Catch all or part of Addison’s Oktoberfest, one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich itself. Admission is free all of Thursday, with tickets for $10 every day after. Sept. 15-18.
Head to Deep Ellum for Undermain Theatre’s production of “so go the ghosts of méxico, part one” a three-play cycle about the U.S./Mexico drug wars. Sept. 14-Oct. 8. $15-$40.
For those who can manage to stay sane throughout a game of Monopoly or Settlers of Catan, the Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson has Board Game Night Sunday evening at 5 p.m. Free unless you plan to buy beer (which you probably should).
The Dallas Poetry Slam is presenting another Poetry Under the Stars at Klyde Warren Park Sundays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and listen to some of Dallas’ best performance poets. Free.
Spend some time getting to know the Dirty Irv at the Irving Main Street Event, a free street festival at the center of the Irving Heritage District featuring live music, a car show and a craft marketplace. Sept. 16-17.
Fort Worth’s Amon Carter Museum of American Art is hosting Party on the Porch Saturday night from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Listen to live music, play lawn games and sample food from the many food trucks.Sept. 17 Free.
