6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3589

Star Spangled Classic

Featuring inflatables, old-fashioned family games, a dunking booth, children's art activities, music and concessions. Culminates with the popular annual fireworks display. No pets, grills, alcohol or smoking.

8 a.m.–12 p.m. athensfarmersmarket.net

Athens Farmers' Market

Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Live music, cooking demos and educational classes, too. Every Saturday.

10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5197

Watkinsville Oconee's Wonder4th

Two-day event continues with a heritage celebration at Eagle Tavern.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-244-5308

Film Screening

(100 Newton Bridge Rd.) Part of a series of Holocaust movies screened in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Month.

5:30–7:30 p.m. $8/tasting glass. www.terrapinbeer.com

4th of July with Terrapin

Celebrate the 4th with a pre-fireworks tour and a new cask release.

9 p.m. $10. 706-354-6655, www.kinghproductions.eventbrite.com

Classic City Comedy Show

Local and national comedians perform the first Saturday of every month.

The Fourth at Forty. 10 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com

Bear

Acclaimed battle rapper and T-NEB star.

Gus D

Local teen rapper Gus Darnell performs with a precise, confident flow. DJ Will Waxx provides backing beats.

Keelan "Fresh" Knox

Lavonia-based artist raps clean lyrics over energetic hip-hop beats and a huge variety of vocal effects.

Mikey P

Michael Patterson is a young artist in town with a really fun rap about a "Facebook Girl." This is his big stage debut.

Paperboy

Brian Walker of experimental local rap band Future Ape Tapes.

Profound Breath

This local rapper has an especially poetric verse style and flow.

RedKlay

Southern rap in the vein of Scarface meets WuTang Clan.

Richie Rich with Hot Ham & Str8 Jacket

YouTube sensation Richie Rich is a comical rapper. He'll be bringing along a multi-media filled show tonight!

Tommy Valentine

Local rap sensation who infuses pop sensibilities into his songs. Expect a full backing band with melodic, sung choruses.

311 / Ziggy Marley

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

Grains of Sand

This cover band performs classic Motown hits.

Southern Soul

Lively rock, funk and new covers plus originals.

6 p.m. $15. www.ambedandbreakfast.com

Greg Hester

Hester performs songs by Van Morrison with a scaled-down band of just acoustic guitar, cello and drums.

Mad Whiskey Grin

Duo featuring masterful guitarist Frank Williams, who slides and finger-picks his way through bluesy and decidedly American sounds, plus the smokey vocals of Nancy Byron.

10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Connelly Crowe Band

This young band features the rich, vibrant and velvety vocals of Connelly Crowe. She's backed by fellow high school students Lewis Jones (guitar, drums) and Gus Boyd (bass) who play a soulful kind of acoustic-driven rock.

8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Kate Morrissey

Best known throughout this corridor for her dark velvet voice that stands on its own, Morrissey's songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an off-beat sense of humor. She is accompanied by upright bass and jazz drummer.

Selmanaires

7 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net

Leaving Countries

Warm, inviting folk rock from here in Athens. The trio's On the Journey EP features tender violin, aching harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars.

1-11 p.m. $10 (students), $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

Red White and Brewgrass Festival

This all-day Fourth of July event on two stages features Packway Handle Band, String Theory, The Corduroy Road, Mountain Heart and Curley Maple to name a few.

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

Kill the School

Metal four-piece based here in Athens.

Teenage Eyes

This band's caustic power pop comes in a surf rock-heavy format with energetic, feel-good results.

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

Dave Firmin

Vocalist for Augusta's alternative rock band Edison Project.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-9241

Dance Party

Get your groove on! Hosted by Lynn.

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

"Late Nite Disco"

The house deejay and occasional special guests spin a cool mix of disco, new wave and modern dance tunes for a sweaty and energetic closing-time crowd. Dance party begins after the live music. Every Saturday.

8 p.m.–Midnight. www.myspace.com/gobar

"Dr. Fred's Karaoke"

Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers.

Saturdays, 11 a.m. $5/class. 706-613-3580

Maternity Aqua Shape-Up

Aquatic aerobics class for expectant mothers.

11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195

Storytime

A story and craft every Saturday morning.

10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3615

Naturalist Walk

Join SCNC staff for a walk around the property. Bring a camera or binoculars. All ages; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.