First Fridays. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6–9 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com

NICKALOUS BENSON The Orange Constant's vocalist and guitarist performs solo.

6:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

GATHERING OF OTHER BIRDS Local musicians Brian Smith, Ivan Strunin, Katie Collins and Betsy Scott share songs in the round.

Summer Swap-tacular Celebration. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5 suggested donation. www.hendershotsathens.com

CAMP AMPED Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.

8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.

CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.

DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.

NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.

KIVE?! Rapper balancing hype and introspective hip-hop tracks.

BLESSTHEPLAYA Rapper and singer creating lit party anthems and smooth R&B tracks.

8 p.m. www.therootathens.com

REUNION Rock and roll cover band.

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com

NICE DREAM Local Radiohead tribute band.

JEF WHATLEY Member of Brown Dwarf, Normaltown Sound Machine, TaxiCab Verses, Pilgrim, etc. performs a solo set of originals and favorites.

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

PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.

PURSER Nashville folk and indie rock.

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

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

THE DRUG DUCKS Seasoned musicians playing covers, originals and space jams.

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

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

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

DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)

4:30–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

OVERNIGHT ANGELS Dave Lee leads covers of classic rock and Americana.

7th Annual Hope Gala. 5 p.m. (VIP Cocktail Hour), 6–9 p.m. $150. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org

ASHLEY RIVERA DUO Live music during the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation's annual gala, this year themed "A Golden Evening in Paris."

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, Soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.

GOLD STANDARD BAND Band of veteran Atlanta area musicians known for its Motown and Carolina Beach music and dance party show atmosphere.

6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/palomapark.athens

DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.

GIMME HENDRIX Local Jimi Hendrix cover band led by Eric Keaton.

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug3

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

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

PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.

Avid Bookshop Presents. 7 p.m. (VIP meet and greet), 8 p.m. (show doors). $10, $33 (VIP). www.40watt.com

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals. Tonight's event is an author signing with McCracken King Poston, Jr., author of Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom. VIP includes a copy of the book.

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

KILLER LARRY Swamp psych-rock from Neptune Beach, FL.

SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."

TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.

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

LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.

MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound.

BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer.

GRIM GARDENERZ Three-piece industrial sleaze merchants.

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

COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.

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

THE PINE BOX DWELLERS American country and roots-rock band from Waycross, GA.

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

DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

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

OBSIDIAN Gothic post-punk from Florida that combines a fierce love of rock with darker electronic and esoteric elements.

ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.

"Athens Potluck" Opening Reception. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/UGASpecialCollections

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

JILL CARNES Athens-based artist and musician.

8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.

MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens-based funky, finger-style indie folk rock.

WAKING APRIL Alt-pop, synth-rock duo from Raleigh, NC.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–25. www.hendershotsathens.com

EDDIE 9V Modern blues musician influenced by '60s and '70s soul artists.

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

LAYZI Boston-based indie bedroom pop artist.

DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.

NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.

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

GRAYSON HAUSER TRIO Electric guitarist and singer who plays an adventurous and expansive brand of high-energy music ranging from blues, hard rock, funk, jazz and everything in between.

6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug9

DEEP ROOTS Athens and Atlanta musicians pulling inspiration from Motown, Southern rock, funk, jazz and everything in between.

GRASSLAND Six-piece "Amerigrass" band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.

7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com

PANIC STRICKEN Widespread Panic tribute band.

9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound. Album release show!

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

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

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (10 a.m.)

4 Year Anniversary. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

GIMME SPRINGSTEEN A tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.wintervillecenter.com

HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo of Jason Cade (fiddle, banjo) and Rob McMaken (dulcimer, mandolin), who have a compelling approach to the archaic fiddle traditions of the Southern Appalachians.

PADDY LEAGUE Traditional music of Ireland and the Greek Isles.

MICHAEL STARKEY Multi-instrumentalist, music teacher and old time clawhammer banjo player from Edinburgh, Scotland.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR! Canada-based choir hosts an '80s singalong with pop hits from Prince, Madonna, Journey and more.

7:30 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar

SONAMBULA A blend of post-punk ethos, exotica references and 1950s melodies with members of Factory, Shantih Shantih and Mattiel.

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.

PHANTOM CALLERS Southern goth honky tonk with members of Shantih Shantih.