Scarlet Stitch

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

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

SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock. (6 p.m.)

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

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

Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band

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

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

WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.

SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.

Erik Olson, Louis Ramanos

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ERIK OLSON Pianist known for his work in jazz-infused trios and quartets, as well as his recently-formed band, Erik Olson's Slam Tilt.

LOUIS RAMANOS Composer playing playful, rhythmically driven music spanning jazz, funk and soul.

Brandon Alexander

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

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

BRANDON ALEXANDER Musician who has previously released work under the name Wilshire.

Event Series Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

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

7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

flipturn, Gatlin

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.

GATLIN Musician from Orlando, FL also known for her work in indie band Sadie Hawkins who combines mellow, comforting alt-folk with pop.

Thursday Scholarship Series: Music and Dance

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

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

MUSIC AND DANCE ARCO Chamber Orchestra and the UGA Dance Ensemble, directed Levon Ambartsumian and Lisa Fusillo respectively, collaborate to create an evening highlighting the intricate relationship between music and dance, featuring music by Telemann, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Piazzolla, Schnittke and Khachaturian.

Newport Transplant, Ozello, Clementine Was Right, Jude Brothers

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com

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

OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.

CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT The bootgaze and Western emo project of Denver-based poets Mike Young and Gion Davis.

JUDE BROTHERS Folk-derived singer-songwriter from Arkansas with a penchant for whimsy and tenderheartedness.

Strange Temples, Minorcan, CGI Joe + The Alien Emails

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

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

STRANGE TEMPLES No info available.

MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.

CGI JOE + THE ALIEN EMAILS The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.

Adam Klein

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.

Beer Piss, Grudge, Glance of Dismissal

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

GRUDGE Punks from Baltimore that would love to talk to you about The Wire or that bridge incident.

GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community.

Hani’el ML

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

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

HANI'EL ML Visionary saxophonist, composer and educator currently based in Brooklyn, NY.

Dusty Mustard and the Winnebagos

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

DUSTY MUSTARD AND THE WINNEBAGOS New honky-tonk country band.

Taiyamo Denku

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

TAIYAMO DENKU Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist with nearly 30 years in the industry, 39 released projects and 18 national tours.

ISHUES Legendary local hip-hop artist.

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.

LB Dancer and rapper with Missy Elliot energy.

TDUL AKTIION Raw storytelling with Southern grit.

FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs.

MIKHAYLA ROBINSON-SMITH Athens poet laureate.

DJ CHIEFROCKA A set of hip-hop favorites from a DJ who has been studying the art of DJing all his life and has been sharpening his skills in Athens for the past 12 years.

The Grawks, Shehehe, Five Eight

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band. EP release show!

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.

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

Brandon Patrick George, Kenneth Weiss

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

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49. pac.uga.edu

BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE Leading flute soloist and a member of the Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds whose repertoire extends from the Baroque era to today.

KENNETH WEISS Musician widely recognized as a leading authority of the harpsichord repertoire.

The Original Splitz Band

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/SplitzBandApril18

THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.

Motorhead2x

The Rail 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, United States

8 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/motorhead2x

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

Zack Keim, Violent Violet, Chairs

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

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

ZACK KEIM Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter whose musical background bridges the gap between garage-rock scuzz and kaleidoscopic folk reveries.

VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.

CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.

Bloodkin

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs.

James Cook, Kate Morrissey

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

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

JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)

KATE MORRISSEY Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. (10 a.m.)

32nd Annual Garden Tour

Various Locations Athens, GA, United States

The Piedmont Gardeners present a self-guided tour through five local gardens. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.piedmontgardeners.org

SPOA 20th Birthday Bash

Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

SPOA 20th Birthday Bash. 12–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/Skate_SPOA

KROOKED BONES Hill country blues. (12:30 p.m.)

QUINN SHAWTY Local lofi rapper. (1:30 p.m.)

KAE QUENTIN Producer, engineer and rapper formerly known as Zenlee. (2 p.m.)

NIC MAIN Psychedelic rapper with high energy. (2:30 p.m.)

NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez. (3:15 p.m.)

MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band. (4 p.m.)

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound. (5 p.m.)

MANDOWN Hard rock with a classic sound. (6 p.m.)

FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. (7 p.m.)

Morgan County High School Jazz Band

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

2 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.marigoldauditorium.com

JAZZ BAND Morgan County High School students perform.

Blues Brews & BBQ Festival

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Blues Brews & BBQ Festival. 3 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine. (4 p.m.)

BIG C & BIG DON Long-running Athens blues enthusiast Clarence "Big C" Cameron along with Big Don. (4:45 p.m.)

THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens blues scene playing a mix of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas and West Coast swing. (5:15 p.m.)

GLYN DENHAM & MARION MONTGOMERY Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues. (6 p.m.)

BLUES IMPALA Alabama blues rock band steeped in American roots music. (6:30 p.m.)

THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues. (7:15 p.m.)

TERRAPLANE BLUE Versatile trio performing originals, traditional blues tunes and blues rock songs. (7:45 p.m.)

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. (8:30 p.m.)

RICK FOWLER BAND Athens-based blues rock group bringing an original yet familiar appeal to fans of '60s and '70s rock. (9:10 p.m.)

Repent at Leisure

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

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

REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.

Marigold Mingle

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Marigold Mingle. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

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

ATHENS COWBOY CHOIR Group that sings the songs of the west, inspired by the Norman Luboff Choir from the 1950s.

AFMDS Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

AFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org

CONTRAPLICITY Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.

Cameron Sacky Band

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com

CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.

Abbey Road LIVE!

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–35. www.georgiatheatre.com

ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets.

Funky Bluester

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

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

FUNKY BLUESTER Original rock and roll that hearkens back to a time in music when live bands put every ounce of energy into their shows.

Will Shine Variety Show

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

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases a smattering of musical materials supported by varied configurations of his talented friends.

Event Series Noche de Baile

Noche de Baile

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

8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

NOCHE DE BAILE Mr. Clahvay, TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music. The evening kicks off with a 45-minute dance class.

Actus Reus, Void Eater, Rosie and the Ratdogs, Joythief

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com

ACTUS REUS Atlanta heavy metal band that describes its sound as the new wave of metalcore, mixing in sounds from bands such as Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Parkway Drive, Machine Head and Tool.

VOID EATER Peach state brutal deathcore.

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.

JOYTHIEF Local nu-core band.

Meghan Dowlen, Bayou Princess, Infinite Favors

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MEGHAN DOWLEN Folk revivalist songstress who pulls from a wide variety of influences.

BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.

INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.

Strange Luck

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

STRANGE LUCK A blend of rock and pop with hits from Queen, Muse, The Killers, Sublime and more.

Chronic Weekend

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

Chronic Weekend "The Eve." 9 p.m. $10 (door), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel

BAD KILL New local garage rock band.

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.

The Great 420 Fest

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

The Great 420 Fest. 2 p.m. (doors), 3 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/cannonrogersmusic

DIRE WOLF Grateful Dead tribute band.

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.

THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.

CANNON ROGERS & THE 420 UNIT Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.

THE SPEAKS Trio blending blues, classic and psychedelic rock.

LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS Husband-and-wife songwriting duo playing folk, bluegrass, country, swing and rural blues.

DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.

PINKY DOWN Surfer-punk jam band from Athens.

Chronic Weekend

Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United States

Chronic Weekend "Day Party." 3–6 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel

THE HERNIES Athens funk-rock outfit of trippy, sound-bending music.

MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.

RALPH No info available.

THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group.

TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.