Heritage class: Learn more about how the heritage of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. can make a difference today with regards to racial and economic injustices, guidance in dealing with police brutality, the upcoming presidential election and other issues raised by Black Lives Matter during an open discussion course with the students of the Interdenominational Theological Center. The course will take place on Saturdays from Aug. 20-Nov. 19 at the Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta and will be open to all. The course fee is $200. For additional details, email lthomas@itc.edu or call 404-527-7723. Information: 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-527-7700, www.itc.edu.
Cheeky calendar party: The Farmer Fund, an organization that supports local farmers, will host its 2017 Calendar launch party featuring food, beer, live music and an auction and an apron fashion show from 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Tickets are $75 each and include a copy of the calendar. Information: 2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-365-1000, www.stphilipscathedral.org.
Community lecture: Nationally syndicated radio talk show host, columnist and author Dennis Prager will present a lecture called "Does God Belong in America?," which will begin at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Congregation Beth Tefillah. Open to all, tickets are $25 each. Information: 5065 High Point Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-843-2464, www.chabadga.com.
Book signing: During Prologue to the Book Festival, 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction winner and author of "Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS" Joby Warrick will speak and sign books beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. In his dramatic narrative, Warrick traces how the strain of militant Islam behind ISIS first arose in a remote Jordanian prison and spread with the unwitting aid of two American presidents. Open to all, tickets are $10-$15 each. Information: 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, www.atlantajcc.org.
Concert time: Danny Gokey, an "American Idol" finalist and a Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominee, will perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at Oak Hill Baptist Church. General admission and VIP tickets are $15 and $35 respectively until the day before the concert; general admission tickets will be available day-of for $20. Information: 100 Lakeside Road, Williamson. 770-227-5974, www.oakhillbaptist.org.
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