Upcoming

■ An Evening of Love Poems on Valentine’s Day. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free, including parking. Library, Historic Candler Mansion, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. Local poets will read well-known and lesser-known love poems. An on-site cafe will sell drinks and snacks. 404-872-5338 ext. 228, Callanwolde.freshtix.com

■ Hops at the History Center: “The Vain Conversation” with Anthony Grooms. 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 21. $5/member, $10/nonmember. Historic DeKalb Courthouse, second floor, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. Hosted by the DeKalb History Center, Grooms is the author of this book that is inspired by true events, reflecting upon the 1946 lynching of two black couples in Georgia. The book will be available for purchase and signing. Marissa Howard at 404-373-1088 ext. 20 or howard@DeKalbHistory.org

■ Opening Reception: Pressing Matters IX, Atlanta Printmakers Studio Gallery. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21. Exhibit open through March 10. Free. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. The show will feature a variety of original, handpulled printmaking processes. One Best in Show and three Honorable Mention awards will be presented. The Atlanta Printmakers Studio nurtures the practice of printmaking as an original art form among professional artists and anyone who wants to learn. APS provides studio space and equipment for artist renters. Also, APS offers community outreach through classes, workshops and exhibitions to enhance the understanding of fine art printmaking. 404-872-5338 ext. 228, Callanwolde.freshtix.com