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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Sept. 26, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 27, Okotoberfest, games, prizes, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 27, Jen Ambrose & Mark T., rock, pop, blues, 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.
CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Sept. 27, Latin Night with DJ Fluffy, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $10.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Sept. 27, Honeypot, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; 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. 30, DJ Night, Efxhand, Keegels, Noah Hawkes, For the Wicked, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, bingo, with DJ Poppa & DJ Cooper, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Sept. 26, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Sept. 26, Josephine Jukebox, retro rock, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 27, Cut it Like the Kings, rock, 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.
PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Sept. 26, B Wishes, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
Nov. 7, Ambrose, looping show
Dec. 12, Ambrose
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 25, DJ Touch, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Sept. 26, Night of the Living DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sept. 27, DurtE, Frank Thompson, Mike Sons, Knowledge, 8 p.m., $15; Oct. 1, old-timey bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. no cover.
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Sept. 26, The Kind, acoustic duo, 7-11 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. Oct. 3, Raunchy Relationships Comedy, 8:30 p.m., $15 door; Thursdays, Sundays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Sept. 27, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 7-10 p.m.Thursdays, music bingo, 6 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. Sept. 27, Freeway's Funny Folks, comedy with Jonathan Zadok, Gabby Jesus, Joshua Isbell, 9:30 p.m.; Oct 3, 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. 26, Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10; Oct. 1, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 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. Sept. 26, Dance YoGlass Off, yoga social, 6-8 p.m., $10; Sept. 26, Stand-Up & Improv Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 7, 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. Sept. 26, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Oct. 3, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, The Bone Rollers, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; 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
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Sept. 26, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, folk, country, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 27, Bluebirds Duo, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 28, Aki Music, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 25. The Young Kidz, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 26. Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 27, Bryan Oliver, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 2, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 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.
BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Oct. 26, Butterfly Bliss "Icons of Horror," speakeasy-themed drag show, 7-9 p.m., $25 advance.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Sept. 26, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 27, Dan Doshier & Friends, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 28, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 26-27, Comedy Night with opener Greg Williams and headliner Richie Stratton, 8-10 p.m., $15. Oct. 3-4, Comedy Night with opener Danny Cruz and headliner Paul Moomjean, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 27, The Giantes, dream rock, blues, jazz, and The Lynx Family Band, modern classic rock, 7-11 p.m., $15; Oct. 2, Evening Shades indie alt, 7-10 p.m., $12; 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. Sept. 26, Ashland Rock Night, rock band showcase, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 27, Step It Up & Go, rocj-n-roll-abilly, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 29, all acoustic bluegrass jam, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 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, acoustic jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 1, Rogue Blues Society jam, with the Brisbane Project, 6-9 p.m., no cover;
Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., 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. Sept. 27, Banjo Youngblood, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 4, John and Jean Mazzai, variety, 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. Sept. 27, Paul Jenny & Tom Freeman, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, Bob Rawlings and Mark Hamersly, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Sept. 26, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, early jazz7-9 p.m., no cover.; Sept. 27, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, jazz, rock, retro R&B, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, Diamond Pole Dance Studio, freestyle dance, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Oct. 1, The Shabby Guys, smooth jazz, 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. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Sept. 25, Vinyl Tap, classic rock, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 26, Step It Up & Go, rock-n-roll-abilly, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 27, Biuttersweet, rock, blues, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 28, Dachshund races, 10 a.m., all-breeds under 35 pounds, 11 a.m.; Sept. 28, Kinderfest, Rockafairy musician showcase, noon-3 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.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380.
Sept. 26, Avery Goffinet, Scandinavian folk, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 27, Celia & Dayton, Django jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 28, Mountaintop Sound, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 1-3 p.m. No cover.
MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Saturdays, live music, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 25, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 1, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 2, 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, Modern Prometheus Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.
PHOODERY, 208 N. Main St., Phoenix, phoodery.com. Sept. 28, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 3-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.
THE POINT PUB & GRILL, 311 E. Pine St., Central Point, 541-665-9015. Sept. 25, comedy with Carl Lee, 7 p.m., $20, reservations;
PONY ESPRESSO, 545 N Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3757. Saturdays, live music, 9-11 a.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; Oct. 17, Adam Calhoun with Hard Target, country, hip hop, with Cymple Man and Dusty Leigh, 8 p.m., $30 at univserse.com; Oct. 23, Demun Jones, with Zach Smith opening, 7 p.m., tickets TBA; 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.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Sept. 26, Dana Wirth, folk, country, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
6TH STREET BALLROOM, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Sept. 26, Thunderchud, rock, power pop, 8 p.m., $10; Sept. 27, "Operation," Speakeasy revue with drag, burlesque, 8 p.m., $10; Oct. 18, Night of Noise, with Catastrophic Brainwave, Grubsore, Blank Slate, Unknown Project, 8 p.m., $20.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 27, Ian George & The Knee Pockets, folk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Oct. 4, Cook & Green, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Watkins Glen and Left on Wilson, jam bands, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Oct. 10, Collin & Co., funk folk, with Cook & Green, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Oct. 23, Andy Coe Band, blues, psychedelic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 29, Cleo Lynx, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Sept. 27, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 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, Boozy Bingo, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, Big Mic Friday, 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. Sept 27, Eel Sallad, bluesy grunge from Portland, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; 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. Sept. 26, Frankie Hernandez, rock, roots, reggae, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Sept. 25, Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, 6-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, 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. Sept. 27, Hoe Down, with music by the St. Clair's, country, 6 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Klamath County
LAKE OF THE WOOD RESORT, 950 Harriman Route, Klamath Falls, 541-949-8300. Sept. 27, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, cclassic rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 28, No Ordinary Love, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Sept. 27, No Ordinary Love, variety, 3-6 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. Sept. 26, Mike Brons, easy listening, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Sept. 28, Conrad Rogue, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. . Sept. 28, Art in the Vineyard, ,music, art, food, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with music by Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, bluegrass, 1-4 p.m., no cover.
Oct. 24, The Winery Comedy Tour, 8-9:30 p.m., tickets.
Jackson County
ANCHOR VALLEY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 138 S. Main St., Phoenix, 541-702-2355. Sept. 27, Keith Barney, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953.
Oct. 11, Dr. Pain &. The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
Oct. 17, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-9 p.m., $10.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 26, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, folk, country, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.., no cover; Sept. 27, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk pop, country-rock, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, Simple Dreams, music of Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and Heart, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $17-$22; Oct. 1, John Johns, dark folk, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 2, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 26, Pacifica, folk, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 28, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 26, Jared Gutridge Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 29, Jeff Kloetzel, Americana folk, country rock,, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sept. 28, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Sept. 26, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, The Rosa Lees, folk, country, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, open mic, 2-5 p.m., no cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Sept. 25, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, Jeff Kloetzel and Bob Evoniuk, upbeat twang, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, Adam Gabriel, R&B, roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 26, Next Stop Comedy, with Jeremiah Coughlan, Nathan Hart, Nick Meier, 8 p.m., $25. reservations; Oct. 3, Salsa Brava, Latin, salsa music and dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., $20, door.
FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Sept. 26, Paul King, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 26, Jones, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 25, Sip & Paint Pottery, 4-6 p.m., $50, reservations; Sept. 28, Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, funk, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 27, Jones, variety. 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 1, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rpock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 26, Trebeled Soul, R&B, American Songbook classics, country, Latin American, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Rogue Suspects, The Girls, rock, pop, R&B, blues, 6-9 p.m., $20; Sept. 28, Side Project Duo, rock, pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sept. 26, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 28, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Oct. 25, "Young Frankenstein," 6:30 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 27, Pacific Crest Trail Band, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, Sip & Paint Pottery, 3-5 p.m., $50, reservations; Sept. 28, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 2, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Sept. 27, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 26, Shakedown, rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 28, open mic with Rick Millward, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Mark Hill, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494.
Oct. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, country, Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept 25, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro, neo soul, R&B, 6-8 p.m., $20; Sept. 26, Aimee Norvell, singer-songwriter, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Simple Dreams Trio album release, 5-7 p.m., $10, Hurricane Helene benefit; Oct. 1, Jean & John Mazzei, variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Sept. 26, Sonido Alegre, Latin-infused world music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468.
Oct. 10, Vineyard Tour & Tasting, 1-3 p.m., $25, reservations; Oct. 31, Halloween Party, with party prizes, henna artist, tarot readings, hair tinsel vendors, 5-9 p.m., and music by Milo Matthews (6-8 p.m.), $10.
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. Oct. 1, The Kind, variety, 6-9 p.m, $7-$10.
SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Oct. 11, Scott Head, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Oct. 4, NewmanUnited Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Water Music" program features Baroque brass and woodwinds performing Handel, plus harpsichord works by Couperin and Froberger. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 18 and younger.
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.
CREATIVITY UNFRAMED: PERFORMIMG ARTS SHOWCASE, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019.Eclectic mix of instrumental music, poerty, stories. $10, includes refreshments.
ELTON DAN AND THE ROCKET BAND, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Elton John tribute, for all ages. Tickets $32.50, $48, $64.
C STREET BRASS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Five classically trained brass players offer an array of genres, from George Gershwin to Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel. Tickets by subscription to five-concert season, $95-$98; call for availability.
DUO BEAUX ARTS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Husband-aand-wife concert piano duo perform Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and more. Tickets by subscription to five-concert season, $95-$98; call for availability.
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 BeRadley, house, funk, dark disco, opening, plus live art and vendors (5-7 p.m.). Tickets $28 advance, $40 door, costumes encouraged.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 22, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.
NASHVILLE SONGWRITER EXPERIENCE, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, lu.ma/thehivve. Two to three songwriters from Music City share original music and the stories behind it. Tickets $35.
EASTON CORBIN, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country. Tickets $57.50, $68, $79.
Jackson County
YAWANAWA, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Sacred music of Brazil, with Putanny, Peio, Nawasgahu, Muka, Veine. Tickets $25-$100, sliding scale.
THE FRETLESS, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 25, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Canadian quartet performs international music on viola, cello and two fiddles. Tickets $35 at cagefreeconcerts.com.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 29, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
MAITE LA. MUSE, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Sacred sounds and medicine music. $20.
ELECTRIC ELTON — A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The music of Elton John, with multimedia visuals, costumes, dancers. Tickets $43, $53, $63.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, St. Merk's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Oct. 5, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Water Music" program features Baroque brass and woodwinds performing Handel, plus harpsichord works by Couperin and Froberger. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 18 and younger.
CHRIS BERRY & ESME OLIVIA, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Funk, hop hop, Afro-pop, traditional African music. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $30 premium at brightstarevents.com.
NOAM PIKELNY & FRIENDS, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Banjo picker is joined by guitar, bass, fiddle and mandolin to play bluegrass, Americana, Tickets $43, $46, $49.
TUTNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, coca.sou.edu. Alon Goldstein and Alexander Tutunov perform. Tickets $35.
CARSIE BLANTON, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, swing, pop-punk, with guest Devon Sproule. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door.
TAKE3: WHERE ROCK MEETS BACH, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Violin, piano and cello trio perform a mix of classical and rock, Tickets $33, $36, $39, general, $23, $26, $29 youth.
OKTOBERFEST BLUES REVUE, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Roxy Ann Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford, rogueblues.org. Rogue Blues Society music fest with Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle, Duke Street, Broadway Phil and The Shouters, and12 Bars Deep. Tickets $25-$35 advance, $35-$45 door, $20-40 for ages 10-17, free for children under 10.
DOVER STRING QUARTET, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble performs works by Jessie Montgomery, Karol Szymanowski, Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets $49-$50, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 16, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
REVERON PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Violin, cello, piano ensemble performs works by Shotakovich, Lorenz and Ponce. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
MOLLY TUTTLE, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Bluegrass, Americana. $42.50-$69.50.
Northern California
C STREET BRASS, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crerscent City, Calif., musicintheredwoods.com. Five classically trained brass players offer an array of genres, from George Gershwin to Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse are held hostage by ravenous ghouls begin to turn on each other. Tickets $25 opening night, $20 most other nights; Oct. 16 preview is $5; Oct. 23 is pay-what-you-can.
Jackson County
"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.
"OPERATION," 8 p.m. Sept. 27, 6th Street Ballroom, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, speakeasyrevue. A queer celebration of the failure of the American health care system, with drag, burlesque, silentr auction, raffle. Tickets $10 door, to raise money for medical bills.
"THE VICTORIAN LADIES DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Oct. 9-Nov. 2, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Two sisters team up with an American actress to solve a series of murders; recommended for 18 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
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.
"MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH THE CHANGE," 3 p.m. Oct. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A look at the joys of menopause and friendship. Tickets $56, $62, $68.
ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL FALL FESTIVAL, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-19, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Dramatic readings of four new plays: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonna; "In Case of Bruising," by Kamila Boga; "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins; and "Better" by Vince Gatton, with each performance followed by a talkback with the playwright. Tickets $25 per performance, with a discount for a four-play festival pass.
"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.
"WELCOME TO THE MONSTERS," 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rhythm in Motion Dance Studio presents dance recital with a creepy, spooky theme. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for under 16.
"WELCOME TO THE CLIQUE," 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Doll Pack presents drag variety show. 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 parody with horror and country music. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door.
"CAMELOT THEATRE BURLESQUE" 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Song, style and flair. Tickets $25-$30.
"BUS STOP," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 29-Nov. 9, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Willian Imge polay explores the lives of a group of diverse characters stranded at a small town diner during a snowstorm. Tickets $25-$38; Oct. 29 is pay-what-you-can; Oct. 30 is $25 preview.
"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 Nov. 9, 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.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Dec. 18-19, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical based on the Charles Dickens story. Tickets $33 general, $22 youth and students.
Douglas County
"SNAPPED," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 9-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. A man who discovers he can stop time by snapping his fingers, learns a lesson about being his own true self. Tickets $17 adults, $12 children.
CHILD'S PLAY
Jackson County
SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO & FRIENDS SAY HI, 2 and 6 p.m. Oct. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Interactive peerformance of song, dance, games.Tickets $40, $44, $50.
SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. "Subterranean Science: Exploring Life in the Dark," opens Oct 25. 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. Oct. 3, 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. 26.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolors by Tracy Fredrickson, through September, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing. Landscape paintings by Janis Lacey Ellison, Oct. 2-31; receptipon 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
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, through Sept. 30.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Fire and Smoke," installation of fabric "trees" depciting what happens in a forest following a fire, and photographic images of tree bark by photographer from Mexico, through Nov. 14.
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
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Inner & Outer Visions," abstract watercolor paintings by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, through September. Enchanted Vistas, A Romance with Nature," painitngs by Annekatrine, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "Iceland: Forces of Nature," black and white photographs by Gary Wagner, and watercolors by Anne Brooke, through September,
plus work by gallery members.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Beaded mosaics by Suzie Gregg, through September, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; delicate wildlife paintings by Erin Linton, Oct. 3-31, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Of the Earth," mixed media landscape and wildlife paintings by Shelli Walters and paintings by Nancy Darte, through Sept. 30. "Imaginarium: Light of the Dark," artwork celebrating the spirit of autumn, Halloween or whatever shines a glow in the night, Oct. 1-Nov. 2; reception 1-4 p.m. Oct. 4.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Whimsical ceramics by Penelope Dews, landscape paintings by Michael Gibson, ceramic sculptural work by Aziah McConnell, through September. Ceramics inspired by dreans and travels by Lorene Senesac, paintings influenced by patterns in nature, indigenous and aboriginal art by David Barton, and landscape paintings by Phil Rodak, Oct. 3-31; ereception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Paintings by Paul Bunch, through Oct. 11.
COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Carved ceramics by Julia Janeway, Oct. 9-Nov. 2; reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
HUMMINGBIRD HEART CO., 88 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0459. Vibrant landscape paintings by Jennifer Patten Pell, through September.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Where Wild Blossoms Meet the Turning Light," vibrant nature paintings by Jessica Lee Findleton, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Between the Lines," sculpted textiles that evole orhganic landscapes by Kristy Kun and large-scale yet delicate-looking sinuous wooden sculptures by Christian Burchard, through Oct. 31; work by gallery members, through Jan. 1.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Modern Language," bold, colorful work by Jason Stopa that treats abstraction like a visual language, and :Angel of History," works that build on the legacvies of Henri Matisse and Bob Thompson, Sept. 26-Dec.13; reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 25.
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; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 26.
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, through Oct. 15; reception 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
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
NONPROFIT BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Used book sale to support Operation Rambo.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, 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. Sept. 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. 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.
BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Flamer" by Mike Curato. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: JOANIE LINDENMEYER, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point; 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Author of "Healing Religious Hurts" reads from and discusses her book. 'Free.
GOLD HILL BANNED BOOK CLUB, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 7, 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. 7, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group. reads "West With Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge. Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 10, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak aand Magic" by Brgeanne Randall.
Free.
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhorn. Free.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6p.m. Oct. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" by Timothy Snyder. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — JESS WALTER, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author of "So Far Gone" discusss his latest book. Free.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
FALL HARVEST FAIR, 3-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Pacifica, 14615 Water Gap Road, Williams. Country carnival games, food and drinks, live music by Eight Dollar Mountain, Love Buzz, and The Strillas, folk dancing, silent auction, traditional ceremonial corn dance, chicken scratch bingo. $30 advance, $35 door, free for children under 12.
HOPE MOUNTAIN BARTER FAIR, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 3-5, meadow outside Cave Junction, 458-324-8339. More than 50 craft vendors and food vendors, live music, activities for all ages. Admisson $15 per day, $10 camping fee.
Jackson County
MEDFORD MULTICULTURAL FAIR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Pear Blossom Park, 204 N. Bartlet St., Medford. Vendors, art, music, dance, food. Free admission.
JACKSAPHINE COUNT(R)Y FAIR, through Sept. 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.
HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3, Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing. Central Point, margarita.esparze@centralpointoregon.gov. Music, dance, bounce houses, loteria games and prizes, food trucks, vendors. Free admission.
ASHLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Ashland, sopriode.org. Parade (10 a.m.) through downtown, followed by events in Lithia Park, with vedors, food trucks, DJ, drag, aerial performances. Free.
TALENT HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Talent, talentharvestfestival.org. Wheely-fun parade, fun run, farmer and artisan market, live music, family activities, cider pressing, food vendors, beer gardens. Free admission.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
UPCYCLE ART AND FURNITURE CONTEST AND TRASH FASHION SHOW, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Cave Junction Farmers Market, 24100 Redwood Highway, Kerby. Art and furniture from reused and repurposed material, wearable clothing from repurposed objects.
Entries by 3:30 p.m., awards 5:30 p.m.
BIKE NIGHT, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26, American Legion, 206 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6400. Gathering for motorcycle or scooter riders, former riders, or anyone looking for some fellowship. Free.
ART UNVEILING, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Student-created mural is uncovered in the courtyard in front of the YMCA building. Free.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Gates open at 8 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 classic cars.
GUILD TREASURE SALE, 8 a,m.,-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Southern Oregon Guild, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby. High-quality items, small appliances, yard and garden items, art and craft supplies, clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares. Benefits Southern Oregon Guild.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Deadpool & Wolverine." Gates open at 8 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 classic cars.
QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-441-2155. Display of handmade qyilts, with vendors, live music, silent auction, vboutique, food, opportunity quilt. Free admission.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, 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.
RACING ON THE ROGUE — FALL HORSE RACE MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, through 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.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM WITH ARTISTS, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Screening of the film "Michelangelo: Love & Death." $10, at the door.
GRANTS PASS THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "We Remember" Suggested $5 donation, benefits Journey Home Support Services.
FALL PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Road. Central Point, 541-826-5296. Jackson County Master Gardeners sell a variety of native, non-native plants and garden art. Free admission.
MADE IN SOUTHERN OREGON, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, downtown Pine Street, Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov. Local makers show and sell their wares. Free.
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY, 1-4 , Sept. 27, Hawthorne Park, Medford, 541-292-3470. Speakers, substance abuse and recovery service organizations and resources, food trucks, live music. Free.
TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Triple Tree Restaurant and Lounge, 4999 Highway 234, Central Point, 541-770-5277, jcor.gop. Dinner and cards, Registration $100 entry fee (5,000 poker chips), $50 for an additional 15,000 chips; $60 guest fee for dinner (not cards). Benefits Joy Community and Set Free Ministries.
SOUTHERN OREGON ROLLER DERBY, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Medford Armory. 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, soderby.org. Southern Oregon Derby takes on Monterey Bay Roller Derby. $12 advance, $15 door, $12 seniors and veterans.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.
HAUNTED HISTORY, 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided tours of the city's haunted places. $10, reservations.
BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, nwbirdclub.org. Birds for sale and adotpion, bird items for sale. Admission $5 general, free for children 12 and younger.
STEAM SOCIAL, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Hands-on activities. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers, suggested donation for workshops; includes full access to the museum's exhibits.
THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.
FILM SCREENING, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Showing of "Stop Making Sense," with introduction insights and Q&A with Jerry Harrison. $36.50-$56.50.
Douglas County
CAR SWAP MEET, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-951-7846. Pacific Northwest vendors offer cars, motorcycles, antiques, parts, accessories. Admission $5, free for 12 and younger.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Je4 ff Crossman, Sept. 25-28; Dave & Skip, Sept. 26-27; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 4; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 25; Mic Drop Comedy Club, Oct. 31; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 19-22; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 28; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; MJ Live, Michael Jacksoon tribute, Jan. 10.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Northwest/West Coast Indigenous Fashion Show, Sept. 25; Spirit Mountain Marketplace, Sept. 26-27; Old Crow Band, Sept. 26-27; 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. Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band, tribute to Brian Wilson, Oct. 4; King of the Cage - Strike Zone, Oct. 25; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. Nov. 21-22; Australian Bee Gee Show, Nov. 22; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Martin Yan, Oct. 11.
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. 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. Mega Trivia, Sept. 26; 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 Key Lewis and Courtney Cronin-Dold, Oct. 16.






