Art: “An evening with Orpheus,” literature readings, 7 p.m., Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta.

Books: Author Ted Dunagan discusses and signs “A Yellow Watermelon,” 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble-The Forum, Norcross. FREE.

For families: “The Shoemaker and the Elves” opens in previews, 10:30 a.m. and noon, The Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta. Half-price previews through Nov. 18.

History: “The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of World War II,” opens with a public reception including 10 Tuskegee Airmen. 12:30 p.m.Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education at KSU Center, Kennesaw. FREE.

Music: Train performs, 7:30 p.m., The Tabernacle, Atlanta.

Music: Stanton Lanier performs for his new CD release “December Peace,” 2:30 p.m., Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, Atlanta. FREE.

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