All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Wednesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679, thecoppermug.com. Fridays, DJ Hmbne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Saturdays, DJ Lion, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Oct. 1, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 2, open mic hosted by Steve, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 6, DJ Finattik, 7-11 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke 6:30-10:30 p.m.; No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Oct. 2, Blaine Bishop and Arwen, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Oct. 1, Hatriot, thrash metal, Dead Leslie, heavy metal Infex, thrash metal from San Francisco, Suckerpunch, heavy metal, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $10 at eventbrite.com; Oct. 8, Brian James & The Revival, country, blues, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Oct. 16, Nearly Famous Comedy Night, with Michael Glatzmaier and Deece Casillas, 8 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com,, $15 door; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Oct. 24, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Oct. 1, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 30, Mark Hill, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 1, Dirk, Shae and Greg, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 2, Bustin' Out, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 7, Young Kidz, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Oct. 10, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Sept. 30, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 1, The Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz on the outdoor garden patio, with the artwork of Tom Stamper and Mike Fitch, 5-7:30 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested, text 650-862-3343.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Oct. 2, Sol Seed & The Illies, reggae, roots, 6-8 p.m., $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 gate; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Fridays and Saturdays, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

COMMON BLOCK BREWING, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Oct. 13, Bike Social and Skill Sharing, 5-6:30 p.m., outside.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 30, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM STORE, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Sept. 30, Rainbow Girls with Alex Dunn, 7-10 p.m., $25, proof of vaccination required. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 30, The Brewery Comedy Tour, 8-10 p.m., $13 at eventbrite.com; Oct. 1-2, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Oct. 8, Arthur Buezo, savage folk, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Oct. 2, Robbie Dacosta and Tom Stamper, rock, rockabilly, blues, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Oct. 1, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 30, James Matt, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Oct. 6, Jonathan Foster, Americana roots, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 7, Arthur Buezo, savage folk, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Oct. 1, Johnny Young, country, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 3, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m., sign-ups at 8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Oct. 1, G-Rad, hip hop, twerk, bass, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $3.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 23, Highway Bound, country, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-622-8622. Oct. 7, Thirsty Thursday: Fashion, Food & Fall, wine, light bites and shopping from booths from Kitchen Krafts By Kaitlyn, Fig & Fern Clothing Boutique, 5-8 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Oct. 7, Stand-up Comedy with Belinda Carroll, Ryan Danley and Kat Buckley, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., $15 singles, $25 couples, $45 table for four.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Oct. 3, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROPHY CLUB, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Oct. 3, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, pop, blues, rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Oct. 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. Debbie Spencer, 925-997-4480. Oct. 3, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 1, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Oct. 2, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Oct. 2, Watson House, acoustic folk rock duo, 6-8 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations. No cover, call for reservations. Oct. 29, Jeff Kloetzel, 6-8 p.m.

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. Oct. 2, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 9, Living Loving Led, music of Led Zeppelin, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 22, The Girls with The Rogue Suspects, ballads, rock classics, 6-9 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 30, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 1, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 3, Tim Church, 5-7 p.m. ; Oct. 7, Shine Swing Trio, vintage jazz, bossa nova, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations. No cover, call for reservations.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 1, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 2, New Vintage Jazz, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 3, J Brothers Quartet, rock, pop, soul, folk, jazz, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 1, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5- 7 p.m.; Oct. 6, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Oct. 1, Danielle Kelly Duo, jazz, soul, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, Jim Quinby, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, Lily Jo's Revolution, indie folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Oct. 22, Joker & Jester Comedy Tour, with Jake Daniels and Tony Dijamco, $25 advance.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Oct. 7-17, "Mala," one-woman show 2 p.m., $35-$50 through roguetheatercompany.com; Oct. 15, Dmitri Matheny Group, jazz, 7-9 p.m., $30, through siskiyoumusicproject.com.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Oct. 1, Jazz & Samba, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 8, Kevin Conness, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Oct. 9-10, Harvest Festival, noon-5 p.m., with pumpkin chucking with sling shots and a trebuchet; Oct. 10 Shine Swing, swing jazz, bossa nova, 1-4 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 3, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Salsa Brava, salsa music and dance lesson, 7-9:30 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Friday, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sunday, live music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 1, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, classic rock, blues, 6-8 p.$7-$10; Oct. 3, Grant Ruiz & Dan Fellman, jazz, flamenco guitar, 4-6 p.m., $5; Oct. 8, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 1, The Giantess, dream rock, jazz, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 2, Nick & Shae, rock, jazz, blues, 6-8 p.m., $5; Oct. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Oct. 2, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Oct. 1, Carla Bauer, rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

PRIDE OF THE NORTHWEST MARCHING BAND COMPETITION, 12:45-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Mel Ingram Field, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-659-0643. Bands from 10 regional high schools compete, with prelims at 12:45 p.m. and finals at 5:30 p.m. Admission $15 general, $10 for students, seniors 65 and older and veterans.

MUSIC IN THE PARK(ING LOT), 12:30-5 p.m. Oct. 10, Holland Store parking lot, 1251 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-9254, sasquatchwoodspeople.org. Music by White Oak Wood (2 p.m.) and The Brothers Reed (3:30 p.m.), with food booths and beverages. Admission $15 advance online, $10-$20 sliding scale at the gate, free for kids 12 and younger; fundraiser for Sasquatch Woods People.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 2: AUTUMN SHINES, 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Tomas Cotik joins the orchestra to perform works by Gounod, Piazzola, Vivaldi. Tickets by subscription only.

TODD SNIDER, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Modern folk, with Lilly Winwood opening, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $40 general.

HOLY ROCKA ROLLAZ, 3 p.m Oct. 24, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Early American rock with stories about the artists and how their classic hits came to be. Part of the Josephine County Community Concert Association series; season tickets $75 adults, $10 students, $160 family of up to six.

JAIME JORGE, 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Grants Pass Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 5410476-6313. Violinist performs sacred and classical music. Free, first-come, first-seated.

HILLSTOMP & WORLDS FINEST, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Indie alt rock, with ska Americana, folk/dub bluegrass, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $20 general.

Jackson County

GHOSTLIGHT KARAOKE, 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Stage and microphone open to the public. Free.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Phoenix Grange, 209 N. Main St., Talent, 541-956-0618. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation. Masks required.

SOL SEED, 6 p.m. Oct 2, Callahan's Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland, 541-482-1299. Reggae, roots, with The Illies opening, for the Callahan's Mountain Vibes Music Series 2021. Tickets $25 at eventbrite.com.

FLAMENCO PACIFICO, 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Original modern flamenco music and dance. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

SHAKEY GRAVES WAS HERE, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Folk rock with Sierra Ferrell opening, and pre-concert music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $44 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child 12 and younger. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

PANCHAKSHARA — INDIAN PERCUSSION & KONNAKOL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, online through Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, oca.sou.edu. Celebration of South Indian music with drum and spoken word. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 2: AUTUMN SHINES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Tomas Cotik joins the orchestra to perform works by Gounod, Piazzola, Vivaldi. Tickets by subscription only.

DMITRI MATHENY GROUP, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool. Tickets $30 general, $25 members, $10 students.

FRITZ GEARHART & ALEXANDER TUTUNOV, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Tutunov Piano Series opens its 10th anniversary season with violinist Gearhart joining pianist Tutunov performing selected works by Beethoven and Prokofiev. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors.

"SOUNDWALK," through Oct. 15, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Audience install free Soundwalk app on their smartphone, put on headphones and explore parts of the city on foot, discovering different musical elements. Map and locations will; be posted online. Free.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford,Four-part harmony vocal group sings rock, pop, jazz, doo-wop. Tickets $30, $35.

YING STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Violins, viola and cello perform works by Haydn, Zhou Long, Vivian Fong, Tan Dub and Beethoven.Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $5 for students, SOU faculty and Oregon Trail Card holders.

LIVING LOVING LED, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Led Zeppelin tribute band, with vocalist Natasha Neece, costumes, stage sets and priestess performances. Nature spirit-themed costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 advance, $20 gate; food truck on site.

"SONG OF DEMOCRACY," online concert, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, come together from a distance to present songs that celebrate the values that built a nation. Watch entire concert or listen to individual songs. Free, donations welcome.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"CLUE: ON STAGE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Oct. 15-31, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Madcap comedy set on a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor, based on the popular board game and cult classic film. Tickets $18, purchased online only. Masks required.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"SPOTLIGHT ON BETTE MIDLER," 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1-24, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and career of the Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer, with mature themes and strong language. $20-$38; Sept. 30 preview is $20.

THE HAMAZONS: "HEART & HILARITY," 8 p.m. Oct. 1-2, 3 p.m. Oct. 3, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. An improvised comedy show in the style of Jane Austen. Tickets $15 advance only; order online. Masks required.

"MALA," 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 7-17, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, roguetheatercompany.com. One-woman show about a woman caring for her aging mother; outdoors and socially distanced, $35-$50, online or by calling 541-205-9190.

"GREAT EXPECTATIONS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 7-31, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an orphaned boy in 19th-century England and his journey into manhood, using just six actors. Tickets $30 adults, $25, seniors and students, online and by phone.

"FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 9, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The story of Mississippi-born civil and voting rights activist, told through song. Tickets $35. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"MAKE IT A DOUBLE," 8 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Lauren Blair and Jake Delaney celebrate infamous duos and duets through the ages, from Fred and Ginger to Sonny and Cher. Tickets $15.

"POIROT: MURDER ON THE LINKS," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. through Nov. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Adaptation based on Agatha Christie mystery featuring Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Tickets $25, $39 and $43.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 7 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. all other matinees, [Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 27-Jan. 2 (contact for exact schedule), Angus Bowmer Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a miserly businesswoman through time and space to reckon with how she's abandoned humanity for hollow capitalism. Tickets $35-$80. Masks, photo ID and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"THE CANTICLE OF THE BLACK MADONNA," 5:30 p.m. streaming online through Anima Mundi Productions, humanitytickets.com. A soldier journeys from the desolation of war to the healing embrace of love. Cinematic five-camera high definition recording of the live premiere sung in English with English subtitles. Video is free to watch.

Douglas County

"ELF: THE MUSICAL," Dec. 9-21, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An orphan raised on the North Pole tracks down his real family in New York City. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PUMPKIN PATCH PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 23, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

TRICK OR TREAT, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, IV Reclaimed Thrift Shop, 203 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction. Children collect candy at this outdoor event hosted by Illinois Valley Youth Enrichment Association. Free.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; attendance is limited, masks required; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-Large abstract acrylic paintings by Caitlin Rice, Sept. 30-Oct. 31; artist reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Show, through Oct. 15.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Bursting Forth, Moving Foward," artwork created by gallery members during the pandemic sequester, through Oct. 25. Open by appointment only, contact 541-659-3858 or guild@southernoregonguild.org.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 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. "Through the Window," pastel paintings by Carla J. Griffin, Oct. 1-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1, with the artist on hand to talk about her work. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Imaginarium: Reality or Illusion," work by gallery artists, through Oct. 31.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Textile works by Claudia Law, and wood works by John Weston, Oct. 1-31; Law will demonstrate her process on Oct. 9.

DENISE KESTER STUDIO, 438 Helman St., Ashland, 541-778-2673. Monoprints, monotypes, multi media works, drawings and paintings of Denise Kester, ongoing, with work by guest artist Richard Kleffman, through October. Open for First Friday Art Walk, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work of Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Nova Jorgensen and Robyn Forsyth, ongoing. Open for First Friday Art Walk, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Mixed media masks — face, helmet, shoulder — and puppets — rod, shadow and hand varieties — from around the world, Oct. 1-31.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Oil paintings by Jhenna Quinn Lewis, woodblock prints by Millie Whipplesmith Plank and stylized ceramic sculpture by Penelope Dews, through Oct. 9, Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Close to Home." printmaking series by Midge Black, through Oct. 1; "From the ground Up," collaged paintings by Fred Nocella and primitive ceramics icons by Jane Anderson, Oct. 1-Nov. 12; new art by gallery members, through Dec. 22, with reception 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "A Shrine for a Shrine," paintings, collages and assemblages by Bruce Burris, accompanied by two essays from Oregon-based arts writers Patrick Collier and Bean Gilsdorf; and "We Take the Long Way," work by neurodiverse artists, Oct. 5-Dec. 9. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural work by Elizabeth York, ongoing. All proceeds support York's Shine a Light organization, raising awareness about, preventing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, Young Artists in Plein Air Exhibit and items from the permanent collection, through Oct. 29. Gallery is open to in person visits by appointment.

LITERARY

Josephine County

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 5, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. Oct. 5 jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein, via Zoom. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 15, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 16, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

DIVERSE READS BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 19, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Frankly in Love," by David Yoon, via Zoom. Free.

BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION; INCLUSIVE RESILIENCE, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 20, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Group discuss works of storytelling and branding, via Zoom. Free; get book list at bit.ly/3h35uaY.

GINNA GORDON, 5 p.m. Oct. 22, online through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Author talks about "Humming in Spanish," the next novel in her Lavendula series, online via Zoom. Free, registration required; get link at gallery website.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Fifth and H streets, Grants Pass, travelgrantspass.com. Street painting and art festival features chalk art drawing for all levels, vendors, live music. Free.

Jackson County

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 2-31, Pheasant Fields Farms, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Two pumpkin patches, cow train, hay ride, pear shooting gallery, animal exhibit, corn maze. Admission $12 per person in advance, $13 at the gate, with three time slots: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:45-3:15 p.m., 3:30-6 p.m.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. October themes are "Halloween" and "Pumpkins."

ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, aftontickets.com. Bron riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding. Tickets $10 Thursday; Friday and Saturday is $12 advance, $16 at the gate.

QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1-2, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-441-2155. Quilt show featuring the work of Larsja Peterson, with quilters boutique, silent auction, fabric, notions and quilts for sale, raffle baskets, vendors, live music, lunch and desserts. Free admission.

CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Oct. 1-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765. Find your way through 8 acres of field corn or pick out pumpkins to take home. Weekends include cow train. Maze is $6 per person, free for 5 and younger; cow train is $6 per ride; pumpkins are 39 cents per pound.

FALL PLANT SALE, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, 119 Shire Lane, Grants Pass, 541-218-3453. Grants Pass Garden Club sells perennials, shrubs, trees, rock garden plants, planter gardens, new and vintage garden art. Cash and checks accepted, cards with $10 minimum.

GALICE RESORT BENEFIT, 3-8 p.m. Oct. 2, Grants Pass Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-778-4516. Barbecue, pool, horseshoes, darts, music by Brass Alibi, 50/50 raffle. Party to support the Galice Resort.

SOUTHERN OREGON MOTORCYCLE SWAP & BIKE SHOW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9. Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-660-8730, 541-659-8715, abateoforegon.net. Bik show in 18 classes (noon-3 p.m. Saturday), new and used parts for sale, leather goods, clothing and gift items, food vendors. Admission $5 per day, free for 11 and younger.

EMPTY BOWLS ONLINE AUCTION, Oct. 8-13, online, through Options for Southern Oregon and Josephine County Food Bank, 541-476-2373,optionsonline.org. Auction of more than 150 ceramic bowls and art pieces; free to participate but must register; each bowl purchase includes a $5 coupon to a participating restaurant.

CATURDAY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Keeper talks, crafts, family activities all related to felines of the world, plus behind-the-scenes access to Cat Alley. Admission $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children 4-13, by donation for ages 3 and younger.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 9-10, Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-24, Oct. 30-31, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765. Find your way through 8 acres of field corn with flashlights and scares. Maze is $15 per person.

HARVEST TOUR, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 16, Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Guided tour of the winery to see various stages of the wine making process. $10 to the general public, includes wine samples, free to wine club members.

FALL HORSE RACING, 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, through Nov. 9, and 1 p.m. Oct. 17, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-787-3480, gpdowns.com. Horse racing. Admission $6.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission free.

WESTERN DANCE, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Place, 4570 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Live western music and dance. $5 donation.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through October, Fifth Street between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Outdoor showcase of local arts and crafts. Free admission.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON ARTISTS' SHOW & SALE, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 3, First Christian Church, 1900 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, 541-941-4881. Artists, artisans, painters, potters, photographers, sculptors show their work. Free admission.

FALL PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue River Civic Club, 135 Oak St., Rogue River, 530-409-7030. Rogue River Garden Club sells perennials, trees, veggie starts, flowers, houseplants, herbs, plus a bake sale and crafts.

SCARECROW MAKING, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-662-2025, ext. 202. Build a scarecrow from a kit ($10-$15) or a hanger scarecrow ($10), plus scarecrow contest, children's games, hayrides. Kits also available for purchase to make at home.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors set up outdoors in the parking lot. Admission $1.

BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford, nwbirdclub.org. Parrots, finches, canaries, dove and other birds for sale, along with cages, seed, toys, bird-safe cleaning products, wildlife ambassadors, exotic animal veterinarian team, avian behaviorist. Admission $2 adults, free for 12 and younger.

LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 6, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "The Amazing Journey of Leonard Case and the Execution of Captain Jack," 10th in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tours of some of the town's historic buildings and the restless ghosts and spirits who occupy them. Tours leave every 15 minutes with two routes: the courthouse route and Britt Hill walk. $10 per person; reservations required.

NIGHT CORN MAZE, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16, Oct. 22-23, Pheasant Fields Farms, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Explore the corn maze im the dark, bring flashlights. Admission $8 adults, $6 ages 3-6 in advance, $9 and $7 at the gate; with hot apple cider, hot chocolate, caramel apples.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 9, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

NIGHTMARE CHAMBER HAUNTED HOUSE, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 14-17, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 27-31 (some extended hours may be added), 103 Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, nightmarechamber.com. Scares every 12 feet; this is the chamber's final season. Tickets: online fast pass (5-10 minute wait) $13; on-site fast pass (15-20 minute wait; may not get same-day appointment) $15; online or on-site general admission (potentially up to 2 hour wait) $12' online booking is preferable.

FALL ANTIQUES & VINTAGE SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 530-241-4063. Antique and collectibles dealers from five states, quilt displays and demonstrations, lace-making demos, doll restoration and period costuming. Admission $6, benefits Dogs for Better Lives.

ARTISTS TAKE ON ATHLETES, 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Oregon Strength, 806 S. Pacific Highway. Talent. Seven figurative artist will create depictions of Oregon Strength athletes from 4-6 p.m., then display their completed work, with voting for people's choice and a chance to take home art. $30 for bites, beverages, four chances to win art, $5 each additional vote.

SOCIAL DANCING, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point. Live music by Darren Kuykendall, no partners required. Admission $5-$6, free for first-time visitors. Call Joyce, 541-727-7070.

BINGO, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Regular games and specials with prizes.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Cherry Wine, Oct. 1-2; Captain Blue, through Oct. 3; Daughtry, Oct. 2; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 30; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; 98 Degrees, Nov. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

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

Northern California

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

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.

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