Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Spectacular

A double concerto by Brahms showcases the return of Julie Albers alongside violinist Akemi Takayama. Call box office at 343-9127 for ticket information. 8 p.m. Monday. Roanoke Civic Center. rso.com.

First Annual Autumn Harvest Scarecrow Festival

Sixteen professionally designed scarecrows will be on display in the north entry foyer of Hotel Roanoke. A panel of judges will review the designer scarecrows and award grand-prize, second-prize and third-prize winners. Today through Nov. 6. Hotel Roanoke.

853-8292.

Annual Bazaar and Luncheon

Hosted by the Roanoke United Methodist Home. Books, furniture, jewelry, crafts, needlework, decorations, clothing, jams, jellies, snack bar, etc. Call 344-6248 for luncheon ticket information. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. 1009 Old Country Club Road, Roanoke. 344-6248.

Pancake Days

All-you-can-eat buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes, pork sausage and gravy. Sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club. $8, adults; $4, children. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Community Center, Highway 58, Meadows of Dan.

(276) 952-2744, (276) 694-2001.

Happy Mountain Boys

A concert part of the Roanoke Mountain Music programs. Free. 5 p.m. Sunday. Roanoke Mountain Campground, Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 120.4.

745-9662.

Drew Emmitt Band

Drew Emmitt, the lead singer and mandolin player from jam band Leftover Salmon, performs with drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Greg Garrison and guitarist Tyler Grant. $10, advance; $15, at the door. 8 p.m. Sunday. Sun Music Hall, Floyd. 745-7883, wintersuninc.net/thesun.

"Lakeside: Sixty Summers of Ups and Downs"

A program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the closing of Lakeside Amusement Park. Free. 7 p.m. Monday. Salem Public Library, 28 East Main St., Salem. 389-6760, salemmuseum.org.

Moonlight Squares

Plus-level dancing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday. Preston Park Recreation Center, 3137 Preston Ave., Roanoke. 774-2455.

Laughriot 2006

Virginia Tech presents Jim Breuer with Daniel Tosh for a night of comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burruss Auditorium, Virginia Tech. 231-7117, vtu.org.

Virginia Tech Jazz Ensemble

With special guests Tony Malaby and Tone Collector. $5, general; $3, student and senior. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Haymarket Theater, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. 231-5685, vt.edu.