Nashville Comedy Festival. The festival features some of the funniest comedians in the world at different locations around the city. The 2023 line-up includes popular comedians like David Spade, Nate Bargatze and Leanne Morgan. Various venues and times. Through Sunday. Information: www.nashcomedyfest.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Talent Solutions Forum – Second-Chance Hiring

Learn how employers and stakeholders from Nashville are hiring and retaining justice involved individuals. The Tennessee Office of Reentry, Dismas House, Project Return, Persevere, the DREAM Initiative, Imperial Cleaning Systems, Inc and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will have an in-depth discussion on second-chance hiring, recidivism, and the power of the individual story. Learn not only the best practices that stakeholders are employing, but how this community will strengthen your workforce. Project Return, 109 Lafayette St. 8-9:30 a.m. Fee: Chamber Member, $15, New Member $20. Information

Let’s Talk Leadership Gallatin

If you are interested in applying and/or learning more about Leadership Gallatin, Gallatin Chamber is hosting a coffee at South Water Manor, 562 South Water Manor to discuss the benefits of being a part of Leadership Gallatin. 8-9:30 a.m. Information

Gallatin Young Professionals: Let’s Get Lunch

Join Gallatin Young Professionals at various local eateries and grown your networks. This event takes place at a new spot every third Wednesday and is Dutch treat. Chicken Salad Chick, 117 Nashville Pike Suite A. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information

All Area Advisory Councils: Update from the Chamber

Area Advisory Council program focusing on an update from the Chamber. Each theater at the Chamber will discuss priorities relating to talent, economic development, growth and police. Pre-registration is required for this virtual event. The link to Zoom will be sent in the registration confirmation email. No fee for chamber members. $25 for future members. Noon-1 p.m. Information

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Intro Nashville: Program Info Session

Intro Nashville, an initiative of the Nashville Chamber, provides participants with the tools that help unlock connections to the city via the multiday, immersive program. Register to attend this info session to learn more. You will receive Zoom login information in your registration confirmation email. Noon-12:30 p.m. Another session: April 25, noon and May 3, noon. Information

Young Professionals on Location

Join other Young Professionals for an evening of networking and ax throwing at Sticks & Stones Axe Company. This event is designed for young professionals aged 40 and under, but all are welcome to attend. Experienced coaches will provide instruction and guidance. Sticks & Stones Axe Company, 615 Bakers Bridge Rd, Suite 160. Franklin. 4-6 p.m. Fee: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members. Information

Industry Roundtables

A Gallatin Chamber initiative striving to promote community over competition: a place where you can discuss what’s happening in your business sector and also mingle with others from different industries to make valuable connections. Coffee will be provided, and a Chamber team member will be at each meeting, in an effort for our team to better connect our members to resources. Although this event is included in your Chamber membership, registration is required.8:30-9:30 a.m. The Hampton Inn-Gallatin, 980 Village Green Crossing. Information

Columbia State Performance Series – Bob Eubanks, Backstage with the Beatles

“Backstage with the Beatles” consists of never-heard stories experienced by Bob Eubanks during The Beatles tour in America in the early ‘60s, rare video footage, still images, special effects and merchandise to help embrace what it must have been like to experience The Beatles in concert. All of Bob’s stories lead into a hit song that best represents the subject discussed and the time period of when the story took place. Columbia State, Waymon L. Hickman Building, Kenneth & Ramona Cherry Theatre, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia. 7-9 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Fee: $30 + tax. Information