Sherman – “Hate: Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech, Not Censorship,” with constitutional law scholar and civil liberties activist and author Nadine Strossen; live music, food and drinks; 7 p.m.; JCC in Sherman, 9 Rte. 39 South, info@jccinsherman.org, (860) 355-8090, jccinsherman.org. $10, RSVP by Sept. 26.