Dr. Michael Winship will discuss the question why were so many “witches” executed at Salem? 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Explore the link between food and human connection with this weekly series in August. This week is a “Living History Portrayal” of Julia Child by Leslie Goddard. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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

Sally Bethea will discuss her book Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River and sign books. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

UGA PhD student Maya Brooks will present on “From Slavery to the Stars: Examining the Lives and Legacies of Harriet Jacobs and Katharine Johnson.” FREE! 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

An illustrated talk describing the exhibition of “Indigenous Georgia and Franciscan Survivance at Mission Santa Catalina de Guale (1570-1680).” 6-7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Michael Reynolds, editor-in-chief of independent publisher Europa Editions, will discuss the founding of the business and world of independent publishing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

This month the group is reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Dr. James F. Brooks will discuss the question “where have all the Indians gone?” 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Maurice Bailey will discuss the revival of heritage crops and the preservation of the cultural traditions of the Saltwater Geechee people on Sapelo Island. 5:30–​​7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Dr. Joseph Kellner presents a lecture on “What’s Driving the War in Ukraine.” 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (lecture). $13.50–17. www.profsandpints.ticketleap.com/athensprofspints

Standing Rock Sioux tribe author Mona Susan Power will be reading from and signing copies of her new novel, A Council of Dolls. 5 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

A lecture on the intersection between precious metals and the environment in the early modern world titled “Cash for Your Gold! Precious Metals, the Environment, and Early Modernity.” 12:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Penny Mills leads a planning session to choose which books to read for the rest of the year. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

This week the book club will discuss a variety of Mexican cookbooks and recipes, and enjoy a potluck dinner. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss this month’s book The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

This month Dr. Brita Lorentzen will present on what tree rings can tell us about ancient climate, humans and forests. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Pick up a copy of Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Justin Giboney discusses topics on faith and politics followed by a Q&A. Registration required. 7:30–​​9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org

Athens’ longest-running spoken word event, with this month’s featured reader being Mark Bromberg. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Naheed Phiroze Patel will discuss “Should Your Protagonist be Likable: The Literary Significance of Writing Unlikeable Women,” with a book signing to follow. 4:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

As part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Cecilia Márquez and Sarah McNamara will discuss emerging trends in the history of the Latino South. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

The UGA African Studies Institute presents a virtual panel discussion discussing issues related to the recent strings of coups in Africa. Registration required. 12:30 p.m. FREE! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bgq-QnreSSOUZ7lGYHgaWw

This month the group is reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Amy Butler discusses her book Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith, Doubt, and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other followed by a book signing. 7​​ p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Local writer Gary Grossman is celebrating the release of My Life in Fish and Lyrical Years. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

A Friends of the Library meeting featuring a discussion with the author Sara Baker. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison

A quartet of librarians will present original and traditional horror stories for grownups. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Raymond Chandler’s crime noir novel The Big Sleep. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

As part of the Signature Lecture Series, storyteller Abra Lee will be speaking on “The Invincible Garden Ladies.” 6:30​​–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu

Tonight’s accomplished featured poets are L. S. McKee and O–Jeremiah Agbaakin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Discuss this month’s book Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

This month Dr. Mattia Pistone will present on deciphering volcano behavior in the past, present and future. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

A celebratory dinner with recipes from Frances Mayes’ The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from our Italian Kitchen followed by a discussion with the author. 6 p.m. $60. www.libs.uga.edu

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader being Amanda Dzimianski. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Dr. Shringarpure, author of Publishing at a Crossroads: Notes on the “D” word, will provide commentary on contemporary publishing culture. 4:30​​–6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Part of the University’s Signature Lecture series, poet Percival Everett will read from his work and participate in an audience Q&A with a reception to follow. RSVP by email. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Dr. Rielle Navitsk celebrates the release of Transatlantic Cinephilia with a screening of Margot Benacerraf’s Araya (1959). A Spotlight on the Arts event. 7–9:15 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu

Learn about trends in arts funding and recently awarded grants. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 11 a.m. FREE! arts-collab.uga.edu

This mini-conference will cover various topics through brief lectures. Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 2023-torrance-conference.eventbrite.com

Pick up a copy of Praying for Sheetrock by Melissa Fay Green and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Portia Maultsby will present on “Community, Culture and Black Musical Creativity.” Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 2:30 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu/directory/torrance-center

Learn about the history of and present opportunities at the Hambidge Center for the Arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Jenn Shapland will be in conversation about her book Thin Skin with local author Sabrina Orah Mark. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com