Dr. Pain's Haunted Asylum

Scared? You should be... The doctor is in. Dr. Pain returns and will process patients until the line dies. Come see what new fiendish plans the doctor has in store for you this year. $10. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21 and 26-31. 17th St., Salem. 387-0524, drpainshauntedasylum.com.

Taste of Cultures

Local Colors presents a different culture each month, as their heritage, food, wares and entertainment are highlighted. Free. This month: Cuban Festival with Cuban music and dancing. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Century Plaza, Downtown Roanoke. 904-2234.

Positively Pink Parade

A parade to raise awareness and celebrate the survivors of breast cancer. Contests for the best display of pink ribbons, most outlandish display of pink and more. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Downtown Roanoke. 224-4954.

Southern Gospel Concert

A performance by the Old Time Gospel Hour quartet, a professional Southern gospel group. 7 p.m. Friday. Halesford Baptist Church, Smith Mountain Lake. 721-8640, halesford.com.

Dances of Universal Peace

Second Fridays of the month. No partner needed. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Christ Episcopal Church. 360 Washington Ave. SW, Roanoke. 343-0159. christchurchroanoke.org.