Entertainment guide
All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE Josephine County AGORA ARTISAN EATERY, 208 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1191. Oct. 3, Wayne Watanabe, variety, 4-9 p.m. No cover.
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Oct. 8, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Oct. 5, karaoke, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Oct. 8, loteria (Mexican bingo), 6-8 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Oct. 4, Hotrods & Handlebars, with Honeypot, classic rock, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, bingo, with DJ Poppa & DJ Cooper, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Oct. 3, Tristan Moonbow, acoustic indie, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4, The Gus Factor, swampcore, funk rock, 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, Kid-aroke, 3-6 p.m. adult karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Oct. 3, Fork in the Road, Americana, newgrass, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Oct. 10, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, with Omiza River, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Oct. 2, DJ Lion, 8-11 p.m.; Oct. 3, The Upper Strata, indie sci-fi Swiss duo, 9 p.m.-might; Oct. 4, DJ Fluffy, house, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 8, bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, The Housewife, house party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. no cover.
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Oct. 3, Honeypot, acoustic duo, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Oct. 3, Raunchy Relationships Comedy, 8:30 p.m., $15 door; Thursdays, Sundays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Oct. 4, DJ Youch, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, No Ordinary Love, vaariety, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, music bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.
TRUE JUICE, 124 N.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Oct. 3, Alcyon Massive Acoustic Trio, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Oct 3, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Oct. 8, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., No cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 7, open mic with Mike Brons, 5:30-8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Oct. 3, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, The Bone Rollers, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sundays, open mic, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke and pop quiz trivia with DJ Misfit, 7 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Oct. 3, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Oct. 2, open mic, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 3, Jackaloupe Blue, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, live music, noon. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Oct. 2, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 3, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 4, Paul Jenny & Tom Freeman, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 9-10, The Mitchell Brothers, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday. No cover.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.
BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Oct. 12, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, ballads, jazz, 6-8 p.m., $10; Oct. 26, Butterfly Bliss "Icons of Horror," speakeasy-themed drag show, 7-9 p.m., $25 advance.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Oct. 3, Dan Doshier & Friends, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 5, John Johns, variety, 5-8 p.m.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Oct. 3-4, Comedy Night with opener Danny Cruz and headliner Paul Moomjean, 8-10 p.m., $15. Oct. 10-11, Comedy Night with opener Shawn Fitzgerald and headliner Patrick Garrity, 8-10 p.m., $15.
COMMON BLOCK BREWING, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Oct. 18, Bales & Ales, with pumpkin carving, cornhole nd mmusic by Mountaintop Sound, Americana, bluegrass, and Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, noon-5 p.m. No cover.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Oct. 2, Evening Shades indie alt, 7-10 p.m., $12; Saturdays, live Irish music and dance, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Oct. 3, Thunderchud, Queens Branch, Summer Colds, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Oct. 5, Americana folk jam, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Family Obligation, Bay Area indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Fridays, Justin Fader, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, acoustic jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 8, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., cover.
THE GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Wednesdays, music bingo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Oct. 4, John and Jean Mazzai, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 11, Gary Dunsmir, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Oct. 17, Dating Nightmares Comedy: Bad Dating Edition, 8:30 p.m., $20 door; Sundays, open mic with Crooked Heart, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Oct. 4, Bob Rawlings and Mark Hamersly, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, Tim Church & Craig Martin, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Oct. 2, Casey Minnick, eclectic covers, originals, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 3, Victoria Lawton, jazz, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, Harvest Moon Night, with tarot, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Oct. 5, Tobago Breeze, funky soul, yacht rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 8, The Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, funk, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Bunco Night, 5-7 p.m., $10 buy-in.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Oct. 3, Flat Patty, hard rock, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Oct. 31, Halloween Party, with costume contest, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m., no cover.
MAIN EVENT SPORTS BAR, 120 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-9544. Fridays, music bingo, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Fridays, karaoke and open mic, 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.
MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. Oct. 4, Lisa & Dean, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Oct. 2, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 8, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 9, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, Bug Seance & Furnace, Portland indie pop, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Modern Prometheus Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.
PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Oct. 4, Bekkah McAlvage Duo, country, folk, bluegrass, Americana, 1-4 p.m.; Oct. 5, Chasing Keridwyn, bluegrass, Americana, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
PONY ESPRESSO, 545 N Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3757. Saturdays, live music, 9-11 a.m. No cover.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 10, Lakeview, country, with Brandon Wisham, 8 p.m., $25-$75, advance; Oct. 17, Adam Calhoun with Hard Target, country, hip hop, with Cymple Man and Dusty Leigh, 8 p.m., $30 at universe.com; Oct. 23, Demun Jones, with Zach Smith opening, 7 p.m., tickets TBA; Thursdays, Comedy Night Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., no cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Thursdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, trivia, 7-11p.m.; Wednesdays, cornhole, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
6TH STREET BALLROOM, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Oct. 3, Taylor Swift "The Life of a Showgirl" Celebration, with live band karaoke, drag, 6 p.m.-midnight, $13; ; Oct. 18, Night of Noise, with Catastrophic Brainwave, Grubsore, Blank Slate, Unknown Project, 8 p.m., $20.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Oct. 4, Cook & Green, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, Watkins Glen and Left on Wilson, jam bands, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Oct. 10, Collin & Co., funk folk, with Cook & Green, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Oct. n11, Electric Eel, with Tractor Noise, 8-11 p.m., $15; Oct. 12, Clark & Co,m Americana, country, rock, 8-11 p.m., $15; Oct. 23, Andy Coe Band, blues, psychedelic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Oct. 5. Seth Hansson, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Oct. 4, one-year anniversary, with barbecue, music by Borderline Music, gypsy folk, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, musicians' jam with GypsyGillis band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
VOODOO MARTINI, 106 Grape St., Medford. Thursdays, Boozy Bingo, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, Big Mic Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m., hip hop vibes with DJ Dysfunktion, 11:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Retro Rewind, hip hop, pop with DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Oct. 2, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, Sage Meadows Country Band, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Oct. 31, Halloween Party, karaoke, costume contest, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
WINERIES Josephine County SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 3, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TWO RIVERS VINEYARD, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Nov. 8, Rogue Rage, delta blues, 1-3 p.m., Neil Mangicaro, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Oct. 24, The Winery Comedy Tour, 8-9:30 p.m., tickets.
Jackson County BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 11, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 2, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 3, live music, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Sterling Vintage Jazz, swing, 1920s-30s jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Victoria Lawton-Diez, Spanish folk, American classics, modern indie, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 9, JustADuo, pop, rock, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 3, Shybo & The Twisted Vines, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 5, Marshall Thompson & Friends, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 3, Marshall Thompson Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 6, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Allison & Victor, funky pop jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Oct. 3, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, HopStone, rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 5, Band of Brothers, rock, soul, folk, jazz, 3-5 p.m.; Oct. 9, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association, 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Oct. 2, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 3, The Reverberays, instrumental surf rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, The Brothers Reed, John Prine tribute, 6 p.m., $12; Oct. 8, Harvest Dinner, 6 p.m., $90; Oct. 9, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Oct. 3, Salsa Brava, Latin, salsa music and dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., $20, door.
FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Oct. 3, Borderline Music, gypsy folk, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Oct. 4, Phil King, easy listening, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Watercolor & Wine, 1-3 p.m., $40; Oct. 5, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Oct. 4, Maurizio, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 3, Blue Lightning, rock, pop, blues, contemporary, 6-8 p.m., $15; Oct. 4, Monster Ball: Resurrection, drag show, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $20-$25; Oct. 5, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, Americana, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 9, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Oct. 2, trivia, 6 p.m.; Oct. 4, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 5, Sonido Alegre, Latin-infused world music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Oct. 3, Vinyl Night 5-8 p.m.; Oct. 4, Tristan Moonbow Bluegrass Trio, bluegrass, folk, Americana, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 3, The Roadsters, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 5, Connor Reese , variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Oct. 10, Rogue Suspects, Bonnie Raitt tribute, 6-8 p.m., $20; Oct. 12, Oktoberfest Blues Revue, Ben Rice & PDX Hustle, Duke Street, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, 2-6 p.m., $20-$30; Oct. 17, Vinyl Tap, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Oct. 19, Mike Brons, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Oct. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, country, Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct. 3, Clayton Joseph Scott, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 4, JustaDuo, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Oct. 8, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, country, Americana, 6- p.m., $5.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Oct. 4, Erica Rochel, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Oct. 6, Delilah Beaucoup - Song & Story, jazz and tribute to Annie Lenox, 6-8 p.m., $30, reservations;
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Oct. 3, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk rock, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Oct. 10, Vineyard Tour & Tasting, 1-3 p.m., $25, reservations; Oct. 31, Halloween Party, with party prizes, henna artist, tarot readings, hair tinsel vendors, 5-9 p.m., and music by Milo Matthews (6-8 p.m.), $10 advance, $15 door.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.
Douglas County SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Oct. 11, Scott Head, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC Josephine County JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Oct. 4, NewmanUnited Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Water Music" program features Baroque brass and woodwinds performing Handel, plus harpsichord works by Couperin and Froberger. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 18 and younger.
COME TOGETHER — THE BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Musical journey through the early years of the Beatles, through the 1960s and '70, highlights of their solo careers. Tickets $32.75, $43.25, $54.
CREATIVITY UNFRAMED: PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019.Eclectic mix of instrumental music, poetry, stories. $10, includes refreshments.
ELTON DAN AND THE ROCKET BAND, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Elton John tribute, for all ages. Tickets $32.50, $48, $64.
C STREET BRASS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Five classically trained brass players offer an array of genres, from George Gershwin to Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel. Tickets by subscription to five-concert season, $95-$98; call for availability.
DUO BEAUX ARTS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Husband-and-wife concert piano duo perform Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and more. Tickets by subscription to five-concert season, $95-$98; call for availability.
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Eagle tribute. Tickets $56.50, $67, $77.50.
RANDOM RAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, fine The Hivve on Facebook. New Age dance electronica, with DJ BeRadley, house, funk, dark disco, opening, plus live art and vendors (5-7 p.m.). Tickets $28 advance, $40 door, costumes encouraged.
Jackson County ELECTRIC ELTON — A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The music of Elton John, with multimedia visuals, costumes, dancers. Tickets $43, $53, $63.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Oct. 5, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Water Music" program features Baroque brass and woodwinds performing Handel, plus harpsichord works by Couperin and Froberger. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 18 and younger.
CHRIS BERRY & ESME OLIVIA, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Funk, hop hop, Afro-pop, traditional African music. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $30 premium at brightstarevents.com.
NOAM PIKELNY & FRIENDS, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Banjo picker is joined by guitar, bass, fiddle and mandolin to play bluegrass, Americana, Tickets $43, $46, $49.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
TUTNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, coca.sou.edu. Alon Goldstein and Alexander Tutunov perform. Tickets $35.
CARSIE BLANTON, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, swing, pop-punk, with guest Devon Sproule. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door.
TAKE3: WHERE ROCK MEETS BACH, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Violin, piano and cello trio perform a mix of classical and rock, Tickets $33, $36, $39, general, $23, $26, $29 youth.
OKTOBERFEST BLUES REVUE, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Roxy Ann Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford, rogueblues.org. Rogue Blues Society music fest with Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle, Duke Street, Broadway Phil and The Shouters, and12 Bars Deep. Tickets $25-$35 advance, $35-$45 door, $20-40 for ages 10-17, free for children under 10.
DOVER STRING QUARTET, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble performs works by Jessie Montgomery, Karol Szymanowski, Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets $49-$50, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
SIMRIT & BAND, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, brightstarevents.com, jacksonwellsprings.com. Irie roots music. Tickets $25 at brightstarevents.com and The Music Coop in Ashland.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 16, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
REVERON PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Violin, cello, piano ensemble performs works by Shostakovitch, Lorenz and Ponce. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
MOLLY TUTTLE, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Bluegrass, Americana. $42.50-$69.50.
JAI UTTAL, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, brightstarevents.com, jacksonwellsprings.com. World spirit music.Tickets $25 at brightstarevents.com and The Music Coop in Ashland.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.
SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Oct. 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "The Skies Sing" program celebrates love and the transformative power of music. Tickets $15, $30, $39, $45, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT — A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. An evening of Eagles music. Tickets $43, $53, $63.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Nov. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Nov. 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Percussionist Terry Longshore joins the orchestra for Schoenberg's "Losing Earth," plus works by Wagner and Brahms. Tickets $25-$75.
GALVIN CELLO QUARTET, 3 p.m. Nov. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Quartet of cellos performs music by Mozart, Debussy, Beethoven, Gershwin and others. Tickets 53-$63, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders, $20 to livestream.
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Queen tribute. $46.50-$66.50.
BERKELEY CHORO ENSEMBLE, 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Choro-style music of Brazil, plus samba, bossa nova, jazz. $25-$30.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
JOHN CRAIGIE, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Singer-songwriter, with guest The Coffis Brothers. Tickets $36 advance, $41 door.
MASON JENNINGS, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk. Tickets $40.
THE BROTHERS REED, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Album release concert of acoustic indie folk pop, with Briana Murphy (fiddle) and Nancy Martin (cello). $32.50-$37.50.
Northern California C STREET BRASS, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., musicintheredwoods.com. Five classically trained brass players offer an array of genres, from George Gershwin to Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel. Free.
ON STAGE Josephine County "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse are held hostage by ravenous ghouls begin to turn on each other. Tickets $25 opening night, $20 most other nights; Oct. 16 preview is $5; Oct. 23 is pay-what-you-can.
"MURDER ON THE ROGUE," 5-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Cartwright's Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Murder mystery dinner theater, with silent auction to benefit Rogue Valley Humane Society, Tickets $80; old Hollywood evening wear encouraged.
"LET'S MAKE A SCENE", 3 p.m. Nov. 8-9, Nov. 16, Calvary Crossroads Church, 1051 S.E. M St., Grants Pass, clarionor.org. Song and story excerpts from works by seven local playwrights and composers. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $12 for kids 12 and younger; benefit to support Clarion Theatre Company.
Jackson County "SEDUCTION — PRIDE AFTER DARK," 8-10 p.m. Oct. 3, The Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087, columbiahotelashland.com. Drag and burlesque show for ages 18 and older. $10.
"THE VICTORIAN LADIES DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Oct. 9-Nov. 2, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Two sisters team up with an American actress to solve a series of murders; recommended for 18 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The 90th season continues with five plays in repertory: "Into the Woods," through Oct. 11; "The Merry Wives of Windsor," through Oct. 12; "Quixote Nuevo," through Oct. 24; "As You Like It," through Oct. 25; "The Importance of Being Earnest," through Oct. 25; "Shane," through Oct. 25; "Julius Caesar," through Oct. 26. Tickets $37-$128.
"MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH THE CHANGE," 3 p.m. Oct. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A look at the joys of menopause and friendship. Tickets $56, $62, $68.
ASHLAND NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL FALL FESTIVAL, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-19, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Dramatic readings of four new plays: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonna; "In Case of Bruising," by Kamila Boga; "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins; and "Better" by Vince Gatton, with each performance followed by a talkback with the playwright. Tickets $25 per performance, with a discount for a four-play festival pass.
"WAITING FOR GODOT", 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 15-Nov. 2, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. An exploration of human resilience, hope and the search for meaning, as characters simply endure together. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door.
"WELCOME TO THE MONSTERS," 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rhythm in Motion Dance Studio presents dance recital with a creepy, spooky theme. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for under 16.
"WELCOME TO THE CLIQUE," 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Doll Pack presents sultry drag variety show. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door, ages 18 and older only.
"SPOTLIGHT ON TONY BENNETT DUETS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct 19, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical tribute to iconic American singer and his interpretations of jazz and pop standards. Tickets $25-$40.
"SNO-CIETY," 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A Warren Miller film celebrates the spirit of winter. Tickets $28 advance, $32 door.
"THE BEST LITTLE ROCKY HORROR HOUSE IN TEXAS," Oct. 24-25, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, thecabaretrisque.com. Drag parody with horror and country music. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door.
"CAMELOT THEATRE BURLESQUE" 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Song, style and flair. Tickets $25-$30.
PAUL REISER, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy. Tickets $46, $52, $58.
"BUS STOP," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 29-Nov. 9, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. William Inge play explores the lives of a group of diverse characters stranded at a small town diner during a snowstorm. Tickets $25-$38; Oct. 29 is pay-what-you-can; Oct. 30 is $25 preview.
"MURDER FOR TWO," 8 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, with select performances on select Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Nov. 9, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Musical murder mystery with just two actors. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Dec. 18-19, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical based on the Charles Dickens story. Tickets $33 general, $22 youth and students.
Douglas County "SNAPPED," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 9-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. A man who discovers he can stop time by snapping his fingers, learns a lesson about being his own true self.. Tickets $17 adults, $12 children.
CHILD'S PLAY Jackson County SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO & FRIENDS SAY HI, 2 and 6 p.m. Oct. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Interactive performance of song, dance, games.Tickets $40, $44, $50.
SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. "Subterranean Science: Exploring Life in the Dark," opens Oct 25. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $5 every first Sunday.
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, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $10 adults, $15 children.
ART Josephine County FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Landscape paintings by Janis Lacey Ellison, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing. Oct. 2-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
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. "Fire and Smoke," installation of fabric "trees" depicting what happens in a forest following a fire by Suze Woolf, paintings by Amiko Matsuo and drawings by Erika Osborne, plus photographic images of tree bark by photographer Alvaro Alejandro Lopez from Mexico, through Nov. 14.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Networks," work by gallery members, through Oct. 11.
WISEMAN BUILDING LIBRARY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. "Inflection Points: Selected Paintings 2022-2025," by Karl Brake, a new exploration of style and subject at a turning point of the artist's four-decade career in visual art, design and higher education, through Sept. 30.
Jackson County ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Enchanted Vistas, A Romance with Nature," paintings by Annekatrine, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Black and white photography by Gary Wagner, and work by Ruth Heath, through October, plus work by gallery members; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Delicate wildlife paintings by Erin Linton, Oct. 3-31, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Imaginarium: Light of the Dark," artwork celebrating the spirit of autumn, Halloween or whatever shines a glow in the night, through Nov. 2; reception 1-4 p.m. Oct. 4.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Ceramics inspired by dreams and travels by Lorene Senesac, paintings influenced by patterns in nature, indigenous and aboriginal art by David Barton, and landscape paintings by Phil Rodak, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3.
BESPOKE REAL ESTATE, 145 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-3145 "Legends," photo realistic chalk and ash portraits of music icons by Lea Woods, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3, with music by Will Lowry.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Paintings by Paul Bunch, through Oct. 11.
COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Carved ceramics by Julia Janeway, Oct. 9-Nov. 2; reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
THE COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 1/2 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087. Art Out Loud: Beyond the Rainbow," local queer and allied artists share their work, plus vintage fashion show and handmade jewelry booths, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 3.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Autumn Rogue: Where Wild Blossoms Meet the Turning Light," vibrant mixed media nature paintings by Jessica Lee Findleton, Oct. 3-31; reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Between the Lines," sculpted textiles that evoke organic landscapes by Kristy Kun and large-scale yet delicate-looking sinuous wooden sculptures by Christian Burchard, through Oct. 31; work by gallery members, through Jan. 1.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Modern Language," bold, colorful work by Jason Stopa that treats abstraction like a visual language, and "Angel of History," works that build on the legacies of Henri Matisse and Bob Thompson, through Dec.13.
SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.
THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.
Douglas County THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Turning The/Into Tools," mixed media assemblages about the atrocities of child labor, past and present, by Ralf Huber, through Oct. 15.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. 2025 Umpqua Plein Air, juried work by regional artists, through Oct. 17.
LITERARY Josephine County SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.
ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.
Jackson County GOLD HILL BANNED BOOK CLUB, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: LOUISA MORGAN, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Faerie Morgana" discusses her new novel. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 7, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group. reads "West With Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge. Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 10, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic" by Breanne Randall. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: GLENN HILL, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Devil Wore White" discusses his new Ashland Shakespeare mystery. Free. GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhorn. Free.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6p.m. Oct. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" by Timothy Snyder. Free.
GOLD HILL FOURTH SATURDAY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: KATHY WATSON, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Orphans of the Living" discusses her debut novel. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — JESS WALTER, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author of "So Far Gone" discusses his latest book. Free.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
POETRY READING, 7-8 p.m.Oct. 27, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029.Three local poets read their original work. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: AMBUJA ROSEN, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Heal Your Mental Disorder: the Doctors' Step0by-step Program for Conditions from Dementia to Schizophrenia," discusses her hands-on manual. Free.
BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS Josephine County ART ALONG THE ROGUE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.,m. Oct. 5, downtown Grants Pass, visitgrantspass.com. Chalk art and music festival with three featured artists, premier artists, squares for kids, plein air painters, vendors, food trucks. Free admission.
HOPE MOUNTAIN BARTER FAIR, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 3-5, Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 458-324-8339. More than 50 craft vendors and food vendors, live music, activities for all ages. Admission $15 per day, $10 camping fee.
ACORN FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 18, Illinois Valley High School, 625 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-291-8860. Hands-on workshops on acorns and processing, Yurok acorn cooking basket demonstration, historic photos, nature crafts, educational activities, vendors, oak-related displays, scarecrow contest. Free admission, with a potluck of traditional dishes at 5 p.m.
Jackson County HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3, Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing, Central Point, margarita.esparza@centralpointoregon.gov. Music, dance, bounce houses, loteria games and prizes, food trucks, vendors. Free admission.
ASHLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Ashland, sopride.org. Parade (10 a.m.) through downtown, followed by events in Lithia Park, with vendors, food trucks, DJ, drag, aerial performances. Free.
TALENT HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Talent, talentharvestfestival.org. Wheely-fun parade, fun run, farmer and artisan market, live music, family activities, cider pressing, food vendors, beer gardens. Free admission.
HALLOWEEN Josephine County THE HAUNTED HIVVE, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, find it on Facebook. All ages event with music, live art, vendors. Free.
"ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW," 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Film screening, for ages 18 and older. Tickets $27.
Jackson County A HAUNTING ON MOUNT ASHLAND, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 17-19, Mount Ashland Ski area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, mtashland.com. Walk eerie trails full of shadows and secrets and scares. Tickets $15-$25 (through Oct. 12); $25-$35 (after Oct. 12).
CHAIRLIFT TRICK-OR-TREAT, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Mount Ashland Ski area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, mtashland.com. Rode chairlift up the mountain, to find ghostly guests with treats, haunted trail, activities. Tickets $15 (through Oct. 12), $25 after Oct. 12.
HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400. All-ages event with music, games, bounce houses,costume contest, prizes, candy, community booths, chili cook-off. Admission $5 per person, free for children under 1.
LIAM'S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS BOO-BASH, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov. Trick-or-treating at local businesses and trunk-or-treating from vehicles parked along Pine Street. Free.
MONSTER BALL, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Spooky playground for all ages, with activities, crafts, workshops, performances, costume contest, walk-thru haunted house, karaoke. Tickets $21 adults, $19 children and students.
MOVIES IN THE CEMETERY, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Central Point Cemetery, 223 W. Vilas Road, Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov/schedule.After-dark screening of "Jaws." Tickets $10.
MISCELLANY Josephine County QUILTS IN THE COUNTRY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Hugo Ladies Club, 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, 541-441-2155. Display of handmade quilts, with vendors, live music, silent auction, boutique, food, opportunity quilt. Free admission.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.
HEALTHY KIDS EVENT, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, AllCare Health, 1701 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-471-4106. Dental and vision screenings, immunizations, games, face painting, scavenger hunt, raffle, food vendors, free hot chocolate, free ice cream for first 100 kids. Free.
HARVEST FESTIVAL, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Jubilation Fellowship, 6155 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-862-2529. Costume-free event with games, prizes, activities for children, festive treats. crafts, snacks. Free.
VALLEY GIRLS QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, 10 am.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction. Quilt display, country store, floor bingo, opportunity baskets, opportunity quilt. Admission $5, free for 12 and younger.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EXPO, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-592-4440. Emergency preparedness fair, mobile communications hub display, free lunch. Free.
TAP WALK, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 11, downtown Grants Pass, 541-226-3101, grantspasschamber.org. Self-guided walk to participating businesses to sample beer and foods. Tickets $45 advance, $50 day of (if any remain), includes pint glass, insulated tote, one tasting per location, free trolley.
RACING ON THE ROGUE — FALL HORSE RACE MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 13, Grants Pass Downs, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, racingontherogue.org. Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, Admission $5, free for kids 12 and younger.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY NONPROFIT SHOWCASE, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass. Local nonprofit groups share about their services and volunteer opportunities in the community, plus games, prizes, activities for kids, food vendors. Free admission.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM WITH ARTISTS, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Screening of the film "Michelangelo: Love & Death." $10, at the door.
GRANTS PASS THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "We Remember" Suggested $5 donation, benefits Journey Home Support Services.
Jackson County A NIGHT OF HEROES FAMILY DANCE, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400, playmedford.org. Super hero costumed dance for all ages, plus dinner, games and prizes, costume contest, photo booth. Tickets $14 per person.
HAUNTED HISTORY, 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided tours of the city's haunted places. $10, reservations.
RACE FOR HOPE DERBY NIGHT, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4, Hope Equestrian Center, Eagle Point, hopeequestrian.com. Silent auction, virtual race raffle, dinner, dancing, live music, no-host bar. Tickets $50.
BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, nwbirdclub.org. Birds for sale and adoption, bird items for sale. Admission $5 general, free for children 12 and younger.
FURNARTURE, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 5, Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford, 541-772-1503, livingopps.org. Live and silent auctions, entertainment, food, beer and wine, to benefit The Studio at Living Opportunities. Tickets $75.
A STREET BLOCK PARTY, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 5, Railroad District, Ashland. Food trucks, music by Eight Dollar Mountain, raffle supporting local pet nonprofits, arts and crafts, pet wellness, pet adoption pop-up. Free, pet costumes encouraged.
OTSUKIMI, MOON GAZING FESTIVAL, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Japasneese garden Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandjapanesegarden.org. Garden tours with lights, tea ceremony demonstrations, refreshments. Free admission.
STEAM SOCIAL, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Hands-on activities. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers, suggested donation for workshops; includes full access to the museum's exhibits.
MATERIAL GIRLS QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11-12, Shady Cove School gym, 37 Schoolhouse Lane, Shady Cove. Quilt display, featured quilter, silent auction, vendors, bazaar, goodie basket drawing. Admission $5.
INAUGURAL TALENT SKATE CLASSIC, 10 a.m. Oct. 11, Talent Skate Park, Old Town Park, 111 E. Main St., Talent, talentskateclassic.org. Grand reopening celebration with skating competitions, live music, art exhibitions of skateboard culture, skateboard-making demonstrations and hands-on workshops, skate vendors, community organization booths. Free admission; skating competition is $35 for 13 and older, free for 12 and younger.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.
RETURN OF THE SALMON FAMILY FIELD DAY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Hands-on learning stations, studies of salmon life cycle, macroinvertebrates, pollinators and water quality. Free.
OPEN STUDIOS, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18-19, various venues, Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, ashlandgalleries.com/soos. Area artists open their studios to visitors, answer questions, give demonstrations, sell work. Free admission.
CASINOS Douglas County SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 4; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 25; Mic Drop Comedy Club, Oct. 31; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 19-22; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 28; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; Through the Decades New Year's Eve party. Dec. 31; MJ Live, Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 10.
Portland area SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The Price is Right Live, Oct. 3-4; Dave Bock, Oct. 3-4; UFC 320, Oct. 4; UFC 321, Oct. 25; Bobby Lee, Nov. 18; Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Christmas Tour, Dec. 6.
Oregon coast CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band, tribute to Brian Wilson, Oct. 4; King of the Cage - Strike Zone, Oct. 25; Halloween Party, Oct. 31; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 21-22; Australian Bee Gees Show, Nov. 22; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 19-20; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.days, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Martin Yan, Oct. 11.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.
Northern California ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Ozzy & Dio Unchained, Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio tribute, Oct. 4; Comedy Night with Eric Schwartz, Oct. 11; Stranger Bingo, Oct. 25; Geoff Tate: Operation Mindcrime, Nov. 22.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Wicked Serenity, The Ultimate Tribute to Godsmack, Oct. 3; Signs of Sacrifice, The Ultimate Tribute to Creed, Oct. 4.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud Comedy, with Key Lewis and Courtney Cronin-Dold, Oct. 16; Rain Rockin' Halloween Party, Oct. 31. |