Nightlife

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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

Fridays & Saturdays, DJ, 9 p.m.- 2 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. Nov. 22, Absinthe and Art Night, 5 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Nov. 17-18, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 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. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-54527. Nov. 16, Salem's Bend, metal; Nov. 17-18, Hot Gossip, vintage rock; Nov. 24-25, Saucy, dance music; Nov. 26, Paint & Sip, 3 p.m., $40, call to register, 541-450-1284; Nov. 30, Girdinelli Trio, gypsy soul. Music is 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Nov. 17, Olio, rock, funk, pop, 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. Nov 17-18, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Nov. 17, Tim Mitchell & Beats Workin', classic rock, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 18, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Nov. 17, Funk Dub Dance Group, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 17, Strings Broken Band, improvisational acoustic rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Nov. 18, Mellvile, indie rock, 9:30-11:30 p.m., no cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Nov. 18, Phil King, acoustic guitar, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. Nov. 17, B Wishes, acoustic singer songwriter, 5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 18, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, Jay Barley, acoustic, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 16, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Nov. 16, Fruition, rock, soul, pop, $20 advance, $25 door; Dec. 6, California Honeydrops, R&B, funk, soul, $20 advance, $25 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820.

Nov. 16, Anonymous That Dude, 8 p.m.; Nov. 18, Spicy When Naked, Anxious Arms, Local News, Witch Cult, Twitch Angry, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., all ages show until 9 p.m. Cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 16, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m.; Nov 17-18, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, gypsy-style originals, covers, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Nov. 18, TC & The Reactions, R&B, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Dec. 1, Landon Wordswell with Gift of Gab, rap, hip hop, 9 p.m., $10; Dec. 8, Matthew Logan Vasquez (of Delta Spirit), Kelsey Wilson (of Wild Child) and Cameron Neal (of Horse Thief), folk, rock, indie, 9 p.m., $10 at brownpapertickets.com.

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. Nov. 18, The Strings Broken Band, improvisational acoustic rock, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 17-18, Comedy Night with opener Thomas Nichols and headliner Alex Elkin, 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Sundays, karaoke, 9:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Nov. 17, Rock Candy, rock, pop, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 18, Saucy, rock, p.m.-midnight; Nov. 21, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, dance class, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Nov. 17-18, Ring of Trees, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 25, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Nov. 18, Rodeo Flyer, country, classic rock, 9 p.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Nov. 17, Blender, psychedelic rock jam band, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 18, Intuitive Compass, Vaudevillian Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight; 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. Nov. 17, Ras Cricket and the Cultivators, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight; 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, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Nov. 16, The Latter Day Skanks, American Sideshow, heavy, metal, punk, 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, The Sole Pursuit, aggressive indie rock, 9 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 17, Thor Polson, Herbie Hancock tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, The John Dabaco Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, La Baguette House Band, jazz standards, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Coco's Ballet, Conrad Johnson, guitar, and Lily McCabe, violin, 7-9 p.m. Cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Nov. 17, Incognito, pop, light rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 16, Tiffany Wilson, 9-11 p.m.; Nov. 17, Tino Drima, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, Bear Market Riot, 9-11 p.m.; Nov. 19, The Corner Boys, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 21, John Johns, 9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Nov. 17-18, The Gypsy Gillis Band, rock, blues, dance, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Nov. 17-18, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 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 DaCosta and Friends, 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. Nov. 16, Harvest Party, with music by Blue Lotus and Bamboozle, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nov. 17, Object Heavy, soul, rock, funk, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 22, The Broken Strings Band, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 16, Black Market Comedy, stand-up, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Nov. 16, Neil Young Birthday Bash, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 17, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 18, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 19, Jim Quimby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thoms Open Mike, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 20, Wild Goose Chase Trio, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 21, Fredricks and Warner, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 22, The Elephant, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving Open House, with wine specials, turkey chili, live music, noon-5 p.m.

SERRA VINEYARDS, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9223. Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving Open House, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Nov. 24-25, Thanksgiving Open House, with wine specials, music by Jeff Kloetzel, photo booth and food by Saigon Xich Lo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 16, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish- and flamenco-flavored originals; Nov. 17, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B, contemporary; Nov. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; Nov. 19. Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues; Nov. 24, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, country; Nov. 25, Stolen Moments, American, Latin, gypsy jazz; Nov. 26, Bob Rawlings Trio, acoustic classic jazz, bossnova; Nov. 29, Hollis Peach, folk; Nov. 30, Jef Ramsey Duo, bluegrass, Cajun, country, swing. Music is 5-7 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving Open House, wine tastings, sales, noon-5 p.m.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Nov. 24-25, Thanksgiving Open House, appetizers and wine pairings, noon-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Nov. 18, Chocolate Workshop, create eatable chocolate painting to take home, 1-3 p.m., $25, includes chocolate, art supplies, glass of wine, advance reservations; Nov. 18, LEFT, retro roots indie rock, 6:30-9 p.m., $10.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Nov. 24, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m.; Nov. 25, Jen Ambrose, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving Open House, with soup, small bites, noon-5 p.m No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 17, LEFT, retro rootsy indie rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Nov. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 17, Holly Gleason, country, roots; Nov. 18, Shae Celine and Don Harriss, jazz, standards; Nov. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo; Nov. 29, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; Music is 6-8 p.m., $3-$4.

Music

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 18, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Micah McCaw, folk, Jeremy Oliveria, alt electro folk pop, Fawn, indie emo, and guests. Admission $7.

COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

3 REDNECK TENORS, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Classically trained singers provide down-home laughs. Tickets by subscription; call or go online for availability.

JONNY LANG, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 5410-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues guitarist, for 21 and over only. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

"CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD," 3 p. Dec. 2, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. Rogue Community Chorus and Rogue Singers give winter concert. Admission free. new unwrapped toy donations welcome.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Works by Humperdinck, Bach, Mozart, Gliere, Anderson, Campbell and more holiday selections, with soprano Laura Portune. $15, $22, $30, $37, $43.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-592-2981. "Go Where I Send Thee" program, a Christmas-palooza of music to brighten the season.

DEL MCCOURY BAND, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 5410-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Bluegrass, Americana, folk, for 21 and over only. $40.

EIGHT DOLLAR MOUNTAIN, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. High-energy bluegrass quintet. Tickets $15.

ROBERT CRAY, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 5410-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues, R&B, soul, for 21 and over only. $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved.

CELTIC HARPISTS, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 129 N.EW. E St., Grants Pass, 415-275-1466, www.uugp.org. Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter play two Celtic harps, the Swedish nyckellharpa, Ukrainian bandura, cittern, viola and more to perform traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland, seasonal music and original compositions. $15.

ZEPPARELLA, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 5410-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. All-female hard rock tribute band, for 21 and over only. $20.

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH HARMONY, 3 p.m. Dec. 10, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Rogue Community Concert Band performs seasonal music. Free, donations of food and money to support the Josephine County Food Bank.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981. "Go Where I Send Thee" program, a Christmas-palooza of music to brighten the season.

Jackson County

DIGABLE PLANETS, 9 p.m. Nov. 17, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, psychedelic rock, afrobeat and soul for 21 and over. $20 advance, $25 door.

JAZMIN'S 40TH REUNION CONCERT, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Pianist Patti Moran McCoy with an ensemble of vocalists, brother-and-sister comedy duo David and Lisa Koch, plus light hors d'oeuvres, wines and open bar. Tickets $100 in advance.

A HOLIDAY GOSPEL CELEBRATION, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-5637, jeffersonstatechoralcoalition,com. Jefferson State Choral Coalition welcomes Darlene Reynolds-Cooper to perform gospel renditions of holiday music. $20 adults, $5 students; tickets at Paddington Station, at the door and online.

CHUCK REDD, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest, Talent, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Vibraphonist performs jazz with Ed Dunsavage Trio. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

SISKIYOU SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA & CASCADE CLARINET CONSORT, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Symphonic, American big band music, world music, Celtic reels. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students.

COMMUNITY SONGWEAVING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Michael Zeligs and Sophia Ocean with songs and music of transformation, inspiration, poetic insight. $10 includes CD.

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STRINGS, 7 p.m. Nov. 27, RCC Music Building C, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford, 541-890-3423. Selections from "The Theme from Schindler's List, "Scheherazade," "Oblivion," with soloists. "Adagio for Strings" and fiddle tunes. Free.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Program demonstrates the changing trends in compositional practices, from J.S. Bach to contemporary composers. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students.

TERRAPIN FLYER, 9 p.m. Nov. 30, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Rock with former Grateful Dead members and others, for 21 and over. $25 advance, $30 door.

BOB HAWORTH, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Shady Cove Library, 22477 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2270. Tales and tunes from the folk music era, from the 1940s through the 1960s. Free.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Various percussion groups perform. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, Sixth and California streets, Jacksonville, 541-846-6988. Four-part harmony songs of the autumn season and Christmas holiday music. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Works by Humperdinck, Bach, Mozart, Gliere, Anderson, Campbell and more holiday selections, with soprano Laura Portune. Medford tickets $15-$48; Ashland tickets $36-$55.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145. acoustic music for musicians of all levels and ages. Special recognition to Don Maddox celebrating his 95th birthday. Admission by donation.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. John Rutter's "Gloria" and Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata," plus seasonal favorites and a holiday sing-along. $10 and $20 adults, $5 students and children.

SOU CHOIRS CONCERT, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Applegate Lodge, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6988. Four-part harmony songs of the autumn season and Christmas holiday music. Free.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-5290, siskiyousingers.org. "Alleluia: Songs of Joy and Inspiration" program includes glorious works, cultural expressions of faith, contemporary insights and work by local composers, with the Siskiyou Violins. $20 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders; sold at Music Coop and Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford and online.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, Randall Theater, 10 E. Third St.,

Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.org. Kacie Bowers sings songs about the magic of Christmas. $12.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 541-324-0404. Holiday and seasonal music. Free.

"NAUGHTY BUT NICE LATE NIGHT CABARET," 11 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Song, dance, comedy, and more from a variety of Cabaret performers. $10.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 3 p.m. Dec. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900. "The Snow Lay Deep on the Ground" program features festive music for organ, brass and choir, lush romantic music by Will Todd, the North Medford High School Chamber Choir and sacred and secular carols from around the world. $26 and $32.

Northern California

JOHN WELSH BAND, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. Reggae, surf rock, West African and Latin rhythms $12-$18.

On Stage

Josephine County

"LITTLE WOMEN — THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. The adventures of the four March sisters in the midst of the Civil War. $12 adults, $8 students and seniors.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-17 Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A steampunk twist on the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's haunting night with visions of his dead partner and three spirits. Tickets $15; Nov. 30 preview is $5; Dec. 7 show is pay-what-you-can.

"THE SNOW QUEEN," 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction. The Dell'Arte Company presents a festive adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's story, about two young friends on the journey of a lifetime. Free.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-218-4953, gpnutcracker.org. Stillpoint Dance Studio's 26th annual production of the holiday classic about a little girl who enters a magical world. Section A tickets are $20; Section B tickets are $15 adults, $12 for youth and seniors.

"SUPERREAL — OUR TOWN, ONSTAGE," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, 5 p.m. Dec. 10, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-649-2333. RiverStars Performings Arts presents a holiday romp about Scroogia, who has come to put the local economy asunder and the comics shop owners who try to free Cavetown from a villainous takeover. Pay-what-you-can, with talk-back with the artists after the show.

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

"SHE LOVES ME," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 17-Dec. 31, (No shows Nov. 20, Nov. 23, Nov, 27, Dec. 25), Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Romantic musical comedy in which two co-worker who loathe one another carry on a romance as pen pals. $25-$39.

"A CHRISTMAS MEMORY," 1 p.m. Nov. 18, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-582-8850. Burt Eikleberry and Tamara Barrus read Truman Capote's story about the relationship between a boy and his elderly cousin in the 1930s rural south. Free.

"MOONLIGHTING 2017: GO ROGUE," 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland; 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. Six short plays — three fully produced, three as rehearsed readings — on the theme of confounding expectations. $15; tickets at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, online and at the door.

MADCAP MUSICAL MADLIBS, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 19, Randall Theatre, 520 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Disney songs turned on their heads with alternate lyrics. $18-$20.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7 p.m. Nov. 25, 3 p.m. Nov. 26, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-772-1362. Medford Civic Ballet and Dance Arts Academy present full-length ballet that tells the story of a girl who enters a magical world. $10 adults, $5 children.

"THE SNOW QUEEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25-Dec. 31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, a wicked queen captures a young boy to solve the riddle of eternity while his friend tries to rescue him. Tickets $25 general, $20 students and seniors.

"A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE," 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Live cast presents holiday classic on the true meaning of Christmas, with a jazz score. $32, $35, $38.

COMEDY IMPROV, 3 p.m. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Dec. 2, RCC Performance Hall, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford,cstengel@roguecc.edu. Students perform improv games, scenes, songs inspired by audience suggestions. Free.

"MARY POPPINS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-31, plus 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20, Dec. 26-27, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Musical about a magical nanny in 1910 England. $29-$32; pay-what-you can is 8 p.m. Nov. 29, $18 preview is 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

"LITTLE WOMEN — THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 8-31 (2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23), Randall Theatre, 520 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical adaptation of the coming-of-age story of four sisters during the American Civil War. Opening night reception $22-$24; regular performances $20-$22 or $15 Thursdays.

"SEUSSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical escapade to the magical world of Dr. Seuss. $24 general, $12 youth 18 and younger.

Douglas County

"GREASE," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16-Dec. 3, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691 information, 541-440-7700 tickets. Musical about the good and bad times of life in 1950s high school. $8-$13.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, 541-440-7700, 541-464-8422. Eugene Ballet presents holiday classic about a girl's adventures to a magical land. $14 advance, $16 door; sold at Northwest Lifestyles.

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 24-Dec. 17, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. An everyman who believes the world would be better without him, learns from his guardian angel what life would be like had he never been born. $5-$13.

Child's Play

Josephine County

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18, 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.

THANKSGIVING BREAK DAY CAMP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20-22, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Brants Pass, 541-474-0001. Activities and more for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Call for fees.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. Dec. 13, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "Birds" program teaches how to identify birds and about their habitats. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

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.

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.

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

"STORY OF SCROOGE," 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8678. Portland-based Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents story of Ebenezer Scrooge learning the joy of giving. 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.-5 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. Dec. 1, downtown Grants Pass, grantspassport.com. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For November: Barbara Newland at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Carla Griffin at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Delicately detailed ornaments with original drawings by Judy Davidson, through November. Plus work by dozens of other local artists.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Abstract, landscape and floral acrylic paintings by Lindell Stacy-Horton, through November.

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. Imaginative painted images by Robert Koch and sculptural artwork by Cindy Kahoun, through Nov. 10. Annual Membership Show, non-juried exhibition of works by museum members, Nov. 17-Dec. 16

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

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.

KING JEWELERS, 221 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3777. Gemstone Show, loose and pre-set specialty gems, through November.

THE SHOPS AT SIXTH & G, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Holidays Market, with Christmas decorations and handmade goods, through November.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Angels Among Us," artwork and gift items by guild artists, Nov. 19 through Jan. 27. Reception 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19, with live music, wine tasting, appetizers, $5.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Impolite Conversation," artwork about politics and religion by local artists Claudia Marchini, Allen Smith, Tom Glassman, Paul James Cunningham, e bender-webb, Bee Bantug, HURT, Paul Silas Trapp and Duane Megyesi, through November.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

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

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "An Assortment of Dogs," paintings by Nancy Zufich, through Nov. 27.

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. Photographs by Julie Bonney, weavings by Rhalia Keple, prints by Midge Black, through November, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Winter Wonders: holiday gift show, through December.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "A Light That Never Goes Out," paintings by Aimee Dahlin; "My Studio," canvas, acrylic and recycled materials by Danielle Olsen, "Natural States," photographs by Kelsey Goldman, "Lessons," paintings by Deweey Burton, "Transcendence," canvas paintings and digital illustrations by John Cimperman, "Rainbow Warriors," paintings honoring women from a multi-generational perspective by Sherry Amoore, through Nov. 29.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Faces, Hidden and Revealed Masks, Portraits and Puppets, portraits by five artists from all over the world and puppets in all their configurations, through November.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Atmosphere," group show by Photo Cascadia, seven photographers from the Cascadia region of the Pacific Northwest capturing the natural world , through Nov. 18.

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

OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. "Best of 2017," acrylic and pastel landscape paintings by Leif Trygg, through November.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Into the Woods," photographs of the natural world by Julie Bonney, through November.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "A Moment in Time," still life, landscape and figurative paintings by Trisha Stricklin, through Nov. 17; "Time: Annual Members' Exhibition," more than 60 artists interpret the theme through watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, sculptures, photography, pastels, Nov. 17-Dec. 21. Reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Painting about Thinking about Painting" by Loren Munk; Clifford Wilton Exhibition; "The Wait" by Nathaniel Meade; and Highlights of the Permanent Collection, through Dec. 16.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Grape Expectations," watercolors by Kay Myer, through November.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Long-pose pastel portraits by Ann DiSalvo, "The Weekly Press Revisited" by Bruce Bayard, through November.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Down Range," works by 13 veteran artists, through Dec. 23; "Our Centennial Story," photos and news articles on the history of Soldiers Hospital/Arts Center, through Dec. 22.

Literary

Josephine County

BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17-18, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Books, movies, music.

BOOK RELEASE, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Southern Oregon Guild, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. The third annual "Cobra Lily," review of southwest Oregon literature and art, with items by guild artists, and book release, with live music, wine tasting, appetizers. Admission $5.

50-CENT BOOK SALE, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, through Dec. 30, Williams Library, 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7020.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 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. Dec. 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

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

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

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Lori Henrickson presents "The Winter Loon." Free.

THIRD FRIDAY BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point. New and gently used books, DVDs and CDs.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, noon Nov. 19, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Nick Neely presents "Coast Range: A Collection from the Pacific Edge," essays set in the Oregon and California coast ranges. Free.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Leslie Compton presents "Dearest Minnie: A Sailor's Story: Travel with Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet 19070-1909." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Immunity to Change: How to Overcome it and Unblock the Potential in Yourself and your Organization" by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Laney. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Lives of the Twins" by Rosamund Smith. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Robert Arellano presents his novel "Havana Libre." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9, Ruch Library, 7918 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899-7438. Books, CDs. DVDs, other items.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake" by Anna Qundlen. Free.

AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Leslie Compton presents "Dearest Minnie: A Sailor's Story: Travel with Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet 19070-1909." Free.

Holiday

Josephine County

HOLIDAY GIFT & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-4771. Vendors with artisan gift and craft items, art, Christmas ornaments, clothing and accessories, jewelry, skin care products, food, chocolates and sweets, music, local authors, food vendors, Admission $1, free for kids 12 and younger.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT, 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 24, Holiday Plaza, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-5773. Santa's arrival, sing-along of holiday songs, reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," tree lighting. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST GALA & GRAND AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 30, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Dinner buffet, wines and beers, live music, tree and art auction, for adults only. Sold out.

NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 2, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-450-9580. Hundreds of Nativities from around the world. Friday includes live entertainment and kids activities. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST GOLDEN SOCIAL, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday display and tree viewing, seasonal entertainment, light snacks, for seniors 55 and over only. Sold out

HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Sixth and K streets, heading north on Sixth to Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-7574. Floats, music and more. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday displays, decorated trees, family activities, crafts and games, live entertainment, refreshments. $5 adults, $3 kids 4-17, free for kids 3 and younger, $20 for families.

ROGUE WINTERFEST CULINARY CHRISTMAS CLASSIC, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Food, wine and beer samples, decorated trees, live entertainment, silent auction. Sold out.

Jackson County

"STORY OF SCROOGE," 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8678. Portland-based Traveling Lantern Theatre Company production for kids tells story of Ebenezer Scrooge learning the joy of giving. Free.

BEEKMAN HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, Dec. 23 and Dec. 26, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into 19th-century Christmas traditions and observances. One-hour tours leaving every 15-20 minutes. $5 general, $3 seniors and students.

HANUKKAH FEST, 5 p.m. Dec. 16, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Potato pancakes and gifts to purchase, dreidel games, menorah-making, candle lighting ceremony, storytelling, sing-along. Free admission.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-Jan. 1, River Forks Park, Roseburg, umpquafestivaloflights.com. Drive-through lights display, $10 per car. Plus holiday village with Santa, souvenirs and wagon rides.

Portland area

ZOOLIGHTS, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 17, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18-Jan. 7 (closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1-4), Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, 503-226-1561, oregonzoo.org. Walk-through display of more than 1.5 million lights. $4.95-$14.95, free for kids 2 and younger.

Oregon coast

HOLIDAY LIGHTS, 4-9:30 p.m. daily, Nov. 23-Dec. 31, Shore Acres State Park, 13 miles south of Coos Bay, 800-551-6949, 541-888-3732. More than 300,000 lights on trees, shrubs, Christmas trees, garden house and 50 light sculpture displays. $5 per vehicle.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

WANDERING REEL TRAVELING FILM FESTIVAL, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, wanderingreel.org.. First night is "You. Me. We," six short films on what tears us apart and brings us together; Second night is "In Between Us," five short films about unexpected bonds that connect us. Both screenings followed by Q&A discussion with festival director. Tickets $10 per night.

Misc.

Josephine County

FILM & DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Merging Rivers Zen Center, 423 S.W. J St., Grants Pass, 541-707-0946. Grants Pass Quakers host showing of "Something New," a romantic comedy that explores forms of racism that arise from white privilege, followed by a discussion Free.

FALL UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatewinetrail.com. Appetizers and wine tastings at 18 area wineries. Tickets $49, includes tasting glass.

ART SHOW RECEPTION, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Southern Oregon Guild, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Angels Among Us," artwork and gift items by guild artists, and book release, with live music, wine tasting, appetizers. Admission $5.

Jackson County

RETURN TO THE SOURCE, 8-11:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Meditation, yoga, qi gong, dance journey, sound healing. $20 advance, $25 door.

FIRST FROST, 2-10 p.m. Nov. 18, Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-488-9189. Hockey exhibition (2 p.m.), family friendly discount skate (4-6 p.m.), figure skating performances (6:30-7 p.m.), recreational skate (7-10 p.m.). $3.50-$4 for skating, $5-$5.50 for hockey, $2.50 skate rental.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Displays of gingerbread creations. Admission $3.

ASHLAND ROTARY CENTENNIAL ICE RINK, Nov. 18-Feb. 19, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-488-9189, parks.ashland,or.us. Call or go online for rink event schedule. $3.50-$4 for skating, $5-$5.50 for hockey, $2.50 skate rental.

FALL UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatewinetrail.com. Appetizers and wine tastings at 18 area wineries. Tickets $49, includes tasting glass.

HARVEST SHOW OF FINE WOODWORKING, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, OSF Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center, 30 S. First St., Ashland, siskiyouwoodcraftguild.org. More than 20 members of the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild show and sell furniture, carvings, turned bowls and more made from local, domestic and imported wood. Admission is free.

ROGUE VALLEY RAILROAD SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-613-1638. A dozen or more operating model; railroad displays, exhibits from model railroad manufacturers, swap meet, door prizes, raffles. Admission $5 adults, $1 kids 6-12, kids 5 and younger free with an adult.

GIVE AND TASTE EVENT, 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 28, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center. Beer and wine tasting, while visiting with and making donations to representatives from dozens of the Rogue Valley's nonprofit organizations. Free admission.

GENEALOGY LIBRARY TOURS, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 2, Jackson County Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-512-2340. A peek at the library's materials, how to find what you need, demonstration of the library's online catalog. Free.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Dec. 6 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Dec. 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "Believe it or Not: The Strange and Unique Stories of Southern Oregon," the 12th in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

Douglas County

DOG SHOW, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16-19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-2127. Umpqua Kennel Club hosts conformation, obedience and rally matches. Free for spectators.

Casinos

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Bill Engvall, Nov. 18; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 25-26; Hard Days Night, Beatles tribute, Nov. 29-Dec. 10; Festival of Trees, Nov. 30-Dec. 3; UFC 218, Dec. 2; Sound Stage Revue Christmas, Dec. 13-24; Back to the '80s New Year's Eve Concert & Party, Dec. 31; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. John Michael Montgomery with Craig Campbell, Nov. 18; Civil War Viewing Party, Nov. 25; Holiday Wine & Spirits Fair, Dev. 9; Dwight Yoakam, Dec. 16; Keith Sweat, Jan. 13; Ann Wilson of Heart, Feb. 10; The Clairvoyants, March 31.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Civil War Viewing Party, Nov. 25; Job Fair, Nov. 30; Sara Evans at Christmas, Dec. 1-2; North Pole Express, Dec. 1-23; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 8-9; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Jan. 19-20.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Cribbage tournament, Nov. 24-26; Civil War Party, Nov. 25; Festival of Trees, Nov. 28-Dec. 5; The British Invasion New Year's Eve Concert, Dec. 31; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Victorian Belle's Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 17-19; Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 25; UFC 218, Dec. 2; UFC 219, Dec. 30; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 12-14; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.