richard with a youth talent showcase, music, food, and Sunday Gospel ExplosionApril 13
Washington Park at Magnolia Street
Spectators flock to the park while dozens of teams compete in a STEM-oriented annual tradition with custom-built soapbox cars. Free family fun includes DJs, StreetLine drum corps, Art in the Park, and more
April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
The season concludes with the Mercer University Concerto Competition winner and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, conducted by Jeffrey Turner.April 18 at 5:30 p.m.
522 Cherry St.
In partnership with Wesleyan College, Storytellers Macon presents“Charting the Course: Leadership in Everyday Life: Tales of Triumph and Transformation.”April 27-28
Celebrating African influences from around the world for the 28th year, the festival features food from around the world, and local and regional artists will showcase unique goods for purchase.April 27 at 8 p.m.
Prince tribute artist Bobby Miller brings an electrifying and high-energy performance, recreating the sights and sounds of The High Priest of Pop.May 25 at 6 p.m.
Museum of Arts and Sciences Amphitheater
A tropical outdoor symphony invites you to welcome the summer on Memorial Day weekend.May 29-30 at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Opera House
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour and will stop at the Grand Opera House for two nights only.TOP IMAGE: Pan African Festival 2018. Photo by Matt Odom.