NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Sept. 6, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Aug. 30-31, Noisy Neighbor, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Aug. 31, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 4, Brothers Reed, folk bluegrass Americana, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, funk jam, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Aug. 27, Feud Time, 6 p.m.; Sept. 7, Living Room Sessions with Dustin Clark (of Fogline), 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 14, cornhole tournament, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 19, Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $42, reservations; Fridays classic car meet-up, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Aug. 30, The 100, modern rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 31, live music, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 30, Willie & The Poor Boys, bluegrass, rockgrass, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 31, Jim Lesher and The Western Express, country, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 1, Willie & The Poor Boys, bluegrass, rockgrass, 4-8 p.m.; Sept. 2, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, The Lady and The Tramp, rock covers, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Sept. 20, Hardway Bend with Ghost Kings, rock, post grunge, 8-11:30 p.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Aug. 30, Tim Mitchell & Beats Working, light rock, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 31, Mike Brons, '70s rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 30, Fire Your Boss, folk punk, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage, $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

ROYAL BARGE THAI CUISINE, 120 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6942. Aug. 30, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sunday-Thursday, Krank It Up Karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m. , no cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 29, Synrgy, soul, rock, reggae, Dos Tacos, alt funk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Aug. 30, Sylent Storm, Attic and Gravewitch, metal, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Aug. 31, Takilma, classic rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Sept. 1, The Ghost Next Door, dark metal, and Sylent Storm, metal, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, DJ Ruku$, 9-11 p.m., no cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-9:30 p.m., free, no partner necessary.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 30, Steve Berg, acoustic covers, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Aug. 30, Dance Party, DJ music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 31, water pong tournament, 3 p.m., $5 per team with cash prizes; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Sept. 15, Beer and Yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, $20.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Wednesdays,karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 31, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 10, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 13-14 Comedy Night with Tommy Savitt and Bill T.C., doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door, PG-13 for 21 and older; Sept. 19, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Aug. 31, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 6:30-9 p.m.; Sept. 7, Octoberfest Beer Festival, with music by The Keynotes and the Rogue Brass Quintet, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $15, includes entrance, a beer stein and one beer.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Sept. 12, Coral Creek, Americana bluegrass jamband, 9 p.m., $12 advance, $15 door; Oct. 23, Front Country, American roots, 8-11:30 p.m., $13 advance, $15 door; Sundays, Sunday Nights Unplugged, acoustic music jam, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Aug. 30, Saucy, pop, rock, disco, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Aug. 31, Stevie Stone with Twistello, rap, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sept. 6, Contortion, Open Defiance, Insanitarium and Anterioch, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 7, Demon Assassin with KL&CW Come Party With Us Tour, hip hop, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 advance, $15 door.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 29, Paul Jenny, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 30, Nick Garret-Powell, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 31, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Aug. 30, Skyler and the Sketch Kids, alt psych rock, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Aug. 31, The Little Giantess, roots rock, rockabilly, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Sept. 1, Victoria Prince, singer songwriter, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Aug. 31, Black Lung Riot, swamp rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Aug. 31, ¡Chiringa!, Latin dance, rock, 9 p.m., $5; Sept. 3, Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, jazz, ragtime, 9 p.m., $5; Sept. 13, Headwaves, dream pop, indie, 9 p.m, $10; Sept. 27, Cataldo and Plastic Picnic, indie rock, $10, at brownpapertickets.com.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 30-31, Live Comedy with opener JR Berard and headliner Geoff Young, 8 p.m, $10; Sept. 6-7, Comedy Night, with opener Dan Farley and headliner Paul Green, 8 p.m., $10.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 3, Trivia Night, Beverly Hills 90210 theme, 6 p.m.; Sept. 6, Back of the Bus, reggae, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 10, Seth Hansen, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Sept. 3, Pub Talk: Journeying to Crater Lake, 1889, 7 p.m., free; Mondays, trivia, 78-9 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 29, Latin Night, bachata class 7:30 p.m., social dance 8-10 p.m., $5 social only, $7 class and social; Aug. 30, The Rogue Underground, funk, reggae, jazz, soul, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 31, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 3, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, jazz, swing, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 4, Rogue Comedy Underground, stand-up comedy, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Sept. 6, Ring of Trees, rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Fridays, Rose Van Dyne, piano and vocals, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Aug. 31, Frankie Hernandez, rock, funk, reggae, 9 p.m.-1 a..m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Aug. 30, Highway Kats, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Aug. 29, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 3, Rusty Tinder, folk rock, singer songwriter, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 5, Vanna Oh!, Death Plant, The Music of Frank Ellis, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Aug. 31, The Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, The La Baguette House Band, 10 a.m.-noon; Sept. 6, SoJo Big Band, 5:45 p.m.; Sept.10, Jazz Jam, 10 a.m.-noon.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. Sept. 23, On a Budget, cheese-alcohol pairing class, $32, advance reservations.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Sept. 8, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Aug. 30, Jen Ambrose with Jon Galfano, classic rock, 8-10 p.m., no cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug. 30, Dawn Riding, dreamy-garage-folk, 9-10:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, Albanie Falletta Band, New Orleans jazz and blues, 6:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 6 Lovely, singer songwriters, 9:30 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Aug. 30-31, Ring of Trees, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Aug. 31, Mark and Julie, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with gary Margason, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

TALENT ARTISANS AND GROWERS MARKET, Corner of Main and St. John streets, Talent. Aug. 30, Rodeo Flyer, country, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 4, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sept. 5, Diggin Dirt, rock, reggae, psychedelic, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; Sept. 6, Jelly Bread, funk, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; Sept. 12, Black Market Comedy, stand-up, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Aug. 30, Mark Charles Hill, classic rock, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE VILLAGE AT MEDFORD CENTER, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Sept. 1, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Americana, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 30, Jake Anderson, acoustic originals and covers, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Aug. 29, Allen Crutcher Band, country, folk, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 30, TGIM, rock, blues, jazz, 5-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Aug. 31, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sept. 1, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 2, ATM Trio, jazz, 8-10:30 p.m.; Sept. 3, Daniel Engle, Irish and American roots, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 4, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 5, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, honky tonk, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Aug. 31, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-5 p.m.; No cover.

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Sept. 8, Frankie Hernandez Band, reggae, funk, rock, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 27, Wine Down, with Ben Rice Band, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 30, Lady & The Tramp, classic rock, pop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Sept. 1, Robert Meade, acoustic rock, pop, soul, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 29, Salsa Night with DJ Fluffy, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 30, Greta Gardiner, acoustic soul, folk, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 31, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, swing, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 1, Rod Petrone, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 4, Jen Ambrose, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 5, David Cahalan, piano and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 30, Blades of Grass, Americana, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 30, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 4, Shae Celine and Don Harris, jazz standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 30, The Girls, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50; Sept. 1, The Fret Drifters, acoustic finger-style guitar, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 8, Shybo Torres, acoustic guitar and vocals, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Jeff K and Overtones, rock, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 30, The Money Beats, upbeat rock, 4-7 p.m; Sept. 1, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 6, The Money Beats, upbeat rock, 4-7 p.m.Sept. 8, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Aug. 30, Mustard, classic and contemporary rock, 6:30-9 p.m., $6-$8; Aug. 31, Gypsy Soul, roots rock, blues-jazz, 7-9 p.m., $27.50 show, $42.50 show plus wine tasting, appetizers, meet-and-greet; Sept. 1, John Whelan and Brian Conway, traditional Irish music, $20 advance, $25 door; Sept. 6, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6:30-9 p.m., $6-$8; Sept. 10, Maria Volonte Blue Tango Project, blues-tango fusion, 7-9 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door;

JAXON VINEYARDS, 5709 Hughes Road, Medford, 541-512-1514. Sept. 7, Stardust Trio, jazz, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Aug. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, adult contemporary, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 1, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. Aug. 30, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Sept. 6-29, "Neverland," adaptation of Peter Pan by Wanderlust Theatre Company," 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, $15 at wanderlusttheatre.co.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 30, Salsa Brava, salsa dance music, lesson 6 p.m., music 7-9 p.m., $10; Sept. 1, Ed Dunsavage, jazz guitar, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 29, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 5, 221 Fly, original rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 31, The Money Beats, upbeat classic rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 30, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m, $5-$7; ; Sept. 1, Paul Schmeling Jazz Quartet, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 6, Mercy, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$7; Sept. 13, Duke Street Band, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$7.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 30, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 31, The Rogue Suspects, rock, funk, 6-8 p.m., $5; Sept. 4, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Sept. 6, Nat Miller and the Crop Dusters, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Sept. 7, Seth Hanson, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 8, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk Americana, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Aug. 31, Allen Crutcher, keyboards 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 1, Dayton Mason, jazz guitar, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.

STEPHEN MARLEY, 7-11:45 p.m. Aug. 31, Earth People's Park, 1313 Rockydale Road, Cave Junction. Reggae, roots., with Jah Sun opening. $36, plus service fee, at eventbrite.

ZEPPARELLA, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, Rogue Theater, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. All-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, for ages 21 and older. $25.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 7, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music for listening and dancing. Admission by donation.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 7, The Farm, 1701 White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, 541-415-1062. Back-to-school concert, with details to come. $25, at eventbee.com, free for 12 and younger.

BOOKFEST, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 14, The Farm, 1701 White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, 541-415-1062. Back-to-school concert, with details to come. $25, at eventbee.com, free for 12 and younger.

SEPIATONIC, 8 p.m. Sept. 14, Rogue Theater, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Vaudeville-inspired theatrical electronic dance music, for ages 21 and older. $20.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free. third Thursday

RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Eclectic acoustic, melodic art-folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. $15.

GRAYBACK MOUNTAIN JAM, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 21, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, nazelpickens@gmail.com. Warren Wolfe emcees show, with music by Fire Your Boss, The Strillas, Jason Dae West. The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion and an all-star jam. Admission $10, free for kids.

DAVE MASON, 8 p.m. Sept. 22, Rogue Theater, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Rock, for ages 21 and older. $38 general, $58 and $78 reserved, $125 VIP experience (does not include ticket).

ETHAN BORTNICK, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Rogue Theater, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pianist performs a variety of styles, for all ages. $25 general, $35 reserved.

WILD HONEY TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. A cappella trio performs original music and tell stories of their musical journey. $18; refreshments by Oregon Pour Authority.

Jackson County

LOST '80S LIVE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Music by Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, The Vapors, The Motels, Boy's Don't Cry, The Escape Club, Real Life, Farrington and Mann. $56 reserved, $42 adult lawn, $32 child lawn.

THE DEADLIES, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons. 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Rock country, surf punk. Free.

GOV'T MULE, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with Nikki Lane opening, with pre-concert music in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $44 reserved, $46 standing room only, $39 adult lawn, $29 child lawn.

DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Willow-Witt Ranch, 658 Shale City Road, Ashland, thecrestatwillow.org. Retro and original neo soul. $15 singles, $25 families.

DEREK DEON & THE VAUGHNS, 9 p.m..-midnight Aug. 31, upstairs lounge, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. LP release party, with music by Space Challenger and Impulse Control. $20 advance, $25 door.

DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 1, Valley of the Rogue State Park, I-5 Exit 45B, 541-582-3128. Blues. Free.

GEORGE WINSTON, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S.Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Solo acoustic piano. $35 and $42.

THE BEACH BOYS, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop rock, with pre-concert music by L.A. Edwards in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $69 reserved, $43 lawn, $33 child lawn.

SERENADE IN THE VINES, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7, Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-595-8247. A cappella music by Southern Oregon Sound and Rogue Valley Harmonizers, plus silent auction and raffle. Tickets $25, includes a glass of wine, light finger foods. Call to purchase tickets.

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio.$30, all ages.

DIANA KRALL, 8 p.m. Sept. 13, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Jazz piano, with pre-concert music in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $86 reserved, $42 adult lawn, $32 child lawn.

OLD DOMINION, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Country, country rock. Lawn seats $45, reserved seats $95, general admission floor seats $125.

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pink Floyd tribute band, with an opening act to be determined and pre-concert music in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $55 reserved, $41 adult lawn, $31 child lawn.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 20, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

THE KASSIA ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. Seven women — string quartet plus double bass, clarinet and harp — present music representing female composers from six countries. Free; first-come, first-served.

ZAHIRA & RISING BUFFALO TRIBE, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-488-8282. Ecstatic roots reggae. $15 advance, $20 door.

Douglas County

BOBBY LINDSTROM, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Millsite Park,. Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037, myrtlecreekchamber.com. Rock from Bend. Free.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Headline acts: Aug. 23, Dustin Lynch; Aug. 29, Newsboys United with Adam Agee; Aug. 30, The Commodores; Aug. 31, The Beach Boys; Sept. 2, Legends of Country Rock: Firefall, Pure Prairie League, Poco. Tickets $40-$75.

Northern California

MAIAH WYNNE, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Solo indie folk pop artist.Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"FIDDLER ON THE ROOF," 7 p.m. Aug. 30, 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 31, 2 p.m. Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 7, 2 p.m. Sept. 8, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9334. A Jewish dairyman and his family struggle in the fast-changing Russia of 1905. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, $7 youth, $10 each for groups.

"THE LOST BOY," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Sept. 6-23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A retelling of the how writer James M. Barrie created the story of Peter Pan. Tickets $18, $15 each for groups of 10 or more; Sept. 5 preview is $5; Sept. 12 is pay-what-you-can night.

"DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

COMEDY NIGHT, 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Three local comedians — Nick Maker, Matty J, Ben Blue Abben — take the stage. $5 at the door, $10 reserved, with two specialty cocktails.

"SWEENEY TODD," 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 30-Nov. 10, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance on the judge who framed him, in this musical by Stephen Sondheim. $29, $39, $43.

"SPOTLIGHT ON THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Music and narration about the pop-folk-rock group of the 1960s, with four singers and live band. Tickets $28 and $31 general, $10 students, $20 rush (10 minutes before curtain).

"NEVERLAND," 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 6-29, LongSword Vineyard, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, wanderlusttheatre.co. Wanderlust Theatre Company presents adaptation of Peter Pan as an outdoor moving theatrical spectacle, with patrons walking about 1/2 mile, for ages 10 and older. Tickets $15 at wanderlusttheatre.co.

"DANCING AT LUGHNASA," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 15, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. Five unmarried sisters eke out their lives in a small Irish village in 1936. $25 adults, $22 seniors, $18 students and children.

DAEDALUS PROJECT PLAY READING, 2 p.m Sept. 16, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Song, dance, skits to benefit the Daedalus Project, which raises money for AIDS/HIV awareness. $45.

DAEDALUS PROJECT VARIETY SHOW, 7:30 p.m Sept. 16, Elizabethan Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Play reading to benefit the Daedalus Project, which raises money for AIDS/HIV awareness. $35.

"DEFINE: UNCONDITIONAL — ADVENTURES IN BECAUSE I SAID SO," 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Keaton Talmadge's one-woman show about the challenges of raising tiny humans. $15.

"LA BOHEME," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-261-5776, bravaopera.com. Portland Opera to Go presents Puccini's story of love and loss in the Latin Quarter, in English and with piano accompaniment. $15 adults, $5 students.

"TURKEY BASTER CONFESSIONAL: AN INFERTILE WOMAN'S JOURNEY TO MOTHERHOOD, THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Sarah Kreig's in-vitro adventures to build a family. $15.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 27, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2019 season continues with: "Macbeth," through Oct. 11, "Alice in Wonderland," through Oct. 12, "All's Well That Ends Well," through Oct. 13; "As You Like It" through Oct. 26; "Mother Road," through Oct. 26; "How to Catch Creation," through Oct. 26; "Hairspray," through Oct. 27; "Cambodian Rock Band" "Between Two Knees," "Indecent," through Oct. 27. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.

Douglas County

"THE LAST FIVE YEARS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 19-Oct. 6, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Two New Yorkers fall in and out of love over the course of five years. $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 31, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Health screenings, safety information, fun and games, snacks, free backpacks with school supplies. Free.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Sept. 11, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about the monarch butterfly, its habitat and lifestyle and why it's at risk. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational and recreational program for children. By donation. Contact to register.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Grants Pass, Oct. 5-26, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $120.

Jackson County

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Exhibits: Apollo 50: Small Steps to a Giant Leap, moon landing exhibit, through Oct. 10; Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life," through Sept. 2. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass. Rep from Central Art in Medford gives demo of new art products, with hands-on experience. Free.

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 6, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For August: Ive Moynihan and Carol Ransom at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.; Margaret Older at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Colorful drawings by Marika Sinitsas, through August.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and paintings by Catherine Wiley, through August.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Rich Bergeman — The Land Remembers," infrared photographs inspired by the Rogue River Indian Wars," through Sept. 13.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork by e' bender webb, Allen Smith and Paul Silas Trapp, Joel Glassman and the Boys & Girls Club, through August.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media. Dues $30 per year.

JOSEPHINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "From the Heart," portraits of authors, such as Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and John Steinbeck, in watercolor with pencil and pastel markings on rice paper and repurposed papers, such as letters and envelopes, by Rick Bartow, Sept. 3-Oct. 31.

MY LITTLE CORNER CAFE, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Critters made from recycled materials by children in the Young Picasso Club, alongside Joel Glassman's Garbage Animals, through August.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Bridging," work by gallery artists, through August.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Summer Art Program with the Boys & Girls Club of Grants Pass," critters made from recycled materials by children in the Young Picasso Club, through August.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. A retrospective of landscape paintings by Karl Brake, through Aug. 27.

Jackson County

ART SALON, 2 p.m. last Sundays, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of their art and present digital photos of their work. Schedule: Sept. 29 is oil painter Karen Staal, who specializes in the uman figure. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 6, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 20, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Land of My Heart," oil paintings of regional landscapes by Silvia Trujillo, through August.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Vintage Figures" paintings by Ilene Gainger-Stanfield, through August; "Celestial Journeys: Traveling Through the Stars," works by gallery artists, through Sept. 1.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Pottery and paintings by Lucille Burke, photographs by Judy Benson, through August.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Assemblage sculptures and abstract paintings by Elin Babcock, raku sculptures by Lorene Senesac, layered and textural collages by Roxanne Evans Stout, through August.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "When I Dream, I Dream in Color," annual Rogue Gallery staff exhibit, through Sept. 10.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species — Part 1," work in a variety of mediums by more than 20 female artist through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Ceramic sculptures by Sara Swink and contemporary folk art paintings by Alison O'Donoghue, through August.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images of African birds by Judy Benson LaNier, through August.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Fuji Prints," works by Walt Padgett, through Aug. 23; "Strokes of Light," photographs by Kristen Beck, Rich Bergeman, Jim Curtis, Nomeca Hartwell and Paul Jorizzo, through Sept. 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu.

"Your Body is a Space That Sees," large-scale cyanotype works by Lia Halloran; "Mutual Therapy," soothing tones, gentle sunlight to boost the immune system of plants by Nat Evans; "Color Cascade," visual systems to simulate plant growth, sacred geometries by Jen Stark; "Meat Rock…Rockers," sculptures that combine found rocks to suggest our connection to the organic world, by Diana Puntar, through Sept. 14.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5439, "The Sound and The Fury," encaustic landscapes inspired by the American Deep South and Mississippi Delta, through August.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Drawings by Ann DiSalvo and digital collage by Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Mixed media, sculptural and wall art, ongoing.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Members' Exhibit, new work in a variety of mediums and styles, through Sept. 20.

LITERARY

Josephine County

J.J. WELCH, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 31, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132.

Young adult author presents debut novel "Spectrum," a science fiction thriller. Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 3 Washington Federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

MUCH ADO ABOUT WRITING, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 14, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. John Chambers explores The Constitution and the difference between a democracy and a republic. Free.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Rogue Valley Retirement Center, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-660-5641. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call before attending. Free.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com, 541-601-1588, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing to share. No membership fee, donations welcome.

Jackson County

WILLIAMS-STRAWDER FAMILY, 2 p.m. Aug. 31, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Family members present their books "That Damn Girl Stuff: A Mother's Truth: Memoir & Conversations With My 9yo Daughter About Sex" and "Spice The Variety of Life." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 3, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

ANN SOUTHCOMBE, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents her memoir, "Tales From Gorilla Girl: The Magic and Mystery of My Life with Animals."

CLAY DICKERSON, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 7, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Southern Oregon author presents his memoir "Fire At My Feet," the story of his adventures working in Oregon forests. Free.

ERICA ELLIOTT, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents her memoir "Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life among the Navajo People." Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., reads "Mr. Mercedes" by Stephen King. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group. Free.

NANCY ASHMEAD, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents her eco-sci fi novel "New Moons." Free,

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group discusses "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed" by Jared Diamond. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "In the Woods" by Tana French. Free.

CLAY DICKERSON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 5, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Southern Oregon author presents his memoir "Fire At My Feet," the story of his adventures working in Oregon forests. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. Parade, games, vendors, carnival, live music, raffles. Free admission.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 31, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Health screenings, safety information, fun and games, snacks, free backpacks with school supplies. Free.

GRANTS PASS BREWFEST, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 1, Oregon Pour Authority parking lot, 235 S.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8540. Beer tasting, music, cornhole tournament. Tickets $20, includes a glass and card for five drink samples.

OCTOBERFEST AT THE INN, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. German food and beer with music by The Keynotes and the Rogue Brass Quintet. Tickets $15, includes entrance, a beer stein and one beer.

BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Farm, 1701 White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Vendors, food booths, free family film ("Shazam") at dusk. Free admission.

SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sept. 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. More than 60 vendors, with information about health, identity theft, housing issues, pain management, elder law issues, with free classes throughout the day, free lunch. Free admission.

GRAYBACK MOUNTAIN JAM, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 21, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, nazelpickens@gmail.com. Warren Wolfe emcees show, with music by Fire Your Boss, The Strillas, Jason Dae West. The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion and an all-star jam. Admission $10, free for kids.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON BREWFEST & BATTLE OF THE BONES, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 13, noon-8 p.m Sept. 14, noon-5 p.m .Sept. 15, Jackson County Expo, Central Point. More than 80 taps with microbrews from the Pacific Northwest and barbecue competition (tri tip Friday, ribs Saturday, brats Sunday) plus vendors, entertainment. Brewfest tickets $20 for glass and six tastes, $25 for glass and 12 tastes, $5 for six additional tastes; barbecue tasting is $25.

Oregon coast

EARTH & OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22, Cannon Beach, cbgallerygroup.com. First-ever event combines art and ecology, with performance and studio artists performing on the beaches and in parks and galleries. Three-day pass $50 or get tickets for individual events at eventbrite.com.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, demonstrations, agriculture, animals, competitions, entertainment. Pre-sale admission $1-$6, general admission $1-$8; free for kids 5 and younger and seniors 65 and older.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

HYDROPLANE RACES, noon Sept. 2, Griffin Park to Baker Park, Grants Pass. Free for spectators.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. Sept. 5, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $10, program is free.

FUN FLY, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7, Grants Pass Skypark, Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-956-5217, roguevalleyflyers.com. Radio-controlled aircraft activities hosted by the Rogue Valley Flyers. Free.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 7, The Farm, 1701 White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, 541-415-1062. Back-to-school concert, with details to come. $25, at eventbee.com, free for 12 and younger.

CAR SWAP MEET, 8 a.m.-3 p.m Sept. 8, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-1832.More than 150 vendors with vehicle parts and accessories, plus vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles. Admission is free.

SOUTHERN OREGON TOUR OF HOMES, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-22, various sites, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. New and remodeled houses open for tours, with newest styles and fashions ion modern homes. Free; guides available after Sept. 9 online.

RAT ROD RUKKUS, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-450-4429. Homemade custom cars and traditional and modified cars and motorcycles, with vendors, pin-up contest, hula hoop contest, beard contest, live music, raffles. Admission $3, free for 12 and younger.

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 14, Tom Pearce Park, off Foothill Boulevard, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Local beers, food, vendors, car show and music by Phil Newton and David pinsky (2 p.m.), Leonard Griffee Blues (3:15 p.m.), Rogue Rage Duo (4:30 p.m.), Dusty Jones and the Devil's High Society (5:45 p.m.). Tickets $25, includes one plate of food, one beverage and admission.

BOOKFST, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 14, The Farm, 1701 White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, 541-415-1062. Back-to-school concert, with details to come. $25, at eventbee.com, free for 12 and younger.

DUCK DERBY, noon Sept. 21, Riverside Park, Grants Pass. Rubber duck race, with a chance to win prizes, to raise money for Rotary clubs. Ducks are $10 each.

THE GREAT BOOK GRAB, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 21, Illinois Valley library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-4592-4770. Bring bags and boxes, fill with books and take them hone — for free.

THE GREAT BOOK GRAB, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 22, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Bring bags and boxes, fill with books and take them hone — for free.

OPEN STUDIOS: HOW ART IS MADE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m .Sept. 28-29, Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Self-guided tour of local artists' studios, south of the Rogue River. Free.

Jackson County

MULTICULTURAL CAR & BIKE SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 31, Main and Riverside streets, Medford, 541-821-7838. With live entertainment. Free admission.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 31, from Courthouse Square, Fifth Street between C and D streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Historic walking tour of Jacksonville. Free.

BEEKMAN FAMILY LIFE TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 31, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Thirty-minute tours through historic home offer insights into 19th century life. $3.

COMING HOME: JEWISH STORIES OF RENEWAL AND TRANSFORMATION, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Jewish wisdom tales and music with Debra Zaslow, Rivkah Coburn, David Zaslow, Cyrise Beatty Schachter and others. Free.

SUMMER SUNDAYS AT THE FARM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, vendors, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.

BEHIND THE COUNTER AT BEEKMAN BANK, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Monday, through Sept. 2, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Visit 19th century bank and learn about old banking practices. Free, donations welcome.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Sept. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Sept. 11, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "The Grand Dams of the Upper Rogue," ninth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Sept. 6, from Visitors Center, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. History tours about real hauntings resulting from past events. Courthouse route (7 and 7:30 p.m.) and Britt Hill route (7:15 and 7:45 p.m.) Cost is $5, advance reservations suggested.

PATRIOT'S RUN, 11 a.m. Sept. 7, VFW Post 4116, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-761-6336, 541-761-1379. Poker run, drawings, silent auction, barbecue with music by Mercy, raises money for high school scholarship fund, $15 single riders, $20 for couples, additional hands $5 each. Breakfast served 9-11 a.m., $5.

SOUTHERN OREGON TOUR OF HOMES, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-22, various sites, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. New and remodeled houses open for tours, with newest styles and fashions ion modern homes. Free; guides available after Sept. 9 online.

HIVE TO TABLE DINNER, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 14, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-708-1127, beegirl.org. Multi-course meal with foods from local farms and honey in every course, live music, beer and wone, auction. Benefits Bee Girl. Tickets $55.

ASHLAND GLOBAL PEACE CONFERENCE, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 21, Ashland Hills Hotel, Ashland, 541-552-1061, ashlandglobalpeaceconference.com. Speakers share practical applications of the culture of peace. Tickets $55, lunch included.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS — 0WALK TO FIGHT SUICIDE, noon Sept. 21, Pear Blossom Park, Lithia Commons, downtown Medford, 541-531-5124, afsp.org/Medford. Walk to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention and education, with raffle. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

STRIKE IT RICH IN THE WILD, WILD WEST, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 21, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, sohs.org. Games of chance (black jack, roulette, poker), barbecue, silent auction, oral auction. Tickets $75, includes $5,000 worth of chips, dinner and one drink; registration by Sept. 16. Benefits Southern Oregon Historical Society.

WINGS & WINE GALA, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 22, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, klamathbird.org. Live music, storytelling, live auction, hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, art exhibit, Sept. 21 field trip (optional). Tickets $65 singles, $260 for four, $165 event with field trip, $100 field trip only.

SONG AND STORY FUNDRAISER, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-621-6564, Music by Wild Honey Trio, inspiring stories, hors d'oeuvres, wine, silent auction. Tickets $20 before Sept. 1, $25 after Sept. 1, $30 at the door; benefits Southern Oregon Birth Connections.

OSF GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 28, The Bricks, outside Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, osfashland.org. Outdoor entertainment, ranging from dance and music to living history talks and circus. Free; get complete schedule online.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through Oct. 27, 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Toyz, Aug. through Sept. 1; EC Adams, Sept. 4-8; Bump in the Road, Sept. 11-15; Tacotopia, Tequila and Music Festival, Sept. 14; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 15; Josh Turner, Sept. 21; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 5; Jeff Foxworthy, Nov. 23; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The O'Jays, Sept. 21; Led Zeppagain, Led Zeppelin tribute, Sept. 28; Queen Nation, tribute to the music of Queen, Oct. 5; Engelbert Humperdinck, Oct. 12; Terry Fator, Nov. 2; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Throwback Thursdays, through Aug. 29; Daughtry, Sept. 6-7; Wheel of Fortune, Sept. 14-15; Celebration of Honor, Sept. 18-22; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 20-21; Bill Engvall, Oct. 11-12; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 25-26; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Cribbage tournament, Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 14-15; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 28; Oktoberfest, Oct. 12; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. 

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. The Stone Hearts, Oct. 11-12.