TODAY

Dr. Pain's Revenge

Dr. Pain has been working on a new threat -- the H5L12 virus -- and he is looking for new victims. $12. 7 to 11 p.m. Dr. Pain's Revenge, 5217 Williamson Road. 366-3327.

THURSDAY

Question-and-Answer Session

Lee Upton, author of "The Guide to the Flying Island" and five books of poetry including, "Undid in the Land of Undone" and books of literary criticism, will hold a question-and-answer session at 3 p.m. followed by a reading of her work at 7 p.m. Colket Center Garrett Meeting Room, Roanoke College. 375-2282.