Josh Levs, "All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses — And How We Can Fix It Together." 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22. Free. Marcus Jewish Community Center, Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, atlantajcc.org/pldb-live/josh-levs-i-all-in-i-br-29954. Atlanta journalist Levs, who won a case over paternity leave, explores the changing face of fatherhood. In conversation with Nadia Bilchik.
Anis Mojgani and Minton Sparks. 1 p.m. Nov 22. Spoken word, music. $12-$16. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, eddiesattic.com. Mojgani is the author of three poetry collections. Sparks is a poet, playwright and author.
Craig Chapman, "Real Food, Real Kitchens: New York Cookbook." 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Signing. Free. Barnes & Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-993-8340, store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/1955. A new cookbook from the creator of the PBS series "Real Food, Real Kitchens" takes readers into the kitchens of at-home chefs from Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Ted Koppel, "Lights Out! A Cyberattack, a Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath." 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. $18-$24. $1.25 service fee per ticket. Marcus Jewish Community Center, Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, atlantajcc.org/pldb-live/ted-koppel-i-lights-out-i-br-29956. Koppel examines a threat unique to our time — a major cyber attack on America's power grid — and evaluates potential ways to prepare for such a catastrophe. In conversation with Dana Barrett.
Indies First Small Business Saturday. Meet and greets and other special events at independent bookstores. Local authors will sign books and recommend some of their own favorites. Participating stores: Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-0304, charisbooksandmore.com/event/indies-first-small-business-saturday-celebration. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28. Free. Becky Albertalli ("Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda"), Chesya Burke ("Let's Play White"), Laurel Snyder ("Swan"), Fiona Zedde ("To Italy With Love") and Nicki Salcedo ("Intersections"). Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-486-0307, eagleeyebooks.com. Noon Nov. 28, 29. Free. Little Shop of Stories, 133-A E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, littleshopofstories.com/events.php. All day, Nov. 28, 29. Free. Baked goods and apple cider, storytime with Laurel Snyder, a performance by dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 and a performance and story time with musician Ellis Paul 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28. A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-681-5128, acappellabooks.com/event/small-business-saturdayindies-first. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28. Free. Hot dog (beef or veggie) meals from Doggy Dogg ATL free for the first 20 customers after noon.
