Book signing: During the Page from the Book Festival, actor Stephen Tobolowsky—who has appeared in more than 100 movies and 200 television shows including "Deadwood," "Glee" and "The Goldbergs"—will discuss and sign copies of his new book "My Adventures with God."
7:30 p.m. May 4. $13-$18. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Jazz Friday: This month's installment of First Friday at First, a jazz concert, will feature pianist Louis Heriveaux. 6-9 p.m. May 5. $15. First Congregational Church of Atlanta, 125 Ellis St. NE, Atlanta. 404-659-6255, firstchurchatl.org.
Blossom festival: The second annual Awesome Blossom SpringFest will feature arts and crafts, live entertainment, activities for children, an antique car exhibit and food.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6. Free. Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. 770-474-2570, bethel-umc.com.
Two-part: Waking Up to Life, a two-part gratitude seminar with Rabbi Ephraim Silverman, will analyze some of the Bible's most controversial stories about kings, conspirators, prophets, warriors, magic makers and miracle workers. The seminar will also examine the human spirit and man's purpose on earth. 8 p.m. May 9 and 16. $18. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-4412, chabadofcobb.com.
Special service: On Mother's Day, a special healing service will be held to help people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, such as a parent or child. The service will recognize these struggles by offering comfort and compassion in the community of faith. 7 p.m. May 14. All Saints' Episcopal Church, 634 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-881-0835, allsaintsatlanta.org.
Of note: Monica Pearson, a television broadcast journalist who retired from WSB-TV after a 37-year career, will be the guest speaker for the 99th commencement ceremony at Beulah Heights University, a Christian university. 11 a.m. May 6. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Lithonia. 770-696-9600, newbirth.org.
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