Graduate assistants in interdisciplinary arts research will discuss art and labor. 12 p.m. FREE! arts-collab.uga.edu

Dr. Matthew Omelsky of the University of Rochester will give a lecture that theorizes the embodied experience of time in Black artforms. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

This virtual discussion will explore the power of the arts and public memory in a time of climate change. Register for Zoom link. 4 p.m. FREE! www.events.mellon.org

Bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of “We Are the ARK” Mary Reynolds will present. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Former U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus and USG Chancellor Emeritus Steve Wrigley will discuss empowering citizens and government in different areas. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Photographers Tommy Kha and Jill Frank, of the High Museum exhibition “Truth Told Slant,” will join a panel discussion moderated by Jon Feinstein. 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Scholars will discuss their cutting-edge research in the area of LGBTQ studies. 12:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Lamar Dodd School of Art alumni Clay Jordan, Brittainy Lauback and Tatum Shaw will present on their recently published photography books. 4 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu

This month the group is reading Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Panelists Fred Smith Sr., Homer Wilson and Broderick Flanigan will discuss the history behind the Athens Day of Jubilee. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

This virtual tour of the exhibition “Red Coral Stories: Reimagining Classical Pasts for Native Futures” will be led by curator Kendall Lovely. Register for Zoom link. 4 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Enjoy conversation between Deirdre Sugiuchi and author Ellen Ann Fentress for her book The Steps We Take: A Memoir of Southern Reckoning. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

This virtual presentation by Christopher Craig is about “Middlemen of Modernity: Local Elites and Agricultural Development in Modern Japan.” Register for Zoom link. 9 a.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Dr. Jeffrey Clapp will discuss the reading strategy of how an author’s treatment of character provides information about genre and periodization. 12:15 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Author Valerie Babb will discuss her new book The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron with Ed Pavlić and Greg Taylor. 7 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

This month Dr. Tati Russo-Tait will present on “Color Blind or Racially Conscious?” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Dr. Dustin Stewart will discuss poet and naturalist George Crabbe’s ecology. 12:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

This panel featuring faculty from plant sciences, film studies and women’s studies will be moderated by the Little Shop of Horrors dramaturg Sloan Elle Garner. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com

Experts will discuss the effects of climate change on global conflict with a Q&A session, lunch and conversations. RSVP required. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/calendar

Athens-area poets Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Clela Reed, Lee Ann Pingel, Rebecca McCarthy, Rebecca Baggett and Sara Baker will share their work followed by a reception. 3 p.m. FREE! www.emmanuelathens.org

Celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s new book with drinks, mingling, trivia and more. 10 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jane Harper’s novel The Lost Man. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author Earl Swift will read from his book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America’s Second Slavery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author and UGA writing teacher Leara Rhodes will celebrate the launch of her first novel Spancil Hill with an introduction by Mary Kay Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.leararhodes.com

Discuss this month’s book The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Author Nathan Oates will discuss how he wrote his debut novel, A Flaw in the Design. 5:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Dave “Mac” Marquis, Moira Marquis and Valerie Surrett will discuss their book Books Through Bars: Stories from the Prison Books Movement. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Bring verses of poetry to share or relax and listen while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 12:30–2:30 p.m. $5. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Authors Xinyue Huang and Hanif Abdurraqib will read from their perspective works of poetry. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

During this graduate reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Zack Anderson, Ben Rutherfurd, Sarah Shermyen and Hannah V Warren. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Celebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Pick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission will answer questions about composting and have bins to give away. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Athens author Randy Cox  will discuss his newest book 715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever.  p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Author Rebecca McCarthy celebrates her new book Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

This month Dr. Patricia Yager will present on how melting ice sheets affect more than sea level. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Anthony Horowitz’s novel Moonflower Murders. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Rabbi Ariana Katz and Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg will discuss their book For Times Such As These: A Radical’s Guide to the Jewish Year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

In recognition of the life and legacy of writer Thomas Lux there will be readings of his work followed by a light reception. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Rod Davis presents The Fight for Guadalcanal: The Green Hell. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Pick up a copy of The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart