Nightlife

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

Fridays & Saturdays, DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Oct. 14, Joshua Gibson, rock, funk, reggae, soul, jazz, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CASA AMIGA, 200 McDonald Lane, Grants Pass, 541-956-8602. Oct. 14, Howard Hori, easy listening light rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Oct. 13-14, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Oct. 15, Brunch and The Blues, with music by Over the Moon, featuring Phil Newton, David Pinsky and friends and The One Night Stand Band, 1-5 p.m., $15. advance, $20 door, includes light brunch and raffle, benefits Josephine County Food Bank, tickets at Listen Here and G Spot; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-54527. Oct 12, J. Lately and guest DJs, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 13, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 14, Stargazer, progressive rock, metal, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 19, Strings Broken Band, original jam, funk, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Oct. 12, Arsonists Get All the Girls, hardcore, metal, experimental, Aethere, Cathedral Hills, 7 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance, $12 door at brownpapertickets.com; Oct. 13, Dodgy Mountain Men, home-brewed Montana stompgrass, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Oct. 13-14, Total Strangers, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Oct. 13, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 14, Allison Scull and Victor Martin, acoustic original roots, jazz, folk, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Oct. 21, The Distilled -Spirit Rebellion, country, honky tonk, 9 p.m., $5.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays through Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

ROYAL BARGE THAI CUISINE, 120 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6942. Oct. 13, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Oct. 13, Brian Risling and Airtight Alibi, high energy blues, rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Oct. 14, Sista Otis, rock, soul, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Oct. 14, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa/bachata dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. Oct. 13, Guppy, acoustic duo, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 18, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 19, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Oct. 18, Yak Attack, electronica power trio from Portland, $13 advance, $15 door.; Oct. 25, Free Peoples, folk, bluegrass, Americana, The Go-Rounds, psychedelic Americana pop, $15. advance, $20. door; Oct 27-28, Black Uhuru, roots, reggae, $30 advance, $35 door; Oct.29, Shook Twins, indie, folk pop, $20 advance, $25 door; Oct. 31-Nov. 1, California Kind, Halloween shows blend Americana, rock, swamp blues and roots music, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820.

Oct. 13, Skelator, Chains of Belmont, and Insanity's Reign, 7 p.m., all ages show until 9 p.m.; Oct. 14, Divine Dirt, The Shaky Harlots, and El Chapo, 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 18, Welcome Home, Southwest Royal, Amanda Davis, Rio Wiley, punk, pop, alternative, 7 p.m., all ages, $5.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Oct. 12, Mark Hill, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 13, Rogue Suspects Trio, rock funk, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 14, Ripple Effect Duo, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 19, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Oct. 14, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Oct. 13, Bathtub Gin Serenaders, hot jazz, blues, 9 p.m. $7.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Oct 13, Costume Party featuring Dos Tacos, alternative, funk, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Oct. 13-14, Comedy Night with opener JR Beard and headliner Kris Shaw, 9-10:30 p.m. $10,karaoke after comedy.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Thursdays, open mic with Sphera Sol Cloudancer, 9 p.m.; Fridays, Craig Wright Collective, swamp funk and soul, 9:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 13, TC and the Reactions, R&B, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 14, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 17, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Oct. 13-14, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Oct. 14, Rewind, classic rock, 9 p.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Oct. 13 live music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 14, Autonomics, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Oct. 13, Parole Denied, punk country, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Oct. 13, Ghost Trigger, 9 p.m.; Oct. 14 Hawkeye from Portland, El Chapo, Scott Garriot, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 19, Medicinal Purposes, 8:30 p.m. Cover charges vary.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Oct. 13, Jim Friend, classic rock, country, pop, 8-10 p.m.; No cover,

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Oct. 13, Prince Diabnate Dibo Camara and Friends, 9-11 p.m.; Oct. 14, Mike Rufo, 8 p.m., The Dingo, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, The Corner Boys, 6 p.m., The Spider Ferns, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Oct. 17, The Coffis Brothers, 9-11 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Oct. 13-14, Hog Wild, rock, soul, blues, classic rock, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 13-14, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 3, Blackjack Billy, country, 7:30 p.m., $10 advance, $12 door, www.universe.com; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Oct. 15, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk, pop, 8 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie da Costa, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 12, Scott Pemberton Band, dirty funk, roots, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 13, Yak Attack. 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Oct. 15, Brandon in the Valley, acoustic covers, vocals, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Oct. 13, Black Cadillac Kings, classic Rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Oct. 12, Craig Martin and Friends, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 13, Dave Scoggin, 6 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 14, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, Jim Quimby, 6 p.m., Little Thorn's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 16, The Sultans, 8-11 p.m.; Oct.17, Fredericks and Warner, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 18, Jeremy Hickman and Family, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 19, Gayle Wilson Trio, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Oct. 14, The Side Project, acoustic indie folk, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. Oct. 15, The Side Project, acoustic indie folk, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Oct. 14, Harvest Party, free food, blues by Pete Herzog and "Broadway" Phil Newton, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 13, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. Oct. 13, Bonfire Friday, with acoustic music by Seth Hansson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 12, Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz; Oct. 13, Joe Cohoon Trio, jazz; Oct. 14, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical and flamenco guitar; Oct. 15, Allison and Victor, roots fusion, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 18, Frankie Hernandez, roots, reggae, funk, soul; Oct. 19, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish and flamenco. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 13, Allison Scull and Victor Martin, roots, fusion; Oct. 19, Shae Celine and Don Harris, jazz, standards. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Oct. 24, Copley Street, piper and fiddler play off-beat settings of familiar tunes, 7-9 p.m., $15 at the door; Oct. 30, Rebecca Troon, folk, Americana, roots, 7-9 p.m, $15.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 14, Band du Pays, swing, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with free swing dance lesson at 7 p.m., $10.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 13, Kasren Lovely, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10; Oct. 18, Carla and Katherine, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 13, David Modica, acoustic guitar; Oct. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar; Oct. 18, live music. Music is 6-8 p.m., $3-$4.

Music

Josephine County

MARCHING BAND COMPETITION, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14, Mel Ingram Field, Grants Pass High School, A and Dean streets, Grants Pass, 541-295-9111/ Fourteen high school bands and color guards perform. Preliminaries at 10 a.m., finals at 3:45 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors, military members and students through 12th grade, free for kids 4 and younger.

RELATIVE SOUL, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Father-daughter duo plays jazz, folk, blues, originals. Tickets $15.

BRUNCH & THE BLUES, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15, The G Spot 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Music by Over the Moon, featuring Phil Newton, David Pinsky and friends and The One Night Stand Band. Cost is $15 advance, $20 door, includes light brunch and raffle, benefits Josephine County Food Bank. Tickets at Listen Here in Grants Pass and G Spot in Kerby.

JEFF SCROGGINS AND COLORADO, 6 p.m. Oct. 15, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-471-2206. Authentic five-piece high-energy bluegrass band. $10, at the door.

COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Listener, Levi the Poet, Comrades, Everett, Your Hands Write History, Fawn. $13 advance, $15 door, holdmyticket.com.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Outlier, Kevin Schlereth, SPN, Proclaimer, Source of All Sorrows. Admission $7.

JAZZ VESPERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5369. Music by the Oregon Little Big Band and a message from the Rev. Rich Füss. Free.

DANIKA & JEB, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Acoustic pop and blues duo. Tickets $20.

LIBERTY, 6 p.m. Oct. 28, Merlin Galice Community Baptist Church, 361 Merlin Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3901. Gospel quartet. Free, donations welcome.

Jackson County

SWEET HOME CHICAGO: A CELEBRATION OF THE BLUES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12-14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Local musicians and singers pay tribute to blues legends, such as B,B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal and others. Tickets $28.

WISHCRAFT, 7:30-10 p.m., Oct. 13, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Music by Adey Bell and James Hoskins, $10-$20, sliding scale.

AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Oct. 14, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. Friday program includes music from Elizabethan and Jacobean England, works by Lacerda, Franklin, Josquin des Pres and Tower; Saturday has music of Gabrieli, Palestrina and Fuchs. $33-$38, $20 ages 19-35, $5 for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Free pre-concert lecture one-hour before each performance.

A GERSHWIN SPECTACULAR, 3 p.m. Oct. 15, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jcconcerts.org. Jazz and classical music of George Gershwin performed by guitarist Ed Dunsavage, vocalist Christine Williams, pianist Alexander Tutunov. Tickets $25.

BENEFIT JAZZ CONCERT, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 15, First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. Rogue Valley jazz musicians perform benefit for hurricane disaster relief. Groups include Opus 3, Paul Turnipseed Trio, Polson, Miller & McCoy Trio, Scherer/Durst Quintet, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra. Donation.

PAPADOSIO AND PHUTUREPRIMITVE, 9 p.m. Oct. 15, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland , liveatthegate.com. Space rock and electronic dance music, for 21 and over. $25 advance, $30 door

RISING APPALACHIA, 9 p.m. Oct. 19, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland , liveatthegate.com. Roots folk, with Gil Landry opening, for ages 21 and over. $27 advance, $32 door.

FREEDOM, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 20, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. With Diane Patterson opening. $10 advance, $15 door.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 3 p.m. Oct. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-227-3787. "Dracula's Playlist" program features music with macabre, diabolical and haunting themes. $12 general, $10 seniors, $8 students, $20 for families.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tribute to rock legends Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, with live band and projections. Tickets $32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 youth.

QUATTROSOUND, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Rogue Community College Performance Hall, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford, 541-488-3869. Acoustic-based quartet playing classical to rock. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

ROGUE VALLEY HARMONIZERS: SONGS OF BROADWAY, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A cappella group, plus featured quartets, including Vocal Spectrum from Missouri, perform famous Broadway numbers. $25 premium, $20 reserved, $15 youth 18 and younger.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900. "The Heart's Reflection" program features music by Palestrina, Bach, Brahms and contemporary composers. $26 and $32, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

On Stage

Josephine County

"HERE I STAND:THE MONK WHO TURNED RELIGION UPSIDE DOWN," 7 p.m. Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Oct. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, tinyurl.com/clarionor. Original musical by John Sleadd about the story of Martin Luther, father of the Protestant reformation. Tickets $20, $15 for groups of 10 or more.

"THE GAME'S AFOOT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 20-Nov. 5 Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A Broadway star admired for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes must solve a real-life mystery in this comedy thriller. Tickets $15.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 27-28 2 p.m Oct. 29, Flower Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skit show "Haunted Crossroads," plus musical entertainment and refreshments. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

"THE WOMAN IN BLACK," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 13-29, and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Ghostly psychological thriller with two actors plating multiple characters. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.

"THE JUDAS CLOCK," 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Old-time radio show production from 1945. Tickets $10.

"SPOTLIGHT ON JAMES TAYLOR," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 15, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Music and narration about the prolific singer, songwriter and entertainer. $26-$29 Sept. 28 preview is $22.

THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Mix of drama, dance, puppetry, juggling and bubbles. $23, $29, $35.

TITUS AMERIGEDDON, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. $25, $35, $45.

"LINE OF DESCENT," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Warren Miller ski adventure film. $18.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 29, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season continues with "The Merry Wives of Windsor" through Oct. 13; "The Odyssey" through Oct. 14; "Disney's Beauty and The Beast" through Oct. 15; "Henry IV, Part 1," "Hannah and The Dread Gazebo" "UniSon" and "Off the Rails," through Oct. 28; "Julius Caesar," "Henry IV, Part Two" and "Shakespeare in Love" through Oct. 29. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

"BASKERVILLE," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 5, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Fast-paced comedy featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, with five actors portraying more than 40 characters. $22-$36.

Douglas County

"KITCHEN WITCHES," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 15, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Two cable-access cooking show hostesses who hate each other end up on a show together. $5-$13.

Northern California

"SUBURBAN SHOWGIRL," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. One-woman musical comedy. $12-$18.

Child's Play

Josephine County

W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Oct, 15, Oct, 29, Nov. 5, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 21, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. Nov. 8, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "Forest Ecology" program looks at common native trees and how everything in a forest is connected. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, $2 every first Sunday.

Art

Josephine County

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For October: winners of the JCAA membership show at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Carla Griffin at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

AUGUST FOX DESIGN, 144 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7528. California-style impressionist paintings by Lindell Stacy-Horton, inspired by the work of Benny Barrios, through October.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Colorful artwork by Hope and Hope, through October.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Artwork by Heidi Keller inspired by the north west coast Native American art, aboriginal art and animals, through October.

GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Imaginative painted images by Robert Koch and sculptural artwork by Cindy Kahoun, through Nov. 10.

GREAT NORTHWEST MUSIC, 220 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-8600. Life-sized clay model for a downtown Grants Pass bronze monument of Brady Adams by local sculptor Peter Sedlow, in the window display, through October.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Humor in Art," mixed media work by gallery artists, through Nov. 10.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Disambiguation," local artists explore connecting thread between artists' process, with works by Paul James Cunningham, Tom Glassman, Claudia Marchini, Duane Megyesi, Allen Smith, Paul Silas Trapp, through October.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "Love Rhymes with Everything: Animal Ruminations through Poetry and Paintings," whimsical animal paintings and framed prints by Dana Feagin, through October.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. The October Imaginarium: "Hats & Masks," an artfully twisted Halloween exhibit, through Oct. 29.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Glass art by Dan Seffinger, through October, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Patterns and Pathways: The Beauty of Geometry and Nature's Landscapes, through October.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Owls in the Wilderness," paintings by Eva Thiemann, through Nov. 2.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Project 562 Campus Collection," photographs by Marika Wilbur, "The Tiny Art Show, works by students, faculty and community members that are 3-by-3 inches or smaller, through Oct. 25.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Faces; Hidden and Revealed Masks, Portraits and Puppets," portraits by five artists, masks from around the world, puppets in all their configurations, through October.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Drawing on the Dream," new monoprints by Denise Kester, and vibrantly illustrative ceramic work by Julia Janeway, through October.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by John Christer Petersen, through October.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Painting about Thinking about Painting" by Loren Munk; Clifford Wilton Exhibition; "The Wait" by Nathaniel Meade; and Highlights of the Permanent Collection, through Dec. 16.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Plein air works by Ann Di Salvo, 'The Weekly Press Revisited" by Bruce Bayard, through October.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, artwork created during three-day outdoor painting event, through Oct. 27.

Literary

Josephine County

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, with the optional theme "Mountains." Free, donations welcome.

ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Mark Scarpaci presents the novel "Wrigley Sanders: Born in the Bleachers." Free.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, 2 p.m. Oct. 15, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Bruce Campbell presents his autobiography "Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor." Free.

AUTHOR READING, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Ashland author Kim Griswell presents her children's book "Rufus Blasts Off." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Marina J. Lostletter presents her novel "Nounmeon." Free.

THIRD FRIDAY BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 20, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point. New and gently used books, DVDs and CDs.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, 2 p.m. Oct. 21, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Science fiction author Marina J. Lostletter presents her novel "Nounmenon." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Nancy Mansfield presents her book "28 Day Joy Challenge." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate" by George Lakoff. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Deadly Harvest" by Michael Stanley. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 1 p.m. Oct. 26, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Mystery writer presents her latest novel "Friday's Daughter." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Lydia Doleman presents "Essential Light Straw Clay Construction: Complete Step-by-Step Guide." Free.

ASHLAND LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, litfest.sou.edu. Authors of all genres, publishers, artists, booksellers with readings, discussions, workshops. Admission is free.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. William Matson, author of "Crazy Horse, The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" discusses his book, and two descendants of Crazy Horse share stories about the past. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14, ROC Food Pantry, 564 S.W. Foundry St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3344. Games, building event for kids, dunk tank, pie sale, raffles, music by the Rogue Rascals, pumpkin painting, face painting, clowns, balloons, rummage sale. Free admission.

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 21, Grants Pass Family YMCA. 1000 Redwood Ave., Brants Pass, 541-474-0001. Open swimming, inflatable obstacle course, bounce castle, water games, snow cones. Free, canned food donations welcome for the Josephine County Food Bank.

FIBERMANIA, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, Pavilion Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-821-8071, fibermania.org. Sales of fiber supplied, equipment and finished products, plus classes, demonstrations, fiber arts gathering circle. Free admission, workshop fees vary, advance registration.

Jackson County

VARSITY WORLD FILM WEEK, through Oct. 13, Varsity Theatre, downtown Ashland, ashlandfilm.org/vwfw, catheatres.com. Showings of 13 films representing 23 countries, plus opening and closing night festivities, Q&As, after-screening parties. Passport $45-$50 for six films, $7-$9 single films; opening and closing events prices separately.

ASHLAND LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, litfest.sou.edu. Authors of all genres, publishers, artists, booksellers with readings, discussions, workshops. Admission is free.

Douglas County

UMPQUA BREWFEST, 1-10 p.m. Oct. 14, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 541-672-7065. Beer tastings, food vendors, live music, Iron Chef competition. Admission $10, includes glass and four taste tickets.

Halloween

Josephine County

CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through October, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 54479-3765. Eight-acre corn maze to wander through ($6 daily); pumpkins to buy( 37 cents per pound, daily); pumpkin chunker ($6 per shot, daily); cannon blaster ($6 for five shots, daily); cow train ($6, daily); zip line rides ($12, weekends); bounce house ($6, weekends); hayrides and old-time tractors (free, daily); hay pyramid, hay maze, duck races (free, daily).

FRIGHTMARE ON D STREET HAUNTED HOUSE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 13-14, 5-10 p.m., Oct. 20-21, noon-4 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Oct. 28, 5-11 p.m. Oct. 31, 1111 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-218-0284. Haunted house, $6; palm readings $8.

PHANTASMAGORIUM, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 20-21. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 27-28, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30, 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31, 937 D.E. D St., Suiter C, Grants Pass Shopping Center. Haunted house, a Victorian-steampunk attraction with a Day of the Dead twist. Admission $5, Oct. 19 preview is $4.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20-21, Oct. 27-28, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 54479-3765. Advance tickets $12.

HOWL-O-WEEN FALL FESTIVAL, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21, Rogue Valley Humane Society, 429 N.W. Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Crafts, scarecrow decorating, pumpkin painting, thrift store table, home and holiday decor, games for kids, food and drink for purchase. Free admission.

GRAVEYARD TOURS, 4 and 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Oddfellows Cemetery, Foothill Boulevard, Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Walk through historic cemetery and encounter ghosts of prominent figures from local history and hear their stories. $10; sold at Josephine County Historical Society.

HALLOWEEN BASH, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28, Redwood Christian Church, 4995 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0778. Carnival games, candy, bounce house, puppet performances. Free.

SAFE HALLOWEEN, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-5773. Free treats for kids at downtown businesses.

TRICK-OR-TREAT, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6400. Free treats for kids.

TRICK-OR-TREAT, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 31, The Bridge Assisted Living, 201 S.W. Bridge St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2110. Free treats for kids.

Jackson County

MAX AND THE MONSTER, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Guided lantern-lit tours through fields and farm, suitable for children 5 and older, with an adult. $8 adults, $5 children; includes apple bobbing, movies, music.

THE NIGHTMARE CHAMBER HAUNTED HOUSE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 13-15, Oct. 19-22, Oct. 26-31, Randall Theatre, 10 Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258. Haunted house with animatronics, motion sensors, virtual reality scares. $12 singles, $15 Fast Pass; discounted general admission tickets and fast passes at Magic Man in Grants Pass and Medford.

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 13-14, Jacksonville Visitors Center, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes with costumed docents to explore sites of real hauntings resulting from past events. Reservations required; $5.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE & GRAVEYARD, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21, Oct. 27-28, Oct. 31, Gold Hill Museum, 504 First Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-1182, 541-855-1461. Two-story historic home with surprising illusions and ghoulish fun, plus a bake sale. $5 general, $3 ages 6-12, $1 ages 3-5, free for 2 and younger.

SPOOKADELIC HALLOWEEN FUNKTACULAR, 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthegate.com. Funky dance party with Conbrio, Lyrics Born, DJ Funkenstein, spooky aerialists, for 21 and over only. $30 advance, $35 door; tickets at Music Coop in Ashland.

Misc.

Josephine County

FALL CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877. Men's and women's clothing and accessories, shoes, purses, outerwear and formal wear. Benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.

ENLIGHTENED LIVING FAIRE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-761-5478, visitthefaire.com. Psychics, intuitives, holistic products and free workshops. Admission $5.

TAP WALK, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-5773. Sample microbrews and food at several downtown locations. Tickets $30 advance, $35 day of; sold at Blind George's, Umpqua Band (Sixth and F streets) and Frank N'Stenes.

HARVEST PARTY, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14, New Life Pentecostal Church, 1983 Willow Lane, Grants Pass, 541-479-3074. Barbecue, games, prizes, bounce house. Free.

HARVEST MOON HONKY-TONK, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 14. Selma Community Center, 18255 Redwood Highway, Selma, 541-592-6222, artscouncil199@gmail.com. Dinner, beer and wine, desserts, music by The Out of Towners. Tickets $20; benefits Illinois River Valley Arts Council.

VALLEY GIRLS QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20-21. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-592-6472. More than 100 quilts on display, featured quilter Carol Dickson, country store, quilt raffle, games and door prizes, food concessions. Admission $3

AAUW KITCHEN TOUR, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Grants Pass area homes, 541-226-2194. Self-guided tour of six local kitchens, plus raffle baskets, to benefit Grants Pass University Women scholarships. Tickets $20, at The Kitchen Company, Oregon Books, and Newman United Methodist Church the day of the event.

READAPALOOZA COMMUNITY READ-ALOUD, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 22, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W.C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Competition for all ages, reading a passage or page from a favorite book, with prizes. Advance registration required by Oct. 13. Free for participants and spectators.

Jackson County

ASHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15, Ashland area, info@ashlandost.com. Self-guided tour to more than 20 artist studios, with demonstrations and sales. Free.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into 19th-century mourning customs, with one-hour tours leaving every 15-20 minutes. $5 general, $3 seniors and students.

APPLEGATE NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK FALL FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 28, 724 Yale Creek Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. Music by Alice Di Micele Band, food, libations, Halloween activities, silent auction. $10-$20, sliding scale.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 2222 Table Rock Road at Berrydale Avenue, Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

SANCTUARY ONE FARM TOURS, 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through October, Sanctuary One, 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-8627, sanctuaryone.org. Tours of nonprofit care farm for abused and neglected farm animals and pets. $10 per person.

Douglas County

ANTIQUE SHOW, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 408-394-3521. Vendors from around the region show and sell their wares. Admission $5.

SPOOKTACULAR HORSE SHOW, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-3895. Free admission.

JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS, 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 1 and 5 p.m. Oct. 29, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 702-456-2642. Call for ticket information.

Casinos

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Brittney Ride Event, Oct. 13-15; Chad Freeman and Redline, Oct. 25-29; Halloween Spooktacular Dance Party and Costume Contest, Oct. 28; Bill Engvall, Nov. 18; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 25-26; Hard Days Night, Beatles tribute, Nov. 29-Dec. 10; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Billy Ray Cyrus, Oct. 14; Decadence — A Chocolate Fair, Oct. 21; Pacific Northwest Tattoo Expo, Nov. 10-12; John Michael Montgomery with Craig Campbell, Nov,. 18; Dwight Yoakam, Dec. 16.; Keith Sweat, Jan. 13.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Theresa Caputo, Oct. 20-22; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 27-28; Charley Pride, Nov. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 3-4; Sara Evans at Christmas, Dec. 1-2; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 8-9;

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. War, Oct. 14; Oktoberfest, Oct. 21; Bee Gees The Tribute, Nov. 11; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Halloween Party, Oct. 28; UFC 217, Nov. 4; Civil War Tailgate party, Nov. 25; UFC 218, Dec. 2; UFC 219, Dec. 30; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 12-14; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.