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

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.

REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.

Attaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Relief Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.

NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.

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

SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.

Historic Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party. 6 p.m. (event), 7:45–9:30 p.m. (karaoke). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENS MUSIC KARAOKE Kick-off the weekend of Historic Athens Porchfest with trivia and karaoke of songs by Athens artists.

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

ZACK LEE Country musician from Mount Olive, NC inspired by artists like Cody Johnson and George Strait.

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

JONATHAN RICHMAN Singer-songwriter known for founding the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers. Joined by drummer Tommy Larkins.

Hardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

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

SPOIL New hardcore band.

REASON TO HATE Hardcore punk from Atlanta.

PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.

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

DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.

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

Pumpkin Pit. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.

OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.

GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.

Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.

VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.

DOPE SKUM Sludge, grunge and stoner metal duo from Chattanooga, TN.

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

HOGSLOP STRING BAND Old-time string band music with wild rock and roll energy.

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

JON BROCATO & ALYS WILLIAMS Local guitarists and songwriters combine talents. (8 a.m.)

TAKE 3 Watkinsville jazz trio of saxophone, keys and drums. (10 a.m.)

11 a.m.–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com

SHEILA FEST The 8th annual tribute to Sheila Anderson includes performances by Free Bird Atlanta, Departure: Tribute to Journey, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols, Redneck Blonde, Sunset Strip, Radio Star, Kid Brother, After School Special and Dock Rock Radio.

12–8 p.m. FREE! www.chelsyfest.org

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (Outside, 2 p.m.)

TRE POWELL Local singer-songwriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (Inside, 2 p.m.)

THE AMBLERS Formerly known as Dosters. (Outside, 3 p.m.)

HENDERSON/WILLIAMS Don Henderson and Henry Williams play music from many generations and genres. (Inside, 3:30 p.m.)

DOOLEY & BALDWIN DUO An assortment of alternative rock, country and pop. (Inside, 4:30 p.m.)

DOOLEY & BALDWIN BAND The duo brings the rest of the band on stage for more alternative rock, country and pop. (Outside, 6 p.m.)

LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (Inside, 6:15 p.m.)

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

CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.

6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.

6:30 p.m. www.tappedathens.com

KILOUGH Nashville-based songwriter influenced by folk, country and pop.

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

RUSTY ROOSTER STRING BAND The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society hosts a contra dance with live music and caller.

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

MARKO TOPCHII Renowned classical guitarist born in Ukraine who has won over 100 awards in international classical guitar competitions.

8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

CDSM Goth rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band.

NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.

THICK PAINT Atlanta/Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).

Sonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org

SHANE PARISH AND JOHN FERNANDES Duo on guitar and clarinet.

ROB MAGILL Composer of experimental jazz and folk, accomplished bandleader, talented painter and powerful saxophonist.

IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.

9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

FOLIE À DEUX Folie à Quatre minus two members play a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.

5:30 p.m. $25–55 (adv.), $31–61. bit.ly/flsatmt

FUNKY LIKE SUNDAY James Brown tribute act dedicated to meticulously reimagining the Godfather of Soul's sound through sweat-breaking showmanship and tight rhythmic grooves.

5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzOct20

SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. Tonight is the 95th smooth jazz concert in the series.

JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Jazz musician who has opened for legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang.

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

THE NOT TOO SPOOKY ORGAN CONCERT A family-friendly concert on the mighty Quimby organ that features creepy movie capers, Broadway favorites and Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.”

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual fall concert.

7–11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org

KARAOKE MIXTAPE Take the stage, share your music and vibe out with the Nuçi's community. The crowd favorite wins two free hours of Amplify Studio time. Every third Monday on the month.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75. www.georgiatheatre.com

TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.

SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.

LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.

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

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

UGA HORN CHOIR An ensemble of both horn majors and non-majors attending the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. www.athenscine.com

SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.

CHUCK JOHNSON California-based composer, producer and musician with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics and alternate tuning systems.

GALAXY TUBE Tape hiss mycelium and faded new-age sound bath from Grant Evans.

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

HASH CABBAGE New Orleans improv rockers playing cosmic psychedelic music.

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

BRUISER & BICYCLE Progressive rock-skewed art pop band influenced by freak folk from Albany, NY.

ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.

STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.

PLASTIQUE Angular rock from Atlanta.

7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

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

CITY MOUSE Soulful punk rock from Los Angeles.

CACTUS JACKSON New band with Rory Riley, Nick Skillman and Dillon Knight.

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu

THE SIXTEEN Revered British choir that performs a variety of pieces, from medieval hymns to contemporary choral compositions.

Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

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

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

LEON MACJEN Folk rock musician with a well-worn voice.

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $38.74–105.33. www.georgiatheatre.com

TUCKER WETMORE Breakout country star from Kalama, WA.

ASHLAND CRAFT Country musician who cut her teeth performing at bars in her South Carolina hometown and is now among CMT's Next Women of Country.

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

CAMERON WHITCOMB Country musician with raspy vocals and raw lyrics deeply influenced by his personal experiences.

BEN COTTRILL A dynamic and spirited artist known for his distinctive Americana-soul sound.

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

UGA BASSOON STUDIO SPOOKTACULAR This year’s performance features music (and costumes) inspired by the magical world of Disney. Audience costumes are encouraged.

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

ONE EYED MOON Atlanta-based rock project that blends doom, desert, stoner, sludge and a little grunge-punk.

DUNCE HAT Deep South swamp and doom.

CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.

5–8 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com

ADAM VOID Black Mountain, NC multidisciplinary artist celebrates his solo exhibition, "Disposable Society," with a set of songs.

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.

LIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch

GREYLOW JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Local rock band with alternative, garage and post-rock influences.