World Whale Day Celebration

Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GA

The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History present short films, a discussion of whales and artifacts from the collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.gmnhfriends.org

Author Talk & Book Signing

Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GA

Author Kim Cross will read from her book In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America’s Child. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/cross

Dave Marr’s Quasi-Annual Last-Minute Holiday Show

Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GA

Dave Marr's Quasi-Annual Last-Minute Holiday Show. 7 p.m. Donations encouraged. [email protected]

DAVE MARR The Athens singer-songwriter from the Star Room Boys of yore will join a host of brilliant friends for an evening of songs (Xmas and otherwise) and surprises.