Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.

6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.

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

CAVATINA DUO Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic perform.

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

FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring Matthew Shipes, assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at UGA and tubist with the Georgia Brass Quintet.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com

BAYKER BLANKENSHIP Young country artist who hit the ground running with his first hit, "Maxed Out."

7:30 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, this Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer embodies the collective sound of his new home in Miami: Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton and bolero.

Closing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery

T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com

UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.

8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com

ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.

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

EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.

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

VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!

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

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17

TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.

T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.

8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.

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

DIREWOOF Macon-based tribute act celebrating The Grateful Dead.

5:30 p.m. (potluck), 6:30 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues.

THE SMILEYS Rocking blues power couple Dennis and Janet Smilie of Janet & the New Dogs.

6 p.m. music.uga.edu

UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18

ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com

BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes Super Mario World and F-Zero.

REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. $20–30. www.marigoldauditorium.com

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

TINSLEY ELLIS Atlanta-based guitarist and songwriter gives a solo performance spotlighting Naked Truth, his first-ever solo acoustic album steeped in folk blues traditions.

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

BURLY IVEY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.

LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.

THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.

9 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.

MOON MEDALLION Punk, shoegaze, surf, post-hardcore and psychedelia from Texas.

INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.

ANDOVIA Hard alternative rock from Atlanta.

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

GREG HESTER BAND Soulful singer-songwriter from Augusta.

2–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athmlkparade

ATHENS MLK JR. PARADE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL In addition to the annual parade through downtown (3 p.m., Clayton St.), the festival includes local bands, dance groups, community organizations, family-friendly activities and food vendors.

5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

MOSTLY ROMANTIC: BRAHMS, RACHMANINOFF, AND PIAZZOLLA Music from the Romantic stylistic movement performed by Levon Ambartsumian on violin, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva on viola, James Kim on cello and Evgeny Rivkin on piano.

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

F.O.R. Trio of Neal Fountain, Erik Olson and Jeff Reilly.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TylerRamseyAthens

TYLER RAMSEY Introspective singer-songwriter and unique fingerstyle guitar player who has built a rich catalog rooted in folk and melodic indie rock.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com

DONNY BENÉT Australian artist who uses vintage synthesizers and drum machines to present his views on love and life.

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

CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino. Hosting a free masterclass before the recital at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. $26–291. www.classiccenter.com

PARKER MCCOLLUM Texas-based country singer-songwriter on his What Kinda Man Tour.

KAMERON MARLOWE North Carolina songwriter who has built his sound around an edgy, electric twang and visceral folk undertones.

LACI KAYE BOOTH Former "American Idol" contestant and Nashville-based country singer-songwriter with small-town Texas charm.

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

BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/CharlieStarrJan24

CHARLIE STARR Vocalist and lead guitarist of Blackberry Smoke, a rock and roll band well known for their blend of country, blues and rock. Joined by bandmate Benji Shanks.

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com

SPACE PROM Nashville psych-pop artist Nordista Freeze's touring show of retro music and galactic attire. Joined by Athens indie pop favorite Hotel Fiction.

Thrash & Bash. 8 p.m. $12. www.livewireathens.com

CYNTRYST Hard rock featuring fast, aggressive riffs contrasted with softer notes.

JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.

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

SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.

6 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org

FROM BROADWAY & BEYOND Collective Artists Workshop presents a fundraising event that includes a three-course Italian dinner with wine, dessert and waiters singing Broadway hits.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Hope For Agoldensummer.

Rock the Ark. 7 p.m. $20 (students), $25. www.athensark.org

LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative rock band.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.

FORCEGHOST Augusta, GA-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.