5–8 p.m. 706-208-1283

Yappy Hour for (Well-Behaved) Dogs

Happy hour is all the more happy when your dog is by your side. Come out for drink specials for humans and endless bowls of water and treats for the furries.

10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3603

Senior Skills Day

Stay sharp with a variety of fun activities, including card games, puzzles, board games and computers. Every Thursday!

5:30–7:30 p.m. $10. 706-613-3501, www.keepathensbeautiful.org

"Terrapin Taste Against Trash"

Be there when local non-profit Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful unveils their new campaign to, well, keep ACC beautiful through litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. Enjoy Terrapin beer, Farm Cart snacks and live music by 3 Foot Swagger.

8 p.m. Donations welcome. www.ugarelay.org

UGA Relay for Life Kickoff

Athens band Velvet Runway takes over College Square for UGA Relay for Life's largest kickoff event to date. Join in on the fight against cancer and discover new ways to contribute your time and energy to Relay for Life.

5 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2121, www.art.uga.edu

"TheBadia of Florence: Art and Observance in a Renaissance Monastery"

(Room S150) Dr. Anne Leader, Professor of Art History at the Savannah College of Art and Design, will discuss the frescoes of the "Orange Cloister" in the Florentine Badia, a 15th-century monastery notable for its murals depicting St. Benedict's life. Part of the LDSoA's Visual Culture Colloquium.

4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3966, jdingus@uga.edu

Willson Center Lecture: Terry Kay

(Room 171) The award-winning writer delivers a lecture entitled "Southern Literature Is Alive and Well and Resides in New York City."

9 p.m. $6. www.40watt.com

Sam Heilig

Acoustic-driven rock songs with pop and folk influences.

Leaving Araby

Pop-rock quartet with a style akin to yesteryear radio sweethearts Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms and the like.

Tyler Lyle

Silver-tongued folk rocker from Atlanta with rootsy, spirtual undertones.

9 p.m. FREE! www.thebadmanor.com

Brennan Johnson & Audiophile

Local singer-songwriter Brennan Johnson debuts his new band tonight. Audiophile plays mostly acoustic alternative rock.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com

The Binary Marketing Show

Dreamy pop influenced by folk with electronic flourishes and harmonies.

Save Grand Canyon

Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls "organic alt-rock."

Yo Soybean

Local "party-folk" trio featuring upbeat, sing-a-long numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more. For fans of Bright Eyes and the like.

6–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road)

The Solstice Sisters

Three-part vocal harmonies from Maggie Hunter, Susan Staley and Anna Durden. Performing a variety of old-time country ballads, '40s swing and traditional folk.

"Relay for Life Kickoff." 8–11 p.m. FREE! UGArelay.org

Velvet Runway

Local five-piece band playing '80s hits and classic rock covers. From AC/DC and Guns N' Roses to Journey and Bon Jovi. Playing across from the Arch.

11 p.m. 706-548-5700

Carla LeFever and the Rays

LeFever and her band play old-school funk, classic rock and pop covers and originals.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

Truce

Eclectic local four-piece featuring Brennan Bennett (bass), Tony Delgado (drums), Harmon Hanson (guitar) and Ryan Horn (guitar).

10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Antler Antlord

Featuring local producer and songwriter Jesse Stinnard.

Bubbly Mommy Gun

Local experimental pop band that belts out raucous, psychedelic tunes.

Marriage

Local envelope-pushing hard rock band with metal influences. Marriage recently added the technically proficient, lightning-fast wizardry of guitarist Bryan Aiken (Lazer/Wülf, 'Powers), taking the band to a new level of awesome.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar

Dr. Fred's Karaoke

Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers, every Thursday.

8–10:30 p.m. FREE! 1560 Oglethorpe Ave.

Kenosha Kid

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration.

"Live after 5 on the Phi Bar Patio." 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com

Jason Fuller

Local piano man plays blues, jazz and country.

10 p.m. www.lastcallathens.com

The Diplomatics

No info available.

KontraBand

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, this band is a fusion of rock, hip-hop and funk. Not to be confused with video game soundtrack rockers Contraband (AKA Bit Brigade).

Lord T and Eloise

Tennessee's rap duo Lord T & Eloise has developed a style the members call Aristocrunk, a WASPy approach to an urban genre (and the name of its debut album). It's a little gimmicky and a lot Beastie Boys-influenced.

Serkatree

Utilizing an arsenal of computers, synthesizers, midi controllers and an electronic drum kit, this group creates electronic music influenced by hip-hop.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

90 Acre Farm

This acoustic trio from Watkinsville plays original Americana and covers.

9 p.m. $12 (adv. ), $15 (door). www.newearthmusichall.com

Pimps of Joytime

Brooklyn-based funk band.

Toubab Krewe

Instrumental band that uses unique African instrumentation and blends Southern, classic rock with the rich musical textures of Mali.

10 p.m. $3. 706–546–4742

Mama's Love

Young, funky jam band from right here in Athens. The band's slogan says it all: "Bringin' it back to the roots while goin' beyond the bounds."

10:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Knock Knock Dance Party

Hosted by DJ Wonky Kong who spins bassline, tropical, fidget, tech, micro and other subgenres of dance music.

"Terrapin Taste Against Trash" 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

3 Foot Swagger

Local jam rockers who blend high-energy rock with myriad original sounds.

9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.meltingpointathens.com

Casper & the Cookies

Increasingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar. Expect a particularly colorful live show, often accented by fake eyelashes.

Ola Moon

The B-52s' Cindy Wilson leads this band through a set of rockin' underground covers from the '60s and '70s.

8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

"Live in the Lobby"

Hola Halo will perform on the college radio station's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Open Mic

Hosted by Wes of Dixie Mafia every Thursday.

10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966

Karaoke

Every Thursday.

9:30 p.m. FREE!

Karaoke

(Commerce Rd.) Karaoke with DJ Lynn. Every Thursday.

8 p.m. 706-353-0346

Karaoke

Every Thursday with margarita specials.

5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840

Geriaoke

Early bird karaoke every Thursday with The Singing Cowboy.

7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7829

Poker

Poker tournaments every Thursday (2 rounds). First round at 7:30 p.m. Second round at 10:30 p.m.

6:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.athensart.org

Athens Art Association

(Children's Studio) Meet up with other artists for a business meeting, refreshments and a screening of the film Painters Painting. Newcomers ages 18 and up welcome.

7 p.m. FREE! president@oconeeriversaudubon.org

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

(ENSAT) Ben Emanuel, the Oconee River Project Director for Altamaha Riverkeeper and Jess Sterling, an Odum School of Ecology graduate student, provide an update on the chemical pollution of Trail Creek at this week's meeting. Newcomers welcome.

7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-9225

Reception

(Myers Gallery, 1281 Spartan Dr.) For "The Farmington Depot Gallery Showcase" and an exhibit featuring work by seniors in Athens Academy's Senior Portfolio class.

7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Walk and Talk

Hear the thoughts of the curators and artists behind ATHICA's current exhibit, "Mission Accomplished."

6–8 p.m.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Second and fourth Thursday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Thursday of the month in Madison County.

Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-783-5706, www.athensmentalhealth.org

Mental Health Support Group

Meets in the lobby conference room.