Books: Harold Kushner discusses “Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World” to start the Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta’s Book Festival, 7:30 p.m., MJCCA-Zaban Park, Dunwoody.

Books: Author Jill McCorkle discusses, “Going Away Shoes,” 7:15 p.m., Decatur Library, Decatur. FREE.

Comedy: “Sugar Free Comedy Show” to benefit the American Diabetes Association, 8 p.m., The Punchline, Atlanta.

Discussion: Creativity Conversation with President Jimmy Carter, 2 p.m., Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University, Atlanta. FREE.

For kids: Target Free Second Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. FREE.

Music: Atlanta Sacred Chorale performs “Come Rejoice!”, 8 p.m., Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Atlanta.

Music: Justin Nozuka performs, 8 p.m., Center Stage, Atlanta.

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