Cheapskate: Stephen Colbert, Richard Belzer and more

Political funny man and host of "The Colbert Report," Steven Colbert -- along with his team of writers -- will be signing copies of his new book "America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't" at Barnes & Noble Union Square tomorrow. Find out what Colbert and co. have to say about bringing our nation back to awesomeness. (Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m., FREE, Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St., 212-253-0810, bn.com)

Artist talk: Ahmed Alsoudani

Iraqi-American artist Ahmed Alsoudani will present eight new paintings, including two mural-sized canvases, at his solo exhibit at Haunch of Venison, which runs through November. In this new series, Alsoudani explores conflict and its aftermath, focusing on the individual impulses behind violence. The gallery will hold a reception for the artist on Thursday evening. (Thursday, 6-8 p.m., FREE, Haunch of Venison, 550 W. 21st St., 212-259-0000, haunch ofvenison.com)

Author event: Lois Lowry

Iconic young adult novelist Lois Lowry will present her latest endeavor, "Son," the long-awaited conclusion to "The Giver," a staple on many a school reading list and considered one of the first dystopian novels for young adults -- as well as one of our personal favorites. Lowry will be signing copies at Barnes & Noble's 86th and Lexington locale tomorrow evening. (Tomorrow, 7 p.m., FREE, Barnes & Noble 86th & Lexington, 150 E. 86th St., 212-369-2180, bn.com)

Author event: Richard Belzer

Author, comedian and longtime star of "Law & Order: SVU" Richard Belzer will discuss his new book "Dead Wrong: Straight Facts on the Country's Most Controversial Cover-Ups" at Barnes & Noble Tribeca Wednesday evening. Stop by, you might learn something. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., FREE, Barnes & Noble Tribeca, 97 Warren St., 212-587-5389, bn.com)

Author event: Stacy London

Style expert Stacy London will be on hand at Barnes & Noble Union Square Wednesday evening to dish the truth about style. The "What Not To Wear" co-host will discuss her new book, "The Truth About Style," and will sign copies after the talk. (Wednesday, 7 p.m., FREE, Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St., 212-253-0810, bn.com)

Artist event: Alexander Creswell

Prepare for a different kind of British invasion as British artist Alexander Creswell -- who is known for his watercolors of Windsor Castle and is associated with the Royal Family and Prince Charles -- comes to New York to open his fifth solo exhibit at the Hirschl & Adler Gallery. Twenty new watercolors of Venice, Rome, London, New York and Northumberland will be on view. An opening reception will take place tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. (Tomorrow-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE, Hirschl & Adler, 730 Fifth Ave., fourth fl., 212-535-8810, hirschland adler.com)