Eye and the Eye’s Mind,” a panel of artists, poets and prose writers reflecting on visual and verbal expression though readings and performances. Buffalo Society of Artists Gallery at Artpark, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.

WEDNESDAY, 7p.m.: Talk and book signing by Western New York-based historian Suzanne Simon Dietz, author of “Honor Thy Fathers and Mothers: Niagara Frontier’s Legacy of Patriotism and Survival.” Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St.

WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.: Just Buffalo Literary Cafe: “Hot Summer Nights,” an open reading and small press book/chapbook display and sales opportunity (bring and sell your own publications). Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst.