Hootenanny. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com

WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar.

6 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/redline_athens

STRIPPER CULT Chaotic street punk from Hate City.

PINK RUNTZ Grungey punk from Atlanta.

LLORONA Brutal hardcore from Murfreesboro, TN.

SELF INFLICTED Self-described "piss-core" band based in Nashville.

BEAT UP Athens punx resisting the darkest timeline. Record release show!

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.gyrowrap.com

PARKING GARAGE The local salty alt boys with the brass and the sass.

VIOLENT VIOLET Local noise rock focus-grouped for medication ads.

SLINK Midwest emo band, but from the Southeast.

7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

HOG-EYED MAN Georgia stringband wizards playing pre-bluegrass Appalachian music.

PADDY LEAGUE Panayotis "Paddy" League is a master or Irish and Greek traditions.

Hootenanny. 2–11 p.m. (event), 7:30 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com

KIMBLE CRANE Local singer-songwriter.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15-20. www.graduatehotels.com

SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN A Motown Records cover band who has been performing throughout the Southeast for years.

Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.

APE VERMIN North Carolina-based trio described as progressive sludge-metal.

KETTLE TO WAKE Athens and Asheville-based death metal band.

Umphrey's McGee After Party. 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE TALISMEN Funky jam prov rockers.

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

DROR ARUSSI Classical guitar. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

3 p.m. FREE! www.meridianwomenschorus.org

TAPESTRY HOLIDAY CONCERT Featuring the Meridian Women's Chorus, Athens Recorder Ensemble, the Trinity Lutheran Handbell Choir and the Oconee High School Chorus.

A Very Rad Pop Punk Christmas. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

THAT'S RAD! Pop-punk cover band playing songs by Blink 182, Good Charlotte and other pop-punk hits. Tonight's event also includes an ugly sweater contest, toy drive, MILF and cookies, and local business giveaways.

NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens that will play Paramore covers.

WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe that will play Green Day covers.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.

YER FLOWERS Knoxville, TN-based quartet whose sound is a healthy blend of honky-tonk, country, pop and punk energy.

8 p.m. $12, $42 (includes art print). [email protected]

KENTARO AND THE RAMEN FLAG BAND Japanese act known for hilarious on-stage antics and banter.

THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE IDES OF JUNE Blues rock quartet out of Atlanta.

3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

PADDY LEAGUE Traditional music of the Greek Isles.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.

SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND Family rock trio from Durham, NC that plays roots rock and power pop.

7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com

ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The chorus and orchestra will perform familiar carols and works by Randol Bass and Bob Chilcott in the program "Christmas Ornaments."

7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu

NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY The award-winning Canadian fiddle virtuosos will perform an intimate Christmas concert with their children.

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/happynomadbooking

LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON Charlotte-based gritty, soulful hip-hop artist.

CASSIE CHANTEL Local recording hip-hop artist with a soulful sound touching on political and introspective themes.

MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.

CARLOS LESHAWN Rapper emphasizing seductive wordplay, bespoke melodies and authenticity.

LIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch

A SIMPLE PIG JOKERJOKERtv hosts a virtual performance. Psychedelic folk from California.

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE WOOD BROTHERS Touring behind an eighth studio album, the singer-songwriter trio has made a name for itself by accepting certain life truths and conveying that through music.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com

SIX TIME LOSERS Blending folk, bluegrass and country, this central Florida band delivers a unique Americana sound.

DOOLEY & BALDWIN Previously a duo, the full band performs an assortment of alternative rock, country and pop.

SCOTT LOW Clayton-based Southern artist whose music combines jazz, rock, folk and blues.

7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org

ANDREW FINN MAGILL Solo virtuoso violinist playing Appalachian, Irish and Brazilian tunes.

7 p.m. $25. www.mmcc-arts.org

A BURCHFIELD FAMILY CHRISTMAS Sam Burchfield, Pip the Pansy and Cicada Rhythm perform favorites from Vince Guaraldi, Burl Ives, Paul McCartney, Chuck Berry and Marvin Gaye.

7 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com

ANGEL OLSEN Hypnotic Asheville-based singer-songwriter whose vulnerable, intimate songs explore human growth and heartbreak.

SLUICE Moniker of indie singer-songwriter Justin Edward Morris.

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

FURRY FAE Psychedelic folk outfit featuring elusive songwriter A Simple Pig, on tour from Northern California.

THE RISHIS New Elephant 6 group featuring members of the Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and Circulatory System.

AJ GRIFFIN E6 stalwart who has performed in groups such as the Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System. His solo work is vaudevillian pop for fans of Van Dyke Parks.

KNODEL Experimental rockers/Chunklet Industries associates hailing from Portland, OR. This will be their first performance in 24 years.

8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH A supergroup featuring members of Five Eight, Larry’s Homework, Carjo and Candace Williams play Black Sabbath's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, in its entirety in celebration of the landmark album's 50th anniversary.

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

BUCK N STUFF Self-described as "a potentially-serious, arguably-important Buck Owens tribute band."

STRAIGHTJACKET STRIPPERS Sludge noise band straight from the depths of the sex shop psych ward.

DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.

COWBOY KEROUAC & THE BAREBACKS Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.

6–9 p.m. $15. givebutter.com/c/unplugged

UNPLUGGED FOR THE COTTAGE The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center hosts a silent auction, food trucks and live music by Marisa Leilani, John Kiran Fernandes, Kate Morissey Band & Roger Stahl, Tracy Brown & Jeff Lustig, and Haunted Shed Duo.

6–11 p.m. $65.

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS The DL Handy Foundation presents performances by violinist Javonne Jones, IAMTIKICA and The TLC Band, plus DJ Tay and celebrity host Jason Carey.

7 p.m. 706-369-9767

CALVIN SMITH The singer's annual tradition includes a set of holiday classics.

7 p.m. FREE! www.rocknobster.com

SPLINTER GROUP Featuring Danny Cotter (Time Toy), Spencer Rich and Doug Penny.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryDec9

TRIBUTE Atlanta eight-piece group that faithfully recreates the music of the Allman Brothers Band.

HARVEST MOON Atlanta musicians playing the songs of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The symphony's holiday program includes favorites like "White Christmas," "Away in a Manger" and "Sleigh Ride."