Nashville Comedy Festival. Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes and more will perform at venues across the city, including Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman, The Pinnacle and Zanies. Multiples shows nightly. Through April 13. Tickets and schedule

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Business and Baseball

Enjoy networking and heavy hors d’oeuvres before the game while having exclusive access to Hit City Hall, a climate-controlled hospitality tent. 5 p.m., First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville. Information

Chamber North Speed Networking

An opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas and create lasting business connections. 8-9:30 a.m., Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. Information

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Cash Flow and Grow

This informative workshop underscores the critical role of cash flow management in achieving both short-term stability and long-term success. The session also covers tools for evaluating financial health using key metrics and ratios, forecasting revenue trends, and aligning spending and savings strategies to promote sustained growth and financial resilience. Speaker: Nikki L. Garry, founder and CEO of Resolve To Evolve, LLC. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630, Franklin. Information: Information

Spring 2025 Reconnect to Career

This event aims to expose Reconnect students to professionals in their program area of study, provide an opportunity for networking and gaining valuable industry insights and potentially lead to employment opportunities upon graduation. 8-10 a.m., Nashville State Community College Southeast Campus, 5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Room 1321, Antioch. Information

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Moosic City Dairy Dash

Thousands of runners are expected for the 25th annual event at Metro Center. The race has raised more than $2 million for local nonprofits through the years, with this year’s proceeds going to the YWCA and Camp Horizon. The “Mighty Mile” for young runners begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K and 10K races at 7:30. The 15K race begins at 8 a.m. $35-$60. Information and registration

East Nashville Beer Festival

Since its inception, ENBF has offered more than 1,000 unique beers, showcased amazing local live music and raised more than $250,000 to support several nonprofit organizations, including Ride For Reading, Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and Oasis Bike Workshop. Noon-5 p.m., East Park, 700 Woodland St, Nashville. Tickets and information

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

A full day of music, dance, martial arts, a roving Japanese Candyman, Cosplay Contest and Kaminari Taiko. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Nashville Public Square Park. Information

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

Martinis & Jazz Fundraiser

The Nashville Pride event is an evening of craft cocktails and live entertainment, all in support of Nashville Pride’s year-round initiatives. Getting into the theme of Hollywood glamour is encouraged. $50. 6-9 p.m. Courtyard at Center 615, 615 Main St, Nashville. Information

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Earth Day Celebration

Nashville’S official Earth Day celebration will return to the Centennial Park Bandshell. There will be guest speakers, hands-on activities and 75 exhibitors and vendors, including local growers and makers, nonprofits, sustainable small businesses and state/metro government agencies. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information

Earth Day with HCA

Staff members and volunteers from HCA Healthcare will be on-site at the Adventure Science Center on to lead activities about ecology and sustainability on the floor and in the i2 Makerspace. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville. Information