Blues Brews & BBQ Festival. 3 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine. (4 p.m.)

BIG C & BIG DON Long-running Athens blues enthusiast Clarence "Big C" Cameron along with Big Don. (4:45 p.m.)

THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens blues scene playing a mix of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas and West Coast swing. (5:15 p.m.)

GLYN DENHAM & MARION MONTGOMERY Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues. (6 p.m.)

BLUES IMPALA Alabama blues rock band steeped in American roots music. (6:30 p.m.)

THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues. (7:15 p.m.)

TERRAPLANE BLUE Versatile trio performing originals, traditional blues tunes and blues rock songs. (7:45 p.m.)

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. (8:30 p.m.)

RICK FOWLER BAND Athens-based blues rock group bringing an original yet familiar appeal to fans of '60s and '70s rock. (9:10 p.m.)

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.

AFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org

CONTRAPLICITY Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com

CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–35. www.georgiatheatre.com

ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets.

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

FUNKY BLUESTER Original rock and roll that hearkens back to a time in music when live bands put every ounce of energy into their shows.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases a smattering of musical materials supported by varied configurations of his talented friends.

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com

ACTUS REUS Atlanta heavy metal band that describes its sound as the new wave of metalcore, mixing in sounds from bands such as Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Parkway Drive, Machine Head and Tool.

VOID EATER Peach state brutal deathcore.

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.

JOYTHIEF Local nu-core band.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MEGHAN DOWLEN Folk revivalist songstress who pulls from a wide variety of influences.

BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.

INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.

8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

STRANGE LUCK A blend of rock and pop with hits from Queen, Muse, The Killers, Sublime and more.

Chronic Weekend "The Eve." 9 p.m. $10 (door), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel

BAD KILL New local garage rock band.

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.

Chronic Weekend "Day Party." 3–6 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel

THE HERNIES Athens funk-rock outfit of trippy, sound-bending music.

MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.

RALPH No info available.

THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group.

TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.

8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.

COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit.

AFTERNOON RACCOONS Bluegrass collective from Atlanta.

Chronic Weekend "Night Party." 9 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel

LOOLOWNINGEN & THE FAR EAST IDIOTS Tokyo-based avant-punk, alternative-blues trio.

MEATLOAF Captain Beefheart cover band.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.

Nogin and Nonsense. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (poetry), 9:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com

EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music. Release show!

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

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

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

UGA HORN STUDIO Creative community of horn players where each student is encouraged to find their own niche.