Discussion with thriller author: Nelson DeMille, a New York Times best-selling author, will present his newest thriller, "Radiant Angel," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). In "Radiant Angel," the protagonist returns to face the all-too-real threat of a newly resurgent Russia and journeys into the heart of a new Cold War with a clock-ticking plot. This event will be in conversation with Dana Barrett, host of "Atlanta Tech Edge." Tickets are $8-$13. Information: www.atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Atlanta Women's Chorus: Why do the "baddest" women always seem to get the best songs? Not anymore! The Atlanta Women's Chorus (AWC) celebrates "Good Girls Gone Bad" in its latest concert at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. With a program influenced by fairy-tale princesses, Broadway villains and the naughty girls of pop and rock, this show will stray from the straight and narrow as the dangerously talented performers of the AWC let their hair down. Open to all; tickets are $15. Information: 404-875-7591. 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta.
Cancer benefit: In February, Ben and Mary McMath, parents of baby Whit, heard the words no parent should ever hear: "He has cancer." The doctor was referring to their 3-month old baby boy. To assist the family, a craft and vendor show to benefit baby Whit's fight against cancer will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Catholic Church of St. Ann. The benefit will include local vendors, raffles, a silent auction, concession stands, story time for kids and more. Information: benefitfair2015@gmail.com. 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.
Affordable housing benefit: For the fifth year, the "Taste of Life" benefit will help to raise funds for Living Room, a Georgia-based nonprofit that helps people living with HIV/AIDS find and maintain safe, affordable housing. Held at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the event will feature wine and beer tastings, food from local restaurants, live music and a silent auction. Advance tickets are $50 through May 31 and may be purchased at www.tasteoflifeatl.eventbrite.com. Tickets at the door will be $55. Information: www.holycrossatlanta.org. 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta.
Rib festival and fundraiser: The eighth annual Benefit Rib Festival, which includes the sale of smoked pork butts, will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in the parking lot at St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Church. The event will raise money to send children from Emmaus House to summer camp. Orders for the smoked pork butts may be placed ahead for pickup June 5 and 6. Information: www.peterandpaul.org. 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
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