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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Wednesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679, thecoppermug.com. Sept. 19, Joker & Jester Comedy Tour, with Tony Dijamco, Jake Daniels and Freeway Farrell, 7:30 p.m., $5; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Sept. 17, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Saturdays, DJ Stefan and karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ Stefan and karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Sept. 17, Sqweazle, 7 p.m., outdoors, $5.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Sept. 17, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 17, Highway Bound, country, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Little Blue, bohemian folk, Dawna Crocker, Rosie Wittman, singer-songwriters, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Sept. 24, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10; Sept. 24, Jacksaphine, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Oct. 16, Nearly Famous Comedy Night, with Michael Glatzmaier and Deece Casillas, 8 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com,, $15 door; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Sept. 26, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 25, Dale and Sharon Hopper, classic country, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 16, Dirk & Greg, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. ; Sept. 17-18, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, acoustic soul, rock, southern blues, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 23, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Oct. 10, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Sept. 16, Jom Martin, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 14, Shine Swing Trio, music of the Grateful Dead, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested, text 650-862-3343.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Sept. 24, Zepdrix, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix music, 6-8 p.m., $25 at eventbrite.com; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Fridays and Saturdays, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 16, Adrian Crowfly, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Sept. 17, Kristen Calvin and Robbie Dacosta, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, Kristen Calvin and Robbie Dacosta, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM STORE, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Sept. 16, Sean Hayes, folk, 7-10 p.m., $30 advance; Sept. 18-19. Shook Twins, folk, 7-10 p.m., $30; Sept. 30, Rainbow Girls with Alex Dunn, 7-10 p.m., $25. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 16, Shybo Duo, acoustic variety, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 17, Mercy featuring Lynda Day, R&B, blues, rock, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 18, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin music, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 22, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Sept. 17, Shine Swing Trio, jazz, bossa nova, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Sept. 16, karaoke with a live band, 8-10 p.m.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. Sept. 16, The Brothers Reed, indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 18, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, rock, reggae, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 30, James Matt, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Sept. 16, Cece Censor, acoustic variety, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Cromulon, organic electric vibes, Chorasynth, keyboard and live looping, Huggapuppy, ancient dance music, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Sept. 23, Hip Hop Social, with Tchronic and others, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Sept. 19, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

MEZCAL ASHLAND, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-708-0927. Sept. 17, DJ Fuego, salsa, bachata, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10 singles, $15 couples, at the door.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m., sign-ups at 8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St Ashland, 541-482-8572. Oct. 1, G-Rad, hip hop, twerk, bass, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $3.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Sept. 16, Comedy with Ben Abben and Marty J, 8 and 10 p.m., $15 singles, $25 table for two, $45 table for four; Sept, 17, Sweet N' Juicy, party music from Portland, 8-11 p.m.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 19, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 26, Delilah Beaucoup, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROPHY CLUB, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Sept. 19, Mercy Duo, R&B, soul, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 25, John Doug Boys, punkabilly, with the Circus Enigma, aerialists, 6-8 p.m., $5 advance,. $10 door.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 19, Frankie Hernandez Duo, soul, funk, rock, reggae, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Sept. 18, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-8 p.m.; Sept. 18, Ginger Creek Band, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Sept. 17, Kevin Conness, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 18, Watson House, acoustic duo 6-8 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations. No cover, call for reservations.

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. Sept. 25, JustaDuo, light rock, easy listening, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 25, Nick & Shae, pop-dance, 2-5 p.m.

No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 16, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept.17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 22, Dark Eyes, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 23, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 17, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 18, Charles Guy, classical and jazz guitar, flamenco, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 19, Marshall Stack and Friends, folk, rock, easy listening, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 16, Katie Kadan, from NBC's "The Voice, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., wine club only.; Sept. 17, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 22, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, soul, R&B, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 23, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5- 7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Sept. 17, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 18, Phoenix Sigalove, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 19, Rise & Shine, yoga, dancing, wine, food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $15-$20, reservations; Sept. 24, Salsa Brava, salsa music, dance lesson 6:30 p.m., music 7-9:30 p.m., $15-$20, reservations required; Oct. 22, Joker & Jester Comedy Tour, with Jake Daniels and Tony Dijamco, $25 advance.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Sept. 19, Sam Weber with Mai and Tate Oliva, 4:30-6:30 p.m., outdoors, $20; Sept. 26, Aloha Festival, Hawaiian music, dance, food, activities, 1:30-3:30 workshops, 4-6 p.m. show, $10-$40 at ashlandhula.com or The Music Coop in Ashland; ; Oct. 7-17, "Mala," one-woman show about a woman caring for her aging mother, 2 p.m., outdoors, $35-$50 through roguetheatercompany.com or 541-205-9190.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 17, Scarlet, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 24, Tobi D'Amore, acoustic variety from Eugene, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 26, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, vintage and neo soul, 2-4 p.m., $7 advance.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 18, Jesse Meade, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 19, The Giantess Duo, dream rock, jazz, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 19, Malinka, world folk music, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 17, Little Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 18, Sonny Kanahele, ukulele, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 19, poker run bbq with Danielle Kelly Soul Project, neo and retro soul, 1-3 p.m.; Sept. 19, David Pinsky, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 17, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Sept. 18, Jen Ambrose and Rick Millward, songwriter showcase, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 19, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., $5; Sept. 22, A Band of Brothers, 5-7 p.m., $7-$10. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 17, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, neo and retro soul, 6-8 p.m., $10; Sept. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 18, Mercy Duo, R&B, soul, 5-7 p.m., outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Sept. 17, Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

LIBERTY QUARTET, 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Merlin Community Baptist Church, 361 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3901. Gospel music ministry. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 2: AUTUMN SHINES, 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Tomas Cotik joins the orchestra to perform works by Gounod, Piazzola, Vivaldi. Tickets by subscription only.

Jackson County

GHOSTLIGHT KARAOKE, 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Stage and microphone open to the public. Free.

NIKKI GLASER, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Comedy, with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $45 reserved, $39 lawn, not recommended for children. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

— CANCELED — CHRIS ISAAK, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop singer-songwriter, with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music by Duke Street in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m.

DANCING SPIRIT DRUM, 8 p.m. Sept 22, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Northwest tribal performance group shares songs, dances, stories. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

KEN PEPLOWSKI & ED DUNSAVAGE, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz favorites and Brazilian classics on clarinet, saxophone and guitar. Sold out; contact to be put on cancellation list.

ZEPDRIX, 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Callahan's Mountain Lodge, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix tunes with Phoenix Sigalove opening, for the Callahan's Mountain Vibes Music Series 2021. Tickets $25 at eventbrite.com.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN VIBES MUSIC SERIES 2021, 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 2, Oct., 29 and Dec. 31, Callahan's Mountain Lodge, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Live music on an outdoor stage. Sept. 24, Zepdrix with Phoenix Sigalove; Oct. 2, Sol Seed with The Illies. Tickets $25 per show; Oct. 29: Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova Project (tickets on sale Sept. 1); Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, (tickets on sale Nov. 1.) Tickets at eventbrite.com.

LEE BRICE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $64 reserved, $44 lawn, $34 child 12 and younger. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

UNIVERSES, 8 p.m. Sept 29, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Fusion of poetry, theater, music and dance. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

THE BROTHERS REED, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 30, Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland, 541-482-4311. Indie folk-Americana outdoors. Free.

FLAMENCO PACIFICO, 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Original modern flamenco music and dance. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

SHAKEY GRAVES WAS HERE, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Folk rock with Sierra Ferrell opening, and pre-concert music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $44 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child 12 and younger. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

PANCHAKSHARA — INDIAN PERCUSSION & KONNAKOL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, online through Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, oca.sou.edu. Celebration of South Indian music with drum and spoken word. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 2: AUTUMN SHINES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Tomas Cotik joins the orchestra to perform works by Gounod, Piazzola, Vivaldi. Tickets by subscription only.

DMITRI MATHENY GROUP, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool. Tickets $30 general, $25 members, $10 students.

"SOUNDWALK," through Oct. 15, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Audience install free Soundwalk app on their smartphone, put on headphones and explore parts of the city on foot, discovering different musical elements. Map and locations will; be posted online. Free.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford,Four-part harmony vocal group sings rock, pop, jazz, doo-wop. Tickets $30, $35.

LIVING LOVING LED, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Led Zeppelin tribute band, with vocalist Natasha Neece, costumes, stage sets and priestess performances. Nature spirit-themed costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 advance, $20 gate; food truck on site.

"SONG OF DEMOCRACY," online concert, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, come together from a distance to present songs that celebrate the values that built a nation. Watch entire concert or listen to individual songs. Free, donations welcome.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

STAND UP COMEDY, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Anthony Jarvis and Mike Guido. Tickets $15, all ages.

"CLUE: ON STAGE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Oct. 15-31, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Madcap comedy set on a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor, based on the popular board game and cult classic film. Tickets $18, masks required.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"POIROT: MURDER ON THE LINKS," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 16-Nov. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Adaptation based on Agatha Christie mystery featuring Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Tickets $25, $39 and $43.

"THE BEST OF BROADWAY'S BAD GIRLS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 19, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Concert-style revue of songs from Broadway musicals. In-person tickets $18 per person advance, $20 per person at the door, livestream ticket is $15 per household.

JOKER AND JESTER COMEDY TOUR, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Stand-up comedy with Jake Daniels and Tony Dijamco for 18 and older. Ticket prices not available.

"WATER BY THE SPOONFUL," through Sept. 25, on-demand through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Video of OSF's 2014 production, a groundbreaking play challenging notions of family, forgiveness, community and courage. Tickets $15 single.

"SPOTLIGHT ON BETTE MIDLER," 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 24, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and career of the Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer, with mature themes and strong language. $20-$38.

"MALA," 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 7-17, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, roguetheatercompany.com. One-woman show about a woman caring for her aging mother; outdoors and socially distanced, $35-$50, online or by calling 541-205-9190.

"GREAT EXPECTATIONS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 7-31, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an orphaned boy in 19th-century England and his journey into manhood, using just six actors. Tickets $30 adults, $25, seniors and students, online and by phone.

"FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 9, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The story of Mississippi-born civil and voting rights activist, told through song. Tickets $35. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 7 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. all other matinees, [Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 27-Jan. 2 (contact for exact schedule), Angus Bowmer Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a miserly businesswoman through time and space to reckon with how she's abandoned humanity for hollow capitalism. Tickets $35-$80. Masks, photo ID and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"THE CANTICLE OF THE BLACK MADONNA," 5:30 p.m. streaming online through Anima Mundi Productions, humanitytickets.com. A soldier journeys from the desolation of war to the healing embrace of love. Cinematic five-camera high definition recording of the live premiere sung in English with English subtitles. Video is free to watch.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK FALL ON THE FARM PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 25, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

Jackson County

VIRTUAL SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, online through Barnes & books for children on Barnes & Noble Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolor paintings by Marianne Nielsen, through September.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Show, Sept. 17-Oct. 15.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Drawings with acrylic on canvas, airbrush with colored pencils and graphite by Dan Kennedy, through September.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Bursting Forth, Moving Foward," artwork created by gallery members during the pandemic sequester, through Oct. 25. Open by appointment only, contact 541-659-3858 or guild@southernoregonguild.org.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 17, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Splash," intuitive abstract expressionism in watercolor by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, through Sept. 26. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Pastel paintings by Mary Jo Heath, and "Beyond My Camera," digital images by Judy Benson LaNier, through September; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 17.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Imaginarium: Reality or Illusion," work by gallery artists, Sept. 17-Oct. 31.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. New clay work by Bonnie Morgan, new oil paintings by Michael Gibson, through September.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Cups to Help People," ceramic vessels that use humor and the absurd, by Kyle Peets, through September; artists' reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 17.

DENISE KESTER STUDIO, 438 Helman St., Ashland, 541-778-2673. Monoprints, monotypes, multi media works, drawings and paintings of Denise Kester, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Oil paintings by Jhenna Quinn Lewis, woodblock prints by Millie Whipplesmith Plank and stylized ceramic sculpture by Penelope Dews, through Oct. 9, Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts: Printmaking Works from the Permanent Collection, through Sept. 24; "Close to Home." printmaking series by Midge Black, through Oct. 1; reception 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Digital Fibers — 1975 to Present," algorithmic drawings and textiles. digital paintings, fiber art and woven tapestries by Joan Truckenbrod, through Sept. 16. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural work by Elizabeth York, ongoing. All proceeds support York's Shine a Light organization, raising awareness about, preventing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, Young Artists in Plein Air Exhibit and items from the permanent collection, through Oct. 29. Gallery is open to in person visits by appointment.

LITERARY

Josephine County

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Children of the Land" by Marcello Hernandez, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

RANDOM FANDOM: MARISSA MEYER'S RENEGADES, 12:30-2 p.m. Sept. 18, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group members delve into the nitty-gritty of this series, via Zoom. Free.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 18, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

DIVERSE READS BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 21, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "You're Welcome, Universe," by Whitney Gardner, via Zoom. Free.

GINNA GORDON, 5 p.m. Sept. 24, online through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Author talks about "Humming in Spanish," the next novel in her Lavendula series, online via Zoom. Free, registration required; get link at gallery website.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 28, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism" by Katherine Stewart, via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 5, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. Oct. 5 jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein, via Zoom. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan, via Zoom. Free.

BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION; INCLUSIVE RESILIENCE, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 20, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Group discuss works of storytelling and branding, via Zoom. Free; get book list at bit.ly/3h35uaY.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Fifth and H streets, Grants Pass, travelgrantspass.com. Street painting and art festival features chalk art drawing for all levels, vendors, live music. Free.

Jackson County

WORLD FILM WEEK, Sept. 17-30, online through Ashland Independent Film Festival and Varsity Theatre, and 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of 14 films from 15 countries. Tickets $8-$10 per film, a seven-film pass is $49-$60.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 2-31, Pheasant Fields Farms, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Two pumpkin patches, cow train, hay ride, pear shooting gallery, animal exhibit, corn maze. Admission $12 per person in advance, $13 at the gate, with three time slots: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:45-3:15 p.m., 3:30-6 p.m.

NIGHT CORN MAZE, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16, Oct. 22-23, Pheasant Fields Farms, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Explore the corn maze im the dark, bring flashlights. Admission $8 adults, $6 ages 3-6 in advance, $9 and $7 at the gate; with hot apple cider, hot chocolate, caramel apples.

ASHLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 26, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, ashlandhula.com. Hawaiian-themed workshops (1:30-3:30 p.m.), wine and food, live music, hula show (4 p.m.). All-day pass $25 adults, $10 age 12 and younger; hula show only $15 adult advance, $20 at the door, $5 age 12 and younger; VIP Pass (includes reserved seating, fresh lei and glass of wine) $40; food purchased separately. Get tickets online or at The Music Coop in Ashland.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. September theme is "As Autumn Leaves Fall."

MOTHER DAUGHTER PAJAMA PARTY, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 5641-474-0001. Girls of all ages bring mom, grandma, or other adult for games, dessert, art projects, scavenger hunt, dance party. Cost is $35-$45, includes a keepsake photo.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17-18, Grants Pass Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. More than 20 vendors sell a variety of items. Friday will include a barbecue and outdoor karaoke at 6 p.m.

GELLYBALL WARS, 4-9 p.m Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass,541-761-8894. Team play arena, free play area for any age, a free play area for ages 9 and younger. plus bounce houses, snack bar. Free admission; $10 bracelet for unlimited daily access to bounce houses, grenade of jelly balls $5 each or $20 for five tickets.

RAT ROD RUKKUS, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-450-4429. Show of homemade custom cars, traditional and modified cars, vintage travel trailers and motorcycles, with vendors, pin-up contest, hula hoop contest, beard contest, raffle, swap meet, food vendors. $10 for participants, $3 for spectators.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission free.

ROGUE ON THE FLY, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18, Indian Mary Park, 7100 Merlin Galice Road, Merlin, 541-488-6456. Fly fishing speakers and demonstrations, fly-tying demos, games, vendors, food and a raffle. Free admission, parking $5.

— CANCELED — VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS & CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18, parking lot on Fifth Street between C and D streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5454.

FALL HORSE RACING, 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 9, and 1 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 17, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-787-3480, gpdowns.com. Horse racing. Admission $6.

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Josephine County Fairgrounds Arena parking lot, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. Showing of "Back to the Future." $30 per carload, snack bar open. Upcoming shows: "Mama" Oct. 15.

BIG BEAR BIRTHDAY BASH, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Bears Kodi and Yak turn 30, with party hats, bear keep talks every hour, building a bear diet, bear-themed scavenger hunt, birthday present and singing at 1 p.m.

QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1-2, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-441-2155. Quilt show featuring the work of Larsja Peterson, with quilters boutique, silent auction, fabric, notions and quilts for sale, raffle baskets, vendors, live music, lunch and desserts. Free admission.

CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Oct. 1-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765. Find your way through 8 acres of field corn or pick out pumpkins to take home. Weekends include cow train. Maze is $6 per person, free for 5 and younger; cow train is $6 per ride; pumpkins are 39 cents per pound.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 9-10, Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-24, Oct. 30-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765. Find your way through 8 acres of field corn with flashlights and scares. Maze is $15 per person.

PADDLE THE ROGUE — PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, Oct. 15-17, Reinhart Volunteer Park pickleball courts, Lincoln and Webster roads, Grants Pass, 541-916-5789. Round robin-style tournament for juniors, women, men and mixed doubles. Registration $40 per person plus $15 per division; register by Sept. 30.

WESTERN DANCE, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Place, 4570 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Live western music and dance. $5 donation.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through October, Fifth Street between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Outdoor showcase of local arts and crafts. Free admission.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

ROTARY POKER RUN, 1-7 p.m. Sept. 17-18, seven wineries in Jacksonville, rotarypokerrun.com. Players draw cards at each winery to play best of five cards. Scorecard is $25 or five cards for $100. Winners announced at a Sept. 19 barbecue at Rellik Winery, bbq tickets are $15.

SOUTHERN OREGON WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S, 10 a.m. Sept. 18, US Cellular Park, 300 Lowry Lane, Medford; 503-416-0213, alz.org/walk. Registration 10 a.m., ceremony, 10:45 a.m., walk 11 a.m., with promise garden flowers.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour to see historic landmarks, learn the area's history. Free, reservations suggested; masks required.

MADE IN SOUTHERN OREGON, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 25, Parks & Recreation, 140 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130. Vendors offers woodworking, jewelry, iron art, gardening items, wine, food. Free admission.

FALL PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue River Civic Club, 135 Oak St., Rogue River, 530-409-7030. Perennials, trees, veggie starts, flowers, houseplants, herbs, plus a bake sale and crafts.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors set up outdoors in the parking lot. Free admission.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour of some of the town's historic buildings and the restless ghosts and spirits who occupy them. Two routes: a courthouse route and a Britt Hill walk. $10 per person; reservations required.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 9, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

SOCIAL DANCING, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point. Live music by Darren Kuykendall, no partners required. Admission $5-$6, free for first-time visitors. Call Joyce, 541-727-7070.

BINGO, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Regular games and specials with prizes.

Douglas County

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-5616. Admission $6 per day, $8 for the weekend.

CAR SWAP MEET & FALL FLING CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-951-7846. Admission $5, free for kids 12 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Steve Benavides & Haywire, through Sept. 19; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Backroad Highway, Sept. 17-18; Pete Ford, Sept. 22-26; Dave Nock, Sept. 24-25; Foreigner, Sept. 25; Captain Blue, Sept. 29-Oct. 3; Cherry Wine, Oct. 1-2; Daughtry, Oct. 2; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 30; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; 98 Degrees, Nov. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 17-18; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 266 Viewing Party, Sept. 25.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Caravanserai, Santana Tribute, Sept. 24

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


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