When: Friday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: Downtown Thomasville.The First Friday Festival will bring the opportunity to shop, dine, sip drinks and stroll through downtown with The Rock Mob playing at the Ritz Cultural Amphitheater from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The band is a rock tribute band that plays songs by Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and more. Food trucks will be on hand from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at 131 S. Stevens St.Admission: No cost.For more information, go to https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/festivals/first-fridays. Special Photo Staff Photo: Tara Fletcher
When: Saturday, starts at 8 a.m.Where: The Rib Shack, 2206 Dawson Road.The annual Back the Blue 5k run will is a fundraiser that provides money for local Project Lifesaver expenses. The program provides location bracelets that can help emergency workers locate lost special-needs children and adults with dementia.The event will include the 5k run and 1-mile “Donut Dash,” which starts at 8:30 a.m. Prizes and T-shirts will be awarded.Registration: $25 for the 5k and $15 for the 1-mile event.For more information, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Albany/BackTheBlue5kusa.
When: Saturday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Main Street Theater and Cultural Arts Center, 152 N. Main St., Dawson.Come celebrate the greatest legends of all time with live music and performances honoring some of the music icons who have shaped the industry and inspired generations.Admission: $15, $20 day of show.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmainstreettheatre/.
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.Where: J. Lane Theater, 313 Pine Ave.Ratchet Bingo puts a new twist on an old game with a night of singing, dancing and, of course, playing Bingo. Must be 21 to enter venue.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/JLaneTheater/.
Staff Photo: Tara Fletcher
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St., Albany.The weekly market features fresh produce, food, crafts and more.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
