All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Sept. 23, Josh Gibson and Jesse Kennemer, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, live music, barbecue, 5 p.m., $5; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover;
BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Sept. 23, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, Austin Crisel, country, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m., no cover. Oct. 29, Nightmare on Redwood Ave., Halloween costume event with DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Sept. 23, Ancient Baby, funky folkish reggae, 8-11 p.m.; Saturdays, Tim and Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, 8-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, karaoke,
7-11p.m.; Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, Uncle Jody, acoustic classic rock,
6:30 p.m. No cover.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sept. 24, For the Wicked, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Sept. 22, Ben Rice and Anni Piper, blues, 7:30 p.m., $10 advance and at the door; Sept. 23, Alcyon Massive, reggae, hip hop, 9 p.m., $10 advance and at the door; Wednesdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 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 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 23, Owls & Aliens, rock, metal, punk, alt, with While I See Sound, Tarantula Trust Fund and Mougli & The Blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.; Sept. 24, Stoney Holiday, groove jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Sept. 30, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo: School of Rock, 7-9 p.m., $5.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Sept. 23, Dave Day, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Sept. 22, Ancient Baby, folky funky reggae, with Moonbow, singer songwriter, and Hawaiian shirt party, 11 p.m.; Oct. 1, Nearly Famous Comedy Night, with Michael Glatzmaier and Deece Casillas, 7 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com, $15 door;Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover, unless noted. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Sept. 28, Bekkah McAlvage, Americana, folk, country, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 2, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations.
WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 22, Comedy Night, with Susan Jones and Katy Ipok, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Saturdays, Jay Barley, folk, Americana, easy listening, 6-9 p.m; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 22, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 23-24, Comedy Night, with Susan Jones and Katy Ipok, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Sept. 23, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, R&B, blues, old country, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Sept. 23, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m, no cover
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 22, Keith Barney, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 23-24, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 29, Tim Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Sept. 23, TV Guide: The Drag Show, nostalgia and camp, 8 p.m., $15; Sept. 23, Blueprint Drag Pageant, 8 p.m., $15; Sept. 25, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m. sign-ups. 8 p.m. show; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Sept. 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Sept. 29, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Sept. 30, Adam Gabriel & the Cavaliers, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m., on the patio. No cover.
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. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 23-24, Comedy Club, with opener Maxmillian Lockwoods and headliner Roy Haber, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 22, Sonny Kanahele, ukulele, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 24, Moonbow, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.
EL MOLCAJETE MEXICAN GRILL, 960 N. Phoenix Road, #103, Medford, 541-499-0099. Oct. 1, Sunago, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
FRY FAMILY FARM, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Sept. 16, Sean Hayes, R&B-inflected folk, 7-10 p.m., $30 advance at eventbrite.com, $35 door; Sept. 17, King Roy Wing, Americana, bluegrass, folk, 5-9 p.m., $35 adults,free for kids, tickets at rvfarm2school.org; Sept. 24, Max Gomez, Americana, folk, 5-8 p.m., $25, tickets at eventbrite.com; Oct. 1, The Rogue Suspects and The Girls, rock, blues, soul, Motown, 4-8 p.m., $35, free for kids, tickets at rvfarm2school.org.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 21, Rogue Blues Society jam with Duke Street, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 22, Retro Rodney, classic rock from the 1950s-1970s, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 23, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 24, Rock Candy, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 28, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 5-7 p.m.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Sept. 23, Brass Alibi, classic rock, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 24, '80s Party Night, '80s music and costume contest, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 16, Stand-up Comedy with Bixby and Pasi, 8:30 p.m., no cover, suggested $20 donation; 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. 23, Community Hip Hop Social Fest, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 24, Delphi Ravens, alt rock, 9-11:30 p.m.; Sept. 28, Demure, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8-11 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Sept. 22, Fox Medicine, noise rock duo, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Sept. 24, Cooler Heads, neo-psychedelic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; p.m.-midnight, $5; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Sept. 25, Ring of Trees, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays Bike Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.
PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Sept. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7 p.m., $10.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Sept. 30, Chancey Williams, neo-traditional country, 7 p.m., $10, at universe.com; Oct. 14, Chase Matthew & Matt Stell, country, 7 p.m., $40, tickets at universe.com.
THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-842-8416. Sept. 22, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 23, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m; Sept. 24, Malinka Wold Music Collective, world music, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 25, Bishop Mayfield & Dean Angermeier, blues, R&B, 5-7 p.m; Sept. 29, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, soul, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 30, Hootenanny, inclusive music circle, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 30, The Dales, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Oct. 6, Costaki Economopoulos, comedy, 8 p.m., $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 21, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 25, Bathtub Gin Serenaders, bluegrass, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 28, Shine On, Americana, Grateful Dead, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 1, Oktoberfest, food, beer, music, 4-8 p.m., no cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Sept. 23, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sept. 25, jam session on the patio, 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Sept. 23, The Kind, classic rock, blues, country, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Wednesdays, cornhole night, 6 p.m. No cover.
WATER STREET CAFE, 60 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-0206. Sept. 23, Shine On, Grateful Dead, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Sept. 28, Norm Fletcher and Dave Hampton, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 25, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, Latin, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Sept. 24, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 23, Buddy Paprock, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Sept. 23, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 23, The Rogue Suspects, Latin Dance Tour, 6-9 p.m., $15-$20; Sept. 25, Mark Hill & Dan Roux, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 22, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 23, Jones, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 24, Stardust Trio, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 25, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Sept. 28, The Shabby Guys, rock, pop, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 29, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Oct. 1, Wines in the Vines harvest Party, tastings, cheese pairings, lunch, live music (1-4 p.m.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $30-$55 per person, reservations required.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 23, Hollis & Hayward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 24, Shybo Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 25, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, standards, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 23, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 28, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, soul, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 30, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Sept. 22, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 23, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 24, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15; Sept. 29, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover., unless noted.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 25, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 1-4 p.m., no cover; Sept. 30, Salsa Brava, Latin music and dance, with lesson, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $15 cash at the door.
ELIANA WINES, 158 Gaerky Creek Road, Ashland, 541-690-4350. Sept. 23, Sunago, soft rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Sept. 29, Gonzalo Bergara Quintet, hot club gypsy jazz, 7-9 p.m, $30 advance; Oct. 4, Alasdair & Haas: Participatory Players' Workshop, exploration of Scottish fiddle styles, 7-9 p.m.$45; Oct. 5, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, fiddle cello, 7-9 p.m., $25, reservations at seats@cagefreeconcerts.com.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 24, Chris Anderson, music of Broadway, 7:30-9 p.m., $30 advance; Sept. 28, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Sept. 24-25, Fall Release Party, noon-5 p.m., for wine club members.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 25, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 25, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 1, Bachata in the Vineyard, bachata class and social dancing.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sept. 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 23, Marshall Stack & Friends, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 24, Little Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 1-3 p.m.; Sept. 25, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, pop, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 23, Brisbane Project, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Sept. 25, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., $5; Sept. 27, Family Night, 4-7 p.m., free. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 23-24, The Hopkins Brothers, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 28, Watson House, modern and classic covers, 6-8 p.m. no cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 24, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, light rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Sept. 23, Hot Copper Kettle, bluegrass, Americana, folk, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 22, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 4-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Sept. 25 Wine Club Fall Release Party, with soul music by Adam Gabriel (3-5 p.m.), food truck, raffle, tastings, noon-5 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Singer songwriter. $20.
TIMELESS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-660-4435. Vocal quartet performs golden oldies, with dancing and desserts, to benefit the Redwood Grange. $20 advance, $25 door.
OVERTIME, 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Country-rock rap, with The Blue Collar Soldiers Band, and openers Austin Martin, Jonezen and Keyboy. Tickets $25 general, $100 VIP with meet-and-greet.
JUDY COLLINS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Folk-pop. Tickets $34.50, $49.50, $69.50.
JAEGER AND REID, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Contemporary folk duo from Oakland, California. $20.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA; CONCERTI GROSSI, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 707-633-9109. Musical journey through the evolution of the concerto grossi, with early works by Stradella and Gregory, Corelli in his prime and Brach's masterpiece, Brandenburg 6. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $5 students; available at the door.
BEATLES VS. STONES, 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Rock by Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands.Tickets $33, $43, $53..
Jackson County
THURSDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Free music recitals, in person and livestream.
DADDY RAMEN SUPPER CLUB, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23, The Vintage Coffeehouse & Snack Bar, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Jeff Pevar and Inger Jorgensen play rock and blues originals and covers, outdoors. $20, dinner and drinks extra.
TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Maria José Souza Guedes and Luis Meireles perform sonatas from Bach, Beethoven, Reinecke and Brahms of flute and piano. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.
JOSEPH MURRAY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Saxophonist performs a variety of music. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff.
BIG RICHARD, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 28, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Neo-acoustic quartet from Colorado. Tickets $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.
LIAISONS: RE-IMAGING SONDHEIM FROM THE PIANO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Anthony De Mare performs the music of Stephen Sondheim reimagined by composers from across the musical spectrum. Tickets $30 general $25 seniors, $5 students, VIP seating and reception $75.
CHARLIE CROCKETT & THE BLUE DRIFTERS, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Blues. $32 advance, at ticketleap.com and at he Music Coop in Ashland.
EROICA PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Three women perform works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Hailstorrk and Schubert on violin, cello and piano. Tickets $36, $45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 1, Phoenix Grange, 209 N. Main St., Phoenix, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.
OSF GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 1, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland. Outdoor performances of music, dance, comedy, and more. Free.
HORSE FEATHERS, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 6, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Acoustic string quintet, with Nick Delff opening. Tickets $10 advance at eventbrite.com, $15 door.
SPHINX VIRTUOSI, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Self-conducted chamber orchestra of 18 Black and Latinx artists performs varied repertoire. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, free for students and youth 12 and younger; free to livestream.
THE SONGCATCHERS: JOHN AND ALAN LOMAX AND THE SEARCH FOR AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC, 1-2:20 p.m. Oct. 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Tim Holt leads a singalong of American roots music. Free.
MANDY PATINKIN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Singer/storyteller performs Broadway and classic American tunes, with Adam Ben-David on piano. Tickets 56, $62, $68, $100.
MICHAL PALZEWICZ TRIO, 3 p.m. Oct. 9, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Palzewicz on cello and violin, Dan Sherrill on voice, guitar and banjo, and Reed Bentley on percussion and steel pan, perform original compositions and adventurous covers. Suggested $25 donation. for adults, free for children; RSVP to mtpmusic.official@gmail.com.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA; CONCERTI GROSSI, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, 707-633-9109. A musical journey through the evolution of the concerto grossi, with early works by Stradella and Gregory, Corelli in his prime and Bach's moving masterpiece, Brandenburg 6. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $5 students; available at the door.
Northern California
REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, eight venues in Eureka, Calif., rcmfest.org. Roots music festival features more than 40 bands perform on eight stages over four days.
GLOBAL HEAT, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Neo-soul, R&B with hip hop dancers. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"RADIUM GIRLS," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-24, 2 p.m. Sept. 25. Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. In 1926, a luminous watch dial painter fights for her day in court as she and others fall ill with a mysterious disease. Tickets $18.
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 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.
Jackson County
"CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 23-Oct. 30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical comedy about a precocious conman and the FBI agent out to get him. $33-$36; Sept. 22 is $20 preview.
INSIDE ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL: A CONVERSATION WITH JACKIE APODACA, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Insights into the fetival, its history, vision for the future. Tickets $10.
"THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The bizarre and tragic journey of a rock 'n' roll legend, filled with golden oldies.Tickets $42, $45, $48.
JAY OWENHOUSE: THE AUTHENTIC ILLUSIONIST, 4 and 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Escape artist, illusionist, magic.Tickets $49, $59.
"THEATRE ON FILM: 'THE TEMPEST'," noon Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, online through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, osfashland.org. Livestream of Shakespeare's classic tale of revenge.
Tickets $35.
"THEATRE ON FILM: 'REVENGE SONG'," 5 p.m. Oct. 2, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9, online through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, osfashland.org. Livestream of a musical stroy about a queer 17th-century rule-breaker. Tickets $35.
CIRQUE MECHANICS — "ZEPHYR," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Theatrical circus with acrobats, machines and devises. Tickets $42, $45, $48 general, $30, $33, $36 youth 22 and younger.
"MACBETH," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 7-31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. William Shakespeare's tragedy of greed and ambition. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors; Oct. 6 is $20 preview.
"HEARTS LIKE FISTS," 8 p.m. Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15, 2 p.m. Oct. 15-16, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Comic book rom-com about a homicidal mad scientist, a trio of nurses/crime-fighters, a lovelorn doctor and a femme fatale. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 alumni, free for SOU students.
"REVENGE SONG," 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 14, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A musical story about a queer 17th-century rule-breaking, sword-fighting, opera-singing transgressor of boundaries. Tickets $35-$85.
"THE TEMPEST," 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 15, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A banished man uses magic to get revenge on those who wronged him. Tickets $35-$85.
"THE CABARET AT THE END OF THE WORLD," 9 p.m. Oct. 22, Black Sheep Pub, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, puppeteersforfears.com. Puppeteers for Fears returns to the stage with a new original show featuring a Vaudeville-style collection of songs, dance, and skits performed with Muppet-style puppets and a live band. Tickets $15, at the door.
"KING JOHN," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various days , through Oct. 29, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A corrupt monarch faces an unruly court and fights to hold onto the crown at all costs; staged with all-female and non-binary cast. Tickets $35-$75.
"CONFEDERATES," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various days, through Oct. 29, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An enslaved woman turned Union spy and a brilliant professor in a modern-day private university face similar struggles though living a century apart. Tickets $35-$75.
"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story of Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75.
"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE FINAL PROBLEM," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Nov. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holmes and Watson go head to head with Professor Moriarty. $29, $39, $43.
Douglas County
OPEN MIC NIGHT, 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Talent show for all ages. Admission $5.
"ENCOUNTER AT HEAVENLY GULCH," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 22-Oct. 9, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Bus passengers stranded in the Arizona desert start a new journey of self discovery. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.
CHILD'S PLAY
Josephine County
KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: FALL ON THE FARM, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 24, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read stories and do an art project. Free.
K9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children 10 and younger read out loud to trained therapy dogs. Free.
WEEKLY STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Fridays Williams Library branch Josephine Community Library, 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7020. Themed stories and crafts, Free.
WEEKLY STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Fridays and Saturdays, Illinois Valley branch Josephine Community Library, 2209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Themed stories and crafts, Free.
Jackson County
STORYTIME IN THE VILLAGE, 11 a.m.-noon, Oct. 1, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Pam Ward reads a selection of stories for children. Free.
FAMILY STORYTIME, 2-3p.m. Oct. 2, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Robin Heald reads her new children's book, "Whistling for Angela." Free.
FALL INTO ADVENTURE STORYTIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 7, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Special storytime adventure, Free.
SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Oct. 1: The All of Us Experience, exploration of the human genome, 2-7 p.m.; Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.
SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble. 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Stories and an activity. Free.
ART
Josephine County
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Acrylic paintings by Don Jader, through September, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
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. The art of Susan Burnes and Janet Higgins, through Sept. 23; woodblock prints by Walt Padgett, Sept. 27-Nov. 11.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Chaos & Order," work by gallery artists, through Oct. 1. "Roads Not Taken," work by gallery members, Oct. 16; reception 3-5 p.m. Oct. 16.
Jackson County
SOUTHERN OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-897-0842, 541-423-5122. Watercolor on yupo paper with DeAnna St. Martin. Free.
ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. Bronze sculptures of birds by Stefan Savides, through September.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Autumn/Halloween Exhibit, work by gallery members, through Oct. 30; abstract expressionist paintings by Alx Fox, through Oct. 30, reception 1-3 p.m. Oct. 1.
CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. Fall exhibition, Oct. 3-28.
ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Jorgensen and Jay Gordon, ongoing.
GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species," work by more than 20 female artists, through September.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Abstract paintings by Tom Hausken the portray a sense of place, through Oct. 22.
OAK LEAF GALLERY, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. "Ballet to Hip Hop," drawings by Leif Trygg that capture dancers' movements and style, through September.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Nature's Tapestry," paintings by Linda Boutacoff, Pam Haunschild and Eve Margo Withrow, through Sept. 23; "Sight Lines," acrylic paintings and mixed media sculpture by Anne Stagg, through Oct. 14; new work by gallery members, through Jan. 13.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Golden Hour," solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Mel Prest and "Sensate Objects," a group exhibition of abstract work, Oct. 6-Dec. 10; artist reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.
Douglas County
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air," landscapes and outdoor scenes painted on site by local artists, through Oct. 28.
LITERARY
Josephine County
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.
CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.
PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 11, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.
ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.
Jackson County
AUTHOR TALK: POETRY & PROSE, 7 p.m Sept. 26, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Barry Vitcov reads from his two books, Where I Live Some of the Time" and "The Wilbur Stories and More," Lisa Baldwin reads from "Truths and Consequences" and Dan Kaufman reads from his collection of prize-winning poems. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: HERNAN DIAZ, 1 p.m., Sept. 27, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "In the Distance: and "Trust." Free.
FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 1, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.
AUTHOR TALK: CAROLE NIELSON, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 1, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Author speaks about her book "Tales of Oregon Country." Free.
THE CENTRAL THEME: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-32286, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading; free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Celebbration of autumn, with corn maze, haunted corn maze (see below), pumpkin patch, cow train, family activities. Corn maze is $6 free for 5 and younger; cow train $6 per ride.
Jackson County
TALENT HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1, Talent City Hall, 110 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-1566. Vendors, live music, artisans, informational booths, food trucks, 5k and 10k runs. Free admission.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1-2, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Scarecrow making kits ($15-$29), with judging for prizes, scarecrow photo opps, home tours ($5-$10). Free admission.
BEAR CREEK SALMON FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-6606, bearcreeksalmonfestival.net. Outdoor activities for all ages, interactive exhibits, live animals, salmon education, Native American demonstrations, spin-casting, storytelling, live music, food vendors. Free admission.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
YOUTH MARKETPLACE, 4-8 p.m. Fridays, Club Northwest lower parking lot, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-955-2582. Kids 8-18 sell their goods and services.
GELLYBALL WARS, 3-10 p.m. Sept. 23, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Sept. 24, 10 a.m. -5 p.m Sept. 25, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-761-8894. Gellyball games, bounce houses, rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, food. Admission free, bounce house is $10 for unlimited acess; gellyball grenades $5; rock climbing and bull rides $5 each.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.
SOROPTIMIST YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24, Dutch Bros parking lot, 110 S..W. Fourth St., Grants Pass. Multi-household sale with household items, crafts, tools, lamps, furniture, exercise equipment and more.
CATURDAY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Behind-the-scenes look at Cat Alley, keeper talks on the facility's resident felines, information from the Rogue Valley Humane Society, with a food truck and adult beverages. Free for members, $9, $14, $16 for nonmembers.
ZONTA CASINO NIGHT, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 24, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-2225, zontagrantspass.org. Casino games, dinner, beer/wine, $50 funny money, chance to win raffle baskets.Tickets $75.
PADDLE THE ROGUE, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 30, Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 Webster Road, Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Pickleball tournament, round robin style for all age groups. Registration is closed; free for spectators.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-936-2089, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Jurassic Park." Doors, games and concessions open at 7:30 p.m., film at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 singles, $15 classic cars, $20 for one vehicle with up to eight people. Upcoming films: Oct. 7, "Casper"; Oct. 14, "Us."
FRIGHTMARE THEATER HAUNTED HOUSE, 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 28 and Oct. 30, 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 29 and Oct. 31, old Movies Six theater, 2222 N.,E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-295-9466. Haunted house produced by Brighton Academy. Admission $10.
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Grants Pass Merlin Loose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Showing of "Clifford The Big Red Dog," with concessions for sale. Free admission.
GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 800-659-3440. Firearms, ammunition, accessories, cutting implements. Admission $8.
FALL FAMILY ADVENTURE, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 1, New Life Pentecostal Church, 1983 Willow Lane, Grants Pass, 541-479-3074.Bounce house, rock climbing, hay rides, games, photo wall, refreshments, treat bag for kids. Free.
MOM & SON GAME NIGHT, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 7, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Bingo, scavenger hunt, relay races, dodgeball, dessert, keepsake photo. $25-$35 per couple, $10 each additional child.
QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 7-8, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-441-2155. Display of quilts, silent auction, handcrafted boutique items, opportunity quilt raffle, door prizes, gift basket raffle, fabric booth, live music. Free admission; lunch and desserts for sale.
HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7-29, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Make your way through a corn maze in the dark with spooks around every corner. Tickets $15.
EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT, 6 p.m. Oct. 10, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-476-2373, optionsonline.org. Soup and bread dinner, to support families struggling to access food. Tickets $30, with a ceramic bowl to take home. Purchase tickets online or at Options for Southern Oregon.
TAP WALK, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 15, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-7717, grantspasschamber.org. A craft beer event, with participants walking from location to location to sample beer and food, for ages 21 and older only. Tickets $40 advance, $45 day of, if available; includes pint glass and reusable tote bag,
Jackson County
GROWN-UP MOVIE NIGHT, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway, Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Adults-only screening of "Grumpy Old Men." $3 per person, with popcorn and snacks sold separately.
"HIDDEN" SPEAKEASY, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 24, Southern Oregon Historical Society, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford; sohs.org. Gaming (poker, roulette, black jack), music by Robbie DaCosta Band and an after party with music by G Rad. Tickets $50 singles, $70 couples, $10 after-party only (10 p.m.-1 a.m.); tickets include $10,000 in gambling chips per person.
ROGUE VALLEY POWWOW, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 1, Valley of the Rogue State Park, I-5 Exit 45B, between Rogue River and Gold Hill, 541-659-0309. Drumming, dancing, vendors, feast (5 p.m.). Free admission.
THE ALL OF US EXPERIENCE, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 1, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Interactive learning event, with exhibits, hands-on activities, expert panel discussion, virtual presentation, exploring what makes each person unique, with food trucks and refreshments. Admission $12.50 adults, $10.50 children.
BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford, nwbirdclub.org. Birds on display and for sale, bird items for sale, bird-safe cleaning products, bird ambassadors from wildlife rehabilitation center in Klamath Falls, avian behaviorist. Admission $5 adults, free for ages 16 and younger; on-site bird grooming starting at $5.
HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Oct. 5 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, and online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "The Railroad to Butte Falls: From Tourism to Logging," the ninth program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.
ROGUE VALLEY VETERUN 5K FUN RUN, 9 a.m. Oct. 8, Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, roguevalleyveterun.org. A family fun run benefitting local and national charities supporting veteran suicide prevention and mobility, $25.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 8, 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.
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14-15, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walks to explore the town's historic buildings and restless ghosts. $10 per person, advance reservations required.
FALL CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15, Shooting Star Nursery, 3223 Taylor Road, Central Point, 541-840-6453. Live music, kids crafts (fall succulent potted arrangements and pine cone animals), silent auction, refreshments, to benefit after-school programs focused on outdoor education.
HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 18, I.O.O.F. Eastwood Cemetery, 1581 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford (Bear Creek Park), 541-774-8689. Hear about Medford's earliers families and local history, role of pioneer cemeteries in urban settings. Free.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Gilbert Bonilla, Sept. 22, Sept. 25; DJ Renz, Sept. 23-24; The Ashes, Sept. 28-Oct. 2; Thunder From Down Under. Oct. 1; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 29; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 19; Gary Allan, Jan. 14; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 1.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Home & Garden Show, Sept. 24-25; King of the Cage "Split Second," Oct. 1; Air Supply. Oct. 7-8; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 28-29; Bill Engvall, Nov. 4-5; LeAnn Rimes — Joy:The Holiday Tour, Dec. 16-17; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 280 Watch Party, Oct. 22.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Highway Bound, Sept. 23-24; Comedy Bingo, Sept. 24; Robert Tiernan, Sept. 30-Oct. 1; Comedy, Oct. 1; The Mighty Steelheads, Oct. 7-8; Steve Berg, Oct. 14-15; Jesse Meade, Oct. 21-22.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands) Dec. 31
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Job Fair, Sept. 27-28.