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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Sept. 29, Brass Alibi, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Saucy, rock, blues, funk, 8:30-11:30 p.m, no cover. Nov. 1, Girls Night Out The Show, male revue, 8 p.m., $14.95-$69.95.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Sept. 29, Soul of Wit Stand-up Comedy, with Abhishek Kulkarni, Gerrit Gray, Ty Boice, Quinn Fitzgerald, for 18 and older, 8 p.m., $10 advance, $12 door; Sept. 30, Ripple Effect, Beatles, classic rock, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Fridays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays, Bar Pong and DJ Dick De'Purr, 8-11 p.m., $5.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sept. 30, Lee L.A.B. Spivey featuring The Dusty Jones, hip hop, rock, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Thursdays, 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. Sept. 30, Fun & Friends, Grateful Dead covers, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, DJ Misfit, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover.
SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 28, DJ Jeffrey Smith, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Sept. 29, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo School of Rock, 7 p.m., $10 or two for $15; Sept. 29, Night of the Living DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sept. 30, Southern Biscuit, bluegrass-inspired Americana, county jam. 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.
TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Sept. 28, B with Jack, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Sept. 29, Ross Welcome, easy listening, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. Oct. 8, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, with free Grit Cellars wine tasting, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Oct. 4, Highway Bound, country, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, 1980s-1990s trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Oct. 11, Ancient Baby, funky folk reggae, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 5. 15, Beer & Yoga, 10:45 a.m., $20;.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic with Jay Barley, 5-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 3, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Seinfeld trivia, 6:30 p.m., $10; Oct. 12, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 26, acoustic jam, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Oct. 14, Bobbie Anne and the Fluffy Squirrels, classic rock, pop, folk, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
BELITASPACE, 135 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 310-200-6981. Oct. 19, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 29, Mark Hill & Friends, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 30, Shabby Guys, rock, blues, pop, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 5, Sine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 6-7, Young Kids, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 12, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Sundays, Celtic jam. 2-5 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-11 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 SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 29-30, Comedy Club, with opener Danny Cruz and headliner Alex Elkin, 8-10 p.m., $15. Oct. 6-7, Comedy Club, with opener Charles Hall Jr. and headliner Nat Baismel, 8-10 p.m., $15.
DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Sept. 29, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. Sept. 29, Elephant, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 29, Hotel California, Eagles tribute, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sept. 30, Urban Night, reggaeton hip hop, rap with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-2 p.m., $10; Oct. 4, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Scholer Band, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, open mic comedy, 7 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, guitar and harmonica, 4:30-7 p.m., no cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 30, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., $15; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Sept. 28, live music TBA, 9 p.m. Sept. 29, More or Les Paul, 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, DJ Tuffshed & John Johns, with LoGee, Tyron Player, Notabelian and CrackerJack, electronic dance, hip hop, 9 p.m.; Oct. 5, Dirtsquad, It's Denny, Stormy Outside, Noah Fence, , hip hop , pop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Sept. 30, Denise Denaux, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, Perry Cowdery, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 14, live music, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, Keith Little & Friends, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 28, live music, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Sept. 28, Byland, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sept. 29, Jay Si Proof, indie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sept. 30, Hutchie, indie, Steven, punk, Thunderchud, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 19, Sleepbomb, doom/drone group from San Francisco, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Sundays, live music, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 29, Andras Jones, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 1, Dan Blakeslee, 7 p.m.; Oct. 3, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 5, Dead Kampers, 9-11 p.m.; Oct. 6, Eel Sallad, 8 p.m., Chris Baron and Two Secrets, 10 p.m.-midnight; Mondays, open mic,. 911 p.m.; Oct. 13, Modern Durff, modern jazz fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Sept. 30, Joshua Paul, good-time music, 1-4 p.m.; Oct. 6, Outdoor Movie Night, "The Addams Family," 7 p.m., $5-$10; Oct. 21, The Rosa Lees, bluegrass, Americana, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 13, Adam Doleac, country, with opening band to be announced, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door; Oct. 28, Overtime, Crucifix, 8 p.m., $25 general, $125 VIP. Tickets at universe.com.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 29, Costaki Economopoulos, stand-up comedy, 8 p.,m., $20; Sept. 30, Two21 Fly, indie rock, with Haven Yates, 8 p.m., $20; Oct. 1, Boot Juice, bluegrass, Americana, rock, 8 p.m., $15; Oct. 5, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, San-Francisco-based folk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15-$20; Oct. 12, Gold Souls, funk, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 24, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 27, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Fridays, DJ Gizmo, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Sept. 29, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
THE VILLAGE AT MEDFORD CENTER, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Oct. 1, Butterfly Burlesque, 8 p.m., $25-$40, reservations.
THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Sept. 29, Hopfinger, Jack Hopfinger, John Mazzei and others, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 6, Sweet N'Juicy,funk, rock, soul, 8-10 p.m.; Oct. 24, Last Tuesday Supper Club Showcase hosted by Alice DiMicele, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, Latin, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover. Oct. 8, Oktoberfest Blues Revue, four bands, $20-$25 members, $25-$30 nonmembers, rogueblues.org.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Oct. 1, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 24, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 4, Craig Martin, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 11, Bluebirds, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 30, Danielle Kelly Duo, R&B, soul, pop, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
BLOSSOM BARN CIDERY, 950 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-514-2347. Oct. 8, barbecue and music, noon-5 p.m.
DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Oct. 7, Harvest Party, with music by Erika Flockoi, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Sept. 30, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 29, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Oct. 6, Rachel Sandeen, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS, 470 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9463. Sept. 29, Paint & Sip, 5:30 p.m., $50.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Oct. 29, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Oct. 20, Gastro-Vinaceous Rhapsody Wine Pairing Dinner Series, Dark Side of the Rainbow, 7 p.m., call for prices.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 21, Halloween Party, with costume contests, 6 p.m., $15-$25.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 28, Danielle Kelly Trio, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 29, The Pozitronics, rock, pop, oldies, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, Michaela Skye & Albert Lee, jazz, standards, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 1, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 4, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 6, Duke Street, blues, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Oct. 8, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Sept. 30, Dinner in the Vines, 6 p.m., $100-$120, reservations.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 29, Pacifica, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 30, Sterling Vintage Jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 1, J Brothers, rock, pop, blues, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 29, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, folk, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 4, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.
Oct. 13, Extra Spooky Haunted Flight Night, 6-7:30 p.m., $60, reservations; Oct. 26-28, Haunted Flight Nights, 6-7:30 p.m., $40, reservations.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Sept. 24, open mic night, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, trivia night, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 29, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 30, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Oct. 1, Mountaintop Sound, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Andy, Kevin & Kami, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 7, Mercy Trio, blues, R&B, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Sept. 28, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept, 29, Alquimistas, Afro-Brazilian roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Oct. 12, The Hanneke Cassel Band, Celtic, Americana, 7-9 p.m., $25 advance, reservations; Oct. 27, Pearl Django, hot gypsy jazz, 7 p.m., $10-$30, at siskiyoumusicproject.com.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 28, Vintner's Dinner, 6 p.m., $75, reservations; Sept. 29, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 13, Predmore Music, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 20, Jon Martin, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 27, Margaret Foss, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 30, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.; Oct. 1, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 2-5 p.m. No cover. Oct. 7, Daniel Nickels Band, rock, country, pop, 3-6 p.m.; Oct. 8, Joshua Paul, variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover. Oct. 13, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct 14, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.; Oct. 15, Phil King, easy listening, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 28, Witchy Nights, tarot and chakra readings, live music, 6-9 p.m., no cover. Oct. 1, Dave & Enoch, Americana, blues, folk, pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Q Night, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 8, The Kind, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, Folk Music Festival, 4-7 p.m.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sept. 29, Joh Ivy, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 30, Ukulele jam, 1-3 p.m.; Oct. 1, The Pozitronics, R&B, blues, classic rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 22, The Money Beats 4 p.m., Michael Kempf, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 24, J Brothers, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 29, Brisbane Project, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 29, Jim Friend, easy listening, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 30, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Oct. 6, Jared Gutridge, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 7, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m. $5; Oct.. 11, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 29, Costaki Economopoulos, comedy and dinner, 6-8 p.m., $30-$35; Sept. 30, Rock 'N Ebnother, soul, pop, light rock, blues, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Sept. 29, Holly Gleason Trio, urban folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Douglas County
AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Oct. 7, Oktoberfest, music by Daniel Leisher, costume contest, keg toss, vendors, for adults only, 4-8 p.m., $25 advance, $30.
MUSIC
Josephine County
ALICE WALLACE, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Country folk. Tickets $20.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N. E. B St., Grants Pass, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Baroque Brilliance: the Corelli Club," with works by Arcaneglo Corelli, Georg Muffat George Handel. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
DEFINITELY DEAD, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Grateful Dead tribute. Tickets $23.
JACA, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Clarinet and guitar duo combine classical and world music, including Mozart, Duke Ellington and Celtic. Season tickets (five concerts) are $85-$88 adults, $180-$186 family, $10 students.
JESSE COOK, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Rhythm and rhumba. Tickets $34.50, $49.50, $59.50.
PRIDE OF THE NORTHWEST MARCHING BAND COMPETITION, noon and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Mel Ingram Field, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Bands from 13 high schools from around the Pacific Northwest perform, with 11 in competition. Prelims at noon, final at 5:30 p.m. Concessions and food trucks on site. Admission $15 general, $10 students, seniors, veterans.
GLITTERFOX, 7 p.m.dinner, 8 p.m. show, Oct. 13, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. West coast indie meets South American roots. Tickets $35 show only, $50 dinner and show, at eventbrite.com.
OBERT WYNIA, 8 p.m. Oct. 21, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Front man of Floater plays blues Americana, joined by David Langeness and Tim Karplus. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door. Tickets at eventbrite.com.
Jackson County
JUDITH-KATE FRIEDMAN, 7 p.m Sept. 28, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-324-3191. Original music and ancient stories about kinship with the living world. Admission by donation; portion of proceeds will go to aid earthquake survivors in Morocco.
AIZURI QUARTET AND KINAN AZMEH, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. "Music and Migration" program features music by Rhiannon Gidden, Layale Chaker, Paquito d'Rivera, Komitas Vartibed, Wang Lu, Michi Woancko and Kinan Azmeh Tickets $39-$49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
APPLEGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Local musicians play various instruments and songs: Noah (noon), Debbie Lyons (1 p.m.), Lisa Truelove (2 p.m.), Cole Cullen (3 p.m.). Free.
THE BROTHERS REED FULL BAND, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 30, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk pop, with Adam Gabriel. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.
DAVID ARKENSTONE & FRIENDS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Jackson Wellsprings,, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 415-847-1144, jacksonwellsprings.com. Neo-classical, new age, Celtic and world music. $20 general, $40 VIP.
GATHER 'ROUND THE RAILROAD DISTRICT, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6, Oak, A and Eight streets, Ashland. Eight bands perform at five outdoor sites. Free, donations accepted to support Rogue World Music. Concert locations are: Rogue World Music, KS Wild, Simple Cafe. Umpqua Bank and Gils.
COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Families sing along to songs from the musical "Coco" while watching the film, for ages 3 and older. Free.
COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Ages 18 and older sing along to songs from the musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" while watching the film. Free.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Oct. 8, First Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Baroque Brilliance: the Corelli Club," with works by Arcaneglo Corelli, Georg Muffat George Handel. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
SERGEI BABAYAN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Armenian-american pianist performss a variety of classical pieces. Tickets $35 general, $30 seniors, SOU alumni.
OCTOBERFEST BLUES REVUE, 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Walkabout Brewing Company, 921 Mason Way, Medford, rogueblues.org. Music by Rae Gordon Band, Hank Shreve Band, Bill Scholer Band and Rogue Rage Duo. Tickets $25-$30 advance (online), $35-$40 door, $5 discount for ages 10-16, free for 9 and younger.
WILLI CARLISLE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 8, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk, with guest Rachel Baiman. Tickets $25, free for 12 and younger.
COMMUNITY MUSIC JAM, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Neighborhood jam for all ages. Free, kids under 13 must be with an adult.
JEFFERSON STATE CHORAL COALITION, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Celebration of popular music, with a touring choir from Norway, for the group's last-ever performance.Tickets $25 adults, $10 students.
MOLLY TUTTLE AND GOLDEN HIGHWAY, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 11, OSU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Bluegrass, Americana, roots, with guest cristina Vane. Tickets $35, free for 12 and younger.
KELLER WILLIAMS, 8 p.m. Oct. 13, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, livveatthearmory.com. Acoustic rock, jazz, funk, bluegrass, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.
ALEXANDRE DOSSIN, 3 p.m. Oct. 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Distinguished Guest faculty gives piano recital. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
LOWEST PAIR, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. String band, roots.Tickets $30, free for 12 and younger.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY; MASTERWORKS 2, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 3 p.m. Oct. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Oct. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins the orchestra to perform works by Tomasi and Debussy, plus Boulanger and Franck, Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
ADAM BAUER, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Jackson Wellsprings,, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Sacred chant, with Stephen Ross and Matt Pszonak, and Jordan Loder opening. Tickets i$35, $40, $45.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR, 3 p.m. Oct. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. World-famous choir performs a variety of music. Tickets $33, $35, $38.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Male a cappella group. Tickets $64, $67, $70.
BALKAN BUMP, 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, livveatthearmory.com. Trumpet player is joined by Yak Attack and Mah Ze Tar, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.
SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, Oct. 28-29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-0552-0900. repsingers.org. "Water Night" program combines poetry and music by composers from the Renaissance to today. Tickets $15, $25, $30, $36 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail card holders.
Northern California
ARABE MEXICANO "FIESTA EN FAMILIA," 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Elk Valley Casino, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Mexican folk, rock, Tex-Mex, Latin rock. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"MY TRAITOR," 7 p.m. Thursday and Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 12-22, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, clarionor.org. Original Cold War-era music by Ariel Kostrna about a small Ukrainian town fighting against Russian religious oppression in the 1960s. Tickets $16-$20; Oct. 19 is pay-what-you-can night.
"MURDER ON THE ROGUE," 5 p.m. Oct. 13, Taprock Norwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Murder mystery dinner theater, with happy hour, silent auction, dinner and the interactive show, to benefit Rogue Valley Humane Society. Tickets $75. Old Hollywood evening wear encouraged.
"DRACULA," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 13-29, and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. New adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic tale of suspense and seduction. Tickets $20; Oct. 19 is pay-what-you-can night; Oct. 12 preview is $5.
"ROMANCING THE WEST," 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Cougar Mountain Ranch, Kubli Road, Applegate, 541-292-7829. Western music by Dave Stamey, five-course pot roast dinner, followed by historical documentary concert of music, poetry, images. Tickets $49 per person.
OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, "Mystery in the Air from "1947 and Peter Lorre's "The Lodger," plus musical entertainment. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.
Jackson County
COMEDY OPEN MIC, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to ages 21 and older, followed by karaoke; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.
COMEDY ON THE ROGUE, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Belushi's Farm, Eagle Point, comedyontherogue.com. Comedians Jim Belushi, Megan Grano, Larry Joe Campbell, Joshua Funk and Tony Gonzalez, with blues music by The Belu Crew, plus dinner, raise money for the Butte Creek Mill Foundation's restoration work on the historic mill. Tickets $250, $350, $500, $750, $1,000.
"CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION," 1 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, through Oct. 1, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, roguetheatercompany.com. Adult amateurs in a drama class learn more than just acting. Tickets $35 general, $45 for Sept. 14 benefit for Planned Parenthood SW Oregon; talkbacks with actors and director Sept. 28.
"JEKYLL & HYDE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 5-29, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. The story of a man who creates a monster within himself. Tickets $35 adults, $28 seniors and students.
A NIGHT OF RITUAL THEATRE, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Music by Drumspyder and stories of Celtic mythos told through dance. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door.
THE HAMAZONS: — SCIENCE FICTION: THE B MOVIES, 8 p.m. Oct. 6-7, 3 p. Oct. 8, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Full-length improvised comedy inspired by science fiction of the 1950s. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door.
"SHREK — BEHIND THE MUSIC SHOWCASE," 6:45 p.m. Oct. 9, Tinseltown Theatre, 651 Medford Center, Medford,, ctpmedford.org. Film gives an inside look into the songs, composers and soundtrack oft he film, followed by a Q&A. Tickets $25.
"TWELFTH NIGHT," various dates through Oct. 13, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Shakespeare's tale of unrequited love. Tickets $35-$75.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS," various dates through Oct. 14, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A contemporary telling of a classic adventure story of loyalty and honor. Tickets $35-$75.
"WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS — FEATURING THE DOLL PACK," 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Circus-themed burlesque show for ages 18 and older. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door.
"RENT," 8 p.m. various dates through Oct. 14, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Musical about a group of young artists fighting for justice and visibility, creating bonds of friendship and family during the AIDS crisis. Tickets $35-$75.
"CABARET," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 15, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Pairs of lovers explore their relationships as the Nazis' rise to power in 1929 Berlin. Tickets $33-$38.
ROMEO AND JULIET," 8 p.m. various dates through Oct. 15, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Contemporary production of star-crossed lovers from two different families and backgrounds who sacrifice all to be together. Tickets $35-$75.
"WHERE WE BELONG," through Oct. 15, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A Native theater-maker in England grapples with the question of what it means to remain or leave, what it means to belong in an increasingly globalized world. Tickets $35-$75; free tickets available to members of the Indigenous community.
ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL FALL FESTIVAL, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7995, ashlandnewplays.org. Readings of three new plays, "Ashland," "Lyons Pride" and "A Long Time Coming," each offered once as a matinee and once as an evening performance. Tickets $15-$25 per show, $65 for a festival pass with access to three shows.
"POIROT: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD," 8 p.m., Thursdays Fridays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 5, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A new stage adaptation of an Agatha Christie mystery. Tickets $29, $39, $43.
Douglas County
"EINSTEIN: IMAGINATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWLEDGE," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 24, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An intimate look at Einstein's life, as a scientist and as a man. Tickets $17 adults, $12 ages 12 and younger.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR DINNER SHOW, 6 p.m. Oct. 6-7, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. A play where death gets tricked instead of treated. With dinner, $58.50-$65 for adults, $30 for children 14 and younger; without dinner, but with salads and dessert, $30.
CHILD'S PLAY
Josephine County
STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.
Jackson County
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 through Sunday; 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, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $8 adults, $12 children
ART
Josephine County
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.
BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Artwork by Charles Churchill and Miri Admoni, Sept. 30-Nov. 15; reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 30.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery members, 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. "Grayscale in Fiber," fabric sculptures by Sandra Poteet in the main museum gallery, prints by Abigail Merickel, the BLM Artist in Residence, in the New Community Gallery, through Sept. 29.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "A Welcoming Light," guild member exhibit, through Oct. 14.
Jackson County
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. 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 ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Adventures in Color," paintings celebrating the beauty of nature by Annekarine, through Oct. 1. "Character and Capability - Encounters in the Pursuit of Delight," work by David Mensing, Oct. 3-29.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Landscapes by Janis Ellison, and three-dimensional wall hangings by Nancy Sterling, through September.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Abstract paintings by Cherri Van Syoc, collage by Char Wirfs and new work by gallery members, through September.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Vessels by Amy Baumgart and photography by David Leibowitz, through Sept. 30.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "A Retrospective," illustrations by Paula Fong, through Nov. 8.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Low brow, street art, pop culture, surrealism by Tarik Ragab, through September.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Equal Sides," 8-by-8-inch themed show with more than 80 pieces by more than 40 artists from across the United States, through Oct. 6.
ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.
GYPSY ROAD STUDIO, 369 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6930. Photography by Jennifer Joy, through Sept. 30.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Narrative vignettes using found photographs and drawings by Robert Koch and large-scale ceramic sculptures by P. Dews, through Oct. 3.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Ordinary Magic," animal and landscape paintings by the late Judy Weiner, through Sept. 30, with a silent auction of her work to benefit KS Wild.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "Listening Paintings" by Allen Smith, through Oct. 1; reception 4-6 p.m. Oct. 1.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Art About Agriculture," Oregon State University touring exhibit, Sept. 29-Nov. 10, reception Oct. 20; "Downtown," paintings of Medford by Desmond Serratore and Jean Mailander, through Oct, 13; new work by gallery members, through Dec. 21.
ROGUE VALLEY METAPHYSICAL LIBRARY, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-552-9119. "Wild Blue Wonder," an exhibition of ET/UFO art and collectibles, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations," abstract, contemporary paintings and sculpture by eight artists, Oct. 5-Dec. 9; reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 5.
SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.
STUDIO 151, 151 Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-973-7477. "Ordinary Magic," animal and landscape paintings by the late Judy Weiner, through Sept. 30, with a silent auction of her work to benefit KS Wild.
LITERARY
Josephine County
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.
PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 10, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. The group next discusses "Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six" by Lisa Unger. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.
GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE, 2:15 p.m. Oct. 21, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Serpent Dove" by Shelby Mahurin.
Jackson County
OPEN CUPBOARDS BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 28, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
POETRY READING — BARRY KRAFT, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Barry Kraft reads the poetry of Charlotte Mew and Louis MacNeice. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — LUCRETIA WEEMS, 1 p.m. Oct. 1, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Author of "This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany, 1650-1850" discusses stories from her book. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 3, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book group discusses "What Rose Forgot" by Nevada Barr. Free.
BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale" by Art Spiegelman. Free.
NEW AGE NONFICTION BOOK CLUB, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 5, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra. Free.
LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "In the time of Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. Free.
MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 8, H Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-6071. Street chalk art and music festival, with more than 40 artists drawing on the pavement, live music, interactive scavenger hunt, vendors. Free admission.
ACORN FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 16, Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-290-8860. Hands-on workshops of acorns and processing, Yurok acron cooking basket demonstration, historic photos, nature crafts for all ages, educational activities, vendors and oak-related displays, scarecrow contest with cash prize, potluck feast (5 p.m.). Free admission.
Jackson County
TALENT HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7, downtown Talent, 541-535-1566. Vendors, artisans, crafters, growers (East Main St.), children's activities (Library Commons park), live music (Wagner Plaza), fun run (7 a.m. at City Hall). Free admission.
HALLOWEEN
Josephine County
NIGHTMARE ON REDWOOD, 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 19-21, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 22, Oct. 26, Oct. 29-30, 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 27-28. Oct. 31, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Haunted house for ages 10 and older. Admission $7 on Oct. 19, $10 Oct. 20-31.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Children are invited to go trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk, with candy, decorations, photo opps. Free.
Jackson County
SCARECROW FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct.28-29, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-662-2025, sohs.org. Make a scarecrow ($15-$20) and enter scarecrow contest, plus hayrides, heritage games, farmhouse tours ($5-$10). Admission is free.
MASQUERADE BALL, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-772-8118, roguegallery.org. Silent auction, cocktail hour, dinner, live auction, live music, costumes encouraged. $65 per person.
FROM ELSEWHERE HALLOWEEN PARTY & OPEN HOUSE, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-552-9119, rvml.org. Drinks, appetizers, music, door prizes, costumes optional. Free.
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.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Top Gun: Maverick." Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with an arcade and snack bar. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 for classic cars.
PROJECT YOUTH+ 5K & 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 30, Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass,runsignup.com.5-K course starts at 8:30 a.m., 1-mile fun run is at 9:30 a.m., costumes encouraged. 5k is $15-$25, fun run is $12, free for 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit Project Youth+.
CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC CULTURE, 3-6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Food (3-5 p.m. in the cafeteria), performances of music and dance. Free, donations welcome.
FASHION SHOW & DINNER FUNDRAISER, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Grants Pass Golf Club, 230 Espy Road, Grants Pass, jococonstitutionscholarship@gmail.com. Clothing and accessories from five privately owned boutiques in Grants Pass, with prime rib or salmon dinner and no-host bar. Tickets $65, reservations required by Sept, 25. Event raises money for Josephine County Republican Women US Constitution essay contest winners.
ART IN THE VINEYARD, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 30, Bridgeview Winery & Vineyards, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Reception for new exhibit by sculptor Charles Churchill and mixed media artist Miri Admoni.
COLLECTORS WEST GUN SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 1-800-659-3440. Dealers show and sell firearms, ammunition, accessories. Admission $8.
HORSE RACING — FALL MEET, 4 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 1-9, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, racingontherogue.org. Admission $4, free for 12 and younger.
HUGO LADIES CLUB QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6-7, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-955-4931. Quilt displays, silent auction of small quilts, quilt raffle, vendors, crafts sale, door prizes, basket raffle. Free admission.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7, 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 under.
WILLIAMS LIBRARY BRANCH GRAND OPENING, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 7, Williams branch library, 158 Tetherow Road, Williams, 541-476-0571, 541-846-7020. Speakers, photo and ribbon cutting, tours of library and grounds. Free.
EMPTY BOWLS, 6 p.m. Oct. 9, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-476-2373, optionasonline.org. Soup and bread supper, with handmade ceramic bowl to take home, plus silent auction of handmade pottery and other works of art. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door; proceeds help reduce hunger in the community,
THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "Memorable Moments with a Stranger." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Celia's House.
MOM & SON GAME NIGHT, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 13, Grants Pass YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Ice cream bar, relay races, dodgeball, keepsake photo and more. $25-$35 per couple, $10 each additional child. Register by Oct. 12.
FALL CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877. Women's and men's clothing, shoes, purses, outerwear, formalwear on sale to benefit the Women's Crisis Support Team.
VENDOR SPENDER FAIR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-7209. Vendors offer everything from horse tack, apparel and jewelry to arts and crafts, candies and chocolates and stocking stuffers, to benefit Once Upon a Horse Spay & Neuter Program. Admission is free.
BRAS FOR A CAUSE, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, soroptimistsirv.org. Decorated bras display and auction, raffles, games, food, beer, wine. $40, benefits Soroptimist International of River Valley.
TAP WALK, 2-6 p.m. O ct. 14, downtown Grants Pass, 541-226-3101, grantspasschamber.org. Stroll from location to location sampling craft brews and food. Tickets $40 advance, $45 day of event. Check-in is from noon-3 [./m. Oct. 14 at Elegance Antiques, 331 S.E. Sixth St.
GATEWAY AUCTION, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14, Siskiyou Field Institute, 1241 Illinois River Road, Selma, 541-592-4444. Auction of painted and decorated gates done by local artists, music by Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, food and beverages for sale. Tickets $10 advance at brownpapertickets.com, $15 door; proceeds benefit Learning Through Art in public schools.
UPCYCLE ART AND FURNITURE CONTEST WITH TRASH FASHION SHOW, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Cave Junction Farmers Market, 24100 Redwood Highway, Kerby. Judging of reused, repurposed junk into creative art or furniture for cash prizes. Free, no registration required.
VALLEY GIRLS QUILTING SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction. Quilts displays, country store, raffle baskets, bingo.Admission $5, free for kids under 12; lunch available for purchase.
PIONEER SPIRITS COME ALIVE, 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Schmidt House property, Fifth and J streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Living History Players share the stories of early Josephine County residents, rain orr shine. Tickets $10.
HOWL-O-WEEN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Oct. 28-29, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Carnival-style activity booths, games, crafts, specialized keeper talks, food trucks, safe trick-or-treating. Admission $25 adults, $15 children 5-12, $5 for kids 4 and younger.
Jackson County
PIRATES, MERMAIDS & SIRENS AFTER DARK, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 29, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Burlesque show, DJ music, pirate treasure hunt, mermaid crafts, games for ages 21 and older. Tickets $40 advance, $50 door; costumes encouraged.
ROGUE VALLEY VETERUN FUN RUN & WALK, 9 a.m. Sept. 30, Bear Creek Park, 530 Highland Drive, Medford, roguevalleyveterun.org. A 5k run and walk to benefit Mighty Oaks Foundation and Operation Rambo, which benefit veterans. Cost is $25 per runner, free for under 12.
GREATER MEDFORD MULTICULTURAL FAIR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. Food vendors, kids' activities, community group booths, live music, intergenerational tile art project. Free admission.
BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Robert Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St., Central Point, 541-664-3321. Have lunch and vote.
PIRATES KID DISCO CAMP, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 30, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Family dance party with pirate treasure hunt, mermaid crafts, sea shanty sing-along,
HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Oct. 4, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford; noon Oct. 11, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "The Tumultuous Jackson County Rebellion." Free.
SO PRIDE WEEKEND, Oct. 5-7, Ashland, sopride.org. Pride bingo kick-off, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 5, Paschal Winery; Pride Parade, 11 a.m. Oct. 7, downtown Ashland; Pride Island, with vendors, food trucks, DJ, noon-3 p.m., Lithia Park Bandshell. Free admission.
OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Theater is open to the public for tours to see the latest work. Free.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, earn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
TRAGEDY AT TUNNEL 13, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 11, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland. Panel discussion, pop-up exhibit of historic records and artifacts, screening of "Murder on the Southern Pacific," to mark the 100th anniversary of at attempted train robbery that resulted in the deaths of four innocent men. Free.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Toyz, Sept. 28-30; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 7; Sir Mix-a-Lot, Oct. 21; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 28.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. La Original Banda El Limon, Oct. 20; David Spade, Nov. 3.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage Oceanside, Sept. 30; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 20-21; Gary Levoc of Rascal Flatts, Oct. 21; Tesla, Scream Halloween Party, Oct. 2; Nov. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 17-18; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 15-16; Sawyer Brown, Dec. 16; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.
THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Sept. 30, Canelo vs. Charlo, boxing; Oct. 13, Halloween Costume Contest with music by Hit Machine.
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. Lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.