Kathy Mattea

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $30–65. pac.uga.edu

KATHY MATTEA Grammy Award-winning musician known for her warm and soulful vocals performs a selection of her favorite Christmas songs.

HIRS Collective, In Memories, Girl Porn

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

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

HIRS COLLECTIVE Experimental grind from Philadelphia.

IN MEMORIES Peach state emotional hardcore.

GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.

Hana Eid, Recess Party, Honeyknife

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

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

HANA EID Emotive indie rock artist who takes inspiration from the likes of Wednesday, Lucy Dacus and Big Thief.

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

HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy.

Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart, Elli Perry

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7

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.

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.

Nuclear Tourism, Mantra, Honeypuppy

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

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

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

MANTRA Indie alt-pop-rock weird thing from Charleston, SC.

HONEYPUPPY Indie rock self-described as a "menace to society."

Nackashi Group

Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United States

8:30 p.m. (show). FREE! 706-369-9767

NACKASHI GROUP Featuring Jay Nackashi on keys, George Davison on saxophone and Brandon McDearis on drums.

Jive Mother Mary

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

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

JIVE MOTHER MARY All-encompassing rock music from North Carolina.

Womannheim Steamroller

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Weihnachtsmarkt und Konzert. 4 p.m. (market), 7 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

WOMANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Mannheim Steamroller tribute act.

Event Series MrJordanMrTonks

MrJordanMrTonks

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

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

The Sensational Sounds of Motown

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SoundsOfMotownDec13

THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.

Goodbye June

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

GOODBYE JUNE Nashville-based band that combines hard rock licks with deep South blues and gospel swing.

Great Wide Nothing, Noise Mountain, Schmooze

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

GREAT WIDE NOTHING Synthy, cinematic prog-rock from Atlanta.

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

Big Magic, Brian Vaccaro

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Holiday in the Park. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com/farmers-markets

BIG MAGIC Ukulele duo Pindi Arora and Nancy Heiges.

BRIAN VACCARO Violinist, guitarist and mandolin player who is a member of the Athens Symphony.

Event Series Athens Symphony

Athens Symphony

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Dec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."

Call Letters

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Cigar Box Challenge. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org

CALL LETTERS Don Chambers (guitar, vocals) and George Davidson (saxophone) playing prepared/unprepared music.

Air Brazil, Liz Farrell

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

AIR BRAZIL Lucas Tavares (Bichos Vivos), Adriana Thomas (Drí), Maria Kamila (Perrengue) and friends mix traditional sounds like samba and bossa nova with dream pop and alternative rock.

LIZ FARRELL Singer-songwriter influenced by folk, jazz and indie pop whose music manifests itself in heartfelt vocals and intentional though-lines of ukulele and piano.

Nihilus, Sun Years, Canopy

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

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

NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.

SUN YEARS Doom metal from Richmond, VA.

CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.

Athens Goth Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Athens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com

DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.

DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.

Event Series Athens Symphony

Athens Symphony

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Dec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."

Jim Cook

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

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

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music.

The Reverend Conner Tribble

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

5–7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.

Segar Jazz Affair, Dwan Bosman

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzDec15

SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.

DWAN BOSMAN Saxophonist with over 25 years of experience.

Dragana

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $40 (includes dinner). bit.ly/DRAGANA

DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Tonight's performance will include a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Little Champion, pondgorl, Dadgum

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

LITTLE CHAMPION The Asheville, NC-based music project of Dustin Goldklang which draws influence from anti-folk, underground indie pop/rock, DIY punk and mainstream pop.

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

DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.

Athens Master Chorale

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org

ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The program "A Christmas Fanfare" features John Rutter's "Gloria," popular carols and other music of the season by composers such as Daniel Pinkham and Elaine Hagenberg.

Slow Parade, Tyler Key & Strangers

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

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

SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.

TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.

The Good Grief Trio

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/GoodGriefTrioDec16

THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Event Series Karaoke Mixtape

Monday Mixtape Open Mic

Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States

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

MONDAY MIXTAPE OPEN MIC 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.

Christmas in the Classic City

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Christmas in the Classic City. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org

CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Previously known as the Athens Choral Society, this chorus will perform "A Feast of Carols," featuring familiar favorites with full orchestra accompaniment.

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Classic City Band

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org

CLASSIC CITY BAND The community band’s Christmas concert will include traditional holiday songs such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "O Holy Night" and "Sleigh Ride.”

Vienna Boys Choir

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–79. pac.uga.edu

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Performing a special holiday program called "Christmas in Vienna," which features Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites.

Burly Ivy

JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United States

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

BURLY IVY JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance as part of the Buzzard Guts Takeover.

John Berry

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. $28–56. www.classiccenter.com

JOHN BERRY The country star performs Christmas classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know” and his timeless hit, “O Holy Night.”