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. Nov. 1, Joshua Gibson and Keenan Pruett, blues, reggae and more 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Nov. 1-2, Noisy Neighbor, classic rock, country rock, 1980s music, 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. Nov. 7, 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. 31, Halloween Party, with music by Fogline, Gretchen Owens and Matthew Combe, costume contest with prize, raffle for autographed guitar, 6-10 p.m., benefit for Cody Hopkins; Fridays classic car meet-up, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 2, Jack Parker, and Trevor Hanks, rock, Americana, 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. Oct. 31, Halloween Party, DJ dance music, costume contests and cash prizes, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; 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. 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. Nov. 1-2, World's Least Dangerous Band, classic and contemporary rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Nov. 7, Salem's Bend, rock, with Steven, 8-10:30 p.m.; Nov. 8, Ben Larsen Band, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Oct. 31, Halloween Party, with music by Flat Patty and a costume contest with prizes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 1-2, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Nov. 1, Beau Berry Band, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 2, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Nov. 1, Silas Wolf, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $3.

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.

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Wednesdays, Jam Night, all levels, 7 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. Oct. 31, Halloween Costume Party, grunge rock music by Dos Tacos, costume contest with cash prizes, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 1, Suckerpunch, punk rock, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, and Honeymoon Killers, swamp rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 2, Fraktured Seattle DJ series, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Halloween Party, with costume contest, games and prizes, and live music on Nov. 1, 8-11 p.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. Nov. 1, Tim Mitchell and Michelle LeComte, jazz, standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Nov. 15, Pumpkin Spice Dream, all-camp drag party with Barbara Wyre and guests, 8:30 p.m., $5 general, $10 VIP meet-and-greet, dance party after the show; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Nov. 1, Matt Spurlock, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Jug of Punch, traditional Irish music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Nov. 1, Halloween Bash, with costume contest, DJ dance music, free pool, taking suggestions to rename the bar, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 2, Tim Mitchell and Michelle LeComte, jazz, standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 8-9, Comedy Night with Phillip Kopczynski and Harry J. Riley, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door, PG-13, 21 and older; Nov. 12, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 21, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, "Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, dinner theater, 5:30 p.m., $35, reservations.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. 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; Sundays, Sunday Nights Unplugged, acoustic music jam, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Oct. 31, Nightmare on Water Street Halloween Throwdown, with music by Late Bloomer, costume contest at midnight, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10; Tuesdays, swing dance lesson and jazz dance, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-10 p.m., no cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Nov. 9, Godemis with Twistello and guests, hip hop, 9-11 p.m., $20-$25.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Oct. 31, Black Lung Riot, swamp rock, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 1-2, Pete Herzog and Friends, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 7, Nick Garret-Powell, acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Oct. 31 A Steampunk Halloween, DJ Ruku$, costume contest, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10; Nov. 1, Emily Alrick and Levity Circus Collective, dancers, flyers, circus folk, 9-10 p.m., $5; Nov. 2, Creekside Strings, string jam, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 2, Templet, experimental rock originals, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 3, Doug Warner, blues 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. Nov. 2, Hog Wild, classic 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. Nov. 1, Jason Dea West (of Intuitive Compass), folk, swing, Americana, 9 p.m., $8 advance, $10 door,; Nov. 8, The Shivas, rock, with The Shaky Harlots opening, p.m., $10; Nov. 12, Sean Hayes, folk singer songwriter, 9 p.m., $29 advance; Nov. 15, The Last Revel, Americana, folk, 9 p.m., $10 advance at brownpapertickets.com.

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. Nov. 1-2, Comedy Night, with opener Nigel Larson and headliner Kermet Apio, 8 p.m., $10.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Nov. 5, trivia 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Nov. 1, Latin Night, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m; Nov. 2, Post-Halloween Costume Party, with cash prizes, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., $5.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Nov. 5, Pub Talk: The Sixties Come to Southern Oregon, 7 p.m., no cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 31, Latin Dance Night, bachata class 8 p.m., social dance 8:30-10:30 p.,m., $7 class and social or $5 social only; Nov. 1, Hog Wild, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 2, Post-Halloween Party with Fogline, country, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 5, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 6, Rogue Comedy Underground, 8-10 p.m.; Nov. 7, Latin Dance Night, bachata class 8 p.m., social dance 8:30-10:30 p.,m., $7 class and social or $5 social only.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Nov. 1, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, Dia De Los Muertos 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. 31, Howiee's Halloween Extravaganza, music by The Bouray, funk, hip hop, Spicy When Naked, thrash punk, and The Shaky Harlots, punk 'n'roll, costume contest, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 1, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro-soul, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 2, Flat patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

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. Nov. 1, Seth Hansson, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Nov. 13, Franks and Deans, punk rock and Rat Pack tribute, with Step It Up And Go, 8-11 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 2, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 6, jazz jam, 10 a.m.-noon. No cover.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Nov. 3, Paul Turnipseed Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 10, Danielle Kelly Trio, jazz, retro soul, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. 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. Nov. 1, Antelopers, folk, 7-9 p.m.; 7 p.m.; Tuesday's, open mic and jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Nov. 1-2, Gypsy Gillis, classic 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. 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. 31, HalloWine Party, DJ music, costume contest, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 2, Gary Margason, acoustic alt rock, pop, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 5, Danielle Kelly and Dean Angermeier, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 31, Halloween Bash with Collin and Company, dance music from 50s to 80s, costume contest, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15; Nov. 2, Terrapin Flyer, Grateful Dead jam band, 9 p.m.-midnight, $25 at eventbrite.com; Nov. 7, Liver Down the River, funkadeligrass, 6-9 p.m., $10.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 3, Zak Knutson (of Fogline), indie rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Oct. 31, Scaraoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 1, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, karaoke, 8:30-11:30p.m.; Nov. 3, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 5, Justin Gordon, new classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 6, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 80-11 p.m.; Nov. 7, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, honky tonk, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 1, Anthony Cusenza, reggae, 5-8 p.m.; No cover.

Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Nov. 9, J Brothers Trio, classic jazzs, blues, soul, rock, pop, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 31, Clue, live action mystery game Halloween Edition, 6-8 p.m., $20-$35, advance tickets only; Nov. 1, Not Too Shabby, contemporary, rock, pop, 5"30-7:30p.m.; Nov. 2, Gypsy Rogue, jazz, swing, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Nov. 3, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, country, swing, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 6, David Cahalan, acoustic, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 7,. Jon Galfano, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless otherwise noted.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. No cover. Dec. 14-15, Children's Christmas Tea with Mr. and Mrs, Claus, $15 per child over two, reservations.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Nov. 6, Nuaka Kennedy and Eamonn O'Leary, Irish, Celtic, Scottish, 7-9 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, sugar skull decorating, interactive Ofrenda altar creation, music and wine, free event, kid friendly, 2-5 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 5, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Oct. 31, Halloween Party, costume contests, music by DJ Opie, food, 7-10 p.m., $10 members, $15 nonmembers, advance reservations; Nov. 2, Not Too Shabby, adult contemporary, rock, pop, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 3, Marshall Stack, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 1, Robbie DaCosta Band, rockabilly, blues, 6-8 p.m, $5-$7.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 1, Nick Garrett Powell, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 2, Holly Gleason Trio, folk, 6-8 p.m; Nov. 6, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Nov. 2, Watson House, Americana, '90s rock, pop, 4-6 p.m.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Nov. 1, Chris Pearson, saxophone, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Nov. 3, Wine Club Release, music by David Cahalan, 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.

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.

THE BELLS OF GRANTS PASS, 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 9, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 865 N.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass. Handbell choir gives holiday concert. Free, donations welcome.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Nov. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Horn player Jennifer Montone joins the orchestra to perform Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2, plus works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $40, $45.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21, 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.

Jackson County

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.

"FRANKENSTEIN," 3 p.m. Nov. 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. SOU Wind Ensemble and Rogue Valley Symphonic Band perform new Michael Shapiro score to the cult-classic 1931 Boris Karloff film. Tickets $8-$12.

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.

RECKLESS KELLY, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Outlaw country, for all ages, $25.

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.

PEIA LUZZI: NIGHT OF SONG ASHLAND, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Unitarian Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, brightstarevents.com. Vocalist, with guitar, double bass, percussion, performs songs and stories of western Ireland and old favorites. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $30 premium seating.

STUDENT SHOWCASE, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Music students perform selections from upcoming recital programs. Free.

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.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; 3 p.m. Nov. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-858-8859. Young musicians perform music of Cimarosa, Puccini, Rossini, Gliere, Handel, Corelli, Offenbach. Tickets $10 general, $5 students.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford, 541-324-0404. Veteran's Day concert includes works by James Colonna, Irving Berlin and an armed forces medley. Free, donations accepted.

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.

JENNIFER MONTONE, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland,oca.sou.edu. Horn player performs selections from Wagner, Strauss and Tchaikovsky. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 15, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Horn player Jennifer Montone joins the orchestra to perform Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2, plus works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Tickets for Ashland, $37, $44. $50; tickets for Medford, $15-$55.

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.

TENEBRAE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. Choir performs music of Gregorio Allegri, Owain Park and Jody Talbot. Tickets $44 and $53.

PINK MARTINI, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000. Holiday concert features favorite chestnuts, Hebrew prayers, Chinese new year tunes, samba-inspired "Auld Lang Syne." Tickets $64, $70, $76.

Willamette Valley

CARLENE CARTER, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis, bit.ly/americanstringscarter

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, through 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.

"THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO," 7 p.m. Nov. 1-2, Nov. 8-9, 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. As "Gone with the Wind" has its world premier and Hitler is invading Poland, Atlanta's elitist German Jews are more concerned with the social event of the season.Tickets $12 general, $8 seniors, $5 students.

"CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS," 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Top Hat Theatre Company presents holiday show dinner theater. $35, includes dinner, one glass wine or beer and show; reservations required.

"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

"EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Randall Theatre 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-6432-3258, randalltheatre.com. Horror movie spoof, with music and lots of spurting blood. Tickets $20.

"THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW," 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.

"THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 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.

"THIRD," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 1-24, Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, 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 $42, $45, $48 adults, $30, $33, $36 youth.

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE — A LIVE RADIO PLAY," 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5, Nov. 11-12, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. A distraught businessman is rescued from the brink of suicide by a guardian angel, presented as a 1940s radio broadcast. Tickets $15, at the door.

"HEDDA GABLER," 8 p.m. Nov. 7-9, Nov. 14-15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16-17, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Henrik Ibsen's drama about a spirited, strong-minded general's daughter chafing against the restraints placed on women in the last 19th century. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 full-time students.

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

"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.

"ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO: PERESTROIKA," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-16, Nov. 21-22, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 24, SOU Main Stage Theater, South Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. The second part of Tony Kushner's play about people struggling to repair broken relationships and damaged lives. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 full-time students.

"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.

"A CHRISTMAS MEMORY," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Burt Eikleberry and Tamara Barrus read Truman Capote's short story based on his childhood in the South in the 1930s. Free.

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET," 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, (no shows Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 25) Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A department store Santa claims he's the real Kris Kringle. $29, $39, $43.

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.

Willamette Valley

BILL MAHER, 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, 541-682-5000, hultcenter.org. Stand-up comedy, mature subject matter; no opening act. $49.75, $59.75, $69.75, $89.75, plus service fees.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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

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. See art listings below for individual venues.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass. Artist and photographer Ron Anderson explains how to take good reference photos. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For November: Sheila Wickman and Donna Albachten at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Shirley Bell at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.

BLUE MOON ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 220 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, artist Peter Sedlow displays his 1/3 life size clay replica of a bronze monument of Brady Adams, talking about the work and accepting donations to complete and place it in downtown Grants Pass.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Mixed media landscapes and other paintings by Linda Smith, through November, Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, with music by Joshua Gibson and Keenan Pruett.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Original pen and ink drawings on ornaments by Judy Davidson, through November. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1.

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. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1.

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.

KING JEWELERS, 221 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, with a 40th anniversary celebration, with Chuck and Corinne King, refreshments and a sale.

MY LITTLE CORNER CAFE, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, with cello music by Charlie Jarvis, accompanied on guitar and vocals by family and guests.

SANDI'S CANDIES & FUDGERY, 145 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-9112. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1, with samples of moonshine from Sundance Distilling, 5-9 p.m.

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. Paintings and poetry by Jeffrey Sully, through November. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 114 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Royceware jewelry and Table Rock handbags inspired by Native American aesthetic by Cynthia Mace, through November. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1.

Jackson County

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

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 15, 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. "Color Notes," impressionistic oil paintings on linen by Jenay Elder, through Dec. 1.

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. "Dia de Los Muertos," through November.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND NATURAL MEDICINE, 180 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-414-7239. "Dream Gardens," mixed media paintings by Linda Kehoe, through November.

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. "People I've Been," self-portrait collages by Syd Rvinsky, "The Politics of Dead Rats," collection of student work, "Acts of Gradual Progression," work by Sheila Lam and Bridget Quinn, "Tiny Art Show," works that are 3-by-3 inches or smaller by SOU students and community members, Nov. 1-Dec. 5.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts By the Gifted," through November.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Reduction woodcut prints by Noriko Sugita and abstract paintings by Tom Hausken, through November.

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.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Dogwood Forest," images by Darcie Sternenberg, through November.

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.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Highlights of the Permanent Collection and Masterworks on Loan," "Together/Juntos," work by Justin Favela; "Excerpts from a Book I'll Never Write," work by V. Maldonado" "Self Help Graphics & Art: A Selection of Prints," through Dec. 14. Suggested $5 admission.

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

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Photography by Rob Jaffe, and mixed media figures and wall art by Elizabeth York, through November.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Monsterbet," paintings by Heidi Bruckner, through Dec. 5.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Welcoming," work by young emerging artists, "Line, Form and Life," life and human form drawings by Hans-Dieter Honscheid, "Gallery Northwest," work by Gallery Northwest members, "UVA's Clay Place," ceramic works bu UVA Clay Place students, "Freedom," work by teens from River Rock, Fowler House, Rising Light and the Juvenile Detention Center, Nov. 1-Dec. 24.

LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

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

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.

G.A. COCKERHAM, 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author presents his mystery "Murder Replete…for now: An Oregon Coast Murder Mystery." Free.

MICHAEL LERNER, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World." 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.

TERRY BAUM, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "One Dyke's Theater: Selected Plays 1975-2014." Free.

FRED GREWE, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Time to Talk About Dying: How Clergy and Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare for a Good Death." Free.

NANCY BONAZZOLI, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poet presents her book of poetry "Absolution."

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Work Song" by Ivan Doig. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Love and Other Consolation Prizes" by Jamie Ford. Free.

THOMAS ROMANO, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author presents a children's ghost story about a Pacific Coast lighthouse, "The Watcher in the Lighthouse." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

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.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. All kinds of holiday items for sale. Admission $5 or $4 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.

HALLOWEEN

Josephine County

BARBIE'S SCREAM HOUSE, 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.

FIRGHTMARE THEATER, 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.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 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.

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 C and 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.

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.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Nov. 2, Seventh-day Adventist School, 2250 N.W. Heidi Lane, Grants Pass, 541-479-2293. Games, food, desserts, books, CDs and DVDs for sale, Veggie Food Store open 6:30-8 p.m. Free admission.

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

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE & GRAVEYARD, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 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.

THE NIGHTMARE CHAMBER HAUNTED HOUSE — NIGHTMARE X-TREME, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31-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.

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.

BUMP'N THE NIGHT: HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Music by Sugar Beats, DJs, for 21 and older only. $15 advance, $20 door.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

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.

OLD FASHIONED BARN DANCE, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 16, 5100 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-291-2666, 541-659-3623. Western and line dancing, with instructor, western bingo, buffalo trace bourbon raffle, food and drink. Admission $25, raffle tickets $30 each or four for $100; benefits P.E.O.

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

Jackson County

VETERANS APPRECIATION NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2, Rogue River Assembly of God, 270 W. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, 541-582-0563. Veterans and spouses invited to dinner, with music, color guard, speaker, door prizes. Free.

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.

HOLIDAY MARKET, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 8, noon-8 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m .Nov. 10, Jackson County Expo. Central Point, attheexpo.com. More than 130 artisans and crafters from Southern Oregon. Admission is free.

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY, 5 p.m. Nov. 9, Rogue Valley Manor, 1200 Mira Mar, Medford, 541-292-9667. Social hour, dinner. $25, reservations required.

HIGH GRADE HARVEST BALL, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Music by Echoes of Light, Jah Sun and The Rising Tide, Dubtronic Kru and guests, local vendors, raffle prizes, Jamaican food vendor. Admission $22 advance, $30 door, $45 platinum with meet-and-greet; tickets at Magic Man in Grants Pass.

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.

CLAYFOLK SHOW & SALE, 4-9 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Functional, sculptural and whimsical work by more than 70 regional ceramic artists. Free admission.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE GALA DINNER & BENEFIT AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-8195, ext. 303. Food, wine, holiday desserts and auction of all-edible gingerbread creations. Call for tickets.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-8195, ext. 303. Display of all-edible architectural creations, with entries judged for prizes. Admission $3.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. UCC Legacy Ball, Nov. 1; Fall Craft Festival, Nov. 2; The Koz, through Nov. 3; 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. 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. 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. Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 30.

Northern California

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