Books: Release party for author Russell S. Bonds’s “War Like the Thunderbolt: The Battle and Burning of Atlanta,” 5:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble-Marietta. FREE.

Comedy: Mark Curry, of “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” fame, performs, 8 p.m., Uptown Comedy Corner, Atlanta.

Festival: A candlelight vigil begins five days of Black Gay Pride events, 7 p.m., First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, Atlanta. FREE.

For kids: “Ultimate Playdate” features a children’s sing-a-long with Jay Memory, 5-8 p.m., East Cobb Park, Marietta. FREE.

Music: Blues legend B.B. King performs, 7 p.m., Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, Mableton.

Wine: Summer Sippin’ Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., Eno, Atlanta.

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