This week in #decaturga: Laughs, jazz, books, and poetry




Laughs: April Fools Comedy Night TONIGHT, 4/1 with shows at 7 and 9 pm at Three Taverns Brewery, 121 New St. Tickets are $25 and include local jokes and drinks (2 pours). 21 and up. Brought to you by the Decatur Arts Alliance and Three Taverns Brewery. Information at facebook.com/events/2227394850853845 and decaturartsalliance.org
Books: Author Steve Oney presents A Man’s World, Monday, April 1 at 7:15 pm at the Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St. This free event is hosted by the Georgia Center for the Book. Information at facebook.com/events/334990557361137 and georgiacenterforthebook.org
Jazz: FREE Oakhurst Jazz Nights every Thursday in April. Bring a blanket (and maybe a picnic) and enjoy two-hour jazz concerts on the lawn of The Solarium, 321 W. Hill St. in Oakhurst, 7-9 pm. This Thursday, April 4 features Mace Hibbard. Sponsored by the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association. Information at oakhurstjazznights.com
Poetry: R. Cary Bynum and Brenda Bynum read their works, including selections from “Night Streetcars” and more. Wednesday, April 3, 7:15 pm at the Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St. This free event is hosted by the Georgia Center for the Book. Information at facebook.com/events/261633221383483 and georgiacenterforthebook.org
Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com