Alex Boskoff

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Closing Reception. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

ALEX BOSKOFF Watkinsville solo guitarist.

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Athens Symphony

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The Picnic at the Pops Concert features a movie-themed musical program that includes "Mission Impossible," "Disney Magic" selections from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and more.

Mainstreet, Silver Blue & Gold

Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv). www.innovationamphitheater.com

MAINSTREET Bob Seger tribute band.

SILVER BLUE & GOLD Tribute band for English rock supergroup Bad Company.

Interstellar Echoes

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.

Mo Lowda, The Bright Light Social Hour

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $16–21. www.40watt.com

MO LOWDA Self-produced indie rock band from Philadelphia.

THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR Expansive psychedelic blues-rock band from Austin, TX.

UGA Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu

UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHOIRS Over 300 UGA students performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ "Dona Nobis Pacem," which is a call to end all war written from Latin texts, Walt Whitman poetry, a political speech and portions of the Bible.

HATCH, Little Blue House, Stardust Sonata

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

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

HATCH Athens-based garage rock band founded by Garett Hatch.

LITTLE BLUE HOUSE New rock band.

STARDUST SONATA Four-piece band from Atlanta that pulls in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock to craft their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll.

Jukebox Country Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

JUKEBOX COUNTRY BAND Old-school country led by Steve Dyer. Line dancing during the breaks.

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Salsa Night

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.

Five Eight, Trycoh

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

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

FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.

TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.

Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

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

JEFF BUCKLEY & FRIENDS Member of the Red Oaks String Band plays a mix of folk and Americana. (8 a.m.)

38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)

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RC Outlaw Cowboy

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

12 p.m. www.bootbarn.com

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

A Real Good Time Fest

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

A Real Good Time Fest. 2:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/arealgoodtimefest

THE TALISMEN Alabama-based band playing soulful, funk-filled originals and a rotation of covers.

THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll.

JACOOZY Five-piece jam band from Boone, NC blending rock, indie, blues and funk.

CARNIVAL BARKER Local quintet that "spins its savory jams of all original gunk with carnie-like enthusiasm."

ANOTHER ONE Atlanta Grateful Dead tribute band.

Scarlet Stitch

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.

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Athens Symphony

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The Picnic at the Pops Concert features a movie-themed musical program that includes "Mission Impossible," "Disney Magic" selections from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and more.

The Rishis, Wet Meadows

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.

Lang Lang

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! music.uga.edu

LANG LANG One of the most celebrated figures in classical piano. He has performed everywhere, from public schools to the Beijing Olympics.

Will Shine

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

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

WILL SHINE The revered drummer reintroducing himself as a singer-songwriter, performing originals and creatively reimagined pop music covers.

PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.

Coma Therapy, Basically Nancy, The Sporrs

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

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

COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.

BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.

THE SPORRS Garage rock band with an energetic alt-rock sound and a drop of punk.

Molly’s Lips, 69 Dudes

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Normal Bar's 14th Birthday Bash. 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7

MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.

69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.

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Classic City Jukebox

Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge

CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.

The Bulldog Boogie

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

2–9 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

THE BULLDOG BOOGIE Students of the Music Business Program perform. Proceeds benefit a Music Business Scholarship Fund.

Athens Voices of Truth

Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Spring Concert. 3 p.m. FREE! www.ebcw.org

ATHENS VOICES OF TRUTH Directed by co-founder James R. Smith, this choir specializes in traditional choral music including hymns, spirituals, anthems and gospels. They continue to preserve the roots of sacred music, focusing on the traditions that helped African Americans survive slavery.

Meridian Women’s Chorus

St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United States

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

MERIDIAN WOMEN'S CHORUS The program "Animals Everywhere" features songs celebrating animals in support on the Athens Area Humane Society.

The Humdingers

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.

Sandra McCracken

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $15–25, $50 (VIP). bit.ly/lintc

SANDRA MCCRACKEN Nashville singer-songwriter drawing from folk, gospel and hymn traditions who will perform tracks off of her new album, Light In The Canyon, backed by a bluegrass band.

Adam Klein, Brian Revels and the Heat Lighting, Slow Parade

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. facebook.com/buvezathens

ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana. Duo show with Adam Poulin.

BRIAN REVELS & THE HEAT LIGHTNING Americana songwriter from Atlanta whose sound harkens back to a bygone era.

SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.

Repertory Singers

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.

String Chamber Music

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

STRING CHAMBER MUSIC UGA students perform.

UGA Philharmonia

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.

Majid Araim and Luciana Arias, Killick Hinds

Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

MAJID ARAIM AND LUCIANA ARIAS Together Araim and Arias have developed a unique language navigating wave forms through sound, movement, and the influences they have on each other, representative of the ecological system in which they are both part. They will be performing in an improvised context navigating past, present and future experiences by way of interrelation.

KILLICK HINDS Appalachian Trance Metal made on unusual stringed instruments with an emphasis on unquantifiable rhythms (shaping time), intuitive intonation (shaping pitch) and shamanistic ROYGBIV (shaping color).

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Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Pervert, Thick Paint, Loolowningen & The Far East Idiots

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8:30 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com

PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.

THICK PAINT Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).

LOOLOWNINGEN & THE FAR EAST IDIOTS Tokyo avant-punk trio.

The Vinyl Strangers

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

THE VINYL STRANGERS Melodic local folk-rock band. (6 p.m.)

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Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Stephen Marley

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $31 (adv.), $36. www.georgiatheatre.com

STEPHEN MARLEY Eight-time Grammy Award-winning reggae soul singer, songwriter and producer touring his new album Old Soul.

Avery Leigh Draut & Greg Hankins

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

AVERY LEIGH DRAUT & GREG HANKINS Live music out on the patio.

Nerveclinic

JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United States

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

NERVECLINIC JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.

Priscilla Block, Ryan Larkins

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.

RYAN LARKINS Traditional country mixed with gospel, pop and R&B.

Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 7:15 p.m. (show). $12 (students), $15. www.40watt.com

VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARDS This year's nominees include Amandagrace Schiano (Clover County), Garrett Boyd (Goodie), Gracie Huffman (lighthearted), Ethan and Sam Caspary (Little Mae), and Spencer Paul (Mannequin Party). Tonight's show also features performances by 2023 winner Trvy and special guest Abe Partridge.

Athens Choral Society

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

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

ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY Performing Dan Forrest's "The Breath of Life" and Gabriel Faure's "Requiem."

Chamber Music Festival

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. $50. www.mmcc-arts.org

ART & MUSIC IN THE LIFE OF STEFFEN THOMAS This program includes songs by Schumann that Thomas references in his artwork as well as songs from the soundtrack of Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel, composed by David Kirkland Garner.

Kit, Canary Affair, Julia Nyunt

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

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

KIT Debut performance.

CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.

JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.

Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

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

FRANKENFURT CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.

Hodgson String Quartet

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.