Hoto Mozambique
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). www.nowherebarlive.com
HOTO MOZAMBIQUE Band with a Southern rock, psychedelic and electric sound.
Shane Parish and Michael Libramento, sweetearthflying, LAPHAM
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
SHANE PARISH AND MICHAEL LIBRAMENTO Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre Shane Parish joined by jazz multi-instrumentalist Michael Libramento.
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
LAPHAM New experimental duo.
Snow Channel, Stopwatch, Handholder
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SNOW CHANNEL Distorted alt rock from Philadelphia, PA.
STOPWATCH Baltimore, MD-based band that prides itself on making "fun rock music."
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
La finta giardiniera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA UGA Opera Theatre returns to perform one of Mozart's first operas, a surreal romp of requited and unrequited love.
The Nothin Nu Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE NOTHIN NU BAND Good ol' oldies from the '60s and up.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
NOCHE DE BAILE Mr. Clahvay, TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music. The evening kicks off with a 45-minute dance class.
Real Companion, David Barbe, Quad, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
REAL COMPANION The project of songwriter Seth Sullivan and multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Derek Wycoff, who explore themes like sobriety, fatherhood, death and existential dread.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
QUAD No info available.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
La finta giardiniera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA UGA Opera Theatre returns to perform one of Mozart's first operas, a surreal romp of requited and unrequited love.
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Group playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.
Segar Jazz Affair, Marcus Click
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarFeb23
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
MARCUS CLICK Smooth jazz saxophonist sharing songs from his album Brand New Day.
Athens in Harmony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $25–35. pac.uga.edu
ATHENS IN HARMONY A celebration of the talents of local musicians as they are paired across differences in race, ethnicity and nationality to sing duets with a backing band led by Michael Wegner.
Clara Waidley, Evelia, Ritika
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CLARA WAIDLEY Musician living in Savannah whose dreamy, acoustic alternative music is inspired by her frequent travels and experiences busking from coast to coast.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
Rauncher, Spectral Body, Bone Bag
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Futurebirds, Fantastic Negrito
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTicketBase Launch Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
FUTUREBIRDS Psychedelic Southern rock group whose career is defined by its twangy yet fun rhythm.
FANTASTIC NEGRITO Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter whose music incorporates blues, R&B and roots.
UGA Piano @ Steinway Hall Awardees Showcase
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PIANO @ STEINWAY HALL AWARDEES SHOWCASE Performance from the UGA piano students who participated in the biennial showcase at the legendary Steinway Hall in New York City.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Jeff Rosenstock, Soul Glo, Bad Operation
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
JEFF ROSENSTOCK Punk rock musician who makes increasingly chaotic albums for an increasingly chaotic world. Also known for his work in Bomb the Music Industry! and The Arrogant Sons of Bitches.
SOUL GLO Hardcore punk band formed in 2014 in Philadelphia, PA.
BAD OPERATION Danceable grooves and direct, anti-capitalist lyrics that even ska skeptics will find hard to ignore.
Lander Combs, Kohoutek, Liz Farrell
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
LANDER COMBS Athens musician who makes atmospheric instrumental tracks that pull from indie, pop and electronic influences.
KOHOUTEK Local lofi indie rock.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
The Power of Creation
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
THE POWER OF CREATION Composer in residence collaborates with the University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra to develop a world premiere performance.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Honeypuppy
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Cowboy Bebop Live
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $34–39. www.georgiatheatre.com
COWBOY BEBOP LIVE 14-piece ensemble of professional musicians performing the music from the hit anime "Cowboy Bebop."
Ancient Infant, NEWSKI, Yes Dear
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.nowherebarlive.com
ANCIENT INFANT Alt-rock band that combines elements of decadence, introspection and social commentary to create a blend of hard-driving sweaty rock.
NEWSKI Wisconsin musician described as a blend of “Tom Petty meets '90s alternative."
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNew Faces Night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
ANSLEY MCALLISTER Country singer-songwriter from Clarkesville.
ANNABETH HATFIELD Indie singer-songwriter exploring the alt rock, pop and more, hailing from Waycross.
CHRISTY SAUSSER Smooth, sweet acoustic Americana storytelling.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Karaoke
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872
KARAOKE Thursdays hosted by TikTok sensation Brandon Conway.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy, Dave Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Fables of the Reconstruction.
DAVE HILL Comedian, radio host, writer and rock musician and actor from Cleveland, OH.
Jason Moran
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $30–60. music.uga.edu
JASON MORAN Accomplished jazz pianist and composer in his debut UGA Present's appearance, performing the works of Duke Ellington.
OneSkip, Soub 200, Dert McSpurt
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ONESKIP Rap artist.
SOUB 200 Rapper from Georgia.
DERT MCSPURT Athens rapper creating left-field hip hop, for fans of Lil Ugly Mane.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Oscar Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOscar Dance Party. 8:45 p.m. (doors). $30. www.athenscine.com
DJ CHIEFROCKA Spinning music to dance to during this red-carpet fundraising event screening Oscar shorts and more.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Regulator, Centipede, Bolt Swallower, Terminal Man
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
REGULATOR New punk band.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
BOLT SWALLOWER Up-and-coming hardcore band from Birmingham.
TERMINAL MAN Birmingham-based hardcore punk band.
Yacht Rock Schooner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb28
YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMardi Gras Party. 7–10 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Doom Ribbons, Shane Parish
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
DOOM RIBBONS Sound project of James Owen creating dark ambient rock, atmospheric soundscapes and immersive drones.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Terri Binion
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
TERRI BINION Folk singer and storyteller, playing alongside open art galleries.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy, Dave Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Fables of the Reconstruction.
DAVE HILL Comedian, radio host, writer and rock musician and actor from Cleveland, OH.
Alexandra Kay, Logan Crosby
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.75–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
ALEXANDRA KAY Country music artist known for her evocative storytelling and a voice that has been compared to Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss and Leanne Womack.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
