NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Dec. 28, Sarah Dion-Brooks, jazz, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec 27-28, The Perry Road Band, country rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with World's Least Dangerous Band, free party favors, champagne toast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Dec. 31, Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Lion. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., roaring 20s costumes encouraged. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Dec. 28, Silas R Shand (from The Hollowbodies), country rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sundays, Westbound, southern rock, outlaw country, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Dec. 27-28, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, soul, funk, reggae, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with The John Dough Boys, alt rock, punk, punkgrass, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Dec. 27-28, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 29, Skyler Lutes Band and Desert Fish, reggae rock, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with 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. Dec 27, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 28, Mike Brons, soft classic rock, 6-9 p.m. 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.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with DJ FiNaTTik, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., in the Event Center, Krank it Up Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m, in Shenanigan's; 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. Dec. 26, Brad Burns, rock, country, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, The End Is Near Party with DJ FiNaTTiK, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 28, The Honeymoon Killers, rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 29, Dawna Crocker, and Bekkah McAlvage, roots, folk, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, with DJs on two stages, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 2, Sonny Kanahale, ukulele and vocals, 8:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

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

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 27, Guppy, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Dec. 31, Ren. Agade's New Year's Eve Bash, 9:30 p.m. doors, 10 p.m. show, $5.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Jan. 3, Scott Tecca, Nashville singer songwriter, 5-8 p.m.; Thursdays, Jug of Punch, traditional Irish music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Dec. 28, Tim Mitchell, acoustic easy listening, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 16, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 26-28, David Pinsky and Broadway Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with The Rhythm Kings, blues, p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

BIRD & RYE, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 27, The Bouray, funk, soul, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 29, Juniper & The Wolf, folk songs and stories, 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. Dec. 28, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with Mercy, blues, rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve with Fortune's Folly, alt rock from Eugene, 9 p.m., $20; Jan. 3, Nicholas Edward Williams, folk, Americana, 9 p.m., $5.

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. Dec. 27-28, Comedy Night, with opener Mike Masilotti and headliner Del Van Dyke, 8 p.m., $10; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball, with DJ music, photo booth, midnight toast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, optional dinner served 5-9 p.m., $39.95.

COMMON BLOCK BREWING COMPANY, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Jan. 12, Paint & Sip Pottery, 1-3 p.m., $40, reservations at eventbrite.com.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Jan. 7, Seth Hansson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:15-7:15 p.m.; Jan 10, Minty Fresh, rock, blues, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE DOUBLE R PUB, 312 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0300. Dec. 31, Old Fart Party, 4 p.m., ball drop and toast at 6 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Jan. 7, "Takes of Rehabilitation," pub talk about restoration of historic buildings in Southern Oregon," 7 p.m., free.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 27-28, Ring of Trees, rock, pop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Dec. 28, DJ Coco, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 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. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Dec. 27, DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 2, Pride Night, 6 p.m.; Jan. 3, Fogline, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-702-2320. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, with karaoke, champagne toast, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Dec. 27, John Martin, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight,=. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Dec. 28, Lovelesslust, industrial music, pop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Bash and Grand Reopening, with Step It Up N Go, rockabilly, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 27, Adam Harris, Coltrane jazz, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, The Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Dec. 29, Mark Hammersly Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Soiree, dinner buffet, music by Flat 5 Flim Flam, champagne toast, selfie station, party favors and snacks, $55; Jan. 5, Paul Turnipseed Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Dec. 27, Gary Margason, alt rock, loops, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 28, Vic Ruggiero and Lauren Napier, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, with costume contests, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $6, tickets on Facebook; Jan. 1, Holy Locust, 9-11 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. Dec. 28, Minty Fresh, rock, blues, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Dec. 27-28, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, with Hog Wild, party favors, give-aways, 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. Dec. 31, Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.; Jan. 3-4, Challenge of Champions after party, 9 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Dec. 28, Verna Dodge and Robbie DaCosta, R&B, rockabilly, ballads, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 30, Danielle Kelly and Dean Angermeier, soul, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

ROGUE RIVERS WATERING HOLE, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Thursdays, open mic with Wiz Krissa, 7-10 p.m. No cover,

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. Dec, 26, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Dec. 27, Mark Charles Hill, light rock, classic country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Dec. 29, Jen Ambrose with Jon Galfano, rock, jazz, blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Dec. 26, Sage Meadows, classic country, folk, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 27, David Scoggin Duo, 5:30-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 30, Ol' Mount'n Due, bluegrass, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 1, Gene's Themed open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 2, 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. Dec. 27, Lady & The Tramp, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 27, Jeff and Jeffri, guitar and vocals, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Stardust Trio, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 29, New Year's Eve party with Blue Lightning, high energy dance band, 5-7 p.m., $5-$10; Jan. 2, Dave Cahalan, guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Dec. 28-29, Wine-O Weekend, bingo with a wine twist, noon-5 p.m., games begin every hour, $10.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve brunch, with 1920s theme, noon-3 p.m, call for reservations.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 29, Mysha Carusso, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 28, The Money Beats, up-beat classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 29, The J Brothers, jazz, blues, soul, rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 27, Blue Lightning, country rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Dec. 29, open mic, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 27, Victoria Prince, guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 28, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Dec. 28, Mercy Duo, blues, soul, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 27, Positively 1st Street, guitar and vocals, 5-7 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.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 4, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

SARAH DION-BROOKS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 S.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Southern Oregon singer songwriter performs on solo piano. Tickets $18; food and drinks for sale.

JASON LYLE BLACK, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Comedic pianist performs as part of Josephine County Community Concerts. Tickets by subscription, call for availability.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 16, 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.

PABLO CRUISE, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass., 541-471-1316, Pop rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $35 general, $45, $55 reserved.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-0708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Angela Cheng joins the orchestra to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5; program also includes Mozart Symphony No. 36, "Linz" and Brahms' Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $40, $45.

BLACK, WHITE & THE BLUES, 5 p.m. Feb. 22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Fundraiser for the Grants Pass Museum of Art includes music by Danielle Kelly, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets $75 singles, $525 for a table of eight.

Jackson County

MIKEY PAUKER & EQUANIMOUS, 7 p.m. Dec. 29, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Folk-world music, ecstatic music. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door

NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 31, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Music by local musician Dennis Caraher. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA CONCERT, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Strauss waltzes and polkas, duo pianists, surprise guests. Tickets $50, $75 (includes pre-concert reception), $150 (includes pre- and post-concert receptions).

PIANO RECITAL, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116. Pianists Alexander Tutunov and Brian Hall perform a variety of music. $25 at the door.

CHRISTOPHEREN NOMURA, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, humanity/tickets.com. World-renowned baritone performs 'With Malice Toward None, With Charity For all" vocal recital, with pianists Daniel Lockert and Jodi French, to benefit Anima Mundi Productions, a nonprofit working to heal the soul of the world through arts. Tickets $33 and $39.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 16, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country-bluegrass, with Yonder Mountain String Band, alt rock, opening, for all ages. Tickets $29.50.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-0708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Angela Cheng joins the orchestra to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5; program also includes Mozart Symphony No. 36, "Linz" and Brahms' Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn. Tickets for Ashland: $37, $44, $50; tickets for Medford: $15, $25, $33, $38, $44, $55.

CLAREMONT PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 3 p.m. Jan. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert features music of Dvorak, Sean Shepherd and Robert Schumann; Saturday is music by women composers. Tickets $35 and $42, $5 for full-time university students, children and Oregon Trail Card holders.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: QUEEN, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Musicians recreate the 1975 Queen album. Tickets $39, $42, $45.

AARON WATSON, 8 p.m. Jan. 25, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country, with Chancy Williams and Younger Brothers Band opening, for all ages. Tickets $25.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ADLER FELLOWS GRAND OPERA CONCERT, 2 p.m. Jan. 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-901-7173, ext. 3, bravaopera.com. Selected artists from the San Francisco Opera resident ensemble perform. Tickets $25 general, $5 students.

THE CHOIR OF MAN, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Nine men sing, dance and tumble their way through joyful music. Tickets $42, $45, $48 adults, $30, $33, $36 age 22 and younger.

WYNONNA JUDD AND THE BIG NOISE, 8 p.m. Jan. 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country, for all ages. Tickets $55, $75, $85.

Northern California

BARRIO MANOUCHE, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Octet plays original compositions influenced by gypsy jazz and swing, with flamenco dancer and African sacred dancer. Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"CHARLEY'S AUNT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 17-Feb. 2, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Students recruit a friend to impersonate a wealthy Brazilian aunt to chaperone a double date, but complications arise. Tickets $18, $15 each for groups of 10 or more; Jan. 16 preview is $5, Jan. 23 is pay-what-you-can night.

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

Jackson County

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET," 8 p.m. Dec. 26-27, Dec. 30-31, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 1 p.m. Dec. 29, 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.

"THE SNOW QUEEN," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26-27, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. Adaptation of Hans Christen Andersen's coming of age adventure about a girl's quest to save her friend from the Snow Queen. Tickets $28 adults, $25 seniors, $20 children and students; 7:30 p.m.

"PETER PAN," 8 p.m. Dec. 27, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical story of a boy who won't grow up. Tickets $30-$38, $10-$20 rush tickets (one hour before curtain, as available).

"A CHRISTMAS STORY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26-28, 2 p.m. Dec. 29, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. The story of a young boy's quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. $20-$24, reserved, pick-your-price seating ($5, $10, $15) available for seats remaining unsold 30 minutes before curtain.

JAY OWENHOUSE, 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Illusionist presents "Dare to Believe" show, with Bengal tigers, dangerous escapes, inspiring storytelling. Tickets $42 general, $72 limited VIP.

JUBAL FRESH, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy, for ages 17 and older. $20-$25.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Great cheesy Movie Circus Tour. Tickets $39, $42, $45, with VIP add-ons available, $50, $150 and $250.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 31-March 22, plus 8 p.m. Mondays (starting Feb. 24) and 8 p.m. March 11 and 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Louisiana women make their way over life's hurdles, finding comfort and humor in each other. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

"HAVE FAITH," 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Broadway performer Faith Prince performs. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

Douglas County

"DON'T EAT THE MEATLOAF," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 30-Feb. 23, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. A high school senior learns life lessons from a coworker at he diner and a homeless man. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; tickets go on sale Jan. 3.

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

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Jan. 8, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about indoor gardening and hydroponics. 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

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For December: Barbara Newland at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave. For January: Jean Mount at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, Phyllis Greenwood at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. New acrylic and watercolor landscapes by Linda Smith, through December.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," one-of-a-kind ornaments by gallery artists, through December, plus gallery artists, ongoing.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. Pre-Holiday Show, new artwork, literary work, jewelry, decorative and useful items by area artists, through Dec. 31.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. Paintings and poetry by Jeffrey Sully, through December

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 3, 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. "Songs of the Earth and Sea," mixed media meditations by Marjett Schille, through Dec. 29.

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. "Angels Show, angel art by various artists, Dec. 6-29; "Holiday Treasures," art gifts by local artists, through Dec. 29.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Art With a Heart," collage by Susanne Petermann, mixed media by Marcy Greene and fiber art by Jo Ann Manzone, through Dec. 29.

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

ASHLAND CUSTOM FRAME, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-488-2899. Oil paintings by David William, Terry, through January.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Gifts by the Gifted, artwork by 32 artists, through December.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "'Tis the (40th) Season," new work by gallery artists and work by new artists, through Dec. 29.

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.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Seeing Red," annual members' exhibit, through Dec. 21; "The Natural Perspective," photographs by Judy Benson LaNier, through Jan. 17; reception 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Two Generations,: work by Joe Feddersen and Wendy Red Star, Jan. 16-March 14. Suggested $5 admission.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Rogue Valley and Beyond," photography by Pat Moore, through December.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mandala art by Kaho Koinuma, mixed media figures and wall art by Elizabeth York, through December.

LITERARY

Josephine County

MINI BOOK GRAB, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 4, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Fill bags with books to take home. Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 7, 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. Jan. 10 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

MUCH ADO ABOUT WRITING, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Local romance author Carole T, Beers shares how to read and write for "interest IQ" by evaluating and developing reader engagement, tips and tricks to help infuse writing with intimacy, urgency and relatability. Free, call in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 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

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

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

LES AUCOIN, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Catch and Release: An Oregon Life in Politics." Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Frog Music" by Emma Donoghue. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Story of Arthur Truluv" by Elizabeth Berg. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society" by Nicholas Christakis. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

WINTER READS PROGRAM, through Feb. 29, Jackson County library branches, 541-774-6423, jcls.org. People of all ages can earn bingo squares by completing reading challenges, attending a library program, writing a book review, listening to a book or reading five books of their choice, to be entered into a drawing for prizes. Free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOBER LIVING NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, m.bpt.me. Dance music, workshops for adults. $25.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians share on the theme "Sweet Dreams." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Jackson County

HOLIDAYS AT HANLEY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Dec. 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, sohs.org/holiday. Decorated farmhouse tours with talks about the home's history and holiday traditions. Tours $3-$5, reservations recommended.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 28-29, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Take tours of holiday decorated historic home, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and Jacksonville holiday festivities of the late 1800s; tours begin every 15 minutes and last about one hour. Admission $5, not recommended for kids under 7 or 8.

HISTORIC BANK TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 28-29, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Learn about 19th century banking practices. Free.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO, 5-10 pm. Dec. 31, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway, Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Twenty-five games (start at 7 p.m.), plus appetizers, prizes and more. $50.

UNMASKERADE, 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Clean and sober New Year's Eve party, with catered dinner, DJ dance music, midnight toast, testimonials. Tickets $40.

ROARING 2020S — NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE PARTY, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Music by Atyya, Saqi, Morillo, Rorschack, Akal Dub, with dance performances by Zelenika. Tickets: early bird (100 only) $30, $35-$40, for 21 and over only; tickets at The Music Coop and online.

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS TOUR FINALE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Professional bull riding competition. Adult tickets $15 advance, $20 gate, $28 for two-day pass, tickets for ages 6-12, $10 general, $18 for two-day pass.

SECRETS AND MYSTERIES OF THE BEEKMAN BANK, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Jan. 4 and Feb. 1, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. Evening lantern light tours of historic 19th century bank $5, advance reservations.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon, Jan. 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, noon Jan. 15, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Fire History: Indigenous Burning to Recent Wildfires: — What Have We Learned?" first in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

OREGON TEMPRANILLO CELEBRATION, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Hills Hotel, 25252 Ashland St., Ashland, oregontempranilloalliance.com. Grand tasting with tapas, souvenir wine glass, silent auction. Tickets $50, benefits Asante Foundation.

BACON AND BARRELS, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24, noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Jan. 25, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Bacon sampling, distilled spirits samples, whiskey lectures, appetizer samples, live entertainment, bacon bloody Mary bar, for 21 and older only. Tickets: Friday $40, Saturday mid-day $40, Saturday evening $40

BLUSH BRIDAL SHOW, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 1, Jackson County Expo. Central Point, 541-690-8048, attheexpo.com. More than 50 Southern Oregon wedding professionals. Admission $8-$10 Friday (VIP brides), $4 Saturday general admission.

Douglas County

BOUNCE A PALOOZA, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-440-8925, cctbullriding.com. Admission $3 per person, free for ages 2 and younger. Game tickets 50 cents.

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULLRIDING, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Admission $14 advance, $17 door, free for 5 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Rekless Kompany, through Dec. 29; Roaring into 2020 New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Lion Dancers, Jan. 4; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 11; Ken Jeong, Jan. 31; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Chris Isaak, Feb. 15; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 14; Larry The Cable Guy, April 18; CageSport 62, May 9; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31; Smokey Robinson, Jan. 18; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Chris Isaak, Feb. 16; Air Supply, March 7; Criss Angel, March 29; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. New Year's Eve Under the Big Top, Dec. 31; Three Dog Night, Jan. 10-11; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 24-25; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Dwight Yoakam, Feb. 7-8; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Abbacadabra, ABBA tribute, Dec. 31; The Young Bucs, Dec. 31; Journey Unauthorized, Jan. 18; Burns Night Celebration and Dinner, Feb. 8; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31; Austin Lindstrom, Jan. 24; Briana Renea, Feb. 1; Community Career Fair, March 5;

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. The Brothers Reed, Jan. 17-18.