NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Jan. 3-4, Noisy Neighbor, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. , no cover; Jan. 16, Paint & Sip, 6:15 p.m., $42, advance.

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. Jan. 3-4, live music, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Jan. 3, live music, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 4, 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. 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. Jan. 2, Sonny Kanahale, ukulele, and vocals, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Jan. 3, Leonard Griffie Band, rock, blues, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Jan. 4, 221 Fly, original alt rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.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. Jan. 3, Fork in the Road, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

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. Jan. 4, Tim Mitchell, 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. 10-11, Comedy Night with Alex Elkin and Julie Hatfield, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door, PG-13, 21 and older; 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. Jan. 10, Saucy, rock, pop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, swing dance lesson followed by jazz jam, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Jan. 26, Stumble, with Greg Rekus, Death Plant, Hello Mayfield, 6-10 p.m., $7.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 9, Adam Gabriel, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 10, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, flamenco, gypsy, Latin, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 11, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m; Jan. 16, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 7-9 p.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. Jan. 3, Levity Circus Collective, flyers, circus folk, martial arts, 9-10:30 p.m., $5; Jan. 4, Creekside Strings, acoustic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Jan. 4, Robbie DaCosta Trio, rockabilly, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 5, Bryan Oliver, acoustic folk, funk, jazz, 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. Jan. 4, Hog Wild, 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. Jan. 4, LEFT, roots, rock, 9 p.m., $10; Jan. 11, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m., $5; Jan.15, Bart Budwig, folk country, 9 p.m., $8, 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. Jan. 3-4, Comedy Night, with opener Alex Avery and headliner Trenton Davis, 8 p.m., $10.

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.

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. Jan. 3, The Gist, 8 p.m. -midnight; Jan. 4, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 7, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 8, Grape Jam, open mic, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 9, Latin Dance Night, bachata class 7:30 p.m., social dance 8-10 p.,m., $7 class and social or $5 social only.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Jan. 10, The Giantess, rock, jazz, blues, 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. Jan. 2, Pride Night, 6 p.m.; Jan. 3, Fogline, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 4, DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Jan. 3, live music, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 4, The Janus Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Jan. 8, jazz jam, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, Albert Haas and Ira Marlowe, from the Bay Area, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Jan. 5, Paul Turnipseed Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 9. Paint & Sip Pottery, 5-7:30 p.m., $40 advance.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Jan. 3, Tension Deficit, 8-10 p.m.; Jan. 9, live comedy, 8:30-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Jan. 4, Devon Scott, 7-9 p.m., Modern Durf, 9-11 p.m.; Jan. 7, John Thompson, 6-8 p.m., The Don't Stop, 9-11 p.m.; Jan. 9, Nat Miller and The Crop Dusters, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, Flyover States, modern folk, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 11, Death Plant, Shake The Baby Till the Love Comes Out, and While I See Sound, rock, 8-11 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.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Jan. 3-4, 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. Jan. 3-4, Challenge of Champions after party, 9 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Jan. 7, Paint & Sip Pottery, 6-8:30 p.m., $40 advance; Jan. 11, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, soul, Motown, 6-9 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,

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Jan. 10, Josh Capehart, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Jan. 5, Dennis Mertens, rock, country, pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Jan. 2, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, honky tonk, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 3 David Scoggin Duo, 5:30-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Jan. 4, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 6, Highway RobBree, rock, blues, soul, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 7, Gordon Lightfoot B-Day Bash, 87-10 p.m.; Jan. 8, Q&A Duo, piano jazz, 7-10 pm.; Jan. 9, Craig Martin & Friends, blues, jazz, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 3, live music, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 2, David Cahalan, guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 3, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 4, Not Too Shabby Duo, jazz; Jan. 5, Tim Church, instrumental guitar, 5-7 p.m.;Jan. 9, Jon Galfano, acoustic 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. Jan. 12, Sunday Soup Supper, celebrating sryah, 3-5 p.m., call for tickets.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Jan. 25, Book Talk, with Francis Pring-Mill, author of "In Harmony with the Tao, 1-2:30 p.m., free.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 7, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 4, Shaken Not Stirred, 4-6 p.m.;Jan. 5, Pacifica, duo, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan. 3, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, swing, soul, Motown, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Jan. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 4-6 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.

PARKS FAMILY CONCERT, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313. Gary and Shelly Parks and their daughter Emilianne perform sacred music on piano, guitar and vocals. Free, donations welcome.

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.

3 RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS, Thursdays, starting Jan. 9, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981, 3riverschorale.org. "Water Music," program of songs about our interconnectedness with rivers and water in preparation for May 16-17 concerts.

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

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.

CELLO CONCERT, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Daniel Sperry performs musical portraits and spoken word poetry with musical landscapes. Free.

ORGAN RECITAL, 3 p.m. Jan. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Prize-winning organist Aaron Tan performs. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students, faculty and staff.

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.

BELA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Grammy Award-winning musician performs with vocalist. $49; available after Jan. 6.

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

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 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.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by 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.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17, 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. "What a Difference a Frame Makes: The Interpretive Art of Picture Framing" artwork by gallery artists that has been framed by gallery owner Peter Stone, through Feb. 1; reception 5-8 p.m. Jan. 3.

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

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by gallery members, through January.

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

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

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "In the Woods," images by Kate Geary, through February.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Driven to Abstraction," paintings by Virginia Andrade and Alx Fox, Jan. 10-Feb. 21; "The Natural Perspective," photographs by Judy Benson LaNier, through Jan. 17.

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.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Faces of the Umpqua Valley," photographic portraits of everday people from the Umpqua Valley, January.

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. Meets every second Friday.

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

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" presents his memoir. 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.

GLENN HILL, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of ""The Violin Maker" presents his romantic mystery. 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.

IRVING LUBLINER, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Local author shares excerpts from "Only Hope: A Survivor's Stories of the Holocaust," his mother's stories of her internment in Polish ghettos and two concentration camps during World War II. 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.

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

FILM SCREENING, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-761-4746, indivisible@cavenet.com. Back from the Brink Community Film and Conversation Series presents "Call of Life," a film by Species Alliance. Free.

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

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. 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; RV Resort Rally, May 22; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. 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. 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. Journey Unauthorized, Jan. 18; Burns Night Celebration and Dinner, Feb. 8; BBQ Blues & Brews, May 23; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

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

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