Benefit, Pat Green on the menu for Thursday music

Hear more great music Thursday evening! Livin’ the Music is a nonprofit helping other nonprofits through the gift of music. The organization hosts a songwriters’ night Thursday at Boudreaux and Thibodeaux’s downtown, featuring Lake Charles’ Research Turtles. The event hopes to raise awareness for the Can-Do’s Center for Wellness and Mental Health in St. Bernard Parish. $10 at the door. 7 p.m. Details at livinthemusic.com.  Honky-tonk fans rejoice! Three-time Grammy-nominated country superstar Pat Green comes to The Varsity on Thursday night. $25 online. 18 and up. Door at 8 p.m.