Entertainment guide
All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE Josephine County ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Sept. 13, Lynx Family Band, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 14, Sequoia, folk, country, Americana, 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. 13, Hip Hop 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. 13, The Mitchell Brothers, easy listening, 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. 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. Sept. 12, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, Hopfinger Wishes, rock, pop, blues, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Over the Moon, variety, 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Sept. 13, The Rogue Runner, variety, 7-10 p.m.; 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. Sept. 12, Pandora, alt indie, 7-10 p.m. Sept 13, Craig Wright, rock, blues, with cornhole tournament, 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 SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 11, Wubquency, hip hop, R&B, dubstep, bass, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 12, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 13, The Colin Trio, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 17, old-time bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. 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.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Sept. 13, Pandora Band, alt indie, 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. 19, 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. 12, Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10 for three cards, cash only; Sept. 17, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 11, Comedy Night with Yeti Abides and Nate Ford, 7 p.m., for 18 and older, $20 at eventbrite.com.; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., No cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 12-13, Comedy Night with Yeti Abides and Nate Ford, 8 p.m., for 18 and older, $20 at eventbrite.com.; Sept. 16, 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. 12, The Gus Factor, funk rock, New Orleans groove, Pacific Northwest swampcore, 8-11 p.m.; 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. Sept. 12, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 14, Erica Rochel Band, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Sept. 11, Pints & Pollinators, 4 p.m.; Sept. 12, Tuesday String Band, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 13, Cosmic Cowgirl, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 14, bluegrass open jam, 4-7 p.m.; Sept. 18, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 11, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 12, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 13, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, R&B, roots, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 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. 12, Dennis Konecny, oldies, new country, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 13, Dan Doshier & Friends, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 14, Jimmy Limo, smooth guitar, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Kate Carlsen and headliner John Hilder, 8-10 p.m., $15. Sept. 19-20, Comedy Night with opener James Uloth and headliner Keith Nelson, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. 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. 11, Sumpp, electro rock, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, SJ B Moses, 9:30-11 p.m., no cover; Sept. 19, Step It Up & Go, rock & roll-abilly, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, Rawkwater and Hard 2 Market, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 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.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam, with the Duke Street, 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. 13, Barnbats, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 16, Conrad, 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. 13, Peter Anastos, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Sept. 11, Sterling Vintage Jazz, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, John Johns, upbeat folk, blues 7-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Comedy, with Nick Meier, Freeway Farrell, Xander Beltran, 8 p.m., $10.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Sept. 17, Mark Ross & Ann Kelly, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 24, Lisa & Dean, variety, 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. 12, Step It Up & Go, swing, 7-10 p.m., with dance lesson 6 p.m., no cover; 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.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Sept. 11, Lara Olamina, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, Tony Brussat & Lawrence Newcomb, early jazz, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 11, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, Homunculi, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sept. 13, The Elephant, 6-8 p.m., Casey Minnick, 8-10 p.m.; Sept. 15, women's open mic, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 16, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sept. 17, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 18, 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. 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.
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. 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., free.
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.
6TH STREET BALLROOM, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Sept. 12, DJ D@ddy.com, 10 p.m., $5; Sept. 13, DJ BeRadley, 10 p.m., $5.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Sept. 12, The Northerlies, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 13, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. 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; Sept. 19, B.O.O.M., rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 27, Ian George & The Knee Pockets, folk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 14, Jon Martin, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 17, Jared Gutridge Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Sept. 13, No Ordinary Love, variety, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 14, Paint Party, 1-3 p.m., $45, reservations.
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, 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. Sept. 20, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, rock, reggae, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; 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. 12, The Roadsters, classic rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Sept. 14, Jeff Savage, variety, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 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. 13, Hot Wings Eating Contest, 7 p.m., $15 to enter, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, roots, reggae, funk, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Hoe Down, with music by the St. Clair's, country, 6 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
WINERIES Josephine County APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 21, Block Party, with Jacksaphine Band, barbecue, bike ride, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Sept. 12, Josephine Jukebox, retro rock, 7-9 p.m., $10; ,Sept. 13, Punk Rock Saves Lives Fundraiser, with Hollowbodys, Tempest & Fuego, Hard 2 Market, The Cheatin' Hearts, and karaoke contest, noon, $5-$20, all ages.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Sept. 13, Trevor Hanks, acoustic 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. Sept. 12, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Sept. 14, Jared Masters, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS, 470 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9463. Sept. 12, Sip & Jewelry, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, No Ordinary Love, variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
WANDERLUST VINEYARD, 1000 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-283-6097. Sept. 20, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Sept. 14, Joanna Serenko, singer-songwriter, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. 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. Sept. 11, Victoria Lawton-Diez, Spanish folk, Americana classics, modern pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, ballads, early jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Just A Duo, pop, rock, Motown, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 17, Tony Brussat, early jazz, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 12, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, Band of Brothers, classic rock, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 12, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, R&B,, soul, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 15, Lisa and Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 17, David Pinsky, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sept. 12, The Fret Drifters, fingerstyle guitar, 5 p.m., $8-$12; Sept. 14, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 20, Harvest Dinner, 5 p.m., $125, reservations; 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. 11, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 5-7:30 p.m; Sept. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 14, Sharaya Summers Band, folk, pop, classic West Coast cool, 6-8 p.m., $22; Sept. 19, Mountaintop Sound, bluegrass, folk, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 20, J Brothers Quartet, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 21, Simple Dreams, tribute to Linda Ronstadt, 6-8 p.m., $22, reservations;
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Sept. 11, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Hersey Street Jazz Project, 1970s jazz, Latin, bossa nova, Afro-Cuban, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 14, Knit & Sip, 2 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 13, Honey & Mead Festival, music, education, tastings, 11 a.m.-6 p.m, $20; 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. Sept. 20, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.,
FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Sept. 12, Paul King, variety, 5-8 p.m.;
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 12, Harpo, variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Wild Front Tears, rock, blues, country, 5-8 p.m. No cover. Sept. 19, Dave Brendlinger, folk, 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. Sept. 13, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 14, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 25, Sip & Paint Pottery, 4-6 p.m., $50, reservations.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 12, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 13, Honeypot, classic rock, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 13, Mike Whipple, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 17. Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country rock, Americana, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 20, Noche Latina, with DJ Fresa, 7-10 p.m., $10; Sept. 21, Tony Brussat Duo, early jazz, Americana, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sept. 13, Jones, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, Shybo & The Twisted Vines, classic covers, originals, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Sept. 20, live music, 1-3 p.m.; Oct. 25, "Young Frankenstein," 6:30 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 12, Sydney Fox, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 13, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 14, Sterling Vintage Jazz, swing, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 18, Comedy Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Sept. 20, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 12, Sharaya Summers & Aimee Norvell variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Ben Rice, blues, 6-8 p.m., $20; Sept. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell & Shae Celine, rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50, reservations. Sept. 19, Gunstock Red, rock, southern rock, country, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 21, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248- 0494. Sept. 14, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 1-3 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 11, Adam Plays Garth, Adam Gabriel's tribute to Garth Brooks, 6-8 p.m., $25, reservations; Sept. 12, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Encore Five, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 17, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 13, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Sept. 12, Steve Hopkins - A Band of Brothers, classic rock, blues, 5-7 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.
MUSIC Josephine County 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.
SOUTHERN OREGON BATTLE OF THE BANDS, 7 p.m., Sept. 20, The Sound Lounge, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Eleven local bands compete for honors. and cash prizes. Free for spectators.
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.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. The Sitkovetsky Trio joins the orchestra to perform Dvorak's Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano, plus works by Esmail, Dvorak and Beethoven. Tickets $28-$80.
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.
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.
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.
Jackson County 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, chambermusicconcerts.org. Matous Michal and Joseph Yungen perform Schubert, Schumann, Smetana and Martinu, to benefit music scholarships at SOU. Tickets $35 in-person, $20 livestream.
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.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
THE RUMBLE FEATURING BIG CHIEF JOSEPH BOUDREAUX JR., 6 p.m., Sept. 15, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, epicashland.org. New Orleans funk, with jazz, hip hop, with Les Greene & The Swazeys, soul-rock, opening. Free.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
HERMANOS GUTIERREZ, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Britt Festival, Jacksonville, britt.org. Latin-infused Western music, with Marem Ladson. Tickets $72-$82 reserved, $49 adult lawn, $39 child lawn.
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Fusion of jazz, swing, dixieland. Tickets $50, $56, $62.
SEAN HAYES, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 22, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk rock with Adam Gabriel. Free.
THE BROTHERS REED, 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Acoustic indie folk pop, with guest Matt Hooper. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. The Sitkovetsky Trio joins the orchestra to perform Dvorak's Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano, plus works by Esmail, Dvorak and Beethoven. Tickets $28-$80.
LIVE MUSIC CONCERT, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 20, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway. Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Band to be determined. Free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ON STAGE Josephine County "DR. STRANGELOVE," 7 p.m. Sept. 12, 2 p.m. Sept. 14, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A National Theatre Live showing of the Stanley Kubrick classic, starring Steve Coogan. Tickets $15 general, $12 students and seniors.
"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 THE HAMAZONS: IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13, 3 p.m. Sept. 14, Bellview 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, Sept 19-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.
"SPOTLIGHT ON THE HIGHWAYMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through 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.
"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.
"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, 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 playwright. Tickets to be announced.
"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.
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. "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 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. Watercolors by Tracy Fredrickson, through September, 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, through Sept. 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, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19, Art on First, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Karina Mendoza-Wittke demonstrates making her nature-inspired jewelry. Free.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Inner & Outer Visions," abstract watercolor paintings by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass,
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, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19,
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Beaded mosaics by Suzie Gregg, through September, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
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; reception 1-4 p.m. Sept. 6.
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.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Spirit & Shadow," 30 paintings by Catie Faryl, through Sept. 13.
HUMMINGBIRD HEART CO., 88 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0459. Vibrant landscape paintings by Jennifer Patten Pell, through September.
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; work by gallery members, Sept. 12-Jan. 1; "Between the Lines," work by Kristy Kun and Christian Burchard, Sept. 19-Oct. 31; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19.
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.
LITERARY Josephine County 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, with the optional theme "Remember when..." Free, donations welcome.
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.
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 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.
AUTHOR TALK: BRUCE MCCONNELL, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Crows Calling: An Inspiring Journey into our Better Nature" discusses his latest novel about one's relationships with the natural world. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — LOUISA MORGAN, 5 p.m. Sept. 17, Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2585. Feminist fiction writer discusses her work. 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.
AUTHOR TALK: HILLARY TIEFER, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Secret Ranch" discusses her new novel. Free.
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.
FAIRS/FESTS Josephine County SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Vendors, live music and dance demos veterans ceremony, free colon cancer screening, educational workshops, disaster and emergency preparedness, free lunch and refreshments. Free admission.
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.
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.
HAPPY TAILS DOG FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m .Sept. 13, Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, happytailsfestival.com. Dog obstacle course, dog vendors, dog competitions, nonprofit organizations, food trucks, music, kids activities, photo props, dog kissing booth. Free admission; dogs welcome, on a leash.
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 $25, 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.
SCARECROW & HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20-21, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, sohs.org. Make a scarecrow, scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, cider making, paper quilt square making, games, heritage quilts display, farmhouse tours ($10), 50/50 raffle. Free admission.
FERMENTOPIA HARVEST EDITION, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20-21, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, fermentopia.com. Artisan marketplace with vendors, tastings, educational sessions (Saturday only). Tickets $7 adults, free for 12 and younger.
ASHLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 808-281-4222, ashlandhula.com. Hawaiian cultural workshops (lei making, ukulele), live music, authentic hula show, Hawaiian plate lunch ($15). All-day pass, $30 adults, $15 for ages 12 and younger; show only, $20 advance, $25 door, $10 youth.
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.
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 BIKE NIGHT, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 12 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.
RAT ROD RUKKUS, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12, Abby's Pizza, 1560 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-787-9683. Eighth annual event starts Friday with poker run (5 p.m.), cruise-in car gathering (6-9 p.m.). Saturday event includes car show, auto vendors, live music, welding instruction, raffle, bounce house, food vendors, swap meet, pin-up pageant, kids coloring contest, beard and mustache contest. Admission $5 for spectators, free for 12 and younger.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Star Wars: A New Hope." Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 classic cars.
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, raffles 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.
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.
FAMILY SALON SOCIAL, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 737 N.W. Kinney St., Grants Pass, josephinedemocrats.org. Ice cream sundae bar, egg toss contest, potluck, yard games. Free.
CAVEMAN COIN SHOW, 10 am.-5 p.m. Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, cavemancoinclub.org. Dealers show and sell rare coins, gold and silver, jewelry and supplies. Free admission.
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.
Jackson County 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.
FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS — THE BRIDGE, 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.
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.
SAFETY SATURDAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 3, parking lot, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. Bike course, pedal go-kart track, bike helmet decorating station, firetruck, ambulance, police vehicles, RVTD bus, dunk tank. Free.
APPLEGATE SISKIYOU ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14, Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Applegate, eventbrite.com. Music by Upwind Groovers, food truck, silent auction, libations Applegate River flora workshop (11 a.m.), ASA updates and environmental advocacy award (1:30 p.m.). Tickets $25, advance, $30 door.
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.
DOXIN DASH, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19, Walkabout Brewery, 921 Mason Way, Medford, medfordoregon.gov. Dachshund racing dog costume contest, awards and prizes, food trucks. Free admission.
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.
ASHLAND GALLERY ASSOCIATION 30 YEAR CELEBRATION, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Big Dog Studio, 255 Helman St., #1C, Ashland, ashlandgalleries.com. Hors oeuvres, wine, silent auction, live music, speakers. Free, reservations required.
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.
CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE EVENT, 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St., Ashland, Hotel marks 100th anniversary with speakers, refreshments, collection of messages to be encased in a time capsule.
THE SUPERIOR SHOWDOWN, 5 p.m. Sept. 20, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Amateur boxing. $20 general, $15 ages 12 and younger.
MADE IN SOUTHERN OREGON, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, downtown Pine Street, Central Point, 541066403321, ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov. Local makers show and sell their wares. 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.
CASINOS Douglas County SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Chad Freeman, Sept. 12-13; DJ Marc Eazy, Sept. 12-14; Tacotopia, tequila and music festival, Sept. 13; Isaac Barrager, Sept. 17-21; Dylan Marlowe, Sept. 19; Gilbert Bonilla, Sept. 19-20; Jeff Crossman, Sept. 24-28; 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.
Oregon coast CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. 38 Special, Sept. 6; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 12-13; Big Game (U of ) vs. OSU) Viewing Party, Sept. 20; Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band, tribute to Brian Wilson, Oct. 4; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. Nov. 21-22; Australian Bee Gee Show, Nov. 22; DJ , Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Salmon Celebration, Sept. 13-14.
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. 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. Karaoke, Sept. 5; Noise Pollution, The AC-DC Experience. Sept. 13; karaoke, Sept. 19; 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 Tony Vihn and E.L. Smith, Sept. 18. |