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

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.

MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Grand Vapids' songwriter and guitarist performs a solo set of tunes from the recently released album Bright as the Mines Out.

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

BRETHREN HOGG Doom and stoner metal from New Orleans.

JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.

BIG OAF A rock and roll band hailing from Atlanta with a hard, atomic sound.

12–2 a.m. FREE! www.starlandlanes.com

DJ PHILTHROTTLE Phillip Brantley of Terminally Phil, Modern Skirts and Athens meme fame leads a late-night dance party.

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.