Gig Guide

FRIDAY AT THE COX CAPITOL THEATRE

At the young age of 22, Marc Broussard released his major-label debut, an album that prompted the L.A. Times to say, "the guy can really sing, with power, nuance and class. Anybody got a phone book? I'd listen to him hum a few pages." That record, as well as the few that followed, established Broussard as an authentic Southern soul singer and songwriting force. A decade later, he's still at it, but the circumstances have changed. Broussard's new album, "A Life Worth Living," shows the maturity of the songwriter, containing themes of home, family and "the minutiae of everyday life." Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m. $15-$20.

Crown Larks

SATURDAY AT FRESH PRODUCE RECORDS

Take a bit of avant-jazz, throw in a bit of heady psychedelia and experimentation, then layer the whole thing with some sweet pop sensibility, and you've got Crown Larks, a Chicago-based band that defies convention and refuses to be pigeonholed into any sort of genre label. Their live show is part performance of the band's written material and part journey for the band itself. More acts to be announced. 9 p.m.

Young Thug

SATURDAY AT WHISKEY RIVER

Yup. You read that right. The Atlanta-based rapper best known for his hits "About the Money" and "Lifestyle" (which peaked at No. 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart) and collaborations with everyone from Lil' Wayne to Wacka Flocka Flame to Nicki Manaj to Kanye West is coming to Macon. Pre-sale tickets are available at Habersham Records. It might be a good idea to go ahead and get 'em while they're still available. 9 p.m. $30-$50.

Swain and the Highway Souls

SATURDAY AT THE HUMMINGBIRD STAGE AND TAPROOM

Swain and the Highway Souls a five-piece band from Middle Georgia that plays a blend of blues, rock, funk, R&B and soul, with influences that range from blues guitar legends such as Buddy Guy and Freddie King to modern crooners Amy Winehouse and Tracy Chapman. They combine these influences for their original numbers and keep the crowd entertained with a variety of like-minded covers. 10:30 p.m. $5.

"Straight Outta Compton"

THURSDAY AT THE DOUGLASS THEATRE

"Straight Outta Compton" follows the career of N.W.A., the Compton, L.A.-based hip-hop group popular for pioneering gangsta rap. Biopics have been all the rage in Hollywood during the last decade or so, and this one already is considered one of the best of all-time, due in no small part to the fact that the creative consultants for the film included: Ice Cube (his son plays him in the film), Dr. Dre and Eazy-E's widow, Tomica Woods-Wright, with MC Ren and DJ Yella. To make things even better, you get to enjoy the new classic on the big screen at the historic Douglass Theatre. Admission includes a bag of popcorn and a drink, so go ahead and put this at the top of your to-do list. 7:30 p.m. $6.

This story was originally published March 24, 2016 at 6:43 PM with the headline "Gig Guide ."