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

THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.

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

FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring Matthew Shipes, assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at UGA and tubist with the Georgia Brass Quintet.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com

BAYKER BLANKENSHIP Young country artist who hit the ground running with his first hit, "Maxed Out."

7:30 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, this Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer embodies the collective sound of his new home in Miami: Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton and bolero.

Closing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery

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

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

PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com

UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.

8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com

ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.

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

EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.

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.