PICK OF THE DAY
Seeing John Malkovich In 1976, Jack Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a young girl. The model prisoner and author of his autobiography, ‘‘Purgatory,’’ was paroled in 1990 and killed 11 more women. In Michael Sturminger’s ‘‘The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer,’’ John Malkovich plays the ‘‘bad, bad guy’’ (as described by the actor) who comes back from the grave for a book tour. Each monologue ends with an aria. Sept. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. $25-$195. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. 617-824-8400. www.artsemerson.org
TODAY
Out of Africa Jazz history is in the capable hands of pianist and composer Randy Weston, who will perform with his trio and read from his autobiography, “African Rhythms’’ at Randy Weston: Storyteller. 6:30 p.m. Free. Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston. (discussion Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at Berklee College of Music, 921 Boylston St.). www.berklee.edu/events
Never too early It’s not Septemberfest, despite the date, but an early Oktoberfest Celebration when executive chef Graham Schave serves his German dishes and the bar pours German Oktoberfest beers. Up for some warm potato pancakes, weiner schnitzel, and apple-cinnamon strudel? 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. (drinks until 1 a.m.). Menu items start at $4. Coda Bar and Kitchen, 329 Columbus Ave., South Boston. 617-536-2632. www.codaboston.com
TOMORROW
Blues in the night Put your camel to bed and head over to Shirley where Maria Muldaur & Her Bluesiana Band will kick the tires on “Steady Love.’’ This new record is Muldaur’s brand of New Orleans-flavored blues, R&B, and swamp funk. Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. $20, $24 day of show. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. www.bullrunrestaurant.com
Pillow talk You would think that after opening for Bon Jovi, Lee MacDougall would record his latest CD, “For a Few Tales More,’’ in a studio instead of his bedroom. Maybe it makes sense since this British singer, songwriter, and guitarist is known for his emotionally driven melodies. Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. $8 cover charge. Market, 21 Broad St., Boston. 617-263-0037. www.mktboston.com
It’s a date We love the name of the experimental indie band DD/MM/YYYY which also goes by Day, Month, Year. The Toronto troupe, known for its abstract music, time signature changes, and unconventional instruments, defies genre labels, so you decide for yourself. Sept. 29, doors at 8 p.m. $10. 18+. The Middle East Upstairs, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 866-777-8932. www.ticketweb.com
Pesky politics Are you on the raise taxes or lower government spending side of the political fence? We straddle and are interested in what Dr. Yaron Brook and Dr. David Callahan have to say at From the Government and Here to Help, presented by Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University. Sept. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. Free. C. Walsh Theater at Suffolk University, 55 Temple St., Boston. 617-557-2007. www.fordhallforum.org 
