Nightlife

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Sept. 3, Patio Bash, with music by Brandon Dannals, acoustic classics, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, Raw Blues, blues, 1:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

Sept. 2-3 Willie and the Poor Boys, rockgrass, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Sept. 1, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz vocalist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Sept. 1-2, Frankie Hernandez, funk, soul, rock, reggae, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3400. Sept. 1, Arthur Pons, eclectic piano favorites, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 10, Bob Clark, one-man band, 4-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, Dave Hodges, poetry readings, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Sept 2, Intuitive Compass, original Vaudevillian folk music, 8-11 p.m., $10; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Aug. 31, Armed for Apocalypse, metal; Sept. 1, Brandon in the Valley, acoustic '50s and '60 rock, Latin, Hawaiin-inspired music; Sept. 2, Melville, rock; Music is 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Sept. 1, Soul Food, R&B, soul, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 2, Beats Workin', classic rock, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 3, Husk, modern country, rock, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Sept. 1, Digisaurus, future pop, rock, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 9, AKA Faceless. rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Sept. 1-2, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Sept. 1, Top Secret, covers, originals, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 2, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Sept. 1, Rosie Wittman and Dawna Crocker, folk, farewell show, 9 p.m.-midnight, $3.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays through Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Sept. 1, Cal-Ore River Racers driver meet-and-greet and some boats on display, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 2, Bring Back the Beard, 21-and-over only event with music by Josh Gibson, Hellsgate Burlesque Girls, giveaways, cash bar, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 31, Burlesque Bingo, dancers, comedians, bingo, 7 p.m., $5.; Sept. 1, Holus Bolus, one-man psychedelic acoustic-loop artist, and Iconoplasty, electronic looping, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Sept. 2, DJ Touch, Joe-E and Simon Surreal, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sept. 6, open mic with Ambur Rose, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 7, Gangstagrass, hip-hop bluegrass, 9:30-11:30 p.m. $10.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Sept. 1, Gary Margason, acoustic guitar, vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 2, Relative Soul, acoustic blues, rock duo, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa/bachata dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm. No cover, unless noted.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Aug. 31, Movie Night, "Labyrinth," 7 p.m.; nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. Sept. 1, Ellipse, adult and contemporary rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 2, Guppy, acoustic duo, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 8-9, Comedy Night, with Auggie Smith, hosted by Kris Vandehey, 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 door; Sept. 21, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Sept. 29, Incognito, light rock, pop, 7 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Sept. 6, Hanuman, acoustic folk funk, $10 advance, $12 door; Sept. 13, Dirty Revival with Sid, soul, $13 advance, $15 door; Sept. 27-28, Melvin Seals and JGB, blues, funk, rock, jazz, $25 advance, $30 door; Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m.; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Aug. 31, Sit Kitty Sit, Haywood Macabre and The Coffins, My Own Black Eye, 9:45 p.m.; Sept. 1, Armed For Apocalypse, Proclaimer, Logan Arce, rock for all ages, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 2, Divine Dirt, Consider the Following, Something on the Wing, all ages show, 7-10 p.m., $5; Sept.7, Kung Fu Vampire and Locksmith, 9 p.m., $20 advance $25. door.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 31, Phillip Reed, acoustic, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 1-2, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, flamenco, 8-11 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday; Sept. 7, Seth Hansson, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Sept. 2, Tina and the Mix, blues, rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Sept. 1, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk rock duo, with Redwood Son opening, 9 p.m., $10; Sept 2, Landon Wordswell and Mostafa, hip hop, 9 p.m. $5.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Sept. 7, Burlesque Bingo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sept. 8, Frankie Hernandez, reggae, Latin, funk, soul, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 1-2, Comedy Night with opener Chase Brockett and headliner Spencer James, 9-10:30 p.m. $10; karaoke after comedy.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Thursdays, open mic with Sphera Sol Cloudancer, 9 p.m.; Fridays, Craig Wright Collective, swamp funk and soul, 9:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 1, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 5, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, dance class, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Sept. 1, Perry Road, modern and vintage country, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sept. 2, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-7625-0505 Sept. 5, Beasts and Beauties horror and suspense film series, 8:30 p.m., free, reservations recommended. Continues Tuesdays through Sept. 12.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Sept. 2, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, country rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Sept. 1, Melville and Through the Sky, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m; Sept. 2, Ideateam, nine-piece ensemble, groove, fusion, 8 p.m.; punk, 9 p.m.- 1.a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Sept. 1, Dos Tacos, Subsurfer, alternative, funk, rock, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Sept. 1, BOPL, The Head, Phake, rock, 9 p.m.; Sept. 9, Bearaxe, 9 p.m., $5.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Sept. 2, Thor Polson Trio, modern jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 1, Seth and Band, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 3, The Corner Boys, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 5, Thrown Out Bones, 9-11 p.m.; Sept. 6, Space Hoodie, 9-11 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Sept. 1, Saucy, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Sept. 1-2 DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sept. 20, Russell Dickerson, country, 7:30 p.m., $12 advance, $15 door, www.universe.com; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie da Costa, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 2, LEFT, indie roots, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Sept. 3, Perry Road Band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Aug. 31, Frankie Hernandez, roots, reggae, funk Latin, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 1, Dave Scoggin, 6 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 2, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 3, Jim Quimby, 6 p.m.; Little Thorn's Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Sept. 24, Pete Herzog and Phil Newton, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 3, James Daw, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 1, Lady and The Tramp, rock, blues, standards, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. Sept. 8, The Fret Drifters, finger-style guitar duo, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 31, Joe Cohoon Trio, jazz; Sept. 1, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B, contemporary; Sept. 2, Rod Petrone, jazz guitar; Sept. 3, Alan Berman Duo, jazz, noon-2 p.m.; Sept. 3, Craig Wright Band, rock, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 6, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk pop duo; Sept. 7, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, blues. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

CAPRICE VINEYARDS, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 2, Lumina, folk, 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 8, PEO women's group fundraiser, with music, foods, silent auction, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 9, Lee Stewart, 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 10, T.J. Elton, acoustic rock, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 1, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; Sept. 7, Shae Celine and Don Harriss, jazz, blues, standards. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sept. 3, TC & The Reactions, high-power R&B, 3-5 p.m., no cover. Sept. 15, Colonel Mustard, classic and contemporary rock, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 8, Salsa Brava, salsa, Latin, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, Singing in the Vines, karaoke, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

FIASCO WINERY, 8035 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-3022. Sept. 2, Brian Risling and Airtight Alibi, funk, rock, blues, 1:30-4 p.m. No cover.

FOLIN CELLARS, 9200 Ramsey Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2018. Sept. 9, Tradewinds, light rock with saxophone, flute, guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Sept. 1, The Rogue Suspects, rock, funk, blues, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $6; Sept. 2, Gypsy Soul, chill groove, with guests, 7-9 p.m., $26 concert only, $40 music, wine, appetizers, meet-and-greet with the band, tickets at www.gypsysoul.com and Music Coop in Ashland; Sept. 11, Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons, 20th century roots music, 7-9 p.m., $20; Sept. 22, Laurie Lewis and The Right Hands, roots, folk, country, Americana, 7-9 p.m., $20.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Aug. 31, Jon Galfano, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 7, Rick Millward, acoustic, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 9, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 15, Leonard Griffee, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 1, UR Mom, acoustic rock, blues, country, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 2, live music, 3-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, live music, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Classical Guitar Society open house, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 8, Karen Lovely Band, blues, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $15 concert only, $30 dinner and show; Sept. 9, Band du Pays, swing, 7-9:30 p.m., $10, with free dance lesson at 7 p.m.; Sept. 15, Lovebite, funk, rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $15 concert only, $30 dinner and show.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 31, TC and The Reactions, power R&B; Sept. 7, Pete Herzog and Snake Fat, backporch blues. Music is 6-8 p.m., no cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 1, 221 Fly, eclectic indie, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$8; Sept. 3, Harmless Addiction, pop, rock duo, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 8, Jeff K and The Overtones, rock, R&B, contemporary, jazz, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$8.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 1, UR Mom, acoustic rock, blues, country; Sept. 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; Sept. 6, Marshall Stack, acoustic guitar and vocals; Sept. 8, Son Ravello, indie singer songwriter; Sept. 9, Roger Lemstrom and Alissa Weaver, jazz, pop, rock; Sept. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals. Music is 6-8 p.m., $3-$4.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-8468. Sept. 3, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 10, Seth Hansson, acoustic, 2-5 p.m; Sept. 17, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk pop duo, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-7488-5989. Sept. 2, Gitano del Norte, gypsy, flamenco guitar; Sept. 3, Beth and Craig Martin; Sept. 9, Savanna, folk, Americana; Sept. 10., Allen Crutcher, keyboards. Music is 2-5 p.m., no cover.

Music

Josephine County

BACKYARD FAMILY BBQ WITH ELVIS MONROE, 5 p.m. Sept. 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, brownpapertickets.com Music by Elvis Monroe, Jesse Lawson, The Rebeltones, Matt Combe, plus bounce houses, face painting, vendors, barbecue, beverages. $20 advance, $25 door, free for kids 8 and younger; tickets at EZ Sleep Mattresses and online. Benefits Our Foster Kids.

"CINEMAGIC," 7 p.m. Sept. 1, parking lot, Fifth and H streets, Grants Pass, dpratt@roguecc.edu. RCC Choir presents movie-themed music. Free.

SOPHIE STILES, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass, beaniebrigade.com. Medford singer songwriter and her band perform folk music to raise money to record in Nashville. Donation at the door.

CHINQUAPIN QUARTET, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3684. Solo performances by quartet members, with piano accompaniment. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 2, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-488-3593. Acoustic music for listening, jamming, dancing. Admission by donation.

COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 3, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, I-Park, 20140 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7525. Reggae, funk, Latin music, with barter fair vendors on site starting at 4 p.m. Admission by donation.

COVER 3, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-955-4483. Tasty covers and originals. $5, free for 12 and younger.

OPERA PRESENTATION, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3684. Portions of Alex Vassos' original opera "Through Bardon Jungles," original poetry by Blaine Alexander and original piece for string quartet by Seven Sky. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

KELLY & ELLIS, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Acoustic duo plays classic rock, Celtic music, New Orleans R&B, contemporary pop, Broadway and American country. $10.

DOUG BRONS, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Local musician presents music from his new CD. Tickets $25, includes CD. Tickets at Evergreen Bank, Roe Motors, Schmidt Family Vineyards and at the door.

OTTMAR LIEBERT AND LUNA NEGRA, 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Modern, world and flamenco guitar, for ages 21 and over. $33 general, $38 and $48 reserved.

COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 17, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 21, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

THE MAGPIE SALUTE, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Rock for ages 21 and over. $43.

Jackson County

MATT BROWN, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Rock, blues. Free.

PATTI MORAN MCCOY AND ED DUNSAVAGE, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz pianist joins jazz guitarist. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

BANJO BILL, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Pacific Highway and Interstate 5, Gold Hill, 541-582-1118. Live music in amphitheater. Free.

GYPSY SOUL, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, gypsysoul.com. Chill groove, with guests; $26 concert only, $40 for music, wine, appetizers, meet-and-greet with the band, tickets online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

DAUGHTRY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop rock, with Elvis Monroe opening and Alphalux in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $67 reserved, $44 lawn, $34 child lawn.

DOVE FEST, 5 p.m. Sept. 3, The Amphitheater at the Expo, Central Point, contact 877-987-6487, dovefestmedford.com. Christian rock, with music by Newsboys, Peter Furler, Ryan Stevenson. $25 general, $40 reserved, $50 gold, $125 VIP.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rap, hip hop, reggae, with Trevor Green opening and Rogue Underground in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $52 reserved, $41 lawn, $31 child lawn.

BLUE LIGHTNING, 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Rock. Free.

STEPHEN STILLS & JUDY COLLINS, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Folk, folk rock, with Kenny White opening and Hannah Cooper in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $65 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

ROCK THE RESISTANCE, 8 p.m. Sept. 8, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, brownpapetickets.com. Music by Rogue Suspects, LEFT, Alice DiMicele, Gene Black, Clapton Tribute, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Shea Celine, Jennifer Depuglia, Lisa Yiarte, Jade Chavis Watt, Doug Warner, John Taylor, Beth Wishes and Jack Hopfinger, to benefit ORD2 Indivisible, for 21 and over only. $30 advance, $35 door, $20 students, $500 for VIP table. Tickets at Music Coop in Ashland, Bad Ass Coffee in Medford, and online.

OPERA PRESENTATION, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 Fourth St., Ashland. Portions of Alex Vassos' original opera "Through Bardon Jungles," original poetry by Blaine Alexander and original piece for string quartet by Seven Sky. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

BEN HUNTER AND JOE SEAMONS, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. 20th century roots music. $20,

JOHN BUTLER TRIO, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Folk, funk, reggae, rock, with Nattali Rize opening and Wonder in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $49 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Peter Serkin. $20.

TURKUAZ WITH JELLYBREAD AND THE SEXTONES, 8 p.m Sept. 13, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Nine-piece power funk from Brooklyn, funk rock from Reno/Tahoe and soul funk from Reno, for ages 21 and over only. $20 advance, $25 door.

PEPPER & TRIBAL SEEDS, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Roots, reggae, with Fortunate Youth and Aloha Radio opening. $47 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

SALSA BRAVA, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Latin, salsa. Free.

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Indie rock, with Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls opening, and No Pardon in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $53 reserved, $41 lawn, $31 child lawn.

GOO GOO DOLLS, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop, with Phillip Phillips opening, and Reggie Garrett in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $85 reserved, $52 lawn, $42 child lawn.

THE EVENING SHADES, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Progressive indie rock. Free.

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with Terry Robb opening and Step it Up and Go in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $59 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

LAURIE LEWIS AND THE RIGHT HANDS, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Roots, country, folk, Americana. $20.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, Aug. 25-Sept. 4, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Headline concert lineup: Aug. 31, Third Eye Bind; Sept. 1, Vince Neil; Sept. 2, Trace Adkins; Sept. 3, Salem Symphony/Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl; Sept. 4, Eddie Money. Go online for times and ticket prices.

Portland area

OREGON ZOO AMPHITHEATER, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, 503-226-1561, zooconcerts.com. Sept. 1, Kalo-Express Tour 2017; Sept. 3, Connor Oberst with M. Ward; Sept. 9, Mac DeMarco and The Garden. Call or go online for times and ticket prices.

On Stage

Josephine County

"THE MOMOLOGUES," 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 129 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, contact 541-761-1261, signposttheatre.com. An original comedy about motherhood by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito, with some mature language. $10 advance online only, $12 at the door, cash only.

"SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS," 7 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Sept. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, boxofficetickets.com. Musical set in 1859 western Oregon follows a backwoodsman who brings a wife home to his farm and she plays matchmaker to his six younger brothers,. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $7 children under 10; get tickets online or at Oregon Books.

"MISS LOTTIE'S GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOVE LIFE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8-24, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. London talk show host finds creative solutions for trouble in the romance department. with unexpected results. Tickets $15; Sept. 7 preview is $5; Sept. 14 is pay-what-you-can actors' benefit.

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

Jackson County

"THE DROWSY CHAPERONE," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 3, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A look at the cliches and contrivances of early musicals, as a witty theater-super-fan takes a literal tour of his favorite (fictitious) musical come to life. $25-$39.

"THE FANTASTICKS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6-24, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their fathers who try to kep them apart. $29-$32.

RON WHITE, 8 p.m. Sept. 7, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Comedy. $66 reserved, $39 lawn; sold out.

"SEVEN DREAMS OF FALLING," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 15-Oct. 1, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Comedic re-thinking of the Icarus myth confronts the idea of letting go. Suitable for adults and mature teens. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. Sept. 14 preview is $10, at the door.

DESCENT, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Dance performed in wheelchairs on architectural ramp installation with hills, curves and peaks. Free.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 29, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season continues with "The Merry Wives of Windsor" through Oct. 13; "The Odyssey" through Oct. 14; "Disney's Beauty and The Beast" through Oct. 15; "Henry IV, Part 1," "Hannah and The Dread Gazebo" "UniSon" and "Off the Rails," through Oct. 28; "Julius Caesar," "Henry IV, Part Two" and "Shakespeare in Love" through Oct. 29. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

Child's Play

Josephine County

DISCOVER-INNS KIDS ACTIVITIES, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 9, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. "Timber," kids 6-12 learn about Oregon's original lumberjack. Free.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. Sept. 13, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "Pond plants and Creatures" program looks at animal and plant life in ponds. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 16, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct, 15, Oct, 29, Nov. 5, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

JR. RANGER PROGRAM, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 4, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Pacific Highway and Interstate 5, Gold Hill, 541-582-1118. Youngsters participate in hike and educational activities on a different theme each week. Free.

KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, $2 every first Sunday.

Art

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, downtown Grants Pass, grantspassport.com. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free. See art listings below for individual venues.

ART FRIDAY, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 8, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-6222. Art displays, art activities for kids. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For September: Janice Barnes Webb and Maria DeRuyte at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Jean Mount at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

AUGUST FOX DESIGN, 122 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7528. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, with 10 percent off on all furniture.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Photographs by Kolby Wall, through September. Open for First Friday Live, 5 p.m Sept. 1, with jazz by Sarah Dion Brooks, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

CANDELA DANCE STUDIO, 122 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-291-7900. First Friday Live Dance, 7:30-11 p.m. May 5, with west coast swing lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m., an international West coasts wing flash mob at 9 p.m. Admission $8.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Nature and landscape photography from around the area by Ted Demetriades, through September. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, with Karen O'Brien demonstrating painting.

GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Whimsical hot palette encaustic paintings by Dianne Jean Erickson of Portland, through Sept. 15. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m Sept. 1, with Gwen Childs demonstrating clay.

GREAT NORTHWEST MUSIC, 220 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-8600. Life-sized clay model for a bronze monument of Brady Adams by local sculptor Peter Sedlow, in the window display, through August.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

THE KITCHEN COMPANY, 301 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5311. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, with assorted peach desserts.

THE SHOPS AT SIXTH & G, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m Sept. 1, with cellist Cassie Stanger playing classical compositions.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Humor in Art," mixed media work by gallery artists, through Nov. 10.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Flesh," bold, gestural figurative works in graphite, charcoal and colorful life drawings by Janet Matthey, through September. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, with exhibition catalogs for sale.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Historic landscape paintings from the 1890s through the 1960s, focusing on California and other Western landscapes, from a private collection, through September. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1.

WILD ROGUE EMPORIUM, 202 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0220. Open for First Friday Live, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 1, with Ryan the Magician performing card illusions.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 15, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "The Birds and the Bees," colorful and textured pollinator paintings by Pamela Haunschild, Sept. 1-30.

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

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Work by Darlene Southworth and Jo Ann Manzone, through September, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Furniture by John Weston, pottery by Bonnie Morgan and jewelry by Liz Ellingson, all made with local materials, through September.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Brushes Behind the Desk," artwork by the Rogue Gallery staff, through Sept. 27.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species, Part II," all women artists invitational, through September.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Forma: form, shape & beauty," madrone burl sculptures by Christian Burchard and acrylic paintings on Baltic birch by Claire Duncan, through September.

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

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Artistic images by award-winning photographer John Kirk, through September.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Abstract Perceptions," paintings by Vince Carl and Susan Lehman, through Sept. 22.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "8," geographic paintings, sculptures and photographs by Tofer Chin; "Unknown Voyage," paintings, photography, sculpture, installation by Amir H. Fallah; "Mohave Masks," imagery from the desert by Ryan Schneider; "East-West: Two Streams Merging," calligraphy and sumi-e by Liz Shepherd, through Sept. 9.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Valley Arts Association annual members show, showcase of work in all media, through Sept. 8.

Literary

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 5 Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme high school. Free, donations welcome.

ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12, All the World Christian Center, 239 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-7244, writerkate@mail.com.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-30, Jackson County Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-512-2340. Genealogy books.

AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Diana Morely, author of "Something to Howl About." Free.

AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Marlene Wagner, author of "Open — An Adoption Story in Three Voices," Free.

BOOK SIGNING, 2 p.m. Sept. 9, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Alaina O'Connell presents "Open: An Adoption Story in Three Voices."

AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Nando Raynolds, author of "Transforming Your Inner Critic into an Inner Coach: Practical Self-Compassion." Free.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

THIRD FRIDAY BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point. New and gently used books, DVDs and CDs.

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

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. Sept. 2-4, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-659-1074, 541-597-4486. Parade, carnival, vendor booths, music, food, softball tournament, bingo, Harley raffle drawing. Admission is free.

SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230, www.teamsenior.org. Free classes and guest speakers, vitals checks, equipment adjustments vendors, information about aging, food, goody bags. Free admission.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, Athrough Sept. 4, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Exhibits, displays, carnival rides and games, entertainment, headline concerts. Admission $6-$8, opening day $2.

Misc.

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON SUMMER RUN, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Wolf Creek Park, Wolf Creek, 541-659-8715, 541-660-8730. ABATE motorcycle group gathering, with bike show, bike games, live music (Friday and Saturday), wet T-shirt contest, vendors, beer garden. $25-$40 advance, $30-$60 at the gate, $15 day passes; no activities on Sunday.

BACKYARD FAMILY BBQ WITH ELVIS MONROE, 5 p.m. Sept. 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, brownpapertickets.com Music by Elvis Monroe, Jesse Lawson, The Rebeltones, Matt Combe, plus bounce houses, face painting, vendors, barbecue, beverages. $20 advance, $25 door, free for kids 8 and younger; tickets at EZ Sleep Mattresses and online. Benefits Our Foster Kids.

SELMA DRIVE-IN, 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Selma Community and Education Center, 18255 Redwood Highway, Selma. Family films to raise money for the center. Schedule: Sept. 1, "Lord of the Rings:Fellowship of the Ring"; Sept. 8, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"; Sept. 15, "Cheech & Chong: Nice Dreams." $5 per person or $20 per car.

AIRPORT DAY, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 2, Grants Pass Airport, 1441 Brookside Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-955-4535. Pancake breakfast, helicopters, radio-controlled aircraft flights, hanggliders, classic cars, formation flying demonstrations. Free admission.

HOW INN-TERESTING, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 2, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474."Wheels in Time," history lecture for adults. Free.

END OF SUMMER POKER RUN, 8 a.m. Sept. 4, American Legion Hall, 206 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6400. Cars, trucks, motorcycles follow a 60-65-mile route in Josephine County to benefit local veterans. $10 per hand, plus prizes, awards. breakfast, lunch and beverages for sale.

LABOR DAY REGATTA, noon, Sept. 4, Griffin Park to Baker Park, Grants Pass, 541-476-6416. Hydroplane races. Free for spectators.

FIRST MONDAY BARTER FAIR AND CONCERT SERIES, 4-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, I-Park, 20140 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7525. Vendors on site, with reggae, funk, Latin music by the Frankie Hernandez Band at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

WALK FOR CMT, 10 a.m. Sept. 9, AllenDale School, 2320 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-218-5350. Benefit for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. $15-$15 per walker; register at https://cmta.akaraisin.com/Grantspass.

POTTSVILLE POWWOW, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10, Pottsville, near Merlin, 541-476-0126. Native music, dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, food, honoring former event emcee Redhawk who died in 2017. Admission is free.

RATROD-O-RAMA, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-218-6100, ratrod-o-rama.tripod.com. Show of ratrods, hotrods, cruisers, chop tops, traditionals, vintage trailers, choppers, vintage motorcycles, plus auto vendors, food vendors, raffle, live music, pin-up contest. $2 spectators, $10 participants.

UNCHAIN PARTY, 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-866-2527. Spaghetti dinner, guitarist Arturo Ville, raffles, live and silent auctions, to benefit the Toby Fund for rural animals. $20, at the door.

FAMILY NIGHT, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Fun activities for families. Free.

Jackson County

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7-7:45 p.m. Sept. 1, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes with costumed docents to explore sites of real hauntings resulting from past events. $5. Tours also offered Oct. 13-14.

GALACTIC MERMAID BALL, 10 p.m. Sept. 1, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. All-night pool party with electronic dance music, art displays. Cover.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Sept. 6 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Sept. 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "Southern Pacific's Siskiyou Line: The Later Years," the ninth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

PATRIOT'S RUN, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9, VFW Post 4116, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-761-6336, 541-761-1379. Poker run, followed by prize drawings, silent auction, barbecue, music by Frankie Hernandez. $15 per rider, $20 for two, $5 for second hand. Breakfast buffet 9-11 a.m. is $5.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into Victorian medical practices, with one-hour tours leaving every 15-20 minutes. $5 general, $3 seniors and students.

BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Central Point Grange, 436 E. Pine St., Central Point, northwestbirdclub.org. Display and sale of parrots, finches, doves, parakeets, canaries, plus cages, bird food, toys and books, raffle. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

LIVING HISTORY TOURS, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into Depression-era life. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 2222 Table Rock Road at Berrydale Avenue, Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

SANCTUARY ONE FARM TOURS, 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through October, Sanctuary One, 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-8627, sanctuaryone.org. Tours of nonprofit care farm for abused and neglected farm animals and pets. $10 per person.

Oregon coast

OREGON SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL Sept. 1-3, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston, www.oregonshorebirdfestival.org. Presentations, field trips. Registration $30; dinner and some trips are extra.

Casinos

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Fogline, through Sept. 3; Amy Clawson, Sept. 13-17; Sawyer Brown, Sept. 15; The Brothers Reed, Sept. 20-24; Hotel Patio, musical entertainment Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 30; Hunks — The Show, Oct. 7; Brittney Ride Event, Oct. 13-15; Bill Engvall, Nov. 18; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 25-26; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Sept. 16; Billy Ray Cyrus, Oct. 14; Decadebce — A Chocolate Fair, Oct. 21; Dwight Yoakam, Dec. 16.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Cody Slaughter — "Elvis," Sept. 14; Easton Corbin, Sept. 15-16; Theresa Caputo, Oct. 20-22; Charley Pride, Nov. 3-4.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Cribbage tournament, Sept. 1-5; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10; Jay Mohr, Sept. 23; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. America's Diamond, Sept. 2-3; 2017 Rods & Rhodies, Sept. 8-10; UFC 215, Sept. 9; Wellness fair, Sept. 15; UFC 216, Oct. 7; Scrapbook Fun Fest, Oct. 7; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.