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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, dinner, 5 p.m.,$5, live music with singer from Pandora, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover;

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Oct. 7, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 8, DJ Glen Steelman, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. 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. Saturdays, Tim and Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, 8-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, Uncle Jody Gaskin, acoustic classic rock, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

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

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Oct. 6, Sleep Signals. hard rock quintet from Minneapolis, with Insanity's Reign and The Mandala Effect opening, 7 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com., $12 door, if available; Wednesdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Oct. 8, Electric Eel, rock, 8-11 p.m., $5; Saturdays, yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, suggested $10-$15 donation.

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. Oct. 7, Alcyon Massive, indie alt, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10, advance at eventbrite.com; Oct. 9, DJ Nofux, DJ Legendgary, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Oct. 7, Guppy, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Oct. 8, Reggae Night, with Fyah Harp and Judha Warriors band, 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover, unless noted.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Oct. 12, Frankie Hernandez Duo, rock, reggae, funk, 6-8 p.m.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Oct. 6, Comedy Night, with Sal Calanni and Destini Bryant, 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. Oct. 7-8, Comedy Night, with Sal Calanni and Destini Bryant, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only;

Oct. 13, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Oct. 7, Wildheart Music with Carla Bauer, classicx rock, pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Oct. 7, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m, no cover

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Oct. 6, Paul Jenny & Tom Freeman, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 7, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 8, Suspects Lite, rock, blues, funk, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 13, Chris Baron, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Oct. 7, Costaki Economopoulos, comedy, 8:30 p.m., $15 advance at ticketleap.com, $20 door; 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. Oct. 6, Goh Kurosawa, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs, $5.

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

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Thursdays, trivia, 6:30-8:30 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. Oct. 7-8, Comedy Club, with opener Erin Engel and headliner Kermit Apio, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Oct. 29, Minty Fresh, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 3, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. 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. Oct. 6, Retro Rodney, music of the '50s, '60s, '70s, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 7, Dos Tacos, alt funk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 8, Ring of Trees, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 12, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, sing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 13, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., lesson (6 p.m.) and social dance (6:30-10 p.m.), $10-$15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com;

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. 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. Oct. 6, Barrel-Aged Troubadours, original and classic rock, folk, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 7, UaZit, F-Ether, 9 p.m.; Oct. 8, Jackie Tomato, Parafin Dove, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, Bryan Bielanski, acoustic roc, 8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Oct. 1, Thor Polson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Oct. 6, Mama's Broke, folk duo from Canada, Mason Alexander, folk punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Oct. 7, Seth Charles Band, funk, R&B, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Oct. 8, Hutchie, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Oct. 11, The Worst, alt rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Oct. 9, live music, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays Bike Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Oct. 8, Winterlark, 6:30 p.m.; Lily B. Moonflower and Jake Keegan, 9-10:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, Dorian and Annie, 8-10 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.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 14, Chase Matthew & Matt Stell, country, 7 p.m., $40, tickets at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 245-B N. Front St., Central Point, 541-324-1447. Oct. 6, Greta Gardiner, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 8, Kevin Conness, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 13, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 6, Costaki Economopoulos, comedy, 8 p.m., $15; Oct. 7, Object Heavy, soul, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Oct. 7, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Oct. 9, jam session on the patio, 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Wednesdays, cornhole night, 6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Oct. 9, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, blues, R&B, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Oct. 8, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 7, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Oct. 7, Happy-Hallo-Wine, food pairings, costumes welcome, noon-4:30 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Oct. 8, Dennis Konecny, new country, rockabilly, blues, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 8, The Giantess Duo, original dream rock,blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 9, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shae Celine, rock, pop, jazz, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 6, Shine Swing Duo, jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 7, Duke Street, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 9, Jarde Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 12, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 13, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 30, Dark Dining, candlelight dinner with three courses and wine pairings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $65, reservations. No cover, unless noted.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 7, Verna Dodge & Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 9, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 12, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Oct. 6, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, Daniel Nickels, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13, 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. Oct. 9, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Oct. 9, Michal Palzewicz Trio, 3 p.m., suggested $25 donation; Oct.12 HAPA, Hawaiian music and dancers, 5:30-8 p.m., $25, advance; Oct. 15, Mimi Fox Organ Trio, jazz, 7 p.m., $30, siskiyoumusicproject.com;

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Oct. 9, Bluebirds, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Oct. 15, Rogue Suspects Latin Dance, 2-5 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Harvest Festival, with pumpkin chunkin slingshot, pumpkin chunkin with trebuchet, pumpkin painting, noon-5 p.m., $20-$30.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Oct. 30, Trunk or Treat, trick-or-treating, costume contest, arts and crafts, music by The Giantess, 2-5 p.m., free, registration required.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 7, Latin Night Dance Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m., dance lesson (6:45 p.m.), Latin dance music by Salsa Brava (7-9:30 p.m.), $15 at the door; Oct, 9, Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Oct. 13, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Oct. 7, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m.; Oct. 8, Shine Swing Trio, swing, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 9, Michaela Skye & Albert Lee, variety, 1-3 p.m., New Vintage Swing Jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 6, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $40-$70, reservations; Oct. 7, TC & The Reactions, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Oct. 9, The Giantess, original roc, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m., $5.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 7, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 8, Adam Gabriel, R&B, soul, 6-8 pm., $5; Oct. 12, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Oct. 8, The Lynx Family Band, indie rock, pop, reggae, Americana, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Oct. 7, Matt Barber, jazz, pop, oldies, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

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.

PRIDE OF THE NORTHWEST, 12:30-8 p.m. Oct. 8, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. ten bands from Oregon, Washington and California compete, with the Grants Pass band and color guard performing an exhibition. Tickets $15 general, $10 students, seniors, miltary. Doors open at 11 a.m.

TODD SHEAFFER & CHRIS THOMPSON, 6 p.m. Oct. 13, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, z. Jamgrass, newgrass, roots. Tickets $35, online.

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.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20, 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.

SULTANS OF STRING, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Trio performs a fusion of styles, including Celtic, flamenco, gypsy and Arabic rhythms. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Oct. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. Masterworks 2: Avenue of the Giant program celebrates Beethoven's 250th birthday, with guest pianist Michael Stephen Brown performing his Piano Concerto No. 1 and his own Concerto for Piano and Strings, plus Beethoven's Symphony No 7. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

BEATLES VS. STONES, 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Rock by Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands.Tickets $33, $43, $53.

HILLSTOMP, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Indie alt rock, stomp blues, with Reb & The Good News.Tickets $20 general.

TOMMY EMMANUEL, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Instrumental uiotar, with guest Mike Dawes. Tickets $34.50, $49.50, $64.50.

Jackson County

THURSDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Free music recitals, in person and livestream.

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 sing-along 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.

33 STRING DRIVE, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Paschal Winery, 11222 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Six-piece Rogue Valley bluegrass band plays folk, bluegrass, roots, Americana. Admission $10 at the door.

UNITING FOR UKRAINE ROGUE VALLEY, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 16, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, unitingforukraine.org. Concert and silent auction to support families coming to the Rogue Valley to escape the war in Ukraine. bands include 33 String Drive, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, Mallinka and Alquimastas. Tickets $25 adults, $12.50 for students or hardship, free for children 12 and younger.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA; CONCERTI GROSSI, 7 p.m., Oct. 16, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, 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.

MUSIX, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 19, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Music Industry and Production music, with information about SOU's newest degree and food trucks. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave,., Ashland, 541-708-6401. Masterworks 2: Avenue of the Giant program celebrates Beethoven's 250th birthday, with guest pianist Michael Stephen Brown performing his Piano Concerto No. 1 and his own Concerto for Piano and Strings, plus Beethoven's Symphony No 7. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

FOREVER YOUNG, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Friends discover the greatest hots of rock, country, folk music. Tickets $41.50, $44.50, $47.50.

DARLINGSIDE, 8 p.m. Oct. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Baroque-folk-pop. $33 reserved, $15 students and seniors.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE ASH GIRL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 21-Nov. 6, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. An innovative take on the Cinderella story with medieval allegory and anthropomorphism. 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

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.

"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.

"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.

THEATRE ON FILM: 'THE TEMPEST'," 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'," 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.

"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.

WELCOME THE MONSTERS: THE DOLL PACK, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Burlesque, with pole dancing, parkour and vocal artists to celebrate the spooky season, for ages 18 and older only. Tickets .$27.50

"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.

ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL, Oct. 18-23, 4915 Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Five plays presented over six days (each performed twice). Tickets $25 general, $15 students, $100 for a festival pass.

"THEATRE ON FILM: 'KING JOHN'," 2 p.m. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, online through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, osfashland.org. Livestream of Shakespeare's story of a corrupt monarch facing an unruly court. Tickets $35.

"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.

"CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through 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.

"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

"ENCOUNTER AT HEAVENLY GULCH," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 6 p.m. 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.

"THE CABARET AT THE END OF THE WORLD," 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.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 $30 advance, taco bar buffet is $10.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

BILINGUAL STORYTIME, noon- 2 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, participate in an interactive music program, do Latin-American-inspired crafts and enjoy refreshments, in honor of Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month. Free.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: PUMPKIN PATCH, 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 22, 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.

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

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.

PUPPET SHOW, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 15, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Ashland Library hosts an educational puppet show followed by a craft for ages 3-6. Free.

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble. 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Stories and an activity. 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.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.

ART

Josephine County

ASCENSION ART & TEA HOUSE, 200 Lister St., Cave Junction. "Psychedelic art by Scott Garriott, through Oct. 28. Free. admission.

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Paintings by Marianne Nielsen, through October, plus work by gallery members.

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. Japanese woodblock prints by Walt Padgett, through Nov. 11. Open for First Friday Stroll, with the artist.

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

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "The Unaltered Image," photography by Tom Glassman composed in camera with no post-processing, through October.

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

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.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Woodwork by John Weston and mixed media textiles by Claudia Law, through October, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photography by Kristen Beck, through Nov. 28.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. Fall exhibition, through Oct. 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.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. Work by contemporary artists, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Abstract paintings by Tom Hausken the portray a sense of place, through Oct. 22.

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

HUMAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, 17 N. Main St., Ashland (second floor), 541-708-1995, human-arts-collective.com. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

JOHN PUGH STUDIO, 255 Helman St., #1, Ashland, 408-835-4341.Trompe 'L Oeil Murals by John Pugh, open by appointment.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Pacific Northwest Review," artwork by Paula Fong, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Sight Lines," acrylic paintings and mixed media sculpture by Anne Stagg, through Oct. 14; "Pressing On," a retrospective by Nancy Jo Mullen, through Nov. 22; 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.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Work by Rich Bergeman.

LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Book discussion group reads "Not So Happily Ever After: The Tale of King Ludwig II" by Susan Barnett Braun.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 1 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.

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

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Road to Character" by David Brooks. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: KAREN CAMPBELL, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Bloomsbury Books. 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Falling: Hard Lessons and the Redemption of the Woman Next Door." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: AZIZ GAZIPURA, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 13, online through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: CAROLE BEERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Bloomsbury Books. 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Runaway Moon." Free.

THE GREAT OUTDOOR BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19, North Mountain Nature Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book group reads "The Invention of Nature" by Andrea Wulf. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 21, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. Free.

THE CENTRAL THEME: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 1, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-32286, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading; free.

I'M WITH THE BANNED, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Free.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 5 Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9, H Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Grants Pass, artalongtherogue.com. More than 30 artist create art on the street using chalk, children can draw a square as well, first-come, first-served, with music by nine bands and a DJ in the Owl Parking Lot. Free.

ENLIGHTENED LIVING FAIRE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Gra ts Pasds, visitthefaire.com. Workshops, crystals, energy work, psychics, artisans, astrologers, body work, homeopathy. Admission $5.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Celebration of autumn, with corn maze, haunted corn maze (see below), pumpkin patch, cow train, family activities. Corn maze is $7 free for 5 and younger; cow train $7 per ride. Sunday are Family Day with extra activities such as pumpkin painting, dipping caramel apples, hay wagon rides.

Jackson County

HEART OF THE ROGUE FESTIVAL, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15, Pear Blossom Park, Medford, travelmedford.org. Food trucks, artisan vendors, live music, lawn games, marathon, Bikes N Brews rode. Free admission.

ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL, Oct. 18-23, 4915 Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Five plays presented over six days (each performed twice). Tickets $25 general, $15 students, $100 for a festival pass.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 30, Phesant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, animal exhinbit, cow train, bee train, hay rides, pear shoopting gallery, zombie train, snack bar/ General admission $12 advance, $14 gate; access-only (no activities), $5 advance, $7 gate.

HALLOWEEN

Josephine County

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 $19, online..

FRIGHTMARE THEATER HAUNTED HOUSE, 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28 and Oct. 30, 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 29 and Oct. 31, old Movies Six theater, 1111 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-295-9466. Haunted house produced by Brighton Academy. Admission $10.

Jackson County

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.

PUMPKIN PATCH, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 30, Bigham Farms Pumpkin Partch, 9445 Pumice Lane,, Central Point, 541-621-5441. Corn maze ($2), pumpkin slingshots ($5 bucket), hay rides ($2), pumpkins for sale and a farm stand (open 7 a.m. until dark).

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

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.

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.

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.

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-936-2089, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Casper." 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. 14, "Us."

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8, 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.

ANIME CONVENTION, 10 a.m. Oct. 8, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, www.ani-medford.com. Celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, with celebrity guests, local artists and vendors, panels, anime room, cosplay contest. Tickets $11 advance online $17 at the door; $35 for a family pack, online only.

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.

FALL SPENDER VENDOR FAIR, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15, Josephine County Fairgrounds, GraNts Pass, 541-660-7209. GIfts, jewelry, horse tack, apparel, arts and crafts, candies and chocolates, stocking stuffers, to benefit Once Upon a Horse. Free admission.

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

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.

JACKSONVILLE FALL WINE CRUISE, noon-6 p.m Oct. 9, nine Jacksonville-area wineries, jacksonvillewineries.org. Sample two one-ounce pours and one food pairing at each location. Tickets $49, includes wristband, wine bag, event stemware and shuttle.

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.

TUESDAY TOUR AT THE MUSEUM, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Oct. 11, Schneider Muyseum of Art, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6348, sma.sou.edu. Docent-led tours of the lastest exhibitions, limited to 12 people. Free, registration recommended at smaeducation@sou.edu.

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.

ASHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15-16, Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Visual artists open their studios to the public, talk about and demonstrate theier craft. Free; find a map pf particip[ating studios online, click on Events.

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.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers., food trucks. Free.

VICTORIAN DAYS, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 22-23, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours begin every 20 minutes focusing on 19th-century mourning customs. Admission $10, advance reservations required. third Saturday

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Nov. 2 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, and online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Remarkable Woimen in Southern Oregon History," the 10th program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

Douglas County

UMPQUA BREWFEST, 1-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-7065. Craft beer makers serve up their best brews, with food trucks, live music. Admission $15 for a glass with five taste tickets.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Toyz, throgh Oct. 9; Littletown, Oct. 12-16; The Brothers Reed, Oct. 19-20; DJ Ron, Oct. 21-22; The Brothers Reed, Oct. 23; Jessie Leigh, Oct. 26-30; Back to the 90s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 7; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 29; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 19; Gary Allan, Jan. 14.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Little River Band, Dec. 1.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Air Supply. Oct. 7-8; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 28-29; Scream Halloween Party, Oct. 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. Saucy, Nov. 4-5.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. The Mighty Steelheads, Oct. 7-8; Steve Berg, Oct. 14-15; Tribute to Tom Petty, Oct. 15; Jesse Meade, Oct. 21-22; Cosmic Bingo, Oct. 29; Comedy with Claude Stuart and Bree Jones, Nov. 5.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands, includiong The Roadsters) Dec. 31.

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