Things To Do

Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra - Opening the 2012-’13 season under the baton of music director Kevin Hekmatpanah. Violinist Kurt Nikkanen will be the soloist for Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47. Other music selections include Borodin’s “Polovetsian Dances” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Monday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students. (509) 624-1200.

World Accordion Championships Opening Ceremony – The World Trophy Accordion 62nd Trophee Mondial opens with a concert featuring the Spokane Symphony and Spokane’s Tango Volcado. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $32/general, $25/students age 13 and older. (509) 624-1200.

Flicker Film Festival - 10th festival showcases the best of the past nine years. Local films, as well as those from around the world, will showcase the best of comedy, documentary, animation, horror, experimental, and the strange. Live music and/or entertainment before each show. Times are noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5.

Idaho Bach Festival – Thursday and Oct. 26. Featuring an array of state and regional performers and lecturers on the music of J.S. Bach. For more information and a full schedule, visit www.uidaho.edu/ class/music/features/bachfestival. Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the University Auditorium; and Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. in Haddock Performance Hall and 7:30 p.m. with the All-Bach Organ Recital at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7251.

16th Annual Bead Stampede – Friday-Sunday. Northwest vendors with varied beads, beadwork from local artists and beads and gifts from around the world. Today, noon-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag B Building, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $3/good all three days. (208) 661-2911.

34th Annual Quilt Show – Today-Sunday. Presented by Washington State Quilters - Spokane Chapter, featuring quilter Dorie Clark. More than 500 quilts, a merchant mall, master quilter demonstrations, WSQ Boutique of quilt items and Hoffman challenge quilts. Today and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19, , Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8, good all three days, free/age 11 and younger.

Veggie Tales Live! - An unforgettable time of fun and silliness. Two shows, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, , Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St. $16-$30/advance, $18-$35/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Coeur d’Alene Tour d’Pain – All-day Northwest Regional Roller Derby Tournament featuring five exciting, hard-hitting roller derby bouts between the Venomous Vixens, Oly Rollers, Underground Derby and One World Derby. Purchase tickets online at www.Snakepitrollerderby.com. Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 704-4943.

Archives Month Open House - Tour the archives, receive help on projects, learn about volunteer opportunities, see a few exhibits and enjoy light refreshments. Find out more about Spokane County’s colorful past. Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Washington State Digital Archives, 960 Washington St. (on EWU’s campus), Cheney. Free. (509) 235-7500, ext, 100.