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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Aug. 29, Ellipse, adult rock, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 30, Saucy, rock, blues, pop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays music bingo with prizes, 6 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sept. 1, Paint & Sip, 2-4:30 p.m., $45; Sept. 2, open mic with Tristan Moonbow, sign-ups 7 p.m., show 8-11 p.m.; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, bingo, with DJ Poppa & DJ Cooper, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 29, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, Mercy, blues, rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 31, MVP Band, classic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Aug. 30, Logee, reggae, 6-8 p.m., DJ Justin Dietz, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Sept. 14, Caltucky, jamgrass, acoustic vibes, 5:30 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Aug. 30, Crooked Heart, acoustic duo, 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, Kid-aroke, 3-6 p.m. adult karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Aug. 29, The Flavor, with Dos Tacos and Statement opening, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 28, DJ Polar Opposite, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Aug. 29, Night of the Living DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Aug. 30. DJ G-Rad, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sept. 3, old-timey bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 6, Sundae's Sideshow, burlesque and trivia, 7 p.m., $10; Tuesdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Aug. 29, Josh Hunt & The Upper Left rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Sundays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 29, Wiz Krisa, acoustic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Aug. 30, Moonbow, alt indie, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Aug. 30, Comedy Night, with host Freeway Farrell, guests Cody Herring and Kole Mukla and headliner Jake Woodmansee, 8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Sept. 1, Labor Day party, details TBA; Sept. 3, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.Sept. 5, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop., 6-8 p.m.;
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., No cover
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 29, Dance YoGlass Off, yoga fitness, 6-8 p.m., $10; Aug. 29, Stand Up & Improv Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 2, open mic with Mike Brons, 5:30-8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Sundays, open mic 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke and pop quiz trivia with DJ Misfit, 7 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Aug. 31, Evening Shades, indie alt, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Aug. 28, trivia, 6 p.m.; Aug. 29. Casey Minnick, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 3, Tatjiana Juliette & Geo, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 4, open mic with Dave Hampton, variety, 68 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 28, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, Shabby Guys, smooth jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 30, Lynx Family Band, modern classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 4, Hopstone, rock, blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Aug. 29, Dan Doshier, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, John Johns, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 31, John Ivey, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 29-30, Comedy Night with opener Boeblast and headliner Key Lewis, 8-10 p.m., $15. Sept. 5-6, Comedy Night with opener Cameron Mazzuna and headliner JR Berard, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 11, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, live Irish music and dance, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Aug. 28 Fox Medicine, Templet Discount Therapy, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Aug. 29, Ashland Rock Night, rock band showcase, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 30, Smiley and the Tall Trees, hip hop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 5, The Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, pop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.
DISTRICT WINE BAR, 300 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-779-1788. Saturdays, Piano Night with Davey Kashuba and Jordyn Mons, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Fridays, Justin Fader, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, Double R Wrecking Crew Garage Band Jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.
GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. Aug. 29, The Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 3, Rogue Blues Society jam, with the Back Door Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 10, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0837. Wednesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER KING, 1211 E. Jackson St., Medford, 541-951-9914. Thursdays, bingo, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Wednesdays, music bingo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 30, Micah McCaw, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept.. 2, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association Showcase, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Crooked Heart, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Aug. 30, Tony & Lawrence, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sept. 6, Band du Pays Swing, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Aug. 28, Grant Ruiz, Latin guitar, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 29, Tres Palomas, jazz, bossa nova, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, jazz, rock, retro R&B, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Sept. 3, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 10, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. Aug. 28, bingo, with DJ music between games, 7 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Sept. 6, Gravestone, A Wild West Murder Mystery and Chuckwagon Dinner, 1 p.m., $25 by Aug. 30; Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m. No cover.
MAIN EVENT SPORTS BAR, 120 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-9544.
Fridays, music bingo, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Fridays, karaoke and open mic, 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.
MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Aug. 30, Adam Gabriel, roots, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. Aug. 29, Daniel Nickels Band, country, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug. 28, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug, 28, The Roland Roberts Band, 8:30-11 p.m.; Aug. 29, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 30, Eel Sallad & Roland Roberts Band, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sept. 2, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sept. 3, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 4, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Adam Harris Quartet, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.
PHOODERY, 208 N. Main St., Phoenix, phoodery.com. Aug. 31, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 3-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.
PONY ESPRESSO, 545 N Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3757. Saturdays, live music, 9-11 a.m. No cover.
PRESS FOR OIL, 60 E. Main St., Ashland, pressforoils.com. Sept. 5, Frankie Hernandez, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 10, Lakeview, country, with Brandon Wisham, 8 p.m., $25-$75, advance; Thursdays, Comedy Night Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., no cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Thursdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 7-11p.m. No cover.
RUBY'S NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT, 163 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-7717. Aug. 29, The Gus Factor, swampcore, funk, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug. 29, Robert Rawlings, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 30, The Bouray, funk fusion, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Aug. 30, Steely Dean, music of Steely Dan, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 5, L.E.F.T., Southern Oregon roots rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 9, Joey Harkum, pop, folk, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 12, Stillhouse Junkies, roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 13, Sean McLean & The Vibetenders, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 14, New Constellations, sonic dreamscape, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 31, Seth Hansson, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Aug. 30, Sylvia Dahling, classic rock, folk, country rock, gospel, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, musicians' jam with GypsyGillis band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
VOODOO MARTINI, 106 Grape St., Medford. Thursdays, Thursdays, Boozy Bingo, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, The After Party, karaoke, 8 p.m., hip hop vibes with DJ Dysfunktion, 11:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Retro Rewind, hip hop, pop with DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, bingo, 6 p.m., $1 card.
THE WHARF FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & EATERY, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford, 541-858-0200. Aug. 29, Echo Alchemy, looping experience, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Aug. 28, Bluebirds, 6-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Aug. 30, Pandora Band, rock, funk, punk disco, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Klamath County
LAKE OF THE WOOD RESORT, 950 Harriman Route, Klamath Falls, 541-949-8300. Aug. 31, Cool Disposition, easy listening, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Aug. 28, Jeff and Mark Nelson, acoustic variety, 4-7 p.m. No cover.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Aug. 30, Niesja, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 26, Shine On, Grateful Dead tribute, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 29, Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Sept. 5, Rogue Rage, delta blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 31. Jared Masters, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS, 470 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9463. Sept. 14, No Ordinary Love, variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
WANDERLUST VINEYARD, 1000 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-283-6097.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Aug. 31, Jackalope Blue, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Sept. 3, trivia, 6 p.m.
ANCHOR VALLEY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 138 S. Main St., Phoenix, 541-702-2355. Sept. 6, First Birthday Celebration, with yard games, give-aways, music by Tyler Devoll and guest, 5-7 p.m.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 5, John Ivey Duo, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Rogue Suspects, Bonnie Raitt tribute, 6-9 p.m., $10; Sept. 20, Cody Ponder, country, rock, indie, 6-9 p.m., $20.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 28, JustADuo, pop, rock, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, rock, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, Tension Deficit, R&B, Chicago-style blues, country, speakeasy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 31, Jones, classic rock, R&B, pop, folk, country, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 3, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, John Johns, dark folk, blues, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 29, Jones, classic rock, R&B, folk, country, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 31, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 29, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, soul, R&B, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 1, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, folk, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 3, Marshall Thompson Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 30, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 31, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 7, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, The Fret Drifters, fingerstyle guitar, 5 p.m., $8-$12.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug. 29, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 6-8 p.m., $25 advance.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 28, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Fret Drifters, acoustic fingerstyle guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, Jodie Jean Marston, country, folk, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 19, Salsa Brava, Latin, salsa music and dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., $20, door.
ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350.
FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Aug. 29, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 29, John Johns, dark folk, blues, Americana, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.
IRVINE & ROBERTS VINEYARDS, 1614 Emigrant Creek Road, Ashland, 541-482-9383. Sept. 14, Daniel Sperry, cello music on the theme "True Friends," 7 p.m., $50 advance, to benefit a film about Sperry's life and creative work in Lithia Park.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 28, Sip & Paint Pottery, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 29, Mark Hill, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 30, Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 29, Rogue Suspects: Bonnie Raitt tribute, blues, rock, 6-9 p.m., $20; Aug. 30, Jackson County Fuel Committee Folk Festival, 5-8 p.m., $25 door; Aug. 31, Jesus Cuerdas, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Salsa Brava, salsa, bachata, 6-9:30 p.m., $10-$15, door.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 29, Sterling Vintage Jazz, swing and jazz of the 1920s-1950s, R&B, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 31, Sequoia, folk, country, Americana, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Sept. 5, Erika Flockoi, folk, pop, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 30, Enoch & David, folk, country, Americana, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 31, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 4, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Aug. 30, Robbie DaCosta, rock, blues, rockabilly, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 29, Mercy, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, open mic with Rick Millward, 3-5 p.m.; no cover; Aug. 31, Greg Frederick & Jesse Kennemer, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Brisbane Project. blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Ben Rice, blues, 6-8 p.m., $20.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248- 0494.
Aug. 31, Nathan Stone, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 29, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, Keenan Pruett and Josh Gibson, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5.
Sept. 5, Bryan Oliver, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 6, Danielle Kelly, jazz, soul, R&B, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Aug. 29, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper 0Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 31, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.
Douglas County
AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Sept. 3, Colleen & Co., variety, 6-9 p.m., $7-$10.
SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Aug. 30, Eddie Ross Band, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
RUPERT WATES, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 4, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 2229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Singer songwriter, guitarist. Tickets $25.
ABRA CADABRA, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. ABBA tribute Tickets $56.50, $67, $77.50.
ELISABETH CARLISLE BAND, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. California roots, American rock. Tickets $25.
DEFINITELY DEAD, 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Grateful Dead tribute. Tickets $35.
COME TOGETHER — THE BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Musical journey through the early years of the Beatles, through the 1960s and '70, highlights of their solo careers. Tickets $32.75, $43.25, $54.
RANDOM RAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, fine The Hivve on Facebook. New Age dance electronica, with DJ BeTadley, house, funk, dark disco, opening, plus live art and vendors (5-7 p.m.). Tickets $28 advance, $40 door, costumes encouraged.
Jackson County
THE ROGUE SUSPECTS, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 28, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Bonnie Raitt tribute. $15.
JOE SAMBA, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 28, behind The Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, columbiahotelashland.com. Rock, reggae, Caribbean vibes, punk spirit. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $10 children 11 and younger.
FAMILY MYSTIC, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Mt. Ashland Ski Area. 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Classic funk/soul, psychedelia, progressive jazz fusion. Tickets $10.
FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 30, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-488-2905. Music by several local musicians, dinner, wine. $25 door, cash only, benefits Jackson County Fuel Committee.
STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 30, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Rock. Tickets $79-$87 reserved, $59 adult lawn, $49 child lawn.
CELLO & PIANO CONCERT, 3 p.m. Aug. 31, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, duet.eventbrite.com. Michal Palzewicz and Ayke Agus perform Bach, Haydn, Schubert, Ravel and more. Suggested donation $25 adults, $10 students, free 12 and younger.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 1, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
ROCK CONCERT, 7 p.m. Sept 2, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music by No Home, Speak Your Piece, Wigpeel, for all ages. $10 advance, $15 door.
CHICAGO, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Rock. Tickets $92-$102 reserved, $69 adult lawn, $59 child lawn.
SHAE & JENNI DUO, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 6, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway. Phoenix, phoenixoregon.gov. Rock, pop, blues, for all ages. Free.
EVERCLEAR, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Alt rock, with Local H and Sponge. Tickets $64, $70, $76, VIP available.
THE FREE LABEL, 8-10 p.m. Sept. 10, behind The Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, columbiahotelashland.com. funk, pop, R&B, hip hop. Tickets TBA.
L.E.F.T., 7-9 p.m. Sept. 11, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Indie roots rock. $15.
VIOLIN/PIANO CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermmusicconcerts.org. Matous Michal and Joseph Yungen perform t Schubert, Schumann, Smetana and Martinu, to benefit music scholarships at SOU. Tickets $35.
THE POLISH AMBASSADOR, 9 p.m. Sept. 12, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Dance, electronica, with DJ Samuel Lawrence opening, plus live painting, vendors. $35 advance, $40 door, all ages.
DUNIYA, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. West African music, plus drum class (3 p.m.), singing class (4 p.m.) and dance class (5 p.m.). $20 per event or $15 each for multiple.
THE RUMBLE FEATURING BIG CHIEF JOSEPH BOUDREAUX JR., 6 p.m., Sept. 15, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, epicashland.org. Mardi Gras Indian funk, with jazz, hip hop, with Les Greene & The Swazeys, soul-rock, opening. Free.
Klamath County
LISA & THE DYNAMICS, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 30, Lake of the Woods Resort, 950 Harriman Route, Klamath Falls, 541-949-8300. Rock, pop, blues. Free.
THE ROADSTERS, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 6 Lake of the Woods Resort, 950 Harriman Route, Klamath Falls, 541-949-8300. Classic rock, country. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Aug. 28, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 7, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Monologues and ensemble pieces explore the connections between clothing and memory. Tickets $20; Aug. 28 is pay-what-you-can.
Jackson County
"SPOTLIGHT ON THE HIGHWAYMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 28-Sept. 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org Tribute to country music supergroup featuring Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Krisofferson. Tickets $40; Aug. 28 preview is $25; Sept. 3 is $50 to benefit Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Jackson County.
B.A.S.E. COMEDY JAM, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Comedy fundraiser, with Carl Lee, DJ Gemineye, Shenise, Ron G., Drew Thomas. $23.50, $53, VIP $70.
TANDEM DANCE, 7 p.m. Sept. 6-7, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. A series of choreographed duets merging movement and storytelling. $25-$30.
"ROBOPOCALYPSE: THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Sept. 6, The OSF New Place, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, puppeteersforfears.com. Cyberpunk escapade exploring the impacts of the rise of artificial intelligence, performed with hand-and-rod puppets and a live band. Tickets $15, $20, $25.
"A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Sept. 7, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A fading Southern belle with a troubled past seeks refuge with her sister and brother-in-law in New Orleans. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
"DISASTER," 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, with select performances on select Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Sept. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. In 1979, a floating casino succumbs to multiple disasters — earthquake, tidal wave, inferno — as customers struggle to survive. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.
"THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS — STARRING JANE LYNCH & KATE FLANNERY," 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Songs and comedy.Tickets $68, $74, $80.
THE HAMAZONS: IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13, 3 p.m. Sept. 14, Bellvview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Comedy improv takes a theatrical romp in Shakespearean style, with a full-length improvised play. Tickets $17 advance, $20 door.
"MURDER FOR TWO," 8 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, with select performances on select Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Sept. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Musical murder mystery with just two actors.
Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.
"SPOTLIGHT ON TONY BENNETT DUETS" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept 25-Oct 19, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical tribute to iconic American singer and his interpretations of jazz and pop standards. Tickets $25-$40.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The 90th season continues with five plays in repertory: "Into the Woods," through Oct. 11; "The Merry Wives of Windsor," through Oct. 12; "Quixote Nuevo," through Oct. 24; "As You Like It," through Oct. 25; "The Importance of Being Earnest," through Oct. 25; "Shane," through Oct. 25; "Julius Caesar," through Oct. 26. Tickets $37-$128.
"WAITING FOR GODOT" 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 15-Nov. 2, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. An exploration of human resilience, hope and the search for meaning, as characters simply endure together. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door.
"THE BEST LITTLE ROCKY HORROR HOUSE IN TEXAS," Oct. 24-25, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, thecabaretrisque.com. Drag show with horror and country music. Tickets $20 advance.
Douglas County
"PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 4-21 UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet in a bar in Paris in 1904 and spar about science and art. Tickets $15 adults, not recommended for ages 13 and younger.
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.
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. Sept. 5, 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. Wildlife drawings by Jennifer Folkerts and large-scale abstract paintings by Dave Maize, through Sept. 21.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Photography by Nomeca Hartwell, through Aug. 30, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.
GRANTS PASS LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Declaration of Independence exhibit, celebrating the document's 250-year history, Sept. 1-30.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Rogue Valley Biennial, juried exhibit by artists in Josephine and Jackson counties; The Community Gallery features work by Alisha Whitman, artist in residence at the Rogue River Ranch, through Sept. 19.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Networks," work by gallery members, through Oct. 11.
WISEMAN BUILDING LIBRARY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. "Inflection Points: Selected Paintings 2022-2025," by Karl Brake, a new exploration of style and subject at a turning point of the artist's four-decade career in visual art, design and higher education, through Sept. 30.
Jackson County
ART IN ACTION, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 18, Art on First, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Atenas Morales Aguilar demonstrates scarabajo. Free.
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "The Many Faces of Nature," landscape pastels by Suzanne Leslie, through Aug. 30.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190.Expressive, thought-provoking paintings by Angie Hanson, and abstract impressionistic paintings by Christina Madden, through August, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Fused glass and mosaic work by Suzan Hatch, through Aug. 30, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Dare to Bloom," vibrant fabric florals by Diana Rasmussen, landscape and still life paintings by Jean Mailander, through Aug. 31.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Vibrant watercolor paintings by Ruth Helpern, through Aug. 30.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Spirit & Shadow," 30 paintings by Catie Faryl, through Sept. 13.
COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Paintings, photographs, drawings and other artists from The Talent Gallery, through Sept. 7.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Botanical Roots," ceramics by Julie Furrer, through Sept. 19; "Interactions," paintings by Robert Koch, through Sept. 12; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 21.
ROGUE RIVER LIBRARY, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. "Native Innovation," an exhibit celebrating the first innovations, scientists and engineers in Oregon, exploring ow Native Americans have used knowledge, creativity and problem-solving skills to live and thrive for thousands of years, through Aug. 26. Free.
SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Mural Fest," murals and smaller works by area artists, through September; "Paleo Art Through Time," an installation by Drew Hogan that explores how our understanding of prehistoric species has evolved from the early 1900s to now, through Sept. 29.
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. "Turning The/Into Tools," mixed media assemblages about the atrocities of child labor, past and present, by Ralf Huber, Sept. 15-Oct. 15; reception 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 5541-957-7007. Historic Firearms and Antique Quilts, through August. Admission $7 adults, $5 seniors and veterans, $2 ages 5-17, free for 4 and younger and museum members.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. 2025 Umpqua Plein Air, juried work by regional artists, through Oct. 17.
LITERARY
Josephine County
BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30, Oregon Books, Seventh and E streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Used book sale to benefit Once Upon a Horse's spay and neuter clinic.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. 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
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 31, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-8690, jcls.org. "Embrace the Wild" program includes reading challenges, recommended reading and other bookish fun for all ages. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: NATHAN HARRIS, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Amity" talks abut his new novel. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Sept. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. Free.
GOLD HILL BANNED BOOK CLUB, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 6, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 9, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group. reads "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff. Free.
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Sept. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 12, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group.
Free.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence." Free.
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters.
Free.
GOLD HILL FOURTH SATURDAY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amoor Towles. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-597-4486. Games, contests, music, vendors, Tuff Trucks, dunk tank, food vendors, softball tournaments, pancake breakfast, free school supplies, parade (10 a.m. Sept. 1.). Free admission. This is the 52nd annual event.
Jackson County
ROGUE BROADBAND SOUTHERN OREGON BREWFEST, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 12, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 13, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. More than 70 taps of craft beers, ciders and wines, a hot dog eating contest (Saturday), and Red Corvette, a Prince tribute band (Saturday). Tickets $28 for 10 tastes and glass, $22 for five tastes and glass, $7 five extra tastes.
OREGON HONEY & MEAD FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13, Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, cascadegirl.org. Tastings, demonstrations, live music, children's activities, educational talks, art. Admission $20 adults, free for kids under 12 with an adult.
OKTOBERFEST, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Ashland, mtashland.com. Beer garden, artisan vendors, costume contest, live music, food trucks, kids' activities. Tickets on sale soon, includes a Mount Ashland stein and beverage tokens.
JACKSONVILLE WINE & DINE FESTIVAL, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, jacksonvillewine.com. Wine tasting, food tastes from eight restaurants, with live music by Petty Thievery and Jeff Pevar & Nova Inger Project. Tickets $59, $20 for 21 and younger.
JACKSAPHINE COUNT(R)Y FAIR, Sept. 19-28, various venues in the Applegate Valley, agreaterapplegate.org. A week of events celebrating the beauty, flavors and diversity of the Applegate Valley. Get complete schedule online.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
RACING ON THE ROGUE — FALL HORSE RACE MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 7-Oct. 13, Grants Pass Downs, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, racingontherogue.org. Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, Admission $5, free for kids 12 and younger.
WALKING HISTORY TOURS, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13, downtown Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Guided tour of the city's historic buildings and sites. $10, advance reservations.
REX ON THE ROGUE, 1 p.m. Sept. 14, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-441-5223. Runners in T-Rex costumes run to raise money for Kaden's Kids, which helps families of children with cancer defray costs of travel and lodging for medical treatment outside of Josephine County. $5, free for 12 and younger.
Jackson County
WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 30, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided tours of the city's National Historic Landmark District. Free, donation welcome.
INDIE WINE MIXER, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 30, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, indiewinemixer.com. Sample wines of independent, small, boutique, micro-wineries, with souvenir wine glass. Tickets $40.
STEP BEHIND THE COUNTER — HISTORIC BANK TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 31, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. A look inside an 1863 bank. Free.
CREATIVE AWARDEES CELEBRATION, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5, Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St., Ashland, hainesandfriends.org. Meet-and-greet with recipients of Haines & Friends visual arts grants, with light refreshments. Free.
FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS — THE BRIDGE, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, 4 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 1 and 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 p.m. Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 (adults only), 1 and 4 p.m. Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Sept. 13 (adults only), 1 and 4 p.m. Sept. 14, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org/events. An original story based on Nordic legend and the architecture of connection, with acrobatics, comedy, stunts. Tickets $18-$26 singles, $76-$86 for two-three guests, $145 for four-five guests, with VIP seating also available.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.
STEAM SOCIAL: BURNING TO LEARN, 6-8 p.m. Sept; 12, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767.Hands-on activities about wildfire preparedness, wildfire science, tree identification, DIY air filter. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers, suggested donation for workshops; includes full access to the museum's exhibits.
HAUNTED HISTORY, 7, 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided tours of the city's haunted places. $10, reservations.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.
BINGO AND BREWS, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Bingo games and craft beers. Packet with 12 bingo game sheets and six cards with a dauber and one beer taste, $50.
BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 20-21, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour house tours, with focus on Victoria era fashion. Tickets $10, reservations.
THE SUPERIOR SHOWDOWN, 5 p.m. Sept. 20, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Amateur boxing. $20 general, $15 ages 12 and younger.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Hank Shreve Band, Aug, 28-31; Mike Brons, Aug. 29-30; Selena Experience, Aug. 30; Dylan Marlowe, Sept. 19; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 4; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 25; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 28; Stevie Mac Dec. 27.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The Edge Band, Aug. 29-30; Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Sept. 19; Northwest/West Coast Indigenous Fashion Show, Sept. 25; The Price is Right Live, Oct. 3-4; Bobby Lee, Nov. 18; Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Christmas Tour, Dec. 6.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. 38 Special, Sept. 6; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 12-13; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Comedy Night with Frank Escalante and Andrew Sleighter, Aug. 29; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 13-14.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Badlands Band, Aug. 29-30.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Rally at Elk Valley, car show, Aug. 30; Mike Furlong's Tribute to Tom Petty, Sept. 6; Comedy with Patrick Garrity, Sept. 13; Ozzy & Dio Unchained, Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio tribute, Oct. 4; Geoff Tate: Operation Mindcrime, Nov. 22.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Blacksage Runner, Aug. 30; Robert Tiernan, Aug. 31; Noise Pollution, The AC-DC Experience. Sept. 13; Wicked Serenity, The Ultimate Tribute to Godsmack, Oct. 3; Signs of Sacrifice, The Ultimate Tribute to Creed, Oct. 4.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud Comedy, with Tony Vihn and Shang, Sept. 18.