By Sarah Bakhtiari

311, Ziggy Marley, the Expendables 311 headlines the Summer Unity Tour with Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley and reggae-punk band the Expendables. $20-$38.50. 6:30 p.m. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way. 404-817-8700. www.ticketmaster.com.

4th of July Bash ’80s Style Dress ’80s for this Independence Day event with a dance floor. Bathing suits are also welcome for the poolside party. $15-$20. 7 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel Northlake, 4156 LaVista Road, Tucker. 678-608-8807.

4th of July Punk Rock Extravaganza Local punk-rock acts take over the Masquerade for shows in both Heaven and Hell. Who needs fireworks? 7 p.m. $8. 695 North Ave. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.

All-American Celebration Family fun, patriotic sing-alongs and anthems, and a fiery post-concert blast! Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, conductor Bridget Reischl and the formidable U.S. Army Chorus perform. $21-$59. 8-10 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway. 404-733-5010. www.ticketmaster.com.

Alpharetta’s Summer Celebration Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department will host a spectacular fireworks show with food, children's activities & entertainment. 5 p.m. Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta. 678-297-6140. www.awesomealpharetta.com.

Beer and BBQ for the Fourth Chow down on an all-American Fourth of July three-course dinner. Chef Kevin Gillespie will roast a whole hog using his personal Terminus City barbecue recipes. $35-$40. 5 p.m. Woodfire Grill, 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-347-9055. www.woodfiregrill.com.

Big 4th in Little 5 Groove to two stages, one indoors and one outdoors. Bands include James Hall, the Constellations, Batata Doce, the Jaguars, F'ing Heartbreaks, Death on Two Wheels, the Whiskey Gentry, the Weeks and El Cobra Negro. $5-$8. 4 p.m. Star Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. 404-681-9018. www.starbar.net.

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Bird’s Eye Parade View Pretty self-explanatory: a bird’s-eye view of the iconic Fourth of July parade below, all from the Strand’s rooftop terrace. Get drinks from the available bar. $5. Noon. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080. www.earlsmithstrand.org.

Blowoff Performance featuring the DJ sounds of Richard Morel & Bob Mould. Must be 21. $12-$15. 10 p.m. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-885-9198, www.vinylatlanta.com.

Buckhead Beach Party and Street Festival A beach party created with 200,000 pounds of transplanted sand, live performances from Drivin' N Cryin' and Money $hott, a complimentary shuttle to the fireworks and more. $10. Sat, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., July 5, 1-7 p.m. Cains Hill Place and East Andrews Drive. www.buckheadfestival.com.

Connor Christian Christian rocks out at the Dixie Tavern for Independence Day. 9 p.m. 2319 Windy Hill Road, Marietta. 770-428-9922. www.dixietavern.com.

The Civil Wars, Matthew Kahler, Rebecca $12-$26.75. 8 p.m. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.

Dale Jones A whirlwind of energy and fun. $10-$20. 7 p.m. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233. www.punchline.com.

Douglasville’s Annual Fourth of July Parade and Festival Local businesses, schools, organizations and citizens are invited to come out and participate in the parade and float competition. 10 a.m. Hunter Memorial Park, 8830 Gurley Road, Douglasville. 678-715-2039. www.ci.douglasville.ga.us.

Earl's 10th Anniversary The Black Lips, Selmanaires, Rizzudo, Dan Sartain, Carnivores and more perform. $10-$12. 4 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

Fantastic Fourth Celebration Celebrate all weekend at Stone Mountain Park's 42nd Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration. Come and experience the all-new Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Movie and climb high up in the trees on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest adventure ropes course, fun for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, fireworks, laser show, and much more. $10 parking. 9:30 p.m. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain 770-498-5690. stonemountainpark.com.

Festive Block Party at TAP Opening early, watch the Peachtree Road Race on the large patio and enjoy a special brunch and lunch menu. 6:30 a.m. 1180 Peachtree St. 404-347-2220. tapatl1180.com.

Fourth of July at Terrapin Beer Co. Celebrate the holiday with a pre-fireworks tour and a new cask release. 5:30 p.m. Terrapin Beer Company, 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens. 706-549-3377. www.terrapinbeer.com.

Fourth of July Extravaganza A fun-filled family festival featuring a pet show, a Constitution reading, watermelon cutting, auto show and more. Free. 8:30-9:45 p.m. Dahlonega Town Square. 706-864-3711. www.dahlonega.org.

Hot Off the Grill Chef Ian Winslade fires up the grill for patrons seeking mouth-watering cuisine and refreshing cocktails after the Peachtree Road Race and before Lenox Square's fireworks show. Market, W Atlanta-Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road. 404-523-3600. www.marketbuckhead.com.

Independence Day Full menu offered as patrons enjoy Atlanta's premier rooftop view of downtown's fireworks. 30 Tables, 110 Marietta St. 404-469-0700. www.11storiesatlanta.com.

Funeral benefit for B Jay Womack With performances by Carbonas, Predator, Customers, Barreracudas $7. 4 p.m. 529 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-228-6769. www.529atl.com.

Independence Day Picnic Starter Alon's is offering delectable meats and sides with baskets, plates, napkins and other accessories to make the perfect patriotic picnic. Alon's Bakery and Market, 1394 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-6000. www.alons.com.

Japandroids, Guyliner Garage rockers Japandroids is a two-piece from Vancouver, British Columbia. Forming in 2006, they claim they started making music as a creative outlet for the post-teenage angst of Brian King and David Prowse. $7. 9 p.m. The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon Place. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.

Judi Chicago, Noot d' Noot, Black Dominoes Radio Psychedelic groovesters Judi Chicago have a personal goal to bring dancing back to the city of Atlanta. They perform as part of the 4th of July Spectacular. July 3-4, 9 p.m. $10. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

Lenox Square Legendary 4th A celebration in grand tradition with activities for the entire family, including a Kid Zone, live musical entertainment from the Regulars Band, Sons of Sailors and Party on the Moon, food concessions and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. $10 parking. 4 p.m. 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767. lenoxsquare.com.

Let Freedom Ring A musical salute to the nation's beginnings in 1776 featuring traditional standards, songs that got the nation through wars and more. $5-$12. 3 and 5 p.m. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080. www.earlsmithstrand.org.

Powder Springs Independence Day Celebration Bring your chairs and blankets, relax, and eat delights while enjoying an entertainment stage, a variety of children's activities and 15 food booths. Free. 4-10 p.m. 4484 Marietta St., Powder Springs. 770-423-1330. www.cityofpowdersprings.org.

Reclaim Independence Day Wonderroot, We Are All One, and Evolver Atlanta present a block party to celebrate the holiday with rock, indie, punk, soul and, of course, unity. Free. 3 p.m.-3 a.m. The Five Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100 www.fivespot-atl.com

Red, White, and Brewgrass Festival Hosted by Packway Handle Band, the festival features 14 acts across two intimate stages for a full day of some of the region's best bluegrass and Americana bands. $10. Melting Point, 295 E. Doughherty St., Athens. 706-353-3244. www.packwayhandle.com.

Red, Wine, and Brew Watch the Let Freedom Ring show and enjoy a barbecue dinner in one of the private event rooms with live jazz and a front-row view of the city's dazzling fireworks show from Cobb Terrace. 5 p.m. $75. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080. www.earlsmithstrand.org.

Red, Wine and Brew Block Party A block party festival including live music, great food and prizes. In honor of Independence Day, local businesses will be offering menu specials and slashing prices. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$10. The Melting Pot, 754 Peachtree St. 404-389-0099. www.meltingpot.com

Southern Social Experiment Enjoy this three-day music festival with 30 bands from the Southeast, including many local bands. July 3-5. $35-$60. Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.southernsocialexperiment.com.

STATS A great rooftop view of the fireworks over Centennial Park Towers. $3. 300 Marietta St. 404-885-1472. www.statsatl.com.

Two Urban Licks will offer live music and a great view of the downtown fireworks from its patio. Two Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard. 404-522-4622. www.twourbanlicks.com.

Van Hunt This singer/songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist performs at Apache Café for two nights. $15-$18. July 3-4, 10 p.m. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.

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