Saturday, December 29

14 events

Live Music

• Go Bar

  10 p.m. 706-546-5609

  DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

  DJ FOG JUICE Spinning Euro/Italo/space-disco, new-wave, old school R&B and current and classic dance hits.

• Terrapin Beer Co.

  5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com

  SATIRE SAINTS Power-pop trio with guitar-driven melodies.

• Georgia Theatre

  8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com

  HACKENSAW BOYS Multi-instrument and multi-vocal Americana group from Virginia.

  DANNY BARNES Taking traditional banjo music and combining it with electronic loops to create a unique performance.

  CORDUROY ROAD Local 5-piece Americana band drawing from old-time roots music and known for its notoriously lively shows.

• Nowhere Bar

  10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742

  DANGFLY! Local rock band featuring an all-star lineup including Americana notables Adam Payne, Shawn Johnson, Jay Rodgers, Scotty Nicholson and Adam Poulin.

• The Melting Point

  8:30 p.m. $15 (adv. or w/ UGA ID) $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

  RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND Longtime Athenian Randall Bramblett presents a simplified slab of Southern music. Either blowing the sax or delivering his gruff 'n' grumbly vocals, Bramblett can toss out direct, Southern R&B kickers. CD release show!

  MICHELLE MALONE Americana singer-songwriter who puts an honest and emotional spin on her music.

• Farm 255

  364@255 Winter Hate Fest. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

  k (v) i d s This local band, led by songwriter Jared Collins, plays reverb-washed melodic pop. Featuring backing band Velocirapture.

  VELOCIRAPTURE Loud and brash local rock group that names Velvet Underground and Stooges among its influences.

  SAD DADS New local band featuring members of Blue Division. The group tells Flagpole it sounds like "shitty Pavement."

  CHRIST, LORD Gypsy-folk act from Atlanta.

• Hendershot's Coffee Bar

  8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com

  DON CHAMBERS This local favorite's whiskey-soaked bootstomps capture a certain dusty closing-time chic.

• Georgia Bar

  10 p.m. 706-546-9884

  GRECO Rock band featuring four local brothers.

Art

• Lyndon House Arts Center

  Deck the Walls Holiday Shop

  Over 80 area artists offer wreaths, garlands, ornaments and other seasonal decorations for sale as well as popular gift items. Nov. 20–Jan. 5, Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse

• Cottage in Town Park

  MAG Holiday Market

  Unique gifts, artwork and seasonal stocking stuffers made by local artists. Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Through December. www.madisonartistguild.org

Kidstuff

• Barnes & Noble

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

  Storytime

  For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.

DJs

• Barcode

  9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-5557

  DJ LP

  DJ LP After spending the summer touring the U.S. with artists such as Mac Miller, Big Gigantic and Drake, DJ LP has made Athens his new home. Expect to hear classic anthems mixed with bass-thumping beats.

Karaoke & Open Mic

• The Office Lounge

  9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840

  Karaoke

  KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!