Oct. 7–10. One of the world’s 50 top jazz/avant music festivals, according to DownBeat, this annual event includes multiple shows over 4 days. Tonight: U-M jazz professor and versatile composer-saxophonist Andrew Bishop (6 p.m.), often a sideman, gives a solo concert. The William Hooker Quartet (7 p.m.), known for wide-open textural improvisation, is led by renowned New York–based drummer Hooker. Free jazz ensemble New Origins Trio (8 p.m.), led by prominent French clarinetist Christophe Rocher with Americans bassist Joe Fonda and drummer Harvey Sorgen, balances structured compositions with wild improvisation. Bass clarinet–driven Chicago free jazz ensemble the Stein/Smith/Shead Trio (9 p.m.) includes bass clarinetist Jason Stein, bassist Damon Smith, and drummer Adam Shead. The quartet Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG (10 p.m.) is led by inventive vocalist and lyricist Victor, known for her beautifully strange originality. 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $20 per show (students, age 18 & under, $10) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. $70 day passes (Saturday, $100) and 240–390 full festival passes in advance only online & by phone. (734) 769–2999.

Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food & beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected], tinyurl.com/a2euchrechange. 

Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG. Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40 card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

Oct. 7–10. One of the world’s 50 top jazz/avant music festivals, according to DownBeat, this annual event includes multiple shows over 4 days. Tonight: U-M jazz professor and versatile composer-saxophonist Andrew Bishop (6 p.m.), often a sideman, gives a solo concert. The William Hooker Quartet (7 p.m.), known for wide-open textural improvisation, is led by renowned New York–based drummer Hooker. Free jazz ensemble New Origins Trio (8 p.m.), led by prominent French clarinetist Christophe Rocher with Americans bassist Joe Fonda and drummer Harvey Sorgen, balances structured compositions with wild improvisation. Bass clarinet–driven Chicago free jazz ensemble the Stein/Smith/Shead Trio (9 p.m.) includes bass clarinetist Jason Stein, bassist Damon Smith, and drummer Adam Shead. The quartet Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG (10 p.m.) is led by inventive vocalist and lyricist Victor, known for her beautifully strange originality. 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $20 per show (students, age 18 & under, $10) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. $70 day passes (Saturday, $100) and 240–390 full festival passes in advance only online & by phone. (734) 769–2999.

All invited on a nighttime adventure to look for and learn about local owl species and other nocturnal creatures. The hike finishes beside a bonfire with treats. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight if you’d like. 7–8 & 8:15–9:15 p.m., Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $15 per household (up to 4 people) plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration (one/family) required at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #IL411301. (734) 449–4437, [email protected].

Oct. 8–10. Known as a “clean” comic with a relaxed and homey style, Stevens features easygoing, observational comedy that ranges from the behavioral tendencies of older people to why Jesus was actually from Alabama. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) in advance at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080. 

Oct. 8–11. Jennifer Felts directs EMU drama students in Mary Zimmerman’s 1996 adaptation of the 1st–century Roman poet Ovid’s epic masterpiece. Includes such familiar stories as “King Midas,” “Narcissus,” and “Orpheus & Eurydice.” Suggested for ages 13 & up. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Legacy Theatre, 1031 E. Circle Dr., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (seniors, $15; students, $12; kids 6–12, $7) in advance at emich.ludus.com, at the box office (10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.), & (if available) at the door. $5.80 parking pass required if parking on site. (734) 487–2282. 

Thurs.–Sun., Oct. 8–18. This local professional company performs Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, Glenn Slater, and Alan Menken’s musical based on the 1992 comedy film that starred Whoopi Goldberg as a Reno lounge singer who’s put under protective custody in a convent. The score draws on Motown, soul, funk, and disco. 7 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $39–$67 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200. 

U-M Volleyball vs. Iowa (7 p.m.). The U-M also has home matches this month against Oregon (Oct. 10, 7 p.m.), Nebraska (Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.), and Indiana (Oct. 31, 7 p.m.). Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com. 

Game vs. Bowling Green. This month’s schedule also includes a double header against Alaska Anchorage (Oct. 9 & 10) and WMU (Oct. 23). All games are likely to sell out. 7 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. Tickets $100 & up at stubhub.com/michigan-wolverines-hockey-tickets. (734) 764–0247.