what's going on tonight?

Here are a few standout options for Thursday night partiers.

*There's an open mike night at Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway. Music starts at 8 p.m. No cover. 706-494-6659.

*Hit SoHo Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, and catch rock performances from Orlando, Fla.-based Afterglow Radio and Atlanta-based Uncrowned. Show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5, free for military. 706-568-3316.

*The local rockers from Pipers Down perform at H20, 6499 Veterans Parkway. Show starts at 9 p.m. No cover. 706-327-9700.

*Connor Christian, an Atlanta-based artist who specializes in everything from rock to country to reggae, takes the stage at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover. 706-507-3418.

*There's an open mike night at After 5, 3709 Gentian Blvd. Music starts at 9:15 p.m. No cover. 706-507-0024.

*Atlanta-based party band Java Monkey performs at Belloo's, 900 Front Ave. Show starts at 10 p.m. No cover. 706-494-1584.

Fountain City's open mike is open to all ages, all other events are 21 and older.