8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!

TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17

TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.

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

PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.

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

THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.

T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.

8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.

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

DIREWOOF Macon-based tribute act celebrating The Grateful Dead.

5:30 p.m. (potluck), 6:30 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

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

THE SMILEYS Rocking blues power couple Dennis and Janet Smilie of Janet & the New Dogs.

6 p.m. music.uga.edu

UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18

ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.

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

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

CAL FOLGER DAY Alternative folk songwriter from Baltimore.

HEMLOCK Swamp-raised phone-fi alt-folk project from Chicago.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

PATRICK MATISTIC Asheville-based songwriter.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. $20–30. www.marigoldauditorium.com

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

TINSLEY ELLIS Atlanta-based guitarist and songwriter gives a solo performance spotlighting Naked Truth, his first-ever solo acoustic album steeped in folk blues traditions.

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

BURLY IVEY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.

LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.

THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.

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

TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based electronic duo specializing in glitchy digital mayhem influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

9 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.

MOON MEDALLION Punk, shoegaze, surf, post-hardcore and psychedelia from Texas.

INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.

ANDOVIA Hard alternative rock from Atlanta.

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

GREG HESTER STREET CHOIR Soulful singer-songwriter from Augusta.

2–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athmlkparade

ATHENS MLK JR. PARADE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL In addition to the annual parade through downtown (3 p.m., Clayton St.), the festival includes local bands, dance groups, community organizations, family-friendly activities and food vendors.

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

UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

MOSTLY ROMANTIC: BRAHMS, RACHMANINOFF, AND PIAZZOLLA Music from the Romantic stylistic movement performed by Levon Ambartsumian on violin, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva on viola, James Kim on cello and Evgeny Rivkin on piano.

8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

F.O.R. Trio of Neal Fountain, Erik Olson and Jeff Reilly.

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

TYLER RAMSEY Introspective singer-songwriter and unique fingerstyle guitar player who has built a rich catalog rooted in folk and melodic indie rock.

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

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

CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino. Hosting a free masterclass before the recital at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. $26–291. www.classiccenter.com

PARKER MCCOLLUM Texas-based country singer-songwriter on his What Kinda Man Tour.

KAMERON MARLOWE North Carolina songwriter who has built his sound around an edgy, electric twang and visceral folk undertones.

LACI KAYE BOOTH Former "American Idol" contestant and Nashville-based country singer-songwriter with small-town Texas charm.

Official Space Prom Pre-Party. 8 p.m. $10 (w/ Space Prom ticket), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.

RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.

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

CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S CHOIR Spiritual harmonies.

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.

6:30 p.m. (doors) $35. www.mmcc-arts.org

SEAN OF THE SOUTH Sean Dietrich plays songs off of his album Porch Music and tells stories of growing up in the American South.

7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com

JOHN BROCATO AND ALYS WILLMAN Brocato (The Persians) and Willman (Dragana) perform originals and covers of popular tunes.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram/com/buvez_athens

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

TREPID New local grungegaze.

ICONOSTASIS Atlanta-based experimental noise band.

Attaboy Presents: Benefit for Static Age Records in Asheville. $10–20. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.

WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.

BUGS EAT BOOKS Catchy indie pop from Athens.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/CharlieStarrJan24

CHARLIE STARR Vocalist and lead guitarist of Blackberry Smoke, a rock and roll band well known for their blend of country, blues and rock. Joined by bandmate Benji Shanks.

NATHAN NELSON Atlanta-based songwriter with an “Amerijuanacana” style.

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

SMASH HEADS! New Atlanta band.

GIANT DENIRO Absurdist punk band from Milledgeville.

THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.

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

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

TH33RA No info available.

ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.

Thrash & Bash. 8 p.m. $12. www.livewireathens.com

CYNTRYST Hard rock featuring fast, aggressive riffs contrasted with softer notes.

JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.

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

SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.

6:30 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org

FROM BROADWAY & BEYOND Collective Artists Workshop presents a fundraising event that includes a three-course Italian dinner with wine, dessert, singing waiters and performances of classic Broadway hits by local musical theater stars.

ACCA Percentage Event. 2–10 p.m. (event), 6:30 p.m. (music). www.oakhousedistillery.com

SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.

7 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. 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.

GYPS Experimental drone outfit of Xander Witt.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Hope For Agoldensummer.