what's going on tonight?

If you're like me, you're more than ready for this weekend. Kick things off early with these Thursday night parties:

• Tony Brook Band, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy’s, free. 706-322-3460.

• J-Mac, 9 p.m. The Vault, free. 706-653-8277.

• Official ribbon cutting, 6 p.m. Flip Flops, free.

• Java Monkey, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, free. 706-494-1584.

• Robert E and Adam Grant, 9 p.m. Shanty Shack, free. 706-507-3418.

• College night with Vital Signs, 8 p.m. The Roadhouse, free.