7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryDec9

TRIBUTE Atlanta eight-piece group that faithfully recreates the music of the Allman Brothers Band.

HARVEST MOON Atlanta musicians playing the songs of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The symphony's holiday program includes favorites like "White Christmas," "Away in a Manger" and "Sleigh Ride."

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.

PRETTY PLEASE Heavy, noisy indie rock from Atlanta.

REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.

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

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

SMALL No info available.

3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.mmcc-arts.org

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CONCERT Enjoy sugar plums dancing, angels singing and silver (tuba) bells as various community members show off their talents.

3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The symphony's holiday program includes favorites like "White Christmas," "Away in a Manger" and "Sleigh Ride."

7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org

HANDEL'S MESSIAH A holiday tradition performed by the church's choir, soloists and orchestra.

7 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS British choral ensemble playing 16th century Renaissance music examining the Christmas story from the viewpoint of the shepherds who visited the manger. A pre-performance lecture will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Ramsey Hall.

7 p.m. $12. pac.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS The program "A Spirit of Hope" includes songs for the holidays.

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

TREVOR MCKENZIE Old-time and bluegrass musician from Boone, NC.

KIRAN FERNANDES Multi-instrumentalist and visual artist crafting psych folk with influences ranging from American primitive guitar to Saharan desert rock.

HOG-EYED MAN Georgia stringband wizards playing pre-bluegrass Appalachian music.

8 p.m. $100. www.mmcc-arts.org

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Grammy Award-winning orchestra presents a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a sing-along of familiar holiday tunes.

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DERT MCSPURT Athens rapper creating left-field hip hop, for fans of Lil Ugly Mane.

SSAUCELORD Atlanta rapper known for his collaborations with producers such as methboiswag.

DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.

7 p.m. FREE! (kids), $10 suggested donation (adults). www.uuathensga.org

THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB A jazz quartet led by songwriter and pianist Bart King performs secular classics by Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé as well as new holiday tunes from the EP Snow Day!

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

OLIVER DOMINGO Independent from his project Organically Programmed, Domingo's works consist of electronic easy listening, soundtrack cues, jazz, ambience and more.

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

AARON DYLAN KEARNS Crossing the early technical experimentation of musique concrète with the abrasive rock-influenced rhythms of post-punk, the Atlanta-native offers an assortment of musical homages to 20th-century philosophy in his brand of industrial rock.

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenscooks.com

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

Shadebeast Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.40watt.com

SAVAGIST Heavy metal gloom with a side of psychedelic, energetic thrash.

VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.

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

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

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

THE MINKS Psychedelic rock band from Nashville delivering nothing but energetic and head-banging grooves.

HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock outfit from Los Angeles.

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

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

Creature's Holiday Artists' Market. 12–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (12 p.m.)

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (1:30 p.m.)

HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (3:30 p.m.)

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. (5 p.m.)

DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. (7 p.m.)

6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. (dance). $10–12. www.athensfolk.org

THE OLD FOLKERS The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents a contra dance with live music and a caller.

7:30 p.m. $45–85. pac.uga.edu

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The orchestra joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus to perform a portion of Handel's Messiah.

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

BLOODKIN Long-running Athens group playing a bluesy style of roots-rock with big guitars and sharply written lyrics.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $18. www.georgiatheatre.com

NEIGHBOR LADY Twangy, melodic rock group led by local singer-songwriter Emily Braden.

SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.

CURT CASTLE Atlanta-based electro-indie-rock project led by songwriter Ryan Engelberger (Reptar, Semicircle).

8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheateandbar.com

WIEUCA Experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.

ZL!STER The Atlanta-based rapper/singer kicks off their Get Out of My Head Tour.

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

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

TERRAPLANE BLUE Local blues-rock band featuring Doug Peters, John Straw and Dean Johnson.

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

ATHENS MASTER CHORALE "A Christmas Sampler" includes songs by Handel, Bach, Forrest and Rutter.

4 p.m. $10–20 requested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

AMETHYST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE The ensemble presents "An Advent Songfest," a program that includes Advent music, Baroque repertoire and more recent hymn tunes.

A Very Cowboy Christmas. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

ANDY AND MANDY'S HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS Pair of folk singers from Savannah.

DYLAN EARL Folk singer of melancholic, classic country ballads from Arkansas.

KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK Solid gold country musician from Athens.

A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local folk and Piedmont blues artist.

CALEB HUNNICUT Hartwell native creating fine country music.

7 p.m. $40–47. www.classiccenter.com

JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country star on his 27th annual Christmas tour.

7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org

CLASSIC CITY BAND Classic Christmas works by Mel Torme, Leroy Anderson and Vince Guaraldi.

5–7 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com

HOLIDAY MUSIC SINGALONG Treehouse, The Studio and Allegro Music are patterning for a night of carols and holiday cheer on the outdoor stage.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

UUFA CHALICE CHOIR "Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light" is a winter solstice program that includes music, meditation and candle lighting.

10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

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

DELTA 8 New hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.

SEX MEX San Antonio act that's equal parts power pop and punk rock.

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu

BALSAM RANGE Traditional bluegrass band from western North Carolina with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, dobro and guitar. Tonight's performance includes well-known hits and holiday favorites.

8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com

THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB A jazz quartet led by songwriter and pianist Bart King performs secular classics by Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé as well as new holiday tunes from the EP Snow Day!

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

LEEANN PEPPERS Local singer-songwriter playing sparse, tender folk music.

MICHAEL POTTER Experimental ambient and improv musician of The Electric Nature and tape label Null Zone.

WET GARDEN Local modular synth duo exploring deep listening and sustained tones

G.A.G. Improvisational noise by Joyce Le Guin.

OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Spinning synth-pop and Cocteau Twins hits straight from the Go Bar glory days before and after the live performances.

9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA

DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.

THE LOW WHITES No info available.

6 p.m. www.3railroad.org

MARTY WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter.

Hoppy Holidays. 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

QUINTET ATHENS Professional wind quintet performing a laid-back set of Christmas carols.