All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 7-10 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Oct. 4, Wizard, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 5, Rockets, classic rock, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 6, Phil King, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Oct. 3, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, for. musicians, poets, comedians, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, The Pandora Band, alt rock, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Oct. 5, Erica Flynn & Highway Bound, country, country rock, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, DJ Dick DePurr, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Oct. 5, DJ Stoner Dragon, hip hop, house, EDM, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
GRANTS PASS FOOD TRUCK POD, 1572 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-295-2125. Saturdays, live music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Oct. 4, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.
RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Oct. 4, Dumpster Joe, ragtime, jazz, old-time country blues, Darien Lane, vintage folk, Tevis Hodge Jr., Americana, 6:30-10 p.m., $10.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Oct. 3, Dawna Crocker, singer songwriter, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Jay Si Proof, funky jazz fusion jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Oct. 5, Vinyl Grooves with DJ Ryzohm & D. CC, dance music, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Oct. 4-5, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Oct. 3, Daniel Nickels band, Americana, country, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Oct. 4, Guppy, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Oct. 9, No Ordinary Love, easy listening, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Oct. 4, Vinyl Grooves, with Doctor CC and Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover; Oct. 13, The Educated Redneck and The Lone Jester, stand-up comedy, 7:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, 8-ball tournament, 6:30 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, 10-ball tournament, 6:30 p.m., $5; Fridays, 9-ball tournament, 6:30 p.m., $5;
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Oct. 10, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Oct. 10, Comedy Night, with opener Cameron McCormick and headliner Jeremiah Coughlan, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 11-12, Comedy Night, with opener Cameron McCormick and headliner Jeremiah Coughlan, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Oct. 4, line dancing and karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Triple Threat, classic rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; no cover Sundays, jam night, hosted by The Charlatans, 7 p.m., no cover; Mondays, 9-ball tournament, 7 p.m., $5.
Jackson County
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. Oct. 3, open mic with Hampton, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 4, The Rosalees, 6 p.m.; Oct. 5, Harvest Fest, noon-4 p.m.; Oktoberfest, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover.
BEAR CREEK GOLF CENTER, 2355 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-773-1822. Oct. 4-5, Stand-up Comedy, 8-10 p.m., $15, reservations.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770.Oct. 3, Bryan Oliver, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, Pinsky & Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 5, Rogue Suspects Family, rock, pop, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 10, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Oct. 4, Rogue rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Modern Prometheus Bossa Nova Experience, 6-8 p.m., $10.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Oct. 4-5, Comedy Night with opener Gabey Lucas and headliner Nat Baimel, 8-10 p.m., $15. Oct. 11-12, Comedy Night with opener Jimmy Earle Cruz and headliner Jamal Coleman, 8-10 p.m., $15.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Oct.3, Toga Karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 4, Family Obligation, Bay Area indie rock, and Another Anthem, pop-punk, hardcore, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 5, The Fluid Druids, Irish music, 2-4 p.m.; Oct. 5, Frenz, This Machine Starts Automatically, rock originals, 9 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 6, Americana folk music jam, 2-5 p.m.; Sundays, Industry Nights, with DJ music, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Mondays, video game night, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Saturdays, acoustic jam session, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. Oct. 4, Cool Cat Funk, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 4, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 8-11:30 p.m., tickets $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door; Oct. 24, Hunks The Show, male revue, 8 p.m., starts at $14.95 at eventbrite.com; Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0837. Oct. 4, Beauty and the Bass, acoustic soul, jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 5, AfterLounge, Ashland Independent Film Festival after-party, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
JOHNNY B'S, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Oct. 5, Metal Revival, with Amp, FreakShow, Damage Overdose, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Oct. 5, Chrisman & Smith, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Dan Sherrill Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
THE LINDSAY LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Oct. 4, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, R&B, 5-7 p.m.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Oct. 4, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 7-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Sip & Paint, 6-8 p.m., $20.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Oct. 9, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Oct. 6, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Oct. 4, Chrisman & Smith, 5-8 p.m., no cover.
THE NOBLE FOX, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-708-0697. Sundays, Irish music jam, 2-5 p.m.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Oct. 3, Actual Wolf, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, John John's, variety, 4-7 p.m., Trevor Hanks, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 5, John Ivey Band,variety, 6-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, open mic, 6-11 p.m.; Oct. 9, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 10, Actual Wolf, variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
PRESS FOR OIL, 60 E. Main St., Ashland, pressforoils.com. Oct. 4, Mountaintop Sound, bluegrass, folk, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Oct. 3, bingo, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 4, Comedy Night, with Max Brockman, Bert Walpack, Freeway Farrell, 8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-7 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 6-10 p.m. No cover.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Oct. 4, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 3, Stand-up Comedy with Taylor Clark, 8 p.m., $20 singles, $35 couples; Oct.4, Fog Holler, edgy bluegrass, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Oct. 8, Chris Pureka, folk, Americana, indie rock, with Lo Pony, queer folk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20-$25; Oct. 9, Kyle Smith, reggae rock, ska, punk from Ventura, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Oct. 11-12. Free Creatures, alt hip hop indie fusion, with Felix Free with DV8, 8 p.m.-midnight, $22. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Oct.5, Oktoberfest, music, beer, food, 3-7p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 13, Butterfly Bliss, risque cabaret, 6-8 p.m, $15, reservations.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Oct. 4, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Oct. 5, Bite the Nail, original indie rock, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Thursdays, karaoke contest, 8:45 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Oct. 3, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 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. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Oct. 4, Sunrise & The Starseed Experience, 6-9 p.m., $5.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985.
Oct. 4, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 5, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 3, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 4, The Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5, The Brisbane Project Duo, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jonathan Foster, folk-Americana, root, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 9, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 10, Shae & Jenni, soulful classics, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 4, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 7, Shae and Jenni, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 9, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, R&B, soul, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Oct. 3, Food & Film, dinner and a movie, 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty music, 6-8 p.m., $20; Oct. 5, Shine On, Americana Grateful Dead, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Delilah Jazz Trio, jazz, swing, cabaret songs, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Cajun Crab & Shrimp Boil, 5 p.m., $56, reservations by Oct. 6; Oct. 10, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 5-7:30 p.m., no cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Oct. 3, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, R&B, roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Alquimistas, Afro-Brazilian dance band, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 11, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, benefits Southern Oregon Land Conservancy.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Oct. 11, Salsa Brava, dance lesson 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9:30 p.m., $15 door.
ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350. Oct. 4, Clayton Joseph Scott, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Oct. 6, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Oct. 5, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Mountaintop Sound, folk, bluegrass, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Watercolor & Wine, 2-4 p.m., $40, reservations; Oct. 13, Sip & Paint Pottery, 2-4 p.m., $50, reservations
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Oct. 13, Behind the Music, a Night of Story and Song with Amber Lyn and Adam Gabriel, 6-8 p.m., $10, reservations.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 3, book signing, with Joanie Lindermeyer, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 3, Q Night Bingo, 6-9 p.m., $10 per card; Oct. 6, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 13, Diva Drag Brunch, noon, $20, reservations.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Fridays, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sundays, live music, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Oct. 5, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 3, Sip & Paint Pottery, 3-5 p.m., call for cost and reservations; Oct. 3, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, The Roadsters, classic rock, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Watercolor & Wine, 12:30-3 p.m., $40, reservations; Oct. 6, Sip & Paint Pottery, 3-5 p.m., call for cost and reservations; Oct. 6, Jake Howard, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 5, Alissa Weaver, folk, pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Oct. 10, Bunco Night, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Oct. 5, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Oct. 6, Delilah Beaucoup Jazz Trio, jazz, blues, cabaret tunes, 5-7 p.m.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989.
Oct. 5, David Modica, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, Jesus Rios, variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
ONE OF THESE NIGHTS, 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Songs of The Eagles. Tickets $35, $45, $55.
PRIDE OF THE NORTHWEST, noon prelims, 5:30 p.m. finals, Oct. 12, Mel Ingram Field, Grants Pass High School, A and Dean streets, Grants Pass, gphsband.org. Marching band and color guard competition, with bands from 12 schools competing. Tickets $15 general, $10 students, seniors, veterans, free for children 4 and younger.
PATRICK SAMPSON, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Singer-songwriter from New York. $20.
NATURAL WOMAN: A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Katie Pinder Brown sings and plays piano, covering King's greatest hits. Season subscription $85 adults, $10 students, $180 family. Call for individual concert ticket availability.
HEAVEN ZEST, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091, thehivve.com. Evan Burton of Indubious presents reggae, tribal rhythms, hip hop, with Alcyon Massive. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door.
AMERICAN AUTHORS, 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pop rock. Tickets $30, $40, $50.
Jackson County
TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Andrey Ponochevny performs. Tickets $35 general, $30 seniors; $35 per household to livestream.
TAPESTRY: TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The music of Carole King. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth.
CARSIE BLANTON, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, swing, pop-punk, with Luke Wallace. $30 advance, $35 door.
ARGENTINIAN TANGO GUITAR, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9, Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Holmes Ave., Ashland, 541-488-5342. Free performance.
BRETT REED, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu, Jazz vibraphone clinic of contemporary and improvised music for SOU Percussion Studio, Free.
WILLI CARLISLE, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk singer songwriter, with Dug, Irish and American traditional music. $30 advance, $35 door.
SKIN & BONES, 1:20-3:30 p.m. Oct. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. Terry Longshore and Brett Reed perform jazz on vibes and marimba. Free.
MICHAEL KIWANUKA & BRITTANY HOWARD, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Contemporary soul, with Yasmin Williams opening. Tickets $95 reserved, $69 adult lawn, $59 children lawn.
HOME FREE, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A cappella country. Tickets $56, $62, $68, with VIP and Q&A experiences available.
DAIMH, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1 600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, cagefreeconcerts.com. Folk music.Tickets $40.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 2, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Oct. 19-20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Guest pianist Vijay Venkatesh joins the orchestra to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, plus a new commission from David Ludwig and Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $10 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Pre-concert talk one hour before each performance.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 3 p.m. Oct. 20, Oakdale Middle School, 8815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. "Phantom Fantastique" program includes works by David Maslanka, John Williams, Bach and Mozart. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 children, students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
KATIE PRUITT, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Rogue Valley Unitaaroan Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Gritty soft rock singer songwriter, for all ages. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door, free for 12 and younger.
DMITRI MATHENY GROUP, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1 600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz samba, bossa nova, music of Brazil, with Holly Pyle. Tickets $25-$30, $10 for students.
TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 4500 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Musica Amici Quartet performs with pianist Alexander Tutunov. Tickets $35 general, free for SOU faculty. staff, students; $35 per household to livestream.
QUARTETTO DI CREMONA. 3 p.m. Oct. 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble performs music by Dvorak, Bartok, Schumann. $49-$59, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
NADIA SCHPACHENKO, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, ext. 3, animamundiproductions.com. Grammy Award-winning Ukrainian pianist. Tickets $25, $33, $39 general, $10 students, $5 Oregon Trail Card holder; season tickets $70, $90, $110.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT)," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 11-27, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Victorian thriller about a woman married to a dangerous man. Tickets $20.
"ROMANCING THE WEST," 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Cougar Mountain Ranch, Kubli Road, Applegate, 541-292-7829. Classic rock by Martin Gerschwitz, tri tip dinner, followed by historical documentary concert of music, poetry, images from every era of the Old West. Tickets $45 per person.
OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Oct. 26-27 Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, :Dead Ernest" and "The Topaz Flower." Tickets $14 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $13 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.
Jackson County
"WITCH," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Oct. 3-27, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. The devil and a single woman form an unexpected alliance that changes a village forever. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
TOM PAPA, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy. Tickets $52, $55, $58 adults.
"SCAPINO," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 6, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Scapino navigates a tangled web of love, deception and schemes, with physical comedy, slapstick. Tickets $33-$38; Sept. 11 is pay-what-you-can; Sept. 12 preview is $20; Sept. 18 is charity night, details TBA.
ALL THE WORLD'S A DRAG 2 — A NIGHT OF KINGS, QUEENS & ELDRITCH THINGS, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 11, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, roguepartybus.com. Drag performers, with fun surprises, for ages 18 and older. Tickets $35.
"WELCOME TO THE ASYLUM," 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A variety of burlesque, pole belly dance and vocal artists present a sinful night of insanity. Advance tickets $35 adults 18 and older, $40 at the door.
BUTTERFLY BLISS, CREEPY CABARET DRAG SHOW, 6 p.m. Oct. 13, The Butterfly Club, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133, cabaretrisque.com. Burlesque with a Halloween twist. Tickets $15.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 1:30 and 8 p.m., various dates, Thomas Theatre and Allen Elizabethan Theatre, through Oct. 13, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Currently playing in repertory: "Behfarmaheen (If You Please)," through Sept. 15; "Jane Eyre," through Oct. 11; "Macbeth," through Oct. 12; "Much Ado About Nothing," through Oct. 12; "Lizard Boy," through Oct. 12; "Born With Teeth," through Oct. 13; "Coriolanus," through Oct. 13.Tickets $35-$125.
ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL, Oct. 16-20, SOU Main Stage Theater, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Matinee and evening stage readings of four winners of the annual playwrighting competition, with talk-backs and workshops. Tickets $25.
"GIDEON'S KNOT," 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Oct. 23-Nov. 10, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. A mother and teacher cope with the unimaginable and discover the truth behind their shared grief over the mother's son, Gideon. Tickets $35; Oct. 23 preview is $30.
"HOWLIN' HALLOWEEN," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 3 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical revue of songs of the season, with a costume contest. Tickets $28 adults, $18 ages 22 and younger.
HAUNTED HORRORS BOO-LESQUE, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-224-5111, speakeasyrevue.com. Games, costume contest, face paitning, tarot followed by a burlesque show (8:30 p.m.) for ages 18 and older. $10 advance, $20 door.
"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE STUDY IN SCARLET," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Nov. 3, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Dr. Watson rents a flat from a consulting detective and the two are plunged headlong into a devilish mystery. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.
CHILD'S PLAY
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, $5 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 $10 adults, $15 children.
ART
Josephine County
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4, 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. Imprssionistic oil painitngs by Mary Ann Clady, Oct. 4-Nov. 17; recetption 4-6 p.m. Oct. 4.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Paintings by Judy Crum, through Oct. 31, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Abstracts by Alx Fox, in the Main Gallery, through Nov. 15; work by Betty LaDuke, in the Community Gallery, through Oct. 25; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. "Unsolved Mysteries: Group Exhibition," blending visual art by local artists with short stories by local writers, inspired by the theme "Usnsolved Mysteries," through October, plus work by gallery members ongoing. Reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Transformation," work by guild members, through Oct. 19.
Jackson County
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4 downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Masters of Pastel," paintings by members of the Pastel Artists of Oregon who have achieved Signature or Master status, through Oct. 31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "The $88 Art Collection: 20th Anniversary Celebration," a showcase of 12-by-12-inch works by gallery members each on sale for $88 to benefit the gallery, through November; and paintings by Steve and Sue Bennett, through October.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, artonfirstashland.com. Wildlife paintings infused with tea by Erin Linton, through Oct. 31, plus work by more than 20 gallery artists, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "The Imaginarium: An Art Exhibit of the Unexpected," juried show of work from the mystical to the macabre, the whimsical to the wondrous, through Oct. 27, plus landscape paintings by Silvia Trujillo; reception 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Woodwork by John Weston and ceramics by Penelope Dews, through Sept. 30, plus artwork by gallery members, ongoing. Photographs by David Leibowitz and clay sculptures depicting portals or gateways by Lorene Senesac, through Oct. 31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Painting by Bruce Allen, through Nov. 1.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Watercolor bee portraits and still lifes and photographs on handmade paper by Anjalisa Aitken, through October.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Processing," large, bright figurative abstract cubist wall-hanging assemblages by Miles Frode, through Oct. 11.
ELDER APOTHECARY, 5 N. Main St., No. 2, Ashland, 541-708-6951. "Colors of the Harvest Moon," paintings inspired by the serendipity of interconnected magic, by Lindy Kehoe, through Oct. 31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Wear the Forest ," botanical prints by Shanna Rose, through Oct. 31; reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118."Luck of the Draw," raffle of artwork and other items to benefit the gallery, Oct. 4-Nov. 15; "Natural Conversations," call-and-response creations expressing the Pacific Northwest landscape by Rebecca Arthur, Geralyn Inokuchi and Susan Lehman, to Oct. 25; work by gallery members, through Dec. 20.
SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "The Aurora Borealis: Art of Science," photography by Bill Saltzstein, through October; reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4.
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.
THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.
Douglas County
THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "In Search for Meaning," bronze and wood sculptures by Janet Gelb Pretti, through Oct. 16.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air," work by plein air painters from around the Northwest, through Oct. 25.
LITERARY
Josephine County
AUTHOR TALK — LISA MANYON, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Aquarius Books & Gifts, 528 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-4000. Author of "Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love," discusses her work and answers questions. Free.
PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 8, 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 p.m. Oct. 11, 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.
ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.
Jackson County
AUTHOR TALK — LORI HELLIS, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Retired criminal lawyer and author of "Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell — A Story of Murderous Faith," shares about this true crime event. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — SHARI LANE, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Two Over Easy All Day Long," shares from her mystery. Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 8 Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen. Free.
MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 8, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group.Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Bride" by Ashley Hazelwood. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — PAMELA DEHNKE, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Court Reporter Always Gets the Last Word," shares from her mystery.
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Beantown" by Fredrik Backman. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Fifth and H streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-6180. Street chalk art painting, vendors, live music, Free.
HARVEST FESTIVAL, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 5, Jubilation Fellowship, 6155 Williams Highway, Grants Pass. Games with prizes, cake walk, bounce house, hayrides, face painting, food, raffle. Free admission.
ENLIGHTENED LIVING FAIRE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-761-5478, visitthefaire.com. Psychics, readers, intuitives, practitioners, holistic products and services, gifts, workshops and presentations. Admission $5, cash only, children free with a paid adult.
ACORN FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19, RCC Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-291-8860. Acorn processing workshop, acorn mush cooking demonstration, acorn crafts and educational activities, vendors, scarecrow contest, acorn feast potluck (5 p.m.). Free admission.
FALL FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, Fort Vannoy Farm, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3675. Pumpkin patch (50 cents per pound), 8-acre corn maze ($8), cow train ride ($8), pumpkin chunker ($8), plus pumpkin painting, hayrides,
Jackson County
TALENT HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5, talentbusinessalliance.org. Live music, local art, vendors, pet parade, games, activities, food trucks. Free admission.
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, through Oct. 6, Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Four days of film screenings, events, Q&As, Single tickets $15; value packs and packages available.
OKTOBERFEST BLUES REVUE, 1 p.m. Oct. 6, Walkabout Brewing, 921 Mason Way, Medford, rogueblues.org. Celebration of blues music, with Chris Cain and Michael Osborn, Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle, Brisbane Project, TC & The Reactions. Tickets $25-$30 adults, $20-$25 youth in advance; all tickets $10 more at the door; free for 10 and younger.
BEAR CREEK SALMON FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, bearcreeksalmonfestival.net. Kids activities and crafts, salmon wish tent, spin-casting, live music, acorn education station, Native American cultural demonstrations, educational exhibits, native fish and wildlife, food truck. Free admission.
ASHLAND MYSTERY FESTIVAL, Oct. 17-20, Ashland, ashlandmysteryfest.com. Four days of bookish fun, including author panels, workshops, mystery cooking classes, themes dinners, and a mix of ticketed and free events. Basic registration $5, with various packages available.
HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 27, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Pumpkin patch, farm attractions, animal exhibits, hayrides, zippy cow and bee train, paintball shooting gallery, farm rides, concessions. Admission $5, farm access only, $15 all-inclusive activity wristband.
HALLOWEEN
Josephine County
HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 8-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 25, 8-10 p.m. Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Oct. 31, Fort Vannoy Farm, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3675, fortvannoyfarms.com. Full theatrical production with lights, frights, sound effects, themed cornstalk rooms. Not recommended for young children. Tickets $22, sold online only.
Jackson County
THE NIGHTMARE CHAMBER HAUNTED HOUSE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Oct. 30-31, Nov. 1-2, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-646-9149, nightmarechamber.com. Journey through dark nightmares into the subconcious. Tickets $27 for two haunted houses (see The Dark below); $42 for RIP Fast Pass; $95 for Season Pass.
THE DARK HAUNTED HOUSE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Oct. 30-31, Nov. 1-2, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-646-9149, nightmarechamber.com. An all-dark haunt with creeoy creatures. Tickets $27 for two haunted houses (see The The Nightmare Chamber above); $42 for RIP Fast Pass; $95 for Season Pass.
MIDWAY OF THE MACABRE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Oct. 30-31, Nov. 1-2, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-646-9149, nightmarechamber.com. Public area filled with fun things to do while waiting to enter the haunts (see above), such as beer and wine gardens, buried alive simulator ($10), psycho simulator pods ($10), scare-a-guest experience ($5), craft and food vendors; midway madness packages available.
NIGHT CORN MAZE, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Unhaunted trip through the corn. $10 per person. With The Freight Train ( a scary attraction), $25 per person.
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11-12, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Two tours — courthouse tour and Britt hill route — to explore ghosts and spirits of Jacksonville's pioneer past still lingering the town's historic buildings. Tickets $10 per person, reservations required.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Scooby-Doo." Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 classic cars.
QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-955-4931. Display of handmade quilts, including featured quilter Donna Whaley, plus vendors, live music, boutique, fabric, raffle baskets, silent auction, food. Free admission.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5, 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.
HEALTHY KIDS EVENT, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5, AllCare, 1701 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-471-4106. Free games, face painting, give-aways, free health, dental vision screenings and immunizations, health resources, free ice cream and hot chocolate, food trucks. Free admission.
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA, 1 p.m. Oct. 5, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Design, build and race a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat. $15-$20 for pre-built boat, $25-$30 for speed built boat with provided materials.
HARVEST MOON HOEDOWN, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 5, Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Cave Junction. Professional caller John Luna leads Appalachian square dance. No partner or experience needed. Admission $5-$20, free for ages 8-17; dinner and desserts for sale to benefit Illinois River Valley Arts Council Arts in Schools program.
RACING ON THE ROGUE, 4 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 6-14, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-1639, racingonotherogue.org. Horse racing fall race meet. Oct. 6, Oktoberfest beer tasting. Admission $4.
GRANTS PASS THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "What Are You Afraid Of." Suggested $5 donation, benefits YMCA.
TAP WALK, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 12, downtown Grants Pass, 541-226-3101. Stroll through town sampling craft beers and food at several businesses. $45 advance, $50 day of, if available, includes pint glass, insulated tote; tickets at Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce or online.
EMPTY BOWLS, 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, optionsonline.org. Soup and bread dinner to raise money to feed the hungry in Josephine County. Tickets $40 advance, $45 at the door, includes food and a ceramic bowl to take home.
WHY WRITE? DIP INTO THE MINDS OF 8 LOCAL AUTHORS, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 19, Club Northwest Lobby Lounge, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Two panel sessions (1:30 and 3 p.m.), each with four published authors, sharing their inspirations and experiences, with Q&As, books for sale.
Jackson County
FALL FESTIVAL FOR FOTAS, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 4, Ashland Food Co-op, 237 N. First St., Ashland, ashlandfood.coop. Music by Chasing Keridwyn, food and beer, information about and representatives from Friends of the Animal Shelter. Free admission.
GATHER 'ROUND THE RAILROAD DISTRICT, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4, A Street, Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Historic neighborhood supports local businesses and organizations with walkable collection of concerts. Free.
WALK FOR HOPE, 11 a.m. Oct. 5, Mary and Dick Heiman Cancer Center, Medford, asante.org. A 1.5-mile walk to support cancer survivors, caregivers, families. Registration at 9:30 a.m.; walk followed by live music, activities. Free.
BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St., Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130. Area food trucks sell wares, people vote for their favorites.
OKTOBERFEST, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 5, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-2401. Live music, dancing, food, activities. Free.
NORTHWEST BIRD CLUB BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, nwbirdclub.org. Exhibition and sale of parrots, finches, doves, parakeets, canaries, cages, bird food, toys and books. Admission $5 adults, free for 12 and younger.
ON THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 6, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-531-1443. History adventure to 1870s, with characters from the farm's historic past, period hats and bonnets for children, music and snacks. Tickets $5 per person, with walks every 20 minutes; no reservations required.
TREE WALK, 2 p.m. Oct. 6, Palmerton Arboretum, 300 W. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River. Guided walk to identify trees, seee new tree ID maarkers. Free.
FURNARTTURE, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 6, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, livinigopps.org. Auction of art created from upcycled furniture and donated items, to benefit The Studio at Living Opportunities. Tickets $75.
Douglas County
FLY TYING & FISHING EXPO, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-671-1080, flyfishingveterans.org. Demonstrations, casting sessions, fly tying sessions, fly fishing simulator, exhibitors, silent auctions, raffles, food trucks. Admission $5 or two nonperishable food items.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Halestrom, Oct. 5; Clash at the Casino, live boxing, Oct. 12; Tyler Henry, Nov. 23; DJ Trivia, Sundays.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Dave Bock, Oct. 4-5; The Edge Band, Oct. 11-12; Wheel of Fortune Live, Oct. 18-19; Bret Lucich, Oct. 18-19; Kevin Hanson & Gary Lapado Duo, Oct. 25-26; Collective Soul, Nov. 8.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Billy Ocean, Oct. 5; cornhole tournament, Oct. 18-20; Locash, Oct. 19; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 25-26; Grand Funk Railroad, Nov. 9; Air Supply, Nov. 23; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 29-30; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin nights, Sundays.
THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 307 Viewing Party, Oct. 5; The Garth Guy, Garth Brooks Tribute, Oct. 12; Cribbage tournament, Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
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. Invincible — Pat Benatar Tribute, Oct. 12; Tennessee River — Alabama Tribute, Nov. 2.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. The Brothers Reed, Oct. 4; Casey Chesnutt, Oct. 5; Comedy with Steve Espinoza, Nov. 9.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Taste of Summer, live music, Oct. 3, Oct. 17.