Tonight at 5, the Tremont Taphouse kicks off its Oktoberfest patio event. A 30-piece German Music Society brass band performs and guests can munch on pretzels, housemade schnitzel, spatzel, Weisswurst, potato pancakes and apple chutney. The Taphouse will offer a large number of Octoberfest beers, both local and international, and will serve them up in boot-shaped mugs. There is a $5 cover. (Beudert)