With weather turning cooler, being outside is more pleasant, and this weekend offers three chances to hear live music outdoors. A car show and 5k run are also on tap for Albany.
When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Veterans Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.There are only two more opportunities to enjoy Fridays on the Flint during the 2022 season. On Friday, Jon Evan and the Dead Gamblers will perform for a night of family friendly entertainment.Admission: No cost.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events.
When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: The Albany Mall, 2601 Dawson Road.The Artesian City Car Club’s Open Car, Truck & Street Rod Show returns to the Albany Mall, with music, vendors, food and beverages.For more information, visit www.premiumcarshows.com
When: Saturday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Veterans Amphitheater.The first in a three-run series, the Pink Run is presented by Michelob Ultra, the Coca-Coca Bottling Co. and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Runners in the 5k will take a course that carries them along the downtown Albany Riverwalk. A mile fun run is available to all ages.Cost: Registration is $30 for a single race, $75 for the series, and $10 for the fun run.For additional information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Albany/FREC5KRaceSeries.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Where: Jackson Street Depot, 329 S. Jackson St., Americus.The first Music Fest will feature eight bands and DJ Drek between acts. The Fall Food Truck Fest kicks off at 11 a.m. and kid’s activities will be on site.Schedule:10 a.m.: Low Flying Angels (Gospel/rock)11:30: The Plucktones1 p.m.: Classic Soul2:30: Dean Broan & Dubstak4 p.m..: Southern Arts Music Ensemble5:30 p.m.: Frank Jones Blues Band7 p.m.: The Joel C. Johnson Modern Jazz Group8 p.m.: Dance party with DJ Drek8:30 p.m.: The Palace JestersAdmission: No cost.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/events/americus-music-fest/200023343834225.
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When: Sunday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Chehaw Park & Zoo.New York blues rockers Handsome Jack is making their first trip to Albany for the Honey Jam. The Page Brothers Band will open the show that will also feature Far 2 Fresh and Dead City Collective sideshow performers. This is a music-lovers event. Bring lawn chairs. No coolers allowed, but food trucks and beverages will be on site.Admission: Tickets $20 to $60. Kids 12 and under admitted free.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honey-jam-2022-tickets-387786619217?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
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.
