Books: “Driftwood Summer” author Patti Callahan Henry and “The Fireman’s Wife” author Jack Riggs book reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Book Exchange, Marietta.

Food: “Vegan Soul Kitchen” author Bryant Terry discussion and cooking demo, 7 p.m., Charis Books, Atlanta. FREE.

For kids: Storytime by the River, 10-11 a.m., Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell.

Music: Jim Rose Circus performs, 8 p.m., The Masquerade, Atlanta.

Opera: “MET summer encore: The Magic Flute,” 7 p.m., area movie theaters.

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