Dr. Analiese Richard will present her research. 3:30 p.m. FREE! lacsi.uga.edu

Ethnographer, writer, photographer and filmmaker Wade Davis will give a talk discussing the world’s indigenous cultures. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, celebrating National Poetry Month with poets Han Vance and Rosser Shymanski from Atlanta. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

This month Dr. Mark Farmer will give a talk titled “The History and Future of American Science.” 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

A discussion with former U.S. senator Doug Jones moderated by Joe Watson. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Discuss The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

The five-time Grammy Award winner and world-renowned soprano will discuss the connection between music and health. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

Author Seán Hewitt will read from his forthcoming novel Open, Heaven followed by a moderated conversation. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Jamaal B. Sheats will discuss the power of art to transform institutions, inspire scholarship and build community. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

An evening with author Xhenet Aliu as she reads from her newest book Everybody Says It’s Everything plus trivia, discussions and more. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/everybodysays

Atlanta-Journal Constitution reporters Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell will discuss political journalism as it relates to civic education and awareness. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Discuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua with the group. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Students of UGA’s Poetry Educators class share original works. 12 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Panelists will discuss mapping Cherokee homesteads in the 19th century, Removal Period archaeology and Cherokee language and culture knowledge. 3 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

A hybrid panel discussion about visas, ICE inquiries, recommendations for helping each other, addressing issues of gender identity on passports and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.zoom.us/S/93408684209

Mastersmith John Dittmeier will display historic portfolios, books, ironwork and tools, and provide resources and insights into the craft. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Historian and author Todd DeFeo discusses Athens’ unexpected railroad history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

A diverse panel of experts from UGA, local government, nonprofit organizations and housing advocates discuss the state of affordable housing in Athens. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/HRC

A panel featuring local providers and professionals in women’s healthcare and wellness will discuss supporting health, relationships and wellness with a silent auction. 5:30 p.m. FREE! athens.jl.org

Celebrate Dr. Bradley R. Rice’s biography Joshua Hill of Madison with a reception and book signing. 3 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

During this celebratory reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Chelsea L. Cobb and Genevieve Arlie. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

The University of Georgia Community Mapping Lab presents its work on Brooklyn Cemetery. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Pick up a copy of This Other Eden by Paul Harding and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author and historian Michael Thurmond will speak on the history of inclusiveness followed by a Q&A. 3 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Discuss Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Local authors and poets Will Stanier, Amanda Dzimianski, Ellie Swensson and J.R. Barner will read from their works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens

Join Linda and Kimberly Davis of the Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery for a walk through one of Athens’ oldest African American cemeteries. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Readings from author Noel Holston with music performed by Marty Winkler. 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

Discuss Body in the Castle Well by Martin Walker with the group. 5:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Learn about the deep-rooted history and cultural significance of African-American funeral homes in Athens. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Pick up a copy of This Other Eden by Paul Harding and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author Cherelle Yarbrough will discuss her debut book “The Elle Rays” and answer questions from the community. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Patty Tacuri. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Discuss post-apocalyptic fiction with this month’s selection The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Noel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Vintage fashion connoisseur Eva Elarbee will present on the different pieces that make an 1890s silhouette. The Athens Historical Society will collect clothing donations for Project Safe. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss Bart Ehrman’s Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com