what's going on tonight?

Here are a few standout options for Thursday night partiers. The best part? None of them involve a cover charge.

*Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, has an open mike beginning at 7 p.m. No cover. 706-494-6659.

*The local rockers from Pipers Down perform at Scruffy Murphy's, 1037 Broadway. Show starts at 10 p.m. No cover. 706-322-3460.

*Stereo Monster performs at H2O, 6499 Veterans Parkway. Show starts at 9 p.m. No cover. 706-327-9700.

*There's karaoke at The Roadhouse, 1047 Broadway. It starts at 8 p.m. No cover.

*Local jazz and blues artist Neal Lucas entertains from 6 to 9 p.m. at Houlihan's, 800 Front Ave. No cover. 706-653-1898.

*Musician Greg Barrett takes the stage at Belloo's, 900 Front Ave. Show starts at 10 p.m. No cover. 706-494-1584.

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

*Rockabilly artists Robert E. and Adam Grant perform at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover. 706-507-3418.

Houlihan's and Fountain City Coffee are open to all ages. All other events are 21 and older.