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

BOMBARGO Indie pop band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

Rumpus Rally. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.

DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.

8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE During the parade, over a dozen musical acts will perform along the route. The Rumpusland Livewire Stage and Rumpusland Main Stage will both host performances until 11 p.m., when the party moves over to Paloma Park.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.

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

NINEVEH'S GARDEN Instrumental prog metal.

AMERICAN THEORY Alt-rock outfit from Charlotte, NC with post-hardcore and emo influences.

THE PRESS OF DEATH Metal band based out of Gwinnett County.

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

KHALIKO Four-piece groovy lo-fi alternative surf style band utilizing emotional vocals.

OCEANIC Slick pop from Charlotte, NC for fans of The 1975, Harry Styles and Coldplay.

RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.

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

WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.

SADISTIC RITUAL This heavy metal group of musicians utilizes acidic core sounds with a unique and groundbreaking twist.

CLOT Hard death metal-grind outfit whose head-banging, gritty sound fuels vicious angst and intense thrash.

A Southern Gothic Festival. 9 p.m. (doors). $20. ww.40watt.com

TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.

VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens.

TWIN TRIBES Dark-wave punk duo hailing from Texas.

DJ GOTH DAD AND TWIN POWERS Vision Video members Dustin Gannon and Dan Geller keep the party going with deathrock, post-punk and other songs to dance to.

First Annual Homewood Halloween House Party. 100 Sharon Ct. 2–4 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

THE PG SHOW Local kindie rock band plays a special matinee show under the neighborhood pavilion. Followed by a dance party for kids. Costumes encouraged.

3–5:30 p.m. $10–20 suggested. www.3railroad.org

WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter who transplanted from Hawaii to Athens with a broad range of stylistic influences ranging from country to classical. Today's set features Ken Parris, Mike Flynn and others.

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

THE GRASS IS DEAD Grateful Dead cover act with a traditional sensibility of bluegrass, swing and folk music mixed with a psychedelic paintbrush of modern influences.

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

SOUTHERN WINDS UGA graduate wind quintet.

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

OUT OF THIS WORLD A Halloween bassoon spooktacular.

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

CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.

RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.

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

NEEDLE TEETH Sparkle-punk angst-pop out of Athens.

YOUTH LEAGUE Indie-alternative rock trio with an upbeat sound paired with lighthearted vocals and soul.

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

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

ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The program "From Baroque to Our Days" will span centuries, ranging from music by Handel to a violin concerto by Armenian-American composer Karen Khanagov.

7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

KITCHEN DWELLERS Bozeman, MT band playing folk-spirited "galaxy grass" full of American west wanderlust.

FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE Progressive bluegrass quintet from Asheville.

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

VINYL MAG HALLOWEEN COVER NIGHT Tonight's event features Coma Therapy as The Pixies, Telemarket as Violent Femmes, Organically Programmed as Suicide and The Electric Nature as Lou Reed.

Halloween at Go Bar. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com

THE STOOGES Members of Pervert, Weaponized Flesh and others play a tribute to The Stooges.

MONSOON Fine purveyors of art rock from Athens.

IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.

BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.

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

UGA GLEE CLUBS The UGA Women's and Men's Glee Clubs present "Flow," an evening of music exploring the flow of the natural world in the water, the air and the mind.

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

OLIVER YATSUGAFU Associate professor of violin at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil with a DMA in violin performance from UGA. Yatsugafu will perform with Deloise Lima Ohlsson.

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

CONNER SMITH Country singer-songwriter from Nashville.

JOHN MORGAN Tennessee-based country and folk artist.

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

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

UNCLE SKUNK '90s inspired indie rock group hailing from New York with energetic undertones.

NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

CHRISTOPHER ALAN YATES Atlanta artist with an accessible blend of country, pop and rock.

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

TYLER HALVERSON South Dakota cowboy who tells stories through raw honesty and describes his genre as "Amerijuana Music."

Micky Dolenz Album Release. 3–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/WuxtryAthens

THE FUNKEES Michael Guthrie and friends perform a tribute to The Monkees.