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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Nov. 21, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 22, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Nov. 23, DJ Sean Paul, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. 28, Erica Rochel, country, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; karaoke, 9-11 p.m.; Nov. 29, DJ Fluffy, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Nov. 22, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Nov. 20, Friendsgiving with music by Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 29, HopStone, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 7, Make a Succulent Christmas Tree, 3 p.m., $40, reservations; Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.

MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Nov. 21, karaoke, 6-11 p.m.; Nov. 22, CJ5, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 21, B Wishes, acoustic varitey, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 21, Funkshui, funky progressive rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Nov. 22, Stoning Giants, Rio Scale, ATR, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 26, old-timey bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Nov. 21, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-11 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Nov. 22, Pandora Band, alt indie, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, Pandora Duo, alt indie, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, music bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Nov. 21, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Nov. 26, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

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

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 21-22, Honky-Tonk Saloon, dinner show, dinner 6 p.m., western swing and classic country dance party with Mike Brons and TurnWest, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $50; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Nov. 21, Suckerpunch, Beercan & Drunken Assumption, punk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Fridays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 7 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Wednesdays, live music, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Nov. 20, trivia, 6 p.m.; Nov. 21, Hopfinger, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 22, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, rock, blues, R&B, 6-8 p.m.; No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 20, Eric Leadbetter, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 20-22, Eric Leadbetter, variety, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday; Nov. 28, Rock-N-Ebnother, rock, blues, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 29, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Nov. 30, Calysta, smooth vocals, 6-8 p.m., $10; Dec. 7, Butterfly Burlesque, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $40, with $25 food/drink minimum.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Nov. 21, John Ivey, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 22, Dan Doshier & Friends, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 23, Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 27, Jimmy Limmo, smooth guitar, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 21-22, Comedy Night with opener Jimmy Earle and headliner Phil Johnson, 8-10 p.m., $15. Nov. 28-29, Comedy Night with opener DJ Kamoflage and headliner Adam Tiller, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Nov. 20, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, big band, swing, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 21, Step It Up & Go, rockabilly, 9-11 p.m. Nov. 26, The Miller Twins, folk, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Nov. 21, Elk Witch and Sibylline, stoner doom, psych rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Nov. 22, Beercan, rock, with The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 28, Suckerpunch, punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Fridays, DJ Justin Fader, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, acoustic jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., cover.

THE GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Wednesdays, music bingo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Nov. 22, Sterling 2, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 28, Ruby & Alissa, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Nov. 26, Drinksgiving Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m., $20, door; Sundays, open mic with Crooked Heart, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 22, Jim Quinby & Julia Roupp, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, Denise Deneaux, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LEGEND NW CIDER CO., 245 W. Valley View, Talent, 541-610-3357. Nov. 21, 1990s Party Night, 6 p.m.; Nov. 22, Rihana Shae, variety, 6 p.m.; Nov. 29, book swap, 6 p.m.; Nov. 30, pie bake off, 6 p.m.; bingo, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; trivia, Wednesdays 6 p.m. No cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Nov. 20, Stand-Up Comedy, 8 p.m., $10 door; Nov. 21, Peter Gross, acoustic guitar, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 28, Colin Riversong, neo-folk rock, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 29, Diamond Pole Dance Studio, freestyle pole dance, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, Connor Reese, music and comedy, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, Dirty & Raunchy Relationship Dating Comedy, 9:30 p.m., $20.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Nov. 21, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Nov. 23, Abdo Trio, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Dayton Mason Trio, gypsy jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m., no cover.

MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Nov. 21, Steve Swift, acoustic blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Ponderosas, country, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Nov. 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 20, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, Mozart, Americana folk rock, 5-7 p.m.; The Skylar Weekend Takeover, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 22, The Skylar Weekend Takeover, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 25, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nov. 26, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 27, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Modern Prometheus Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.

THE POINT PUB & GRILL, 311 E. Pine St., Central Point, 541-665-9015. Nov. 26, Comedy Night, 7 p.m., $20.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Nov. 29, Country Throw Back, music of the 1980s-90s with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Thursdays, Comedy Night Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., no cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 21, DJ Logic with Lantz Lazwell & Brian Swislow, hip hop, bluesy funk, 8 p.m.-midnight,. $20; Nov. 28, Leadbetter Band, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Nov. 29, BeEars, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 4-5, State of Terrapin, Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band songbook, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 one night, $35 both nights, $25 door; Dec. 10, Dan Bern, folk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 11, Maxwell Friedman Group, neo-jazz, funk soul fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 12, Yak Attack, electronic power trio from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 13, Patterns Fly, funk, psychedelic groove, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 19-20, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Nov. 22, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Create Your Own Succulent Christmas Tree, 1 p.m., $40, reservations.

TOUVELLE TAVERN, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-879-0222. Nov. 22, 1970s- karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, musicians' jam with GypsyGillis band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

VOODOO MARTINI, 106 Grape St., Medford. Thursdays, Boozy Bingo, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays, Danger Zone, karaoke sing-alongs, 8-11 p.m., After Party with DJ Kamoflage, old-school hip hop, 11 pm.-2 a.m.; Saturdays, Retro Rewind, hip hop, pop with DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Hollyvoodo, game night, 7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover; first Wednesdays, bingo, 6 p.m., $1 card.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Nov. 20, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Dec. 19, Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, with karaoke, contest, games, prizes, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 27, Pandora Band, acoustic alt, indie, 7-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 21, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 20, Lisa & Dean, pop, jazz, R&B, blues, country, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 21, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, 12 Bars Deep, blues, R&B, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, Simple Dreams, tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Journey, Linda Ronstadt, 5-7 p.m., $17-$22; Nov. 26, Tony Brussat, early jazz, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Nov. 21, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 28, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Nov. 21, Pumpkin Floral Arrangement class, 5:30 p.m., $50, reservations; Nov. 23, Niesja, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Nov. 21, Holly Gleason, folk, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 23, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Nov. 20, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22. Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.;

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2.

Dec. 14, Children's Christmas Tea, treats, crafts, 1-4 p.m., $15-$50.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 23, Jon Ivey, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Nov. 21, Mark Ross & Ann Kelly, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 22, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 23, Sip & Shop, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 29, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 21, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, pop, contemporary, 6-8 p.m., $15; Nov. 23, Beth & Craig Martin, bossa nova, gypsy jazz, classic swing, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

Nov. 30, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover;

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 23, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 3-5 p.m.

Nov. 30, 12 Bars Deep, blues, 3-5 p.m.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 21, Sydney Fox, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 22, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 23, Sip & Paint, 3-5 p.m., tickets; Nov. 23, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Nov. 29, Charlee Prayers, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, roots, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 20, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50; Nov. 21, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, Rick Millward, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 23, Jackalope Blue, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Nov. 28, Shakedown, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Nov. 30, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, R&B, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 22, Jean & John Mazzei, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, pop, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 29, Mark Johnson, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 22, Shae & Jeni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 29, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Nov. 21, Mark Hill & Dan Roax, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Nov. 23, Holiday Wreath Making, 3-4:30 p.m., $75, reservations; Nov. 28, Nathan Stone, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

Douglas County

SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Nov. 22, Vern Thompson, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 22, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Free.

KAMIKAZE KARAOKE, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 22, American Legion, 206 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6400. Rob and Wendy spin tunes, with food and drinks for sale. Free admission.

MESSIAH COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Community singers join orchestra and soloists to sing Handel's classic Christmas music. Free.

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTS, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. North Middle School choir (6 p.m.), orchestra (6:45 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.) perform. Free.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTS, 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. South Middle School choir (6 p.m.), orchestra (6:45 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.) perform. Free.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from the Harry Potter films, for all ages. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.

THE EPIC MUSIC OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE HOBBIT, RINGS OF POWER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from Lord of the Rings films. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Grants Pass High School Music Department presents music from holiday movies, including "Elf," "Home Alone," "Polar Express," "White Christmas," "Carol of the Bells" and more. Tickets $10 general, $6 students, seniors and veterans.

NASHVILLE SONGWRITER EXPERIENCE, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, lu.ma/thehivve. Two to three songwriters from Music City share original music and the stories behind it. Tickets $35.

EASTON CORBIN, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country. Tickets $57.50, $68, $79.

Jackson County

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

RESHMA SRIVASTAVA, 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, jacksonwellsprings.com. Solo sitar music for peace and harmony. $20.

JOHN CRAIGIE, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Singer-songwriter, with guest The Coffis Brothers. Tickets $36 advance, $41 door.

MICHAEL PARTINGTON, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, guitarsocietyso.org. Classical guitar. Tickets $25-$30.

ORGAN CONCERT, 4 p.m. .Nov. 23, First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford, 541-857-6027. Martin Ellis presents a varied program, from an early 18th-century prelude to contemporary works. Free.

DIRTY CELLO, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, cedarwoodbarn.com. Rock, blues, Americana. Tickets $25 general.

OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.

"AND ALL THAT JAZZ," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Band explores the evolution of jazz music; SOU Wind Ensemble features composers who actively incorporate modern, popular music forms into their works. Free, in person and to livestream.

MUSIX — FALL RENEWAL/REBIRTH, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU rock band perfroms music composed by SOU students. Free, in person and to livestream.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Christmas selections from Handel's "Messiah," plus Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Trumpets, with a sing-along "Hallelujah" chorus. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

FALL CHORAL SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Concert Choir and SOU Choral Choir perform varied choral works spanning numerous styles, periods, and cultures. Free, in person and to livestream.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Dec, 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Eugene Skovorodnikov performs. Tickets $35-$45 in -person, $30 livestream.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four Rogue Valley Chorale Association ensembles — Rogue Valley Chorale, Youth Ensemble, Cantare Chorus and Children's Chorus — share holiday songs and stories. Tickets $25 adults, $10 youth and students.

SHIREEN ABU-KHADER, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, ext. 1, animundiproductions.com. Vocalist and composer performs music of the Middle East, Sufi-inspired songs, Arab classics. folkloric compositions. Tickets $25, $33, $39.

MASON JENNINGS, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk. Tickets $40.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

THE BROTHERS REED, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Album release concert of acoustic indie folk pop, with Briana Murphy (fiddle) and Nancy Martin (cello). $32.50-$37.50.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UKRAINE, 2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-840-6410, asap.booktix.com. Music by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, Rogue Suspects, pianist Iryna Kudielina, Ukrainian Women's Vocal Ensemble, plus speakers, video about Ashland's sister city. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students, free for Ashland High School students and children under 11.

"A SHAKESPEARE HOLIDAY," 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Rogue Valley Symphonic Band presents traditional and unique holiday musical compositions inspired by the winter season. Free; advance reservations available online.

HOLIDAY CELLO CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Cellist Michal Palzewicz performs music for a winter celebration, with traditional offerings, original compositions. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students, free for 12 and younger.

NEW SONG SINGERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford, 541-858-4085. Rogue Valley choir presents Christmas concert, with Neighborhood Puppets sharing a holiday story and The Evergreen Handbells performng classic carols. Free,

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org; 2 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "A Ceremony of Carols" program celebrates the timeless appeal of holiday carols, traditional classics and more. Tickets $15-$45.

A JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400 or go to rvsymphony.org. Vocalist Joan Ellison joins the Rogue Valley Symphony to perform Judy Garland arrangements of holiday music. Tickets $45-$80.

"SO GOOD — THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE," 7 p.m. Jan. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tribute to Neil Diamond, with classic hit songs, multimedia, stories, trivia. Tickets $43, $46, $49.

RAINBOW GIRLS, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 The Story, 318 B SSt., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk trio. Tickets $30 general, $15 for ages 10 and younger.

Douglas County

"THE MESSIAH," 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Church of the Nazarene, 235 N.E. Rice St., Myrtle Creek; 3 p.m. Nov. 23, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Roseburg Concert Chorale and Umpqua Chamber Orchestra perform classic work of George Frederic Handel. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"HONK JR." 7 p.m. Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 23, and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gphstheatre.com. Musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling" story, touching on themes of diversity, rejection, self-acceptance. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.

"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $74.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Dec. 5-21, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Three actors take a madcap romp through the holiday season, with Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons and every carol every sung. Tickets $20 general, $25 opening night; Dec. 4 preview is $5, Dec. 11 show is pay-what-you-can.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker com. Stillpoint Productions presents classic holiday ballet. Tickets $12 opening night; other performances $19, $24 general, $15 military, senior, youth.

"MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION," 2 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A National Theatre Live production starring Imelda Staunton, filmed from the West End. Tickets $15 general, $12 seniors aand students.

Jackson County

"HANSEL & GRETEL: A PANTO TALE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, some Tuesdays (no show Nov. 27), 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, some Wednesdays, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Classic children's story told in British panto style, with comedy, music, dance and audience interaction. Tickets $35-$40; Nov. 19 is pay-what-you-can; Nov. 20 preview is $25.

"TWELFTH NIGHT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Nov. 20-Dec. 31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Romantic comedy of mistaken identities, misadventures and true love centers around twins who are separated in a shipwreck, recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"ARCADIA," 8 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Nov. 23, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Tom Stoppard play presents an intersection of stories from 1809 and the present day, exploring the nature of truth and time. Tickets $25 general,. $20 seniors, free for students, SOU faculty and staff. Post-show talk back with cast and designers on Nov. 21.

"THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A girl and her companion embark on an adventure to a distant land plagued by a sinister mouse king, a story told by six actors. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.

"THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 23, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6349. Musical comedy about a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students; at https://sites.google.com/district6.org/craterpac/ticketing.

"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $75 adults, $44, $54, $65 youth/students.

ASHLAND SARCASM FESTIVAL, Dec. 5-7, various venues, Ashland, sarcasmfest.com. Three days of stand-up comedy, musical comedy, improv, drag performances, live game shows and other comedic mischief. Tickets vary; get schedule and prices online.

THE HAMAZONS — "A HOLIDAY CLASSIC," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Improv comedy troupe presents an unscripted tale inspired by classic Christmas films. Tickets $17 advance, $20 door.

"MOULIN SCROOGE," 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 6th Street Ballroom, 120 E Sixth St., Medford, speakeasyrevue.com . A naughty and nice "Christmas Carol" burlesque cabaret. $10 general, $20 VIP (advance only).

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Dec. 18-19, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical based on the Charles Dickens story. Tickets $33 general, $22 youth and students.

THE NUTCRACKER, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org.. The Grand Kyiv Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic about a young girl who takes a magical journey on Chritmas Eve. Tickets $46.50-$76.50.

"THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW," 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Drag queens present over-the-top camp spectacle with a Christmas theme. Tickets $39.50-$149.50.

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A show of Irish songs, stories, and dance featuring a cast of champion dancers and musicians. Tickets $43-$49 adults, $32-$38 youth and students.

Douglas County

"HAVE YOURSELF A CRAZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Chaos befalls a family Christmas Eve gathering. Tickets $17 adults, $12 children.

CHILD'S PLAY

Jackson County

THE POLAR EXPRESS EVENT, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 1-3:30 and 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Winter and Polar Express-themed activities for kids, including reindeer games, sock skating rink, snow cave, tree decorating, mini golf, gingerbread men, treats, face painting or temporary tattoos, crafts, storytime. Admission, $10-$12 adults, $17-$22 child, free for kids under 1.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $10 adults, $15 children.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Guild Gallery Member Show, through November.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," Christmas cards and ornaments by gallery members, plus other works of art suitable for gifting, through December.

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

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Annual Membership Exhibit, a variety of work in various media by museum members, Nov. 21-Dec. 20.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork by Judy Crum, through Nov. 30, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Unseen Forces," work by gallery members, through January.

Jackson County

ART IN ACTION, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 20, Art on First, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Karina Mendoza-Wittke demonstrates making nature-inspired jewelry. Free.

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

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Water," watercolor and oil paintings by Alice Niemiec, through Nov. 30.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Wwork by gallery members.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "A Gathering of Angels," angel art show, through Dec. 28.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Annual Member Exhibition, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, garden sculptures, plus mixed media works by Britt Humphrey, through Nov. 30.

BESPOKE REAL ESTATE, 145 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-3145 "Legends," photo realistic chalk and ash portraits of music icons by Lea Woods, through November.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Ellisions," artwork by Chris Koehler and Yasmine Pond, through Dec. 13; reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21.

COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Fiber art and quilting by Diana Rasmussen and metal work and watercolors by Diane Rasmussen, Nov. 20-Dec. 28; reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 22.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "In the Wild," nature photography by Jeffrey Rich, through Nov. 30.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "It's the Little Things," annual members exhibition, through Dec. 23; work by gallery members, through Jan. 1; "Secrets," paintings by Claire Harkins, through Jan. 16; reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Modern Language," bold, colorful work by Jason Stopa that treats abstraction like a visual language, and "Angel of History," works that build on the legacies of Henri Matisse and Bob Thompson, through Dec.13.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.

THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.

WHITERABBIT CREATOR CLUBHOUSE, 5 N. Main St., #2, Ashland, 541-631-9816. "Empowering Multidisciplinary Works," illustrations, fashion design, performance and poetry by Micah Blacklight, through Nov. 30.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Annual Members' Show, through Dec. 19.

LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood Free.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin Free.

GOLD HILL FOURTH SATURDAY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: JOHN MICHAEL KEATING, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Double Vision, Waking Dreams" talks about his book of paintings and stories about them. Free.

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, noon-7 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1-29, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction, movies, audio items, music, Christmas items.

AUTHOR TALK: PAMELA DEHNKE, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Merry Mayhem" presents the latest book in her court reporter mystery series. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 2, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Tom Lake" by Ann Pachett. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Bear Town" by Fredrik Backman. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: KIMBERLY CARLSON AESARA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Unwrapping Christmas" presents her new novel. Free.

GOLD HILL BANNED BOOK CLUB, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Absolutely Tru Diary of a Part-time Indian" by Sherman Alexia. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 11, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Any Trop but You" by Victoria Lavine. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: PAUL BANNICK, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers" presents his new book. Free.

HOLIDAYS

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. hundreds of Nativity sets and artwork from around the world, with live music, children's activites. Free admission.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, 2-9 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6071. Craft vendors on G Street (2-9 p.m.), horse-drawn carriage rides (3-5 p.m.), games (5-9 p.m.), Rogue Singers (5:15 p.m.), speakers (6:45 p.m.), tree lighting (7 p.m.). Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday music, a fishing pond, stroll-thru Southern Oregon Adventure. Admission $5, free for kids 2 and younger, at the door.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, 2500 Upper River Road, Grants Pass. Wreath-laying on veterans' graves (9-11:45 a.m.), ceremony (noon). Free.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Sixth Street, from C to L streets, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-8901. Holiday lights, floats, bands parade through town. Free for spectators.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. More than 70 vendors with a variety of gift items for sale, plus raffles, door prizes, photos with Santa (11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Free admission. Call 541-476-3215.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St. Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Visits with Father Christmas, the Schmidt Family, entertainment, children's crafts and refreshments. Free.

Jackson County

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A display of unique gingerbread creations made by community members. Admission $4.

LITHIA ARTISANS' HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Nov. 29, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Nov. 30, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. More than 60 local artisans offer handcrafted art and gift items, with a raffle and live music. Free admission.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, 3 p.m. Nov. 28, downtown Ashland. Muisc, games, Santa's procession at 5 p.m., followed by the grand illumination of holiday lights throughout town, plus muic and other festivities. Free.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec, 21 (no tours Nov. 30), Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650 or go to historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s. Tours $10 adults, $5 children, reservations required.

TALENT ARTISANS & GROWERS HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Nov. 29-30, Talent Elementary School, 307 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, talentbusinessalliance.org. More than 45 vendors with handmade goods, food trucks, holiday crafts. Free admission.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Tree lighting ceremony, with caroling, storytelling. Free.

HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 5-8:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 1-31 (except Dec. 24-25), Jacksonville, 541-702-7060, christmasinjacksonville.com. A 45-minute trolley ride through the town's holiday light displays and landmarks, with hot cocoa and coffee and festive music. Tickets $18, reservations required.

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with a gingerbread house contest and photos with Santa.

HOLIDAY MIXER AND SHOPPING NIGHT, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2, Paddington Station, 125 E. Main St., Ashland, roguevalleysymphonicbaand.org. Dinner, dessert, treat bag, gift basket raaffle, discount on any purchases during the event, meet members of the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band. Tickets $20 adults, $10 youth.

PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF TREE PUBLIC VIEWING, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, providencefoundations.org/medford. Displays of decorated trees, teddy bear hospital, live entertainment, pictures with Santa. Tickets $8 adults, $5 kids 3-12 and seniors 65 and older, free for children 2 and younger, at the door.

HOLIDAY PARADE, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, California and Fifth streets, Jacksonville. Procession through town with decorated vehicles, floats, music. Free.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Pear Blossom Park, North Bartlett St., along Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets, Medford. Holiday tree lighting, DJ music, candy cane hunt, light parade, photos with Santa, vendor booths, food trucks. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, Pine Street, downtown Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, visit centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Christmas lights parade and tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies and holiday crafts.

LIGHT UP GOLD HILL, 5:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Hill City Park, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Holiday tree lighting with Santa and caroling, followed by the city's Festival of Trees (see below).

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with a gingerbread house contest and photos with Santa.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Community spaghetti dinner, live music, decorated trees, visit from Santa. Free.

WINTER FEST, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 20, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Games, art activities, music, snacks for all ages. Free; donate a canned food item and receive a gift.

Doulglas County

HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 29, Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532, uvarts.com. More than 20 local artists showcase their creations, from jewelry and ceramics, textiles, prints, leatherwork. Admission $12, $20 for groups of two or more.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5 , 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Showcase of local crafters. Admission $6 adults, $5 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SPECIAL SCREENING, 11 a.m. Nov. 22, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. First episode of the Ken Burns docuseries, "The American Revolution." Free.

APPLEGATE UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 16 Applegate Valley winery tasting rooms. Tickets $59.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

Jackson County

CLAYFOLK POTTERY SHOW AND SALE, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway Medford, clayfolk.org. Regional potters show and sell handmade, functional, sculptural and whimsical works in clay, plus art demonstrations and a hands-on clay activity for children. Free admission.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

APPLEGATE UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 16 Applegate Valley winery tasting rooms. Tickets $59.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL INDIGENOUS FILM TOUR, 2 p.m. Nov. 23, Ashland Independent Film Festival Film Center, 389 E, Main St., Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. A curated selection of seven short films, documentary and narrative, that reflects a variety of Native stories and original storytelling by Indigenous artists. $12.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND HARVEST SHOW OF FINE WOODWORKING, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center, 30 S. First St., Ashland, siskiyouwoodcraftguild.org. Members of the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild show and sell their work. Free admission.

FILM SCREENINGS, 3 p.m. Nov. 30, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org. Screenings of "Finding Gulo" and "Person of the Forest," documentaries celebrating wildlife conservation, followed by a discussion. Free.

NEW YEAR'S EVE HONKY TONK BASH, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 31, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, cedarwoodbarn.com. Two-step dance lesson (7 p.m.), country music by Slim Chicken and Jimmy Fretwell (7:30 p.m.). $25.

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13, The Rrink, 1349 Center Drive, Medford, 541-770-1177. Performances by local figure skaters of all levels, plus guest Sara Barcik Weissman, 2024 adult national gold medalist. $8.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, Nov. 20-23; Mister Wizard, Nov. 26-30; Light the Sky Holiday Event, Nov. 28; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 28; A Holly Dolly Christmas - Dolly Parton tribute, Dec. 6; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac - Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; Through the Decades New Year's Eve party. Dec. 31; MJ Live, Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 10; Andrew Santino, Feb. 14.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Bret Lucich & Lisa Tyack, Nov. 21-22; Old Crow Band, Nov. 28-29; Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Christmas Tour, Dec. 6; UFC 323, Dec. 6; Mark Normand, Jan. 24.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 21-22; Australian Bee Gees Show, Nov. 22; Night Ranger, Dec. 13; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 19-20; Sebastian Bach, Original Voice of Skid Row, Jan. 17; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Cribbage tournament, Nov. 28-30; Festival of Trees, Dec. 4.

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

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

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Geoff Tate: Operation Mindcrime, Nov. 22; Comedy Night with Marc yaffee, Dec. 6; The Morgan Wallen Experience, Jan. 3.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Nov. 21, karaoke.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud with Adam Freeman and Brandon Vestal, Nov. 20.