Some standout options for Thursday night partiers:
*The local Southern rockers from Whisky Bent perform at Scruffy Murphy's, 1037 Broadway. Music starts at 10 p.m. No cover. 706-322-3460.
*Local musician Neal Lucas serves up a blend of jazz and blues at Houlihan's, 800 Front Ave. It's 6-9 p.m. 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.
*Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, has an open mike beginning at 7 p.m. No cover. 706-494-6659.
*Mother Pandora, a rock act based in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, performs at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover. 706-507-3418.
*SoHo Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, hosts the Knoxville, Tenn.-based rockers from Thoroughfare. Music starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5, free for military. 706-568-3316.
*There's an open mike at After 5, 3709 Gentian Blvd. Music starts at 9 p.m. No cover. 706-507-0024.
*The Roadhouse, 1047 Broadway, has karaoke beginning at 8 p.m. No cover.
The events at Fountain City Coffee and Houlihan's are open to all ages. Remaining events are 21 and older.
