Athens Stand Up Against Cop City

930 Boulevard 930 Boulevard, Athens, United States

7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/athensaganistcopcity

ATHENS STAND UP AGAINST COP CITY The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and Athens Against Cop City present a benefit show for the Save Weelaunee Coalition. Performers include Cassie Channel, Gwap Dinero, Kenarri, T.W.I.N., Foreign and more.

Atticus Roness, Drew Beskin, Parker Wierling, Leighton Day

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

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

ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.

DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.

PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.

LEIGHTON DAY Soft indie-pop singer-songwriter from Decatur who has been performing since the age of 7.

Frigga Five

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

7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock outfit of five with an alternative, garage-rock sound.

Underground Springhouse, Yam Yam, Alien Funk Academy

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com

UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.

YAM YAM Pennsylvania-based band performing a cross blend of jazz, jam, funk and soul.

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.

Ashley Cooke, Matt Schuster

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

7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com

ASHLEY COOKE Parkland, FL-based pop country singer-songwriter touring for her newly released album, Shot in the Dark.

MATT SCHUSTER Charleston, IL native who has gained his success as an independent singer-songwriter through social media.

Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience

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

7:30 p.m. $25–88. www.classiccenter.com

JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE A live band will perform the Man in Black's greatest hits while segments from "The Johnny Cash TV Show" are projected onto the big screen.

The Stools, Aunt Moth, McQQEEN

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

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

THE STOOLS Bluesy punk trio from Detroit.

AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.

MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.

Greylow

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

9 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com

GREYLOW Genre-blending garage rock trio.

Dror Arussi, The Lickskillets

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

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

DROR ARUSSI Solo musician playing classical guitar. (8 a.m.)

THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes. (10 a.m.)

Luke Fields

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling Charity Tournament. 4–9 p.m. $15–20. www.slawladies.org

LUKE FIELDS Member of Bit Brigade performs live covers of '80s songs while arm wrestlers compete. Costumes encouraged.

Savannah Sunday

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

Tree House Hope Fest. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). www.innovationamphitheater.com

SAVANNAH SUNDAY Aiken, SC-based band playing originals and covers of rock and roll, country and pop hits of the past few decades.

Music in the Round

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

6–8 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

MUSIC IN THE ROUND Brian Smith, Ivan Strunin and Betsy Scott take turns sharing their songs and style.

Ancient Infant

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

7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band.

Instant Smile, Loveseat, Violent Violet

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

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

INSTANT SMILE Guitar and drum heavy pop duo from Athens. EP release show!

LOVESEAT Indie-alternative punk band from Indiana with caffeinated rhythms and fuzzed-up guitar chops.

VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.

SOPHIA, Florence Cardigan, Mars Hill

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com

SOPHIA Indie rock band comprised of five best friends.

FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local punk funk band.

MARS HILL Three-piece indie rock band with a killer grunge and garage sound.

The Forum

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

11 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

THE FORUM Gainesville, FL-based outfit with strong hooks atop rhythmic dance beats and an effortless live presence.

New Horizons Band, Athens Jam Band

Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United States

Midnight Iguana Fall Festival. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos

NEW HORIZONS BAND Community-based group of musicians. (2 p.m.)

ATHENS JAM BAND Local band playing danceable grooves. (3 p.m.)

Shauna and the Jaywalkers

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

1 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Local artist Shauna Greeson performing original songs.

Shauna and The Jaywalkers

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

1 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Americana singer-songwriter from Athens.

Peter Karp Band

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

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

PETER KARP BAND Roots-based folk and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Peter Karp Band, Adam Klein

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

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

PETER KARP BAND American roots and blues artist from Tennessee with a talent for guitar and piano.

ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.

British Brass Band Fall Festival

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

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

BRITISH BRASS BAND FALL FESTIVAL This performance will feature David Childs on euphonium.

Josey, Bog Bod, Sissy Fists

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

7:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.

BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.

SISSY FISTS Savannah-based "tranicore cowpunk."

Bea Porges, Evelia

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

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

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.

EVELIA Soft-rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.

UGA Philharmonia

Hugh Hodgson Concert 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.

Poulenc Trio

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

6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $40. pac.uga.edu

POULENC TRIO Founded in 2003, this trio is one of the most actively touring piano-wind chamber music ensembles in the world.

Shehehe, The Iron Roses, Beat Up

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

8 p.m. $12. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct25

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

THE IRON ROSES Featuring Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire, this anthemic punk rock group is fueled by the injustices of the current times.

BEAT UP Passionate punk rock influenced by old school anarcho.

David Kalhous

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

4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

DAVID KALHOUS A solo recital on piano featuring Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and variation cycles by Beethoven and Brahms.

Bombargo

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

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

BOMBARGO Indie pop band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

UGA Wind Ensemble

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

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

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "(N.) Williams Conducts (J.) Williams" will include selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and other popular scores.

Atlus, Starletta

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

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

ATLUS Genre-bending singer-songwriter from Denver, CO whose music is meant to inspire an audience from all walks of life through a mixture of pop, rock and hip hop.

STARLETTA Southern synthwave band from Nashville, TN touring behind its debut album, Neon Cowboy.

The Nackashi Group

Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United States

8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/brandon.mcdearis

THE NACKASHI GROUP Returning after a four-year hiatus, the group riffs with keys, saxophone and drums.

Hit Like A Girl, Violent Violet, Bloat

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

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

HIT LIKE A GIRL Indie-rock band who channels its confessionals and lovelorn woes into a genre mashup of pop-punk.

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

BLOAT Rotten voidcore from Athens.

Freak Fest ’23

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Freak Fest '23: Wild Rumpus Creature Kick-Off. 5–10 p.m. www.wildrumpus.org

TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.

MOLLY TU HOTT Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspringly.

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

REGALIS DJ Izzy spins house, bass, EDM and more.

The Spectre of Surf

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

Vampire Campfire. 5–10 p.m. (event), 7–9 p.m. (music). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

THE SPECTRE OF SURF Athens surf rock band focusing on purely instrumental rock. Tonight's event includes a fire pit, s'mores, a costume contest, food truck and Halloween craft market.

Michael Wegner

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

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.hotelindigo.com

MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.

The Original Splitz Band

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

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com

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.

Hu$h Money

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hushmoneyathens

HU$H MONEY Local cover band playing a Halloween set. Costumes are encouraged.

Floral Portrait, Marie Marie, Liz Farrell

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

7 p.m. $8 (with costume), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.

MARIE MARIE Athens band pairing '60s nostalgia with indie pop.

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

Rick Fowler Acoustic Band, Dodd Ferrelle

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/RickFowlerOct27

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

DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.

Owl Creek Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/VFW2872

OWL CREEK BAND High energy country and rock band playing all of the hits. Line dancing in between band breaks.

Ihlyatt

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

Sonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.

Five Eight, Brown Dwarf, Addie Tonic

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

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

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

BROWN DWARF Sludge-dipped rock and roll led by Creston Spiers (Harvey Milk).

ADDIE TONIC Denver-based alternative rock band fronted by Meghann5k.

Coma Therapy, Wailin Storms, All Gods

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

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

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

WAILIN STORMS Durham, NC band that divulges stories of folklore, mysticism and inner torment through psychedelic, atmospheric vignettes.

ALL GODS No info available.

Bleach Garden, The Darling Fire, The Tightness

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

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

BLEACH GARDEN Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.

THE DARLING FIRE Five-piece band whose rock sound encompass ghostly vocals and an abrasive, brooding metal-inspired sound.

THE TIGHTNESS Four-piece rock band from Athens.

Dave Forker, John Doster

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

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

DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays solo. (8 a.m.)

JOHN DOSTER No info available. (10 a.m.)

Camp Amped After School Fall 2 Finale

Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States

3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org

CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL FALL 2 FINALE See what the campers have been cooking up for a week. Costumes encouraged.