All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Nov. 26. DJ Ben Campbell. 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11:30 p.m.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., 541-479-6160. Nov. 26, Jim Lesher & The Western Express, country, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sunday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.
LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Saturdays, yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, suggested $10-$15 donation.
SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 25, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10; Dec. 25, DJ Fluffy hosts LGBTQ Night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Nov. 26, Brenboy, pop punk, hip hop, with DJ Zone, Playamack K Swami, Twon, T. Rav, Lazzer-1, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 at eventbrite.com.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 25, Wiz Krissa, acoustic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Nov. 30 Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Saturdays, Jay Barley, folk, Americana, easy listening, 6-9 p.m; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Mondays, karaoke, 5:30-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Nov. 25, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.
APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Nov. 25, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 25-26, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 1, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Nov. 25, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m.
BURGER SPOT, 318 E. Main St., Medford, 541-734-9996. Nov. 26, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 25-26. Comedy Club, with opener Simon Kaufman and headliner Marc Yaffee, 8-10 p.m., $15.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. 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. Nov. 26, Community Hip Hop Social, 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, Turnout, Tarantula Trust Fund and The Kops, punk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Nov. 25, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 26, The Bouray, funk fusion, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 25, Impulse Control, Caskey and The Cutoffs, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 26, Troublehead, 9-11 p.m.; Dec. 1, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 29, Punkadelic, punk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 1, Jerry Joseph, with the Dimpker Brothers and Eric Leadbetter Band, rock, blues, 8-11 p.m., $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Nov. 27, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, county, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Nov. 25, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, live music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Nov. 30, Dave Hampton and Robbie DaCosta, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Nov. 27, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Nov. 26, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 25, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Nov. 30, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 25, Jones, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 26, Stardust Trio, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 27, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 7, Wreaths & Wine, hands-on workshop, $65, reservations. No cover unless noted.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Nov. 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 2, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 4-7 p.m.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Nov. 25, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Dec. 8, Winterdance Christmas Celebration, music and dance of older traditions — Scandinavia, appalachia, Celtic — with exotic instruments, 70-9 p.m., $30 with reservations, $32 door, cash only, masks required.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Nov. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.; Nov. 27, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.
LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Nov. 26, Nathan Green & James Dedakis, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 1-2 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., no cover.; Nov. 27, wreath-making class, 2-5 p.m., $35 advance, $40 door, includes materials.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 27, Annie MacLeod, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 27, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 27, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 25, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 26, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 27, Dennis, Konecny & Ryan Johnson, classic oldies, new country, blues, 4-6 p.m.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 25, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Nov. 27, Greta Gardiner, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 25, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 26, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, old country, folk, 3-5 p.m.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Nov. 25, Jon Galfano and Jen Ambrose, rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
ROGUE CHORUS — WINTER HOLIDAYS IN HARMONY, 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 28, Rogue Auditorium,, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. Holiday chorale concert. Free, donations accepted to support Toys for Tots.
MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m Dec. 4, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3961. Community singers join the Three Rivers Community orchestra and soloists to perform Handel's Christmas music. Free.
CASTLE VALLEY ACADEMY, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360- N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313, Spiritual holiday music. Free, seating is first-come, first-served.
TOMMY EMMANUEL, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Instrumental guitar, with guest Mike Dawes. Sold out.
Jackson County
SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Fall concert, directed by Bryan Jeffs. In-person tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff; livestream for free.
SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. "Between the Light" program features music with themes of stillness, darkness, sleep. In-person tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff; livestream for free.
TEA & CELLO, 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., #2301,Ashland, lovejoystearoom-ashland.com. Michal Palzewicz performs Christmas carols, excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite and classical cello selections, with tea sandwiches, scones and tea service. Admission $65, all inclusive, by advance reservations.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.
SPECTRUM CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. A showcase of music from different ensembles from Southern Oregon University, including choir, wind, percussion jazz, and MUSIX. Free both in-person and to livestream.
A CHORALE CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rogue Valley Chorale winter concert centers on themes of hope, love,m joy and peace, with spoken reflections on each theme. Tickets $35 general, $15 youth 22 and younger.
SOU HONOR BAND, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Honor students from area high schools perform with students from Southern Oregon University. Free for both in-person concert and ro livestream.
JOHN CRAIGIE, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 9, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, johncraigiemusic.com. Folk, with guest Goodnight, Texas, for 21 and older only. Tickets $31 advance, $36 door, $1 per ticket supports nonprofit Northwest Harvest.
BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N.Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-292-0805, unitingforukrainerv.org. Pianist Alexander Tutunov, violinist Faina Poidonaya and Siskiyou Violins perform a variety of music to benefit Ukrainian refugees in the Rogue Valley. Tickets $75, includes a selection of wines and desserts.
YOUTH SYMPHONY & YOUTH SYMPHONY ALUMNI, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Seasonal music. Tickets $10-$15.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Men's a cappella choir sings a variety of music. Tickets $62, $65, $68.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"A CHRISTMAS STORY," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-18, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The story of a 9-year-old boy's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, in the 1940s. Tickets $18.
OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio shows "Christmas Eve with The Bickersons," plus variety show of song and dance. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.
DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.
"THE NUTCRACKER" BALLET, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Stillpoint Dance Studio presents classic holiday production. Tickets $12, $15, $20.
Jackson County
"MATILDA THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 25-Dec. 31, plus 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 28 (no shows Nov. 24, Dec. 25; Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 are 2 p.m. matinees), Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Inspired by Roald Dahl's novel, this story revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Nov. 23 preview is pay-what-you-can; tickets are $20-$38.
"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 1:30 and 8 p.m., Nov. 25-Jan. 1, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a woman on a musical journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. $35-$75.
"LITTLE WOMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 25-Jan. 1, plus Dec. 21, Dec. 28 (1:30 p.m. matinees Dec. 24, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Four sisters come of age during the American Civil War, in this Kate Hamill adaptation. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.
"EVERY BRILLIANT THING," 2 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Dec. 6-10, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. David Kelly narrates this story about the lengths we go for those we love and the small things that bring us joy, performed indoors. Tickets $40, at the door, cash or check only; Nov. 30 preview is $25; Dec. 1 opening is a benefit for Court Appointed Special Advocates; Dec. 1, 6 and 7 shows followed by talk-backs with actor and director.
"WHITE CHRISTMAS," 1:30 and 8 p.m., Dec. 1-Jan. 1, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Two song-and-dance couples stage a show to save an old lodge. $32, $42, $46.
"NUNSENSE," 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-660-8810. The Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a show to raise money they need before the health inspector opens their freezers. Tickets $20 in person seating, $15 livestream.
"CINDERELLA," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Dec. 16-17, 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents new, contemporary Broadway adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein timeless musical. Tickets $25 general, $15 youth 22 and younger.
"A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Irish music, stories, songs, dance. Tickets 32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits of Christmas past, present and future. $29, $39, $43.
Douglas County
"HUMBUG," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-4, Dec. 8-11, Dec. 16-18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Upbeat, updated adaptation of Dickens' holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.
CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW, 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-18, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Dinner and a show of Christmas skits, sing-alongs, holiday fun, with audience participation. Tickets $69 adults, $30 children.
"A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-21, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Live version of the animated Peanut television special. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.
CHILD'S PLAY
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. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.
ART
Josephine County
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," one-of-a-kind ornaments and holiday gift items by gallery members, through December. Open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2 with artist demonstrations.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Exhibit, work by museum members, through Dec. 17.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Roads Not Taken," work by gallery members, through January.
Jackson County
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Tiny Show — Big Impact," 26 gallery artists display and sell small paintings — oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, watercolors — that would make perfect gifts, through Nov. 30.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Inspired by the Elements — Water, Earth, Air, Fire," The Calligraphers Guild exhibit, through Nov. 27; work by Desmond Serratore, and new work by gallery members, through November.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Holiday Showcase," a diverse selection of work — ceramics, silk, jewelry, paintings, outdoor sculpture," through December, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photography by Kristen Beck, through Nov. 28.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Artwork by Nancy Ashmead, through November.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Out West," portraits by Belinda Moffit, through Nov. 26.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Gallery Artists Gift Salon, paintings and sculptures suitable for holiday giving, Nov. 25-Dec. 31.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Handmade Holiday Bazaar, 3-8 p.m., Nov. 26.
OAK LEAF GALLERY, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756."Ballet to Hip Hop," drawings by Leif Trygg that capture dancers' movements and style, through November.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Pressing On," a retrospective by Nancy Jo Mullen, through Nov. 22; "Small Beginnings," sculpture and mixed media works by Lucille Linville, through Dec. 2; "Signs and Symbols," annual members' exhibit, through Dec. 22; new work by gallery members, through Jan. 13.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Golden Hour," solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Mel Prest and "Sensate Objects," a group exhibition of abstract work, through Dec. 10. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.
LITERARY
Jackson County
FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, 1-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1--31, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction,, movies, music, vinyl records. Free.
BOOK TALK & SIGNING, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-3241. Editors Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood present their new work, "The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History," featuring stories by 32 other authors. Free.
BOOK TALK & SIGNING, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Science Room 151, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3241. Editors Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood present their new work, "The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History," featuring stories by 32 other authors. Free.
THE CENTRAL THEME: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-32286, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading; free.
AUTHOR TALK: GERALDINE BROOKS, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6, online, through Jackson County Library System, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author discusses her New York Times bestselling novel "Horse" Free.
I'M WITH THE BANNED, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. Free.
HOLIDAY
Josephine County
ROGUE WINTERFEST VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION, 10 a.m. Nov. 29-7 p.m. Dec. 4, online, at roguewinterfest.org. Unique items for online bidding. Registration is free.
COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-660-7901, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. Display of Nativity sets from around the world, plus live entertainment. Free admission.
GRANTS PASS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Sixth Street, between G and L streets, Grants Pass, gpchristmasparade@gmail.com. Holiday parade through downtown, followed by a gathering at Fifth and G streets for Christmas caroling, Santa, parade awards, treats. Free for spectators.
ROGUE WINTERFEST WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-916-2056, roguewinterfest.org. View elaborately decorated holiday trees, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, tour Southern Oregon Adventure. Admission $5 per person, $25 per family of 6; children under 2 get in free.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverage. $7 adults, $5 children 6-12, kids 5 and younger eat free. Proceed help with Christmas baskets and gifts for needy families in the community.
WILD WINTER WONDERLAND, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 16-18, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. 541-476-0222. Holiday lights, Santa, animal ambassadors, treats. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $13 ages 5-12, $5 for kids under 5.
LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17, Pavilion Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Gift items for sale. Free admission.
Jackson County
A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 18, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the last 1800s. Tours $10, adults, $5 children, reservations required. A Christmas bazaar is held ion the grounds the same days and times, admission to the bazaar is free.
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, 10 a.m.4-4 p.m. Nov. 26, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Vendors with gift items. Free admission.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, 5 p.m. Nov. 26, City Hall, 205 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-8118. Christmas carols, lighting of the town tree, visit from Santa. Free.
FATHER CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 18, Third and California streets, Jacksonville, 541-899-8118. Take your own photos with Father Christmas. Free.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PARADE, 10 a.m. Dec. 3, California Street, Jacksonville, 541-899-8118. A holiday parade through town. Free.
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 4:30-8:30 op.m. Dec. 3, Pear Blossom Park, Fifth Street, Medford. Candy cane hunt, tree lighting, fireworks, photo opps with Santa, food trucks. Free.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
CORN DANCE, 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 26, Williams Grange, 20100 Williams Highway, Williams, 470-997-9479. Music by Windsong & Friends, plus other musical guests, sale of sweet and savory bakes treats, corn demo and talk by Don Tipping, update on Pipe Fork. Admission $10-$20 adults, $5 children under 5; proceeds benefit Williams Community Forest Project.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. $1, free for 12 and under.
Jackson County
RAILROAD SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27, Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Displays and information on local railroad history, hobby model trains, toy trains, and a swap meet. Admission $5 general, $1 ages 6-12, free for 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit Medford Railroad Park.
TUESDAY TOUR AT THE MUSEUM, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 6, Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6348, sma.sou.edu. Docent-led tours of the latest exhibitions, limited to 12 people. Free, registration recommended at smaeducation@sou.edu.
HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Dec. 7 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, and online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Stories of the 1980s," the 12th program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 10, 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.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Highway Bound, Nov. 23-27; Dry Canyon Stampede, nov. 30-Dec. 4; Hank Shreve Duo, Dec. 20; Back to the '90s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Highway Bound, Jan. 4-9; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 7.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Little River Band, Dec. 1.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Big Game Watch Party, Nov. 26; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 9-10; LeAnn Rimes — Joy: The Holiday Tour, Dec. 16-17; Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, Jan. 13-14; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays.
MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209. Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 26.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Robert Tiernan, Nov. 25-26; Tennessee River - Alabama tribute band, Nov. 26; Highway Bound, Dec. 2-3; Comedy Night, Dec. 3; Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, Dec. 9; Steve Berg, Dec. 9-10; Eagles tribute band, Dec. 10.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands, including The Roadsters) Dec. 31.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.