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. Oct. 19, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, p.m., Oct. 20, Nick from Nowhere, piano, 11 a.m.; Oct. 23, Whiskey Wednesday with Joshua Gibson, blues, reggae, 6 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Oct. 18-19, Anthony Cusenza, classic rock, soulful blues, 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. Thursdays. Mike Brons, guitar and vocals, 5:30-8 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. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Oct. 17, Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $42, reservations; Oct. 24, Birds & Brews, with wild trivia, 5-8 p.m., benefits Wildlife Images; Fridays classic car meet-up, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 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.; Sundays, open jam with Westbound, southern rock, outlaw country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Oct. 22, the Dodgy Mountain Men, bluegrass, 9 p.m.- midnight, $7; 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. Oct. 18-19, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Oct. 18, Carnage The Executioner, Z-Man with DJ True Justice, live jazz beat box, hip hop, including live DJ sets, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Oct. 19, Which, Please, all ages dance party, raffles, 6-11 p.m., $10 suggested before 11 p.m., $10 mandatory after 11 p.m.; Oct. 23, Protect Our Wild Waters, speakers on local water issues, door prizes, 6:30-9 p.m., no cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Oct. 18, Catchin Eddies, blues, bluegrass, traditional, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 19, Sherelyn Gould Smith, acoustic covers, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

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.

RASCALS, 20215 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Oct. 18, The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion, country rock, honky tonk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

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.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Oct. 26, Halloween Party, costume contests prizes, live DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; 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. Oct. 18, Mista Chief and the Rising Buffalo Tribe, dancehall reggae, positive hip hop with native influences, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Oct. 19, DJ FiNaTTiK, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Oct. 23, Dirty Rotten Imbecilies, Intent, Suckerpunch and Vomitface, punk, metal, 7 p.m.-midnight, $15; Oct. 25, Fortune's Folly Pre-Halloween Party, dance rock, costumes encouraged, 10 p.m., $15, 21 and older.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Oct. 19, SpeakEasy Birthday Party, with games, cake, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 20 ping pong tournament, 2 p.m.; Oct. 26, Halloween Party, games, spooky music, swag, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Oct. 31, Costumes & Cocktails, Halloween party with costume contest, for 21 and older, no cover; 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. Oct. 18, B Wishes, acoustic folk, rock, originals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Oct. 25, Halloween Party, costume contest with prizes, DJ music, 9:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Oct. 19, Harvest Party Fundraiser, with haunted Schmidt House tours 4-6 p.m., $5, music by Gretchen Owens and the Jake Brakes, 6 p.m., benefits Josephine County Historical Society.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Oct. 19, Guppy, acoustic Americana 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 17, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. 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; Oct. 31, World's Finest, Americana punk-ska, 9 p.m., $20 all ages; Nov. 10, The Funky Knuckles, jazz, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; Nov. 20, Polyrhythmics, funk-soul, psychedelic rock, R&B-jazz, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Oct. 18, Blades of Grass, Americana bluegrass, 9-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, jazz and swing dance, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Oct. 18, Iron Kingdom and Sylent Storm, all ages metal show, 7-10 p.m., $10; Oct. 22, Bibster, doom rap, 8 p.m.; Oct. 26, Black Blood Ball, metal, $10.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Oct. 17, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 18, Cover 3, eclectic rock covers, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 19, Paul Jenny and Tom Freeman, jazz, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 24, Seth Hansson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Oct. 18, Victoria Prince & The Mood, indie pop, 9-11:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 19, UR Mom, Americana, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Oct. 21, Antic Improv, 8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 26, Petty Thievery's Night of 1,000 Petty's Costume Ball, with costume contest, 8-11 p.m., $25 ; Oct. 27, McAlvage and Fretwell, folk roots originals, 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. Oct. 19, True Reactions, power R&B, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Oct. 17, Marbin, progressive jazz-rock, 9 p.m., $10; Oct. 29, The Deer, indie folk, 9 p.m., $10.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Mondays and Tuesdays, Michael Kemp, guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, piano, 6--9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays., Lee Stewart, piano, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Oct. 18-19 Comedy Night, with opener Alfred Carcieri and headliner Kris Shaw, 8 p.m., $10.

COMMON BLOCK BREWING COMPANY, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Oct. 20. Bales & Ales, with music by Waking Hazel and Frankie Hernandez, new beer release, pumpkin carving, corn hole, noon-5 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Oct. 29, Lil Giantess, rock covers and originals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, Halloween Trivia, costumes encouraged, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Oct. 26, Halloween Costume Party, $2,000 in cash prizes, 9 p.m., $10; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 18, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, rock, R&B, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 19, Mercy, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 22, Rogue Blues Society Jam with Rick Lilley, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER KING, 1211 E. Jackson St., Medford, 541-951-9914.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Oct. 19, DJ Pelon, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 26, Halloween Bash with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-2 a.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. Oct. 17, DJ Dysfunktion, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Oct. 24, Michale Graves music of American Psycho and Famous Monsters, with Wicked Aggression and John Dough Boys, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $14; Oct. 25, DJ Gemineye Halloween Party, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Oct. 26, King Thayo & Kingstone Island, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Oct. 31, Howiee's Halloween Extravaganza, music by The Bouray and Spicy When Naked, hosted by the Shaky Harlots, games, contests, prizes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-702-2320. Fridays, trivia, 8 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Oct. 18, Stoning Giants, rock, blues, funk from Portland, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Oct. 19, Darby Upensky Quartet, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, Bread & Jam, 10 a.m.-noon.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. Oct. 21, The Weird and Unusual, cheese-alcohol pairing class, $32, advance reservations.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Oct. 20, The Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Oct. 18, Jen Ambrose and Jon Galfano, originals and covers, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Oct. 20, Johnny & Reg , Delta blues, Americana, 9:30-11:30 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.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. Oct. 18, Little Lebowski Urban Achievers, rock, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 25, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, roots, 6:30-9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Oct. 18-19, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 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. Oct. 27, Halloween Party, live DJ, contests, prizes, 9 p.m.; Nov. 23, Demun Jones, country, country rock, 6-9 p.m., $15, at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Oct. 19, Nat Miller & The Crop Dusters, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 21, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448.Oct. 27, Pumpkins & Pints, noon-4 p.m., with pumpkin carving, costume contest (4 p.m.) rockabilly music by Robbie Da Costa, (2-4 p.m.) No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 17, Sweet Plot, roots rock from San Frencisco, 9 p.m.-midnightm $10; Oct. 18, The Gold Souls, soul, funk, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 23, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, folk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Oct. 31, Halloween Bash with Collin and Company, dance music from 50s to 80s, costume contest9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Oct. 27, Halloween Party, with Major Meyers, classic rock, costume contests, prizes, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Oct. 25, Ben Gault, piano, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Oct. 19, Kirk Richardson, "Craft Beer Country" book signing, 4-7 p.m.; Oct. 20, Greg St. Clair, country, pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Oct. 17, Gayle Wilson Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 18, Stormin' Norman, acoustic folk, 7-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Oct. 19, karaoke, 8:30-11:30p.m.; Oct. 20, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Oct.21, TPaul Jenny and Tom Freeman, jazz, blues, world music, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 22, Highway Robbery, rock, soul, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 23, Allen Critcher Band, country folk, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 24, Sage Meadows, classic country and folk, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 18, Bryan Teal, bluegrass, Americana, 5-8 p.m.; Oct. 26, Harvest Party, with crab and shrimp feast, costume contest, games and prizes, hay rides, live music, noon-4:30 p.m. $45-$50, four-day advance booking required.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Oct. 19, Blind Tasting, education session, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., call for reservations; Oct. 22, Educational Trilogy, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, with speakers and tastings, $30 per class, $75 for all three, contact 541-662-8622 or info@theroguegrape.com.

Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 26, Masquerade Ball, wine and food, music, photo bopth, costume contest, 6-9 p.m., $20-$25, reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 17, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Cajun, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, adult contemporary, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 19, Duke Street, rhythm and soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 19, Paul Turnipseed, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 23, Tim Church, jazz, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 24, Rod Patrone, jazz, latin guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 20, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Oct. 27, Halloween Party with Code Blue Jazz Band rom Klamath Falls, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Oct. 20, Classic European Car Show, noon-4 p.m., free admission.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Oct. 26, Doug Warner, blues, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 26, Drag Show, 7-10 p.m., call for details.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Oct. 19, Paul Turnipseed, jazz guitar, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 20, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 18, Hog Wild, rock, 6-8 p.m. $5-$7; Oct. 19, Trunk or Treat, trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person, $15 per family, includes a free pumpkin (while supplies last); Oct. 23, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk duo, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 25, Halloween Party, music by DJ Veach, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 18, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 19, Alissa Weaver and Pacifica, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 23, Victoria Prince, jazz, soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Oct. 19, Buddy Paprock, pop, light rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Oct. 20, Paint & Sip, 2-4 p.m., $40 advance, at eventbrite.com.

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.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17, 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.

BRUCE MICHAEL MILLER, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Singer, songwriter, guitarist performs original music. Tickets $15.

NATE BOTSFORD, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Acoustic country, with Fogline, for 21 and older only. Tickets $10 at bownpapertickets.com.

TODD SNIDER, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Americana, alt-country, folk singer songwriter, with guest Ramblin' Jack Elliott, for 21 and older only. Tickets $$28 general, $38 and $48 reserved.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Oct. 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Elena Urioste joins the orchestra to perform Barber's Violin Concerto, plus "The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan" by Griffes, Rogerson's "Of Simple Grace" and "Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture" by Gershwin. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $40, $45.

TODRICK HALL, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Singer, songwriter performs originals, parodies and skits, for all ages. Tickets $25 general, $35 reserved, merch package $49 plus ticket, meet-and-greet $99 plus ticket.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass Ensemble performs music from "Phantom of the Opera," "Downton Abbey," "Pirates of the Caribbean," plus Don Giovanni Overture, Egmont Overture and Ancient Airs and Dances. Admission free, cash donations welcome, to benefit orchestra and Salvation Army.

CLARION THEATRE MUSICAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, tinyurl.com/clarionor. Composer John Buckley Sleadd and singers presents music from his new album, featuring songs from "Here I Stand," a musical about Martin Luther, followed by a reception. Admission $5.

DEL MCCOURY BAND, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Bluegrass, Americana, for 21 and older only. Tickets $45 general.

MATTHEW HUMAN AND THE HUMAN REVOLUTION, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Dorothy Gale's Event Center (formerly Provolt Grange), 14458 Williams Highway, Provolt, matthewhuman.com. Hippie country. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door.

ARTURO VILLE CORONA, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Latin American, and classical guitar. Tickets $15.

FRED POOL, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Southern Oregon singer songwriter and guitarist for the Matt Hill Band gives solo show of Americana, blues and rock. Tickets $18.

Jackson County

CHANT & HEART SONGS CONCERT, 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 18, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-488-8282. Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda joined by Saraswati Dream Band, plus tabla and bass. $20.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 18, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Elena Urioste joins the orchestra to perform Barber's Violin Concerto, plus "The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan" by Griffes, Rogerson's "Of Simple Grace" and "Porgy and Bee:Symphonic Picture" by Gershwin. Tickets for Ashland, $37, $44. $50; tickets for Medford, $15-$55.

JUSTINA VALENTINE, 9 p.m. Oct. 19, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Hip hop, with Holographic Girl, Them Bama Boyz, Lee Goddess and Tyron Player, for ages 18 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

THE CELTIC TENORS, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Celtic, classic, a cappella, contemporary. Tickets $29, $32, $35 adults, $20, $23, $26 youth 22 and younger.

LONDON HAYDN QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. Ensemble performs music by Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart, with Eric Hoeprich on bass clarinet. Tickets $35 and $42, $5 for full-time university students, children and Oregon Trail Card holders.

PORANGUI, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-488-8282, brightstarevents.com. World soul music. $20 advance, $25 door; sold at Jackson Wellsprings, Music Coop, online, door.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900. "She Walks in Beauty" concert features music by Whitacre, Esenvalds, Mealor, motets from Spanish Renaissance, and crossover music from Craig Hella Johnson and Shawn Kirchner. Tickets $15 and $36, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

CHERYL WHEELER, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. Folk singer, songwriter, with guest Kenny White. Tickets $22 advance, $24 door.

SIMRIT, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Rogue Valley Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland,tickets.brightstarevents.com. Vocalist and songwriter performs sacred music with a modern sound. Tickets $25-$35.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 2, Eagle Point Grange, 5 S. Shasta Ave., Eagle Point, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music for listening and dancing, for all ages. Admission by donation.

SHOOK TWINS, 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Folk Americana, with guests Mama Magnolia, for all ages. Tickets $20.

JERRY HARMAN: THE BROADWAY LEGACY CONCERT, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Broadway performers perform music from Broadway favorites, including "Hello Dolly," "La Cage Aux Folles," "Mack & Mable" and "Dear World." Tickets $25, $36, $39.

BERNER, 6:30-11 p.m. Nov. 7, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, for all ages. Tickets $35 advance, $40 door.

ALEXANDER TUTUNOV AND FRIENDS 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist performs with guests, for the Tutunov Piano Series. Tickets $25 general, free for full-time SOU students.

MATTHEW HUMAN AND THE HUMAN REVOLUTION, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-488-8282, matthewhuman.com. Hippie country. $15 advance, $20 door; sold at Jackson Wellsprings, Music Coop, online.

YOUNG THUG & MACHINE GUN KELLY, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, Rap, hip hop, with guest Polo G. Tickets $40 general, $99 VIP2, $199 VIP1 with meet-and-greet; sold at Magic Man and Listen Here in Grants Pass, Music Coop in Ashland.

MICHAEL WINIGRAD AND CHRISTINE CROWDER, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. Klezmer clarinet player and accordionist perform klezmer hits. Tickets $20, sold in advance only, online or at the Music Coop; no tickets sold at the door.

JENNIFER BEREZAN, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, 541-488-8282. Singer songwriter tackles personal, political, spiritual themes. Tickets $25-$35 at brightstarevents.com.

Northern California

CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Rock, jazz, classical, world music,.Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"QUILTERS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Oct. 18-Nov. 10, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The musical story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters and the joys, challenges and heartaches of living on the frontier. Tickets $23.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio program of Lights Out: Ghost Party" and "Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel: The Prizefighter," plus musical entertainment. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door, $10 for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"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

ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL 2019, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m., 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3 p.m. Oct. 20, Unitarian Center, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Four playwrights present new works: "Starter Pistol" by Michael Gotch, "Pelicans" by David Johnston, "The Way North" by Tira Palmquist and "The Night Climber" by Joshua Rebell. Tickets $20 per performance; available online.

THE HAMAZONS: "IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE," 8 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons,com. Full-length improvised play filled with love, death, revenge, jealousy, ambition, misunderstandings, magic and mystery. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door.

"EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Randall Theatre 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-6432-3258, randalltheatre.com. Horror movie spoof, with music and lots of spurting blood. Tickets $15 before Oct. 18, $20 after.

"THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW," 11:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Oct. 23, Oct. 27-28, Oct. 30, midnight Oct. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Musical horror sci-fi comedy. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

"SPOTLIGHT ON MOTOWN," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 24-Nov. 10, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. History of R&B music, with live band and vocalists. ickets $20-$36, rush tickets $10-$20 one hour before curtain, as available.

"HOWLIN; HALLOWEEN II," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents a seasonal songfest that runs from creepy to campy. Tickets $20 adults, $10 youth 22 and younger.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 27, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2019 season continues with: "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.

"THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31, also 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. People come together in Victorian mansion infamous as a place of evil. Tickets $25 adults, $22 seniors, $18 children and students.

"'NIGHT, MOTHER," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 1-17, OSF's Black Swan Theatre, 100 E. Main St., Ashland, roguetheatercompany.com. A woman decides to end her life and her mother attempts to change her mind. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors and students, opening night is $25 benefit for Community Works and Maslow Project; Oct. 30 preview is $15.

"THIRD," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 1-24, Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashalnd, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. A college professor struggles with relationships, her age, the nation's adversarial politics and a student who pushes all the wrong buttons. Tickets $18; sold at Grocery Outlet in Medford, Paddington Station in Ashland, online and at the door.

MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER," 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Poetic rendering of time-honored Christmas fable, with world-class dancing, costumes and sets. Tickets $242, $45, $48 adults, $$30, $33, $36 youth.

"SWEENEY TODD," 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through 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.

"ALMOST MAINE," 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Nov. 22-23, 2 p.m Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point; 541-494-6348. Nine couples experience a magical moment of connection all at the same time and how love finds its way to them. Tickets $7 genetal, $5 students, seniors, veterans.

Douglas County

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD…AND THEN SOME," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 21-Dec. 15, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Three actors take audience on ride through abridged versions of every holiday tale they can think of. $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; tickets go on sale Oct. 24.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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

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

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about succulents and cacti and their special adaptations for survival. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

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.

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: Sportsology, through Dec. 31. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART INSTRUCTION CENTER GRAND OPENING, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7140. Tours ,light refreshments. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For October: Linda Smith at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Judy Crum at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. A display by a variety of local artists, through October.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Faces and Flowers," watercolors by Katherine Bird, through October.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Blueprints," a painting series exploring life and death complexities, by Corey Kahn, through Nov. 15.

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 lessons from the book "Making Color Sing." $5 donation per session. 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, through Oct. 31.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Bridging," work by gallery artists, through Nov. 2.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "The Reverential Spark: at the intersection of realism and narrative," watercolor and oil paintings of the natural world, by Jeanne Warren and Alisha Fear, through October.

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. Oct. 27: photographer Matt Witt.

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 18, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

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. "The Color of Joy," paintings by Sue and Steve Bennett, through October.

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. "October Imaginarium: Mischief & Magic," an artfully magical Halloween show by gallery artists, through Oct. 27.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Color Reflected," art of water and autumn color by Jeanne La Rae and "Fragmenting Flowers," ink and watercolor by Katherine Dron, through October.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Paintings by Michael Gibson, wire sculptures by George Popa, through October.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Around Midnight," photos by Howard Hunt, through Nov. 5

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Divinely Inspired, " photography by Isabel Underwood; "Winter's Light," acrylic paintings by Cole Lyons; "It's Easy to be a Holy Man at the Dairy Queen in Roseburg," mixed media group exhibition; "Inquiries," mixed media by Clee Ferris, through Oct. 24.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Phantoms and Masks" through October.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Transplanting the Terrain: Three Oregon Landscape Painters," works by Randall David Tipton, Jon Jay Cruson and Robert Schlegel, through October.

HAVURAH SYNAGOGUE, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. "TOWB," the seven days of creation painted in tapestry by Shirley Cunningham, through December.

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

OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. New landscapes by gallery artists, through October.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Autumn Impressions," images by photographer Diana Standing, through October.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Cutting Edge," ceramics by Baba Wague Diakite and collages by Penda Diakite, through Nov. 8; "Deep Impressions," handmade prints by Stefan Wolf, through Nov. 22.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5439, Natural bedding, woolen goods and fine art, ongoing.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Paintings by Heather Goodwind, through Oct. 24.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air," work by moe than 60 artists who spent a week painting the landscapes of Douglas County, through Oct. 25.

LITERARY

Josephine County

CONNIE HART, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132.

Author reads from and signs copies of her first novel "The Pebble and the Man." Free.

READAPALOOZA, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Bookish fun includes: interactive writing session with author Frank Morin (Oct. 25); family book-making, storytime and book give-aways (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26), whodunit spooky mystery for teens and tweens 11-18 (4:30 p.m. Oct. 26). Events are free; advance registration required for WhoDunIt event.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 5, 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.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-5330, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

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.

Jackson County

SUE DEMARINIS, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents her historical novel "The Station Master's Wife: a Scandalous Life Exposed." Free.

BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. New and gently used books, CD and movies.

PAUL FATTIG, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Local author and former journalist presents his new book "Up Sterling Creek Without a Paddle." Free.

SUE DEMARINIS, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Author presents her historical novel "The Station Master's Wife: a Scandalous Life Exposed." Free.

TAHSEEN PAULSON, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents "The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor," an account of three sisters growing up in Pakistan. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

CHRISTOPHER MCDOUGALL, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents his nonfiction "Running With Sherman: The Donkey with a Heart of a Hero," a stroy about training a rescue donkey to run a race. Free.

MARY THEIS, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents her nonfiction "Inspiration is Only the Spark: Keeping the Creative Flame Burning." Free.

DENNIS STRAYER, 1 p.m. Oct. 26, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Historian and Kerbyville Museum curator presents his two books, "Historic Images of the Illinois Valley — 1870 to present" and "60 Historic Objects in the Kerbyville Museum and How They Changed History." Free.

BRIAN M. BRIGGS, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents his nonfiction "Prove My Soul: Another Side to the Vietnam War." Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "City of Veils" by Zoe Ferraris. Free.

PAUL FATTIG, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Local author and former journalist presents his new book "Up Sterling Creek Without a Paddle." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Buried Giant" by Kazuko Ishiguro. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19, New Hope Christian School, 5961 New Hope Road, Grants Pass. Games for kids, vendors, pony rides, food, candy. Admission is free, game tickets are 25 cents each. Non-scary costumes only.

HARVEST PARTY, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Jubilation Christian Fellowship, 6155 Williams Highway, Grants Pass. Games, food, crafts for the whole family. Free.

ARTOBERFEST, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 18535 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019, 541-659-3858. Juried art and fine craft fair, with artists' booths, silent auction, live music and food. Free admission.

ACORN FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-291-8860. Celebrate the acorn with oak and acorn-related vendors, free craft table, info on how to gather and process acorns, acorn recipes, scarecrow contest. Free admission.

Jackson County

FALL CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19, Shooting Star Nursery, 3223 Taylor Creek Road, Central Point, 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com. Live music, local foods, apple and honey tastings, kids crafts, food truck. Free, advance registration.

CONSCIOUS LIVING FAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-450-0781, consciouslivingfair.com. Information, speakers, vendors, demonstrations related to holistic health and sustainable lifestyle. Admission $5.

CELEBRATE THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Inn at the Commons, 200 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-423-6158, rogueriverwc.org. Rogue River Watershed Council hosts live and silent auctions, dinner, no-host bar, bluegrass music by Rainy and the Rattlesnakes, to celebrate its completed projects for the year. Tickets $40.

VETERANS APPRECIATION NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2, Rogue River Assembly of God, 270 W. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, 541-582-0563. Dinner, military memorabilia display, color guard and door prizes for all veterans and their spouses from any era, active, reserve or retired. Free.

WILD & SCENIC FILM FEST, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 8, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-9831, rogueriverkeeper.org. Seventh annual event features films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, indigenous cultures, plus silent auction, information tables, music, speakers, local beer and wine. Advance tickets $20 adults, $15 students, $10 kids 10 and younger; $50 ticket includes Rogue Riverkeeper membership, a pint glass and beverage; ticket prices more at the door.

Douglas County

FALL CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-679-6838. Arts and crafts made by regional artisans. Admission one canned food donation.

HALLOWEEN

Josephine County

BARBIE'S SCREAM HOUSE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 17, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31, 937 N.E. D St., Suite C, in the Grants Pass Shopping Center. Ken and Barbie lead tours through their haunted dream house, put on by One Eleven Theatre Company, for ages 10 and older. Admission $5, $4 for Oct. 17 preview.

FIRGHTMARE THEATER, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. And 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 26, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m Nov. 1, 1111 N.E. D St. (old Movie Six Theater), Grants Pass Shopping Center, Grants Pass. Brighton Academy haunted house, for all ages. Admission $7, free for kids 5 and younger with a parent.

PACIFICA HARVEST FAIRE, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 19, Pacifica Garden, 14615 Watergap Road, Williams. Fundraiser for Pacifica includes local educators and hands-on learning, local foods and crafts, live music by Alcyon Massive, Alice DiMicele, Woodsong, Diane Patterson and Ras Cricket and the 4 Word Band. Late-night after party open to ages 18 and older only. Tickets $20 adults, $10 ages 13-17, $30 for general admission and late-night party, $20 late-night p[arty only.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME DISTRIBUTION, 2-4 p.m Oct. 20, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass. New and gently used costumes and accessories are distributed to children 12 and younger. Free.

HOWL-O-WEEN, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Costume contest for all ages, themed take-home crafts, trick or treating with the animals, spooky scavenger hunt. Admission $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 children 4-13.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 541-474-0858. Trick-or-treating at stores, presentation by Bugs R Us, bounce houses, kids costume contest (2 p.m.), face painting, balloon animals. Free.

HOWL-O-WEEN, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Music by Saucy, costume contest, catered food, full bar, for ages 21-and-over only. Tickets $30, benefits the Rogue Valley Humane Society.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Oct. 30-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Walk through the corn maze and encounter ahunting characters and adventures, Tickets $12.

HALLOWEEN FUN, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27, Rusk Ranch Nature Center, 27746 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-287-0172. Costume contest for kids and adults, carved pumpkin contest, Great Pumpkin hunt for prizes, ghost story telling tent, hay rides, Frankenstein bowling, spider sapin, popcorn pumpkin relay, pumpkin treats, raffle, giant's toes feel-it game. Admission $5 adults, $3 children.

SAFE HALLOWEEN, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-7574, Trick-or-treating for kids going from business to business. Free.

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31, River Valley Church, Sixth and Seventh streets and Cand E streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-7761. Games, treats, petting zoo, bounce houses, cake walk, toddler area, refreshments. Free; dinner and souvenir photos reasonably prices.

TRICK OR TREAT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, The Bridge Assisted Living, 201 S.W. Bridge St., Grants Pass. Toddlers through elementary school age kids get candy from residents at decorated tables in the dining room. Free.

COSTUMES & COCKTAILS, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. This 21-and-over-only Halloween party includes a costume contest for prizes, drink an appetizer specials. Admission is free.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pumpkin chucker, cannon blaster, old-time tractor show, cow train, bounce house (weekends) monster truck rides, zip line (weekends), food and drink vendors. Admission is free; some activities free, some $6.

COSTUMES & COCKTAILS, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Costume party for ages 21 and older, with costume contest, drink and appetizer specials, Admission is free.

DOME OF THE DEAD DANCE, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, The Dome School, 9367 Takilma Road, Takilma, 971-208-3054. Live music, including Hornswaggle Brass Band and opening to be announced, costume contest for all ages, local foods and beverages for sale. Admission $10-$20 sliding scale.

Jackson County

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Family activities including cow train, animal exhibits, pumpkins, pumpkin carving, hay rides, hay hill, corn maze, local vendors, live music (1-4 p.m.). Free admission.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE & GRAVEYARD, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 18-29, Oct. 25-26, Oct. 31, Gold Hill Museum, 504 First Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-1182. Two-story haunted house, with pirate ship and mine maze, plus activities for youngsters, treats. Admission $5 teens and adults, $3 ages 6-12, $1 ages 3-5, free for 2 and younger.

CORN MAZE FLASHLIGHT NIGHT, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Navigate the corn maze by flashlight. Admission $7 adults, $5 kids 2-6, free for those under 2.

THE NIGHTMARE CHAMBER HAUNTED HOUSE — NIGHTMARE X-TREME, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18-20, Oct. 24-27. Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Randall Theater, 10 E. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, nightmarechamber.com. Frightful fun, with indoor interactive cue line. Admission $13 general, $16 fast pass; $10 and $15 discount tickets at Magic Man in Grants Pass and Medford.

THE BOOGEYMAN'S BRIDE — A HAUNTING ADVENTURE, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-664-2079. Walk through a dark field and encounter haunting characters and adventures along the way. Performances every eight minutes. Admission $10 adults, $5 children and Southern Oregon Historical Society members.

"HOWLIN' HALLOWEEN II," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents a seasonal songfest that runs from creepy to campy. Tickets $20 adults, $10 youth 22 and younger.

PUMPKIN FEST, 11 am.-3 p.m. Oct. 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Pumpkin decorating, costume contest, hay rides, crafts, games, prizes. Admission $2, free for 3 and younger; house tours $3.

TRICK-OR-TREATING, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. For kids who want to get an early start on their candy consumption. Free.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 31, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Brian Freeman and Tish McFadden perform spooky songs before the downtown Halloween parade. Free.

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, 4 p.m. Oct. 31, downtown Ashland, 541-482-3486. Families and children join bands in a procession marching down East Main Street, followed by trick-or-treating at downtown merchants. Free; rain or shine.

Douglas County

SPOOKTACULAR HORSE SHOW, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-3895. Free for spectators.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY FIRE FEST, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 2, Dutch Bros Headquarters, Fourth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-218-0573. Free acrobatic yoga class, 7-7:45 p.m; break dancing show, 7:45-9 p.m. fire spinning show with community drum circle, 9-10 p.m. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON AIR ACADEMY FACILITY TOURS, 5:15 p.m. Oct. 17, 12:15 p.m. Oct. 18, 9 a.m.Oct. 19, meet at 1441 Brookside Blvd., Grants Pass. Free.

VALLEY GIRLS QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-592-8521. Quilt display, country store, games and door prizes, opportunity quilt, silent auction. Admission $3.

KITCHEN TOUR, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Grants Pass area, 541-226-2194, grantspass-or.aauw.net. Tour six area kitchens and the Josephine County Food Bank's Raptor Creek Farm, plus a bazaar at Newman United Methodist Church. Tickets $25; at The Kitchen Company and Newman Church the day of the event.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, grace-roots.org. Dinner and a video about Hope Home, a project to provide housing and support for pregnant, opiate-addicted women. Tickets $25 at The Emporium and online.

READAPALOOZA, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Writing workshop for adults and teens (5 p.m Friday); story telling session, book making and other activities (10 a.m.-4 p.m Saturday); whodunit mystery for ages 11-18 (4:30 p.m. Saturday). Free, advance registration required.

OPEN HORSE SHOW, 9 a.m. Oct. 27, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-218-1826, 541-660-5767. Open horse show silver buckle series. Free for spectators. Show also planned Nov. 17.

FUNDRAISER, WINE & SPEAKERS, 4-5:15 p.m. Nov. 2, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, bit.ly/2mQn2ON. Fundraiser for Southern Oregon Air Academy includes light snacks and wine, speakers Carl Wilson, Larry Graves, Jason Foster, Daniella Bivens and Jenny Jackson. RSVP online.

RACING ON THE ROGUE: 2019 FALL MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, through Nov. 4, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, gphorseracing.com. Fall horse racing. Gates open 11:30 a.m., post time 1 p.m. Admission $4, free parking.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. Nov. 7, 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.

Jackson County

TEA & PAINTING IN THE GARDEN, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 19, Teapot on Wheels, 1754 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, 541-855-4343. Enjoy fall color, tea, and painting supplies. $25 per person, adance reservations required.

FILM SCREENING, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St., Ashland, heartisanfilms.com. Showing of "Gorilla Girl," with introduction by directors, Q&A with Ann Southcombe and directors, meet animal ambassadors from Wildlife Images. Tickets $20.

BREWS & BOOGIE, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 19, Science/works Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Sports-themed party for 21 and older, with local beers, games and prizes, beer, music. Tickets $18 advance, $23 door; designated driver tickets $13 and $18./

OPEN STUDIO TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Ashland, Phoenix and Talent, ashlandost.com. Tour studios of visual artists, see artwork and worls in progress. Free.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Take tours of historic home and learn about Victorian mourning customs. Admission $5.

FALL FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. Oct. 26, Yale Creek Road, 724 Yale Creek Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. Dinner, live music, silent auction, to benefit the Applegate Neighborhood Network. Tickets $10-$20

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 7-10 p.m. through Oct. 27, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Family activities, including cow train, animal exhibits, pumpkins, pumpkin carving, hay rides, hay hill, bounce house corn maze, local vendors, live music (1-5 p.m.). Admission $6-$18; get in advance 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.

SKI FILM SCREENING, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Warren Miller's "Timeless" features ski legends and newcomers. Tickets $19 advance, $20 door.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Nov. 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Nov. 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "The Bounty of the Land: Southern Oregon Agriculture," eleventh in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR EVA SCHLOSS, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, chabadofashland.org. Stepsister and childhood friend of Anne Frank shares "A Story of Triumph: Learning from the Past, Living the Present, Looking to the Future." Tickets $25 adults, $18 youth; VIP packages available.

Douglas County

ATA MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-450-3270. Opening ceremonies 9:30 a.m., competition begins at 10:15 a.m. Admission $10, free for 6 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Briana Renea, through Oct. 20; Halloween Spooktacular Dance Party, Brady Goss, Oct. 23-26; Oct. 26; The Koz, Oct. 30-Nov. 3; UCC Legacy Ball, Nov. 1; Fall Craft Festival, Nov. 2; Dan Harmon & Cascade Country, Nov. 6-10; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 13-17; Jeff Foxworthy, Nov. 23; The Price is Right Live, Nov. 30; Roaring into 2020 New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 11; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Decadence: A Chocolate Fair, Oct. 19; Terry Fator, Nov. 2; Tattoo Expo, Nov. 8-10; Civil War Viewing Party, Nov. 30; The Clairvoyants, Dec. 7; Wine & Spirits Fair, Dec. 14; Smokey Robinson, Jan. 18; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 25-26; Scream Halloween Party, Oct. 26; Snoop Dogg, Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 22-23; Civil War Party, Nov. 30; Phil Vassar & Lonestar, Dec. 6-7; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 27-28; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. 1964 The Tribute, Nov. 9; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Jessie Leigh, Oct. 18-19; Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 30.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Cosmic Bingo, Oct. 26; Country Against Cancer, acoustic performances by Jessie G. Camryn, Ciara and Billy Lund, Jim Friends and Aaron Price, Nov. 2.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.