10 tonight, Caledonia Lounge
This local seven-piece band plays a laid-back blend of Americana and folk rock inspired by Gram Parsons, Otis Redding and The Rolling Stones. www.myspace.com/helendodge.
8:30 p.m. Friday, The Melting Point
This fun-loving Jimmy Buffett cover band features members of The Tony Pritchett Band and offers an “All You Can Party Buffett.” Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. meltingpointathens.com.
9 p.m. Saturday, 40 Watt
Tommy Valentine presents five hours of hip-hop. Valentine will be joined by Richie Rich with Hot Ham and Str8 Jacket, Profound Breath, Brian Walker of Future Ape Tapes, Bear, Elite Tha Showstoppa, Keelan ‘Fresh’ Knox, RedKlay, Gus D and Mikey P. Tickets are $5 in advance. www.40watt.com.
3 p.m. Sunday, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Wind down your holiday weekend with the Classic City Band. Founded in 1976, the Classic City Band is one of the oldest acts in town, but that doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten how to rock. The band plays selections from jazz, pop, show tunes, traditional and classical music. Free. www.uga.edu/botgarden.
8 p.m. Monday, Little Kings
If rock ‘n’ roll is your area of expertise, head to Little Kings. Put all the hours you’ve spent listening to records and pouring over liner notes to good use. Free. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub.
8 p.m. Tuesday, Ciné
This summer, Ciné will offer movie trivia each Tuesday. Show off your cinematic knowledge and compete for prizes. Signup begins at 7:30. Free.
- WILX, Eddie and the Public Speakers
9 p.m. Wednesday, The Melting Point
Southern rockers WILX combine elements of blues and funk with the improvisational style of jam bands. Eddie and the Public Speakers play rock inspired by funk and the blues. Tickets are $5. www.myspace.com/thewilxband or www.myspace.com/thepublicspeakers.