This annual fall festival features a German dinner followed by dancing to German polkas and other European dance music by Fort Wayne–based Jay Fox & the Jammin’ Germans and Fort Wayne Tänzer. 6:45–10:30 p.m. (doors, 6 p.m.), Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall (UA Local 190), 7920 Jackson Rd., Dexter. Tickets $40 (includes dinner & beverages) in advance only; text Mark MacArthur at (734) 474–7017 or email [email protected] by Nov. 1.

Dungeons & Dragons–inspired comedy improv show featuring four performers in an original fantasy world guided by a game master, with audience participation and dice rolls. 7–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

Oct. 18, 22, & 24, Nov. 1, 5, & 7. Rochester (MI)–based veteran poet Frederick Glaysher performs stage adaptations of his epic poems, Into the Ruins of Modernity (Oct. 18 & Nov. 1) and The Parliament of Poets (Oct. 22 & 24, Nov. 5 & 7), each a combination of poetry reading, protest play, and performance art that emphasizes the transformative nature of art and its power to fight fascism & oligarchy, and celebrates human capacities for cooperation and peace. Not suitable for children. 2 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Sat.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $15–$30 (students, $12–$20; seniors, $15–$25) at buytickets.at/apollostroupe or (if available) at the door. Group rates available. (947) 203–0085.

This ensemble of 32 Chelsea High School students celebrates its 30-year anniversary in this concert of traditional Scottish and Irish jigs and reels, along with other folk-inspired music. Openers: the Beach (Middle School) Fiddle Club and the North Creek Fiddlers, a Chelsea traditional American string quartet. All CHO alumni are invited to the stage to perform at the end of the concert. 7–9:30 p.m., Chelsea High School Auditorium, 740 N. Freer, Chelsea. Tickets $15 (students & seniors, $10) in advance at tinyurl.com/y87xbes8 & (if available) at the door. (734) 475–1957, chelseahouseorchestra.org.

Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and US veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Nov. 7: “National Theatre Live: Golden Boy.” Broadcast of a taped 2026 National Theatre (London) production of Clifford Odets’ acclaimed 1937 drama, directed by Sam Yates. It’s about a prizefighter, played by Josh O’Connor, who, when his dream of becoming a professional violinist is shattered by an injury, becomes increasingly vicious in the ring. Tickets $17. 7 p.m.

Jazz guitar virtuoso Lage, a former child prodigy who has performed with Gary Burton, David Grisman, Béla Fleck, Charles Lloyd, and others, is both a master improviser and a prolific songwriter. His sound so blends composition and improvisation that it is hard to tell if he is improvising or not. Lage’s new quartet is touring following the release of their first album together, Scenes From Above, reviewed as “gently sad yet searching” and “a gentle triumph” by Jazzwise. The quartet gives voice to Lage’s incisive, emotional compositions in a focused, dynamic back-and-forth between musicians. With bassist Jorge Roeder, keyboardist John Medeski, and drummer Kenny Wolleson. 7:30 p.m. Michigan Theater. Tickets $30–$67 ($15–$20 students) in advance at tickets.ums.org, & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.

Maeve Devlin calls to Something Else. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ introduction 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation. (734) 274–0773, aactmad.org.