Here are some standout options for Thursday night partiers:
*Atlanta-based party band Java Monkey performs at Belloo's, 900 Front Ave. Cover is $5 and show starts at 10 p.m. 706-494-1584.
*There's an open mike night at Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway. The music starts at 8 p.m. No cover. 706-494-6659.
*The local rockers from Thousand Watt Halo take the stage at Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road. Show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5, free for military. 706-568-3316.
*The local rockers from Spent perform at the Saloon & Oyster Bar, 6005 Macon Road. Show starts at 9 p.m. No cover. 706-568-8400.
*Hydrovibe, a female-fronted rock act from Los Angeles, takes the stage at The Roadhouse, 1047 Broadway. Opening act is From Ruin. Show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.
*The local Southern rockers from Whisky Bent perform at Scruffy Murphy's, 1037 Broadway. Show starts at 10 p.m. No cover. 706-322-3460.
*Aqua Nightclub, 1812 Midtown Drive, hosts its weekly poker game beginning at 7 p.m. Players are accepted until around 8 p.m. No buy-in. 706-358-7128.
Fountain City's open mike is open to all ages. All other events are 21 and older.