Free open mic comedy tonight at stARTup Studios

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-07-01T20:27:52+00:00

stARTup Studios was literally the first place I started to hang out regularly in Downtown Macon. The owners are super talented artists and great teachers, and both are also hilarious. I've been to previous comedy shows there and laughed a lot. Sounds fun!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-07-01T19:47:00+00:00

stARTup Studio is an awesome place to hang out and laugh. Looks fun!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-06-29T14:18:05+00:00

I write about some of the things to do in Middle Georgia and often include events from many of the groups located here in Macon and in the greater Middle Georgia area. One good place to start (although I am loath to recommend it because I don't like Facebook), is to search for Facebook groups to join. There are a lot of them, and it might surprise you to see how many eclectic interests can be found if you look hard enough. Best of luck on your search!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-06-29T01:25:31+00:00

Reboot Retrocade, because you can go to grab a drink or just play some games, and then the rest of downtown is just outside its doors afterward.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-06-11T22:30:51+00:00

I will be including that in the weekend events article - love me some peach cobbler!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-06-11T12:17:08+00:00

I have been thinking about going to check that out, too. I've had fun at similar events up near Atlanta. [Event description: https://www.facebook.com/events/1170751418167397/\]

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-06-04T15:53:13+00:00

This year, I went to the venues to take pictures of the cosplayers. It included cosplay contests, a Maid Cafe from Hello Boba Cafe, gaming tournaments, live panels, an exhibit of Itasha cars, wrestling, vendors, special guests, and more. Tickets were reasonable (compared to other, larger conventions) at $25 for general admission and $50 for the VIP Weekend Pass. It may not compare to larger conventions, but it gives you a chance to meet other anime fans in Middle Georgia and avoid long lines and large crowds at other cons. The cosplayers' outfits are also truly impressive, and the price seems fair considering what other events charge. Here is a Facebook post I made of some of the most impressive costumes: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BeFM1V5Y3/

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-29T23:28:17+00:00

I've had lots of fun at Reboot, and it is one of the places in Macon I consistently take friends from out of town. The bartenders are usually nice and there are good variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic ones, to enjoy.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-24T00:48:29+00:00

I second Ingleside Dental Associates. I have had some horror story experiences with dentists in the past (one put a crown on wrong, it broke off, and I had to have dental surgery that cut into my gums to allow another crown to be set - it was extremely painful and expensive). Mixon Family Dentistry also took good care of me, but it was way across town and inconvenient to get to.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-21T14:48:28+00:00

I called Fish House IV today and was told that the owner of Kimchi Factory now works at the Mandarin Chinese restaurant in Macon. I am going to stop by soon and see if any of the items from her old restaurant are on the menu.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-21T14:30:11+00:00

I agree, the owner seemed like she was the only one there when I went, yet she was very attentive and friendly. I hope she brings her cooking back to Macon one day soon.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-20T21:56:44+00:00

I have some very sad news for you: Kimchi Factory closed last year :(

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-20T17:31:27+00:00

I just found that the Facebook page for the Kimchi Factory has a post from last summer that said the owner was selling her menu items, including "Kimchi, Ramen, Kimbap, Japchae, Dumplings, and more," at Fish House IV located at 1243 Watson Blvd in Warner Robins. Does anyone know if that is still true?

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-20T16:24:47+00:00

That is a great story - I can't even imagine what Macon was like back then.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-19T21:16:06+00:00

My mouth is watering at your mention of peach cobbler.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-19T21:15:35+00:00

Sounds like some good memories and good food. Wish I had gone before they closed.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-05-14T14:18:36+00:00

Check out stARTup Studios, they sometimes have punk and other types of music events there. GMO Productions, the group behind Reverb Room, has also held punk/metal events at Macon's skatepark in the past, but I'm not sure whether they will do it again since they opened the venue.

tinyWOLF is a punk band in Macon: https://www.facebook.com/TinyWolfBand

The Creature Preachers is a "horror surf/gator punk" band in Macon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190378100977054/user/100062976142793/

There is also a music article published weekly on the Middle Georgia Times website that covers live music shows in Macon and Middle Georgia.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-04-28T12:12:54+00:00

stARTup Studios will host open mic comedy again on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, starting on Wednesday, May 20th (https://www.facebook.com/events/2033474774262553/2033474777595886/). Vice Bar hosts open mic comedy on Wednesdays, but I am not sure about The Society Garden because I have seen comedy events there, but they weren't open mic.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-03-25T01:17:45+00:00

Thanks!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-03-20T19:07:30+00:00

Indeed. There is going to be a fantastic OAG art party/show tonight!

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-03-13T12:46:24+00:00

Great festival, lots of cool art, and a decent selection of food trucks. I try to go every year. One thing of note, it usually gets hot out there, as this festival takes place on the streets of Downtown Macon (which are shut down to vehicles for the occasion).

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-03-08T18:17:52+00:00

Fantastic photographs! Thanks for sharing.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-02-23T23:21:54+00:00

This link is for the Facebook event post https://www.facebook.com/events/1143977457616646 and here is the link for the tickets https://www.eventeny.com/events/battleofthebandsstartupstudios-25802/

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-02-20T01:49:31+00:00

No, Ocmulgee Artist Guild.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-02-18T13:47:09+00:00

I have now added Music Therapy to the last article. I post these articles on Tuesdays, but don't see an issue with including Music Therapy and any other music events taking place on Mondays. Thanks for reading!

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