Athens Beer Fest. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com

DIRT ROAD REVIVAL Playing '70s, '80s and '90s classic rock, oldies and country.

CANYONLAND Echoing the sounds of '70s California country rock.

Upcountry Oyster Roast. 2​​–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com

ERIK OLSON QUARTET Passion project fueled by a mutual love of modern jazz and New Orleans style funk led by the nationally touring Erik Olson on organ and keys.

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu

AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.

6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.

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

SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.

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

CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Under the direction of Vicki Lu, several distinguished guest artists join this ensemble which features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi and the yangqin.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8–12. www.georgiatheatre.com

ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.

THE GOODJOYS Athens band with a dynamic blend of influences and a passion for creating a community-centered environment.

THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.

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

ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.

Strikefest. 6 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens

HALOGENIC Opening DJ set.

RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.

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

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.50–35. www.georgiatheatre.com

NIGHTLY Alternative pop band based in Nashville, TN consisting of members Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Nicholas Sainato.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

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

NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.

TREPID Local grungegaze.

BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.

The Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com

THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."

ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.

CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.

MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.

GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.

6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com

CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.

7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)

THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.

SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.

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

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.

TORI MCALLISTER Acoustic singer-songwriter.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.

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

MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.

Rhythm of the Steeple People Official Release. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

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

THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.

THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!

THE STEEPLE PEOPLE BAND Collective of local drummers and percussionists.

8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com

MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.

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

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

SUBATOMIC Five-piece grunge band from Milledgeville.

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.

8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

MIGHTY MCFLY '80s-inspired party band.

9 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

LEE BAINS Solo set from the frontman of Alabama-based Southern rock band Lee Bains & the Glory Fires.

HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

PINK BEDS Asheville, NC-based band sitting at the intersection of spacious grooves and lush songcrafting.

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

MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)

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. (10 a.m.)

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

MONSIGNOR DONOVAN RAM BAND The Catholic high school's rock band.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.

7 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium

ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril12

KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.

KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop.

7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.

THE MUCKERS Atlanta Irish folk punk veterans with a crowd-engaging live show.