When: 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.Where:The Rylander Theatre, 304 W. Lamar St., Americus.Out of work musicians Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work are roommates for whom Jon has been filing tax returns listing them as married. Things take a turn in this comedy when the IRS shows up to investigate their relationship. The show is the Sumter Players’ last of the season.Admission: $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.For more information, go to https://www.sumterplayers.org/.
After late-week storms blow over the weekend is expected to be sunny with balmy days in the low 80s. It’s perfect weather to find something to do in southwest Georgia.
When: Friday events start at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday at 8 a.m.Where: Various locations in Cairo.The 36th annual Great Southern Car Rally kicks off with dinner at 6:30 on Friday, followed by the gas-light parade at 8 p.m. and street dance at 8:30 p.m. Saturday events include a poker run at 8 a..m., car corral and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. a car corral and entertainment, arts and crafts at Davis Park.Admission: No cost.For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/36th-annual-great-southern-car-rally-tickets-862148759147.
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.Where: RiverFront Park, South Front Street.Listen to music all day at the R&B and Blues Picnic, an event dedicated to soul healing. The event features live DJs, food, music and games, with performances by Nivea, the Soulful Soundz Band, Zone 3 and Fred Williams on the saxophone. Bring a cooler (no glass).Admission: Tickets start at $40.For more information and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rnb-blues-picnic-albany-2024-mothers-day-tickets-825655446667.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St.The market will bring shopping opportunities for fresh produce, food, crafts and entertainment.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: 2505 Main St. S., Tifton.The 41 South Farmers Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally produced honey, milk, and cheese and crafts designed by local artisans, plus beer, wine and music.
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.
