Discuss Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr. with the group. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Screenwriter, essayist, professional cartoonist and international lecturer Charles Johnson will present. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Author Ferdia Lennon will give a reading and discuss his first novel Glorious Exploits. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Panel discussion on trusts for special needs children and family members for parents and caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank

Discuss Mircea Eliade’s The Sacred and the Profane with the group. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Learn about Judia Jackson Harris School with Dr. Jane McPherson. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Pick up a copy of Alice by Stacy A. Cordery and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

Bring a book and enjoy peaceful reading time with other book lovers. 9:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar

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

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

Award-winning local author Will Leitch will read from his newest work Lloyd McNeil’s Last Stand. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Author Martha Park will discuss her new book World Without End: Essays on Apocalypse and After followed by a conversation with Josina Guess about climate crisis, faith and the South. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com